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Apple Offers Bonus Trade-In Credit for Limited Time
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Apple Offers Bonus Trade-In Credit for Limited Time

Jeff Butts · May 11, 2022

Apple is offering a bonus trade-in credit for your old iPhone, Apple Watch, or Mac. The offer’s only good for a limited time, though.

Apple’s Decision to Remove ‘Abandoned’ Apps May Cut 10% of App Store
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Apple's Decision to Remove 'Abandoned' Apps May Cut 10% of App Store

Nick deCourville · May 11, 2022

With Apple’s decision to remove “abandoned” apps from the App Store, a report from Pixalate shows just how large of a cut this may be.

Saudi Aramco Could Overtake Apple As World’s Most Valuable Company
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Saudi Aramco Could Overtake Apple As World’s Most Valuable Company

Jeff Butts · May 11, 2022

Apple has held the title of world’s most valuable company for quite a while. However, it may soon lose that distinction to Saudi Aramco.

EU Proposes New Regulation Requiring Apple and Other Tech Giants to Detect Child Sexual Abuse Material
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EU Proposes New Regulation Requiring Apple and Other Tech Giants to Detect Child Sexual Abuse Material

Arnold Zafra · May 11, 2022

EU proposes new legislation that would require Apple and other tech giants to detect, report and report child sexual abuse materials.

iPod Touch Models ‘Sold Out’ Across Online Retailers After Being Discontinued
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iPod Touch Models 'Sold Out' Across Online Retailers After Being Discontinued

Nick deCourville · May 11, 2022

Online retailers show that many models of the iPod touch are sold out. This arrives after the news that Apple is discontinuing the device.

Apple Researching Self-Cleaning for ‘Apple Glass,’ Files Patents
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Apple Researching Self-Cleaning for 'Apple Glass,' Files Patents

Nick deCourville · May 10, 2022

Apple is researching self-cleaning measures for Apple Glass. The company recently filed several patents in regard to this tech.

Engineer Ditches Apple Lightning Port and Brings USB-C to AirPods Charging Case
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Engineer Ditches Apple Lightning Port and Brings USB-C to AirPods Charging Case

Nick deCourville · May 10, 2022

An engineer has successfully added USB-C to their Apple AirPods charging case. The engineer posted a video to YouTube showcasing their work.

The Music Lives On, but the iPod touch Reaches the End of an Era
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The Music Lives On, but the iPod touch Reaches the End of an Era

Jeff Butts · May 10, 2022

We’ve known it was coming, but not when. Finally, the iPod touch has reached the end of an era. The music lives on, but the iPod is retired.

Potential iCloud Subscription Deception Class Action Suit Dismissed
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Potential iCloud Subscription Deception Class Action Suit Dismissed

Jeff Butts · May 10, 2022

A class action lawsuit alleging iCloud subscription deception was recently dismissed by U.S. District Court in California.

Apple Services Team Get Restructured to Focus More on Streaming and Advertising
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Apple Services Team Get Restructured to Focus More on Streaming and Advertising

Arnold Zafra · May 10, 2022

Apple Service Team Senior Vice President Eddy Cue has begun restructuring his team to focus more on streaming and advertising ventures.

Australian Photographer Able to Recover $7,000 in Stolen Gear Thanks to AirTags
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Australian Photographer Able to Recover $7,000 in Stolen Gear Thanks to AirTags

Nick deCourville · May 9, 2022

A photographer from Australia was able to recover $7,000 in stolen gear thanks to the use of Apple AirTags.

PSA: Magnets in Third-Party Accessories May Negatively Affect Certain iPhone Cameras
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PSA: Magnets in Third-Party Accessories May Negatively Affect Certain iPhone Cameras

Nick deCourville · May 9, 2022

Certain third-party accessories that use magnets may degrade select iPhone cameras. What to do if this happens.

Apple’s Director of Machine Learning, Ian Goodfellow, Leaving Over In-Person Work Policy
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Apple's Director of Machine Learning, Ian Goodfellow, Leaving Over In-Person Work Policy

Nick deCourville · May 9, 2022

Apple’s director of machine learning, Ian Goodfellow, is leaving the company citing issues with in-person return-to-work policy.

Apple Responds to Proposed Antitrust Regulations by Australian Authorities
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Apple Responds to Proposed Antitrust Regulations by Australian Authorities

Arnold Zafra · May 9, 2022

Apple formally responded to an inquiry by Austrlian regulators about proposed antitrust regulations aiming to reform a nonexistent issue.

Local Engineers in China Help Apple to Keep Up with Annual Production Cycle
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Local Engineers in China Help Apple to Keep Up with Annual Production Cycle

Arnold Zafra · May 9, 2022

Apple is now relying on local engineers in China to keep up with its product cycle, whereas previously it sent hundreds of engineers there.

Apple Privacy Chief Jane Horvath to Chair Panel
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Apple Privacy Chief Jane Horvath to Chair Panel

Jeff Butts · May 6, 2022

Apple’s chief of global privacy, Jane Horvath, is scheduled to chair a panel at the annual Computers, Privacy & Data Protection Conference.

First Apple Store Outside of U.S. Set to Be Demolished at End of 2022
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First Apple Store Outside of U.S. Set to Be Demolished at End of 2022

Nick deCourville · May 6, 2022

Located in Tokyo’s Ginza district, Apple first store outside of the U.S. is set to be demolished at the end of 2022.

Apple HR Executive Shares Story Of How The Company Learned to Unify For AirPods Pro
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Apple HR Executive Shares Story Of How The Company Learned to Unify For AirPods Pro

Nick deCourville · May 6, 2022

A former HR executive for Apple recently shared a story involving how the company learned to unify its teams when developing the AirPods Pro.

Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns
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Workers Riot At Quanta Factory Due To Strict COVID-19 Lockdowns

Nick deCourville · May 6, 2022

MacBook producers Quanta experienced a riot at its Shanghai factory due to China’s strict COVID-19 restrictions and lockdowns.

Digital Markets Act Enforcement Delayed Until 2023, Apple Gets a Reprieve for Now
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Digital Markets Act Enforcement Delayed Until 2023, Apple Gets a Reprieve for Now

Arnold Zafra · May 5, 2022

The European Commission has delayed the enforcement of the DIgital Markets Act to early 2023 to give the Commission more time to prepare.

Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months
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Apple Experiencing Delays On Custom Mac Studio and MacBook Pros, Delivery May Take Months

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Apple is experiencing significant delays on anything beyond the base models of Mac Studio and MacBook Pro, with some deliveries taking months.

Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 4S Class-Action Suit, Will Pay $15 to Impacted Users
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Apple Reaches Settlement in iPhone 4S Class-Action Suit, Will Pay $15 to Impacted Users

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Apple has reached a settlement involving an iOS 9 update to the iPhone 4S. Users in New York and New Jersey claim the update slowed devices.

Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords
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Apple and Other Tech Giants Announce Commitment to a Future Without Passwords

Jeff Butts · May 5, 2022

A recent announcement boosts Apple’s commitment to a future without passwords. What this will actually do for security remains to be seen.

Facebook Places Freeze on New Hires, Blames Apple’s App Tracking Transparency
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Facebook Places Freeze on New Hires, Blames Apple's App Tracking Transparency

Nick deCourville · May 5, 2022

Facebook has told staff that the company is putting a temporary halt on hiring, citing loss of revenue due to Apple’s App Tracking.

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