Italy’s Competition and Market Authority is opening a competition probe into cloud storage services run by Apple, Dropbox, and Google.
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Apple Marina Bay Sands Opening Thursday
Apple Marina Bay Sands in Singapore, the first Apple Store directly on water is to open on Thursday morning.
From Everyone at TMO, Happy Labor Day!
It’s Labor Day in the U.S., and The Mac Observer will be taking the day off for some socially-distanced fun. And of course, we hope that you are, too. So mask up, stay distanced, and we’ll resume our regular publishing schedule on Tuesday, September 8th. Enjoy the holiday!
Apple Seeds iOS 14 Public Beta 7 for Testers
A day after releasing it for developers, Apple has seeded iOS 14 public beta 7 for iPhone and iPad users.
Broadcom Seems to Confirm iPhone 12 Release in October
Broadcom said its annual increase in shipments is expected to be later than usual, seemingly confirming a delay to the iPhone 12.
Former Apple Employee Jon Callas Joins EFF as Technology Projects Director
Jon Callas, formerly of Apple, PGP Corp, Blackphone, and Silent Circle, has joined the EFF as its Technology Projects Director.
Apple Publishes Human Rights Policy in Response to Shareholders
Apple has published a human rights policy in response to a campaign from SumOfUs, an international consumer group and an Apple shareholder.
Not Just Apple vs Epic Games: App Store Drawing Scrutiny and Complaints in Japan
The Epic Games vs Apple App Store row has now attracted scrutiny and the airing of complaints in Japan – the world epicentre of gaming.
Facebook Introduces Messenger Forwarding Limit
Facebook is introducing a forwarding limit on Messenger to help slow the spread of misinformation about COVID-19 and the U.S. election.
Apple Pay Express Transit Now Works With LA Metro TAP Card
After some delay, the Apple Pay Express Transit now works with the Los Angeles Metro Transit Access Pass as well as in Washington, D.C.
Apple Gives Developers More Time to Comply With iOS 14 Privacy
Apple is giving developers more time to comply with the iOS 14 anti-tracking feature that empowers users to consent to be tracked (or not).
Apple Shares Details to Address iOS 14 App Privacy Questions
Apple shared an update on Thursday giving developers more information to address iOS 14 app privacy questions when it’s released.
Apple Investing in Two of The World's Largest Onshore Wind Turbines in European Renewable Energy Drive
Apple is investing in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines and opened a new data center run on renewable energy.
Apple vs Epic Games Prompts 'Great Interest' From German Regulator
German regulators are following Apple’s row with Fortnite-maker Epic Games “with great interest, according to the country’s antitrust chief.
How Jodie Deinhammer Uses iPads to Bring Students Closer to Nature
Apple shared the story of Jodie Deinhammer, an Apple Distinguished Educator and how she uses iPads in teaching to get students closer to nature.
300,000 Jobs Created With iOS During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apple shared an update saying that its iOS app economy led to the creation of almost 300,000 new jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EE Offers iPhone Users Apple Music, TV+, Arcade 'Full Works' Bundle
EE has unveiled its Full Works Plan for iPhone, giving UK customers access to Apple Music, TV+, and Arcade as part of their mobile plan.
Ridley Scott Thinks Epic's anti-Apple 1984 Fortnite ad Was a Bit 'Ehh'
Ridley Scott was left underwhelmed but Epic Games’ mocking use of his famous ‘1984’ Superbowl ad to attack Apple in the row over Fortnite.
Russia Law Wants to Cap App Store Commissions at 20%
Russian lawmaker Fedora Tumusov introduced draft legislation on Tuesday that would cap the app fees at 20% for mobile app sellers.
Apple Releases iOS 13.7 With Exposure Notifications Express
Apple released iOS 13.7 on Tuesday and a major feature is a new express version of exposure notifications.
Apple and Google Rolling Out Simplified COVID-19 Exposure Notification System
Apple and Google are updating their COVID-19 exposure notification framework so public health authorities do not need to develop their own apps.
‘Five Days at Memorial’ from John Ridley, Carlton Cuse Coming to Apple TV+
Apple has landed a limited series called “Five Days at Memorial” from Academy Award winner John Ridley and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse.
DEVONtechnologies Offering 40 Percent Back to School Discount
DEVONtechnologies is offering students and editors a 40 percent discount to students and editors from until September 20th.
AAPL Surpasses Value of Entire UK FTSE 100
The value of AAPL shares post-stock-split made Apple worth more than the entire UK blue chip market, the FTSE 100.