Penn Square Apple Store workers in Oklahoma City became the second group to form a union, following the Apple Store in Towson, Maryland.
Arnold Zafra
Arnold is a self-taught IT professional who has spent most of his career in a corporate environment working as a professional librarian. Over the years, he has used a range of Apple devices, starting from the very first iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch. He doesn't just use these devices casually; he dives deep into each of their functionalities and features. He also likes to get early access to beta OS updates, new releases, and other updates. Arnold currently owns an iPhone 13 Pro Max, Apple Watch Ultra, M2 MacBook Air, and AirPods Pro (1st Gen).
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Apple and Mercedes-Benz Team Up to Bring Spatial Audio to Its Vehicles Worldwide
Apple and Mercedes-Benz announced availability of Spatial Audio on certain models, immediately accessible to Apple Music subscribers.
Apple May Soon Release the HomePod mini Speaker in Denmark, Finland, Norway, and Sweden
Apple might soon make the HomePod mini speaker available to four new countries, Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Norway.
Apple Chip Supplier TSMC Granted Exemption from U.S. Restrictions on High-Tech Chip Exports to China
Apple chip supplier TSMC was granted an exemption from stricter U.S. export law prohibiting the sale of high-tech gear to China.
Microsoft Announces Apple Music and Apple TV Apps for Windows Plus iCloud Integration With Windows 11 Photos
Microsoft announced upcoming Apple Music and Apple TV apps for Windows, as well as new integration between iCloud Phots and Windows Photos.
Apple Not Giving Workers in Unionized Stores New Benefits Until Union Negotiates For It
Apple won’t be giving new educational and medical benefits to unionized store workers unless the union negotiates for them.
Apple and Airtel Set to Discuss Rollout of 5G Support to iPhones in India
Apple and Airtel executives are scheduled to meet this week to discuss the rollout of iPhone 5G support on Airtel’s 5G network.
Kuo: Apple's Next MacBook Production Hub Might Be in Thailand
Kuo predicts that Apple might move its MacBook production hub to Thailand to help diversify its assembly line and move away from China.
Australian Apple Employees Vote to Strike Due to Wage Negotiations Failure
Australian Apple employees are set to hold a strike later this month due to a breakdown in wage increase negotiations with Apple.
Apple Mac Shipments Continue to Grow Despite Global Decline In Laptop Shipments
IDC reported that Apple’s Mac shipments continued to increase despite the continued slump in global PC shipments.
More Koreans are Switching to iPhones Due to Samsung Games Optimization Service Controversy
Many Koreans are switching to iPhone after ditching their Samsung galaxy devices due to the Game Optimization Service controversy.
Gurman: Apple Could Implement USB-C on iPhone, AirPods and Mac Accessories Before 2024 Deadline
Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman predicts that Apple will start implementing USB-C on the next iPhone, AirPods and Mac accessories before 2024.
Apple Shares How Seven Hispanic and Latino App Developers Overcome Barriers Through Technology
Apple shared the story of seven Hispanic and Latin app developers who overcame barriers to technology and helped their communities.
As French Court Lowers Fine for Its Anti-Competitive Practices, Apple Still Plans to Appeal the Decision
A French Court lowered the fine levied on Apple for anti-competitive practices, from 1.1 billion euros to now 372 million euros.
Critics Are Not Happy About Sudden App Store Price Increase
Apple critics voiced their displeasure with the sudden App Store price increase in several countries, including those that use the euro.
10th-Generation iPad Cases Show Up on Amazon Japan Store
Popular accessory maker started selling new cases for the unannounced 10th-generation iPad on its Amazon Japan website.
Apple Asks Suppliers to Shift Production of AirPods and Beats to India
Apple has asked its suppliers to shift production of AirPods and Beats headphones to India in an effort to reduce its reliance on China.
Labor Board Accuses Apple of Discriminating Against Employees and Other Anti-Union Practices
The National Labor Relations Board accuses Apple of discriminating against and interrogating employees who are in favor of unionization.
Four Traits Apple Seeks When Hiring New Employees
CEO Tim Cook revealed the four traits Apple seeks when hiring new employees, namely collaboration, creativity, curiosity and expertise.
Italian Court Cancels Antitrust Fines Imposed On Apple and Amazon
An Italian administrative court scrapped the fines imposed on Apple and Amazon by antitrust regulators for price fixing.
October Apple Event Unlikely and No Touch ID for iPhone 15, Says Bloomberg's Mark Gurman
Bloomberg analyst Mark Gurman reported that an October Apple Event is unlikely but Apple will announce new products via a press release.
Apple Disables Cellular Plan Activation on iPad Using Apple SIM
As of October 1, Apple SIM cards can no longer be used to activate cellular plans for iPads, requiring instead a physical SIM card or eSIM.
Report: It Would Take Eight Years to Remove 10% of Apple's Dependence on China
Bloomberg estimates that it will take eight years before Apple’s dependence on China is reduced by just 10%.
Apple Korea Headquarters Raided by Antitrust Regulators Due to Overcharging App Store Commission
Antitrust regulators raided Apple’s Korea Headquarters after app developers complained that Apple collects more than 30% commission rate.
