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iPhone SE Winning Android Users And Unlikely to Cannibalize 5G iPhone Sales
The iPhone SE is helping Apple win over an unprecedented amount of Android users while also encouraging those with older devices to upgrade.
Apple Only Fortune 50 Firm to Foresee COVID-19 Pandemic Risk And Insure Itself Properly
Apple was the only Fortune 50 firm to foresee the risk of a pandemic and insure against it ahead of the COVID-19 outbreak.
Spotify Unveils Support for Video Podcasts
Spotify announced today that its platform will now support video podcasts in addition to audio in all current markets.
Apple Pledges to be 100% Carbon Neutral by 2030
Apple released a plan today for its supply chain and products to achieve 100% carbon neutrality by 2030, 20 years ahead of IPCC targets.
Zendesk Adds Support for Apple Business Chat
More companies can now have conversations with Apple customers in real time via thanks to Zendesk’s support for Apple’s Business Chat.
Omni Group Announces OmniPlan 4, New Purchasing Options
OmniGroup has released OmniPlan 4, a new version of resource planning software. Kelly got a quick look at the app’s new features and updates, and also learned about new purchase options.
Experian Starts to Show Apple Card in Credit Reports
Although Apple nor Goldman Sachs has officially announced it, some Apple Card customers are starting to see it on their Experian credit reports.
AAPL Worth More Than Entire South Korean Stock Market
AAPL stock is worth more than than the market capitalization of every firm on South Korea’s stock exchange, as are Microsoft and Amazon.
New 'Behind The Mac Videos' With James Blake and Tyler Mitchell
Apple released two new videos depicting how musician James Blake and photographer Tyler Mitchell use its products to create at home.
Apple Sued Over iTunes Gift Card Scams
Seven Apple customers filed an 11-count class action lawsuit against the company, alleging that Apple “knowingly or recklessly enabled an iTunes gift card scam.”
Representative John Lewis: Apple Uses Homepage to Pay Tribute
Apple used its main homepage to pay tribute to the leading civil rights campaigner and long-term Congressman, John Lewis.
Apple to Updating Developer Ecosystem Language to Make it More Inclusive
Apple has updated its style guide as part of an effort to use more inclusive language within its developer ecosystem.
World Emoji Day 2020: Emojis Coming to iOS This Year
July 17 is World Emoji Day and Apple shared a preview of upcoming emojis coming to iOS this year with Emojipedia.
AppleCare+ Monthly Payments Coming to Canada, Australia, Japan
AppleCare+ monthly payment options are being expanded to Canada, Australia, and Japan, according to support documents.
Logitech Launches ‘Folio Touch’ Trackpad Keyboard Case
Logitech announced today its newest product called Logitech Folio Touch, a keyboard case with a built-in trackpad for the iPad Pro 11-inch.
Apple Orders Action-Thriller ‘Echo 3’ for Apple TV+
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “Echo 3”, an action-thriller written by Academy Award-winning producer and writer Mark Boal.
Apple News+: All The Publications Available With a Subscription
Apple News+ makes a host of magazines and newspapers available for $9.99 a month and there is a lot to discover in the service.
Apple Partners With Black Colleges on Coding Opportunities
Apple announced today that it is expanding its partnership with HBCUs to add 10 more regional coding centers.
macOS Catalina 10.5.6 Introduces Local News and Fixes USB Issue
macOS Catalina 10.15.6 is out and introduces local news into the Today feed of Apple News for users in certain areas in the U.S.
iOS 13.6 Brings Car Key, Apple News Audio, and Other Improvements
Apple released updates to its operating systems today, including iOS and iPadOS 13.6. Here are the features it gives customers.
Two-time BGM Guest, Astrophysicist Dr. Andrew Friedman, Dies at 41
A two-time, very popular guest on the Mac Observer’s Background Mode podcast, astrophysicist Dr. Andrew Friedman, has passed away.
Justin Timberlake Movie ‘Palmer’ Coming to Apple TV+
Apple has added ‘Palmer’, starring Justin Timberlake, to its collection of original films airing on Apple TV+.
Case Maker Totallee Runs Sale for FREE Cases
Totallee is offering smartphone users a big sale for certain cases using a special code at checkout that expires July 20, 2020.