Tesla has cut the price of its Model 3 vehicle by $1,100 to $42,900 – a long way short of the $35,000 price CEO Elon Musk said was required.
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Apple Redesigns Maps Image Collection Page
Apple has redesigned the Apple Maps image collection page featuring a list of locations the company will survey in the future.
Spotify Purchases Gimlet and Anchor as it Bets Big on Podcasts
Spotify has bought podcast firms Gimlet and Anchor as it bets big on podcasting and bids to become an all-in-one audio platform.
Apple Maps Transit and Indoor Maps Expands
Transit directions and indoor maps for Apple Maps have widely expanded to more states.
Angela Ahrendts Leaving Apple in April
In something of a shock move, Apple retail supremo Angela Ahrendts is leaving the company and will be replaced by Dierdre O’Brien.
Strava Partnered with Slopes for Ski and Snowboard Tracking
Popular activity monitoring app Strava has partnered with the ski and snowboard iOS and Apple Watch app Slopes.
FuboTV Comes to the Apple TV App
This means that subscribers can connect their account directly within iOS.
Lawsuit Claims Apple Forced People to Buy Chargers
A new class action lawsuit against Apple claims the company’s iOS updates in 2016 forced people to buy chargers.
BNP Paribas, HSBC Banks Support Apple Pay in France
Apple Pay in France is getting support from BNP Paribas and HSBC Banks, joining 25 other French banks.
Apple Agreed to Pay Back-Taxes in France
Apple has agreed to pay back-taxes in France after a multi-year audit, with the settlement reported to be worth $571 million.
AR/VR Pioneer Avi Bar-Zeev Confirmed his Departure from Apple
AR/VR pioneer Avi Bar-Zeev confirmed his departure from Apple following media reports. He was thought to have been working on a headset.
WhatsApp Updated to Lock with Face ID and Touch ID
The latest version of WhatsApp on iOS allows users to lock it using Face ID or Touch ID and instantly hide all conversations in the app.
2 Huawei Staff Expelled from Denmark
Danish authorities charged 4 members of Huawei staff after conducting a “routine inspection” at the company’s Copenhagen office.
Verizon Wants You to Forget it Throttled Firefighters' Phone Data
Verizon doesn’t want you to remember when it throttled the cellular data of first responders during the California wildfires.
Dating Apps to Help You Find Your Perfect Match this Valentine's Day
With Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, there are a number of dating apps avaialble to help you find your perfect match. Or something.
New Privacy Feature Coming to iOS 12.2
A new privacy feature will be coming to iOS 12.2 that restricts access to the device’s accelerometer and gyroscope sensors.
Gwyneth Paltrow's Goop Pseudoscience Coming to Netflix
Goop, a lifestyle company regarded as pseudoscience and founded by Gwyneth Paltrow, is coming to Netflix.
Pre-Order Anker MFi Lighting-to-USB-C Cable
Called the Powerline II, it has a 12,000 bend lifespan as well as a lifetime warranty.
Russian iCloud Data to be Stored Locally
Like it did in China, Apple has decided it will comply with a 2014 Russian law requiring citizen data to be stored in local servers.
This Privacy Bill Could Stop Warrantless Searches of Cloud Data
A privacy bill introduced by Utah lawmaker Rep. Craig Hall could bar warrantless searches of cloud data uploaded to apps and other services.
GCHQ Wants Apple to add it to iMessage, FaceTime Chats
The GCHQ wants Apple to secretly add the agency to iMessage chats and FaceTime calls, effectively creating a backdoor into encryption.
February is Heart Month for Apple Watch Users
Apple announced that February is Heart Month, and during the month there will be Activity Challenges on Apple Watch.
Dr. Mario World Coming to iOS
Dr. Mario World will hit iOS devices this summer, Nintendo announced. It will work on the project with mobile services firm LINE.
Qualcomm had 4 Lawsuits Against Apple Dismissed by German Court
Apple scored its second legal victory against Qualcomm this month when a German court threw out 4 cases brought by the chip maker.
