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Safari Users are Less Valuable to Advertisers
A report suggests that Safari users are less valuable to advertisers due to the browser’s Intelligent Tracking Prevention technology.
Apple Spy Also Had Top Secret Military File
Apple spy Jizhong Chen was changed with stealing files form Apple for a Chinese startup. But he also had a file from a missile program.
'The Morning' Show Earns Golden Globes Nominations
Apple has received its first Golden Globes nominations for ‘The Morning Show’ in the Best Drama Series and Best Actress categories.
Tim Cook Celebrates Coding And Computer Science Education Week in Japan
Tim Cook celebrated Computer Science Education Week and the importance of coding with primary school pupils in Japan.
Mac Pro and Pro Display XDR Go on Preorder December 10th
Apple announced late on Saturday that its long awaited Mac Pro, as well as the Pro Display XDR, will go on preorder December 10th.
Apple Reportedly Threatened to Leave Russia Over Device Law
An anonymous Apple source reportedly told Kommersant Business Daily that Russia’s new device law poses a security threat to Apple devices.
Apple Shares 2019 Apple Pay Holiday Deals
Apple has shared a roundup of some Apple Pay holiday deals to give customers discounts at certain retailers.
Credit Bureaus Start to Add Apple Card to Reports
Goldman Sachs tweeted today that credit bureaus are starting to add the Apple Card to their credit reports, starting with TransUnion.
Apple Explains its Location Data Collection on iPhone 11 Models
Security researcher Brian Krebs found that his iPhone 11 Pro accessed his location even when turned off. Now Apple has explained why.
Consumer Groups Call For Investigation into 'Predatory' Collection of Children's Data
A collection of consumer groups is calling on the Federal Trade Commission to look into how digital media firms target children.
Apple Music Users Teased As People Share Their #Spotifywrapped Playlists
Spotify users have been sharing their #spotifywrapped playlists of 2019, and teasing Apple Music subscribers at the same time.
BMW No Longer Charges for Apple CarPlay
BMW originally charged its customers a US$300 lifetime fee to use Apple’s CarPlay. Now the manufacturer has eliminated the fee.
Dutch Politician Faces Prison for iCloud Hacking
Dutch politician Mitchel van der Krogt., who also moonlighted as a hacker, is believed to have participated in 2014’s Celebgate.
Apple Admits to Problem with Some 2019 13-Inch MacBook Pros
Apple admitted that there are issues with some 2019 13-inch MacBook Pros, with certain models experiencing unexpected shutdowns.
Apple Collects Location Data Even if You Say No
Security researcher Brian Krebs discovered something about his iPhone 11 Pro. It continued to collect location data even when disabled.
Vodafone Offering Apple TV 4K With 'Together' Package
Vodafone is getting into the world of TV, and is using the Apple TV 4K as the exclusive set-top box to do it.
Oprah Produces Sexual Assault Documentary for Apple TV+
Oprah Winfrey and Impact Partners will release a documentary on Apple TV+ next year to examine sexual assault in the music industry.
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Activist Report Claims the Silicon Six 'Dodged' Over $100B in Taxes [Update]
In that “tax dodging” is using illegal means to avoid paying taxes, it’s not properly applied to Apple, a company that has long used international law to structure its business in order to pay the least taxes it—legally—can.
Internet Society Sells ORG Domain to Private Firm Ethos
The Internet Society announced plans to sell the Public Interest Registry, an organization that manages .ORG domains, to Ethos Capital.
Apple Reveals 2019's Most Popular Podcasts
Apple used its New York event on Monday to reveal the most popular podcasts of 2019, with Joe Rogan leaving the way.
Apple Music Awards Crowns Billie Eilish as Global Artist of the Year
In the first ever Apple Music Awards Billie Eilish was named Global Artist of the Year and she will have a concert at the Steve Jobs Theater.
Apple Express Transit Arrives in London
Apple made Express Transit Mode available to UK Apple Pay users traveling on Transport for London services, such as the tube and buses.
Apple Announces Best Apps and Games of 2019
Apple unveiled the best Apps and Games of 2019, including an Ai-powered camera tool, a sketching app for the iPad, and a wide range of games.