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Apple Maintains Strong Mac Sales Despite PC Market Slump
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Apple Maintains Strong Mac Sales Despite PC Market Slump

Jeff Butts · April 11, 2022

The PC market may have experienced a sales slump in 1Q22, but not Apple. Mac sales were strong for the quarter, growing more than 4 percent.

Latest China COVID Lockdown May Have Limited Effect on Apple iPhone Production, Thanks to Foxconn
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Latest China COVID Lockdown May Have Limited Effect on Apple iPhone Production, Thanks to Foxconn

Jeff Butts · April 11, 2022

With COVID-19 lockdowns in China, some worry about the impact to Apple’s iPhone production. One analyst thinks Foxconn may be the answer.

Apple Begins Manufacturing iPhone 13 in India, Moves Away from China Supply Chain
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Apple Begins Manufacturing iPhone 13 in India, Moves Away from China Supply Chain

Nick deCourville · April 11, 2022

In an effort to move away from Chinese supply chains, Apple is now manufacturing the iPhone 13 through Foxconn in India.

Gurman: WWDC 2022 May Bring Preview of Apple’s Mixed-Reality Headset Alongside iOS 16
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Gurman: WWDC 2022 May Bring Preview of Apple's Mixed-Reality Headset Alongside iOS 16

Arnold Zafra · April 11, 2022

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman expects WWDC 2022 may bring a peek at Apple’s mixed-reality headset along with the expected iOS 16 and updated Macs.

Apple Uploads and Quickly Deletes Document Revealing USB-C 35W Adapter, Release Uncertain
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Apple Uploads and Quickly Deletes Document Revealing USB-C 35W Adapter, Release Uncertain

Nick deCourville · April 8, 2022

A support document uploaded and quickly deleted by Apple shows that a Dual Charging 35W USB-C Power Adapter does indeed exist. Whether or not this will see release is currently unknown.

New COVID-19 Lockdowns in China Further Impact iPhone and iPad Production
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New COVID-19 Lockdowns in China Further Impact iPhone and iPad Production

Nick deCourville · April 8, 2022

As China continues to experience a surge of COVID-19 infections, lockdowns are taking place in cities that affect Apple’s supply chain.

Apple Employees Show Mixed Emotions Over Apple’s Return to Office Decision
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Apple Employees Show Mixed Emotions Over Apple's Return to Office Decision

Nick deCourville · April 8, 2022

As Apple slowly incorporates its hybrid RTO model, many employees are voicing their complaints in online forums.

Tap to Pay on iPhone Feature Gains Second Partner
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Tap to Pay on iPhone Feature Gains Second Partner

Jeff Butts · April 7, 2022

Apple’s Tap to Pay feature might be unreleased, but that’s not slowing it down. A second payment platform announced support for the service.

Apple Reinstates Kremlin Opposition’s App to App Store in Russia
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Apple Reinstates Kremlin Opposition's App to App Store in Russia

Arnold Zafra · April 7, 2022

Months after the country’s election, Apple has reinstated a controversial app made by Kremlin opposition leaders to the App Store in Russia.

Apple Announces Third Swift Student Challenge for WWDC22
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Apple Announces Third Swift Student Challenge for WWDC22

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Apple has announced the requirements and prizes for this year’s Swift Student Challenge. This marks the third year of the contest.

iPhone X Users Can Now Receive Face ID Fix Without Device Swap
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iPhone X Users Can Now Receive Face ID Fix Without Device Swap

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Apple has recently expanded its repair program to allow the iPhone X to receive repairs to Face ID without swapping the entire device.

Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers
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Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers

Nick deCourville · April 6, 2022

Reports are indicating that Apple is testing a new feature in the app store that auto enrolls app subscribers for new subscription prices.

Tim Cook to Deliver Keynote Address at IAPP’s Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C.
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Tim Cook to Deliver Keynote Address at IAPP's Global Privacy Summit in Washington D.C.

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook is expected to deliver a headlining keynote address at this year’s Global Privacy Summit hosted by the IAPP.

Apple Increases Orders for iPhone 13, Sparks Debate in Phone Sizes
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Apple Increases Orders for iPhone 13, Sparks Debate in Phone Sizes

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Apple recently announced the increase in iPhone 13 orders. With the decrease in iPhone SE sales, this is sparking a debate on phone sizes.

A New Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Concerns How Often Employees are Paid
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A New Lawsuit Filed Against Apple Concerns How Often Employees are Paid

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

A new lawsuit against Apple alleges that the company was not paying employees per current New York labor laws.

Apple Officially Announces WWDC22 Returning Online, Rumors of What to Expect
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Apple Officially Announces WWDC22 Returning Online, Rumors of What to Expect

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

Today Apple announced its WorldWide Developers Conference (WWDC). This is the third year in a row the event will held online.

Patents Filed by Apple Reveal FaceTime May Receive Spatial Audio
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Patents Filed by Apple Reveal FaceTime May Receive Spatial Audio

Nick deCourville · April 5, 2022

New patents filed by Apple show that the company may be making a move toward spatial audio for FaceTime. The patents were filed last Thursday.

Western Australia Police Finds Apple CarPlay Useful for Responding to Emergencies
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Western Australia Police Finds Apple CarPlay Useful for Responding to Emergencies

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

Western Australia Police find Apple CarPlay useful for an unusual purpose: effectively responding to emergency calls inside their vehicles.

Two Men Sentenced to a Combined 13 Years Imprisonment for the $1.5 Million Apple Gift Card Fraud
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Two Men Sentenced to a Combined 13 Years Imprisonment for the $1.5 Million Apple Gift Card Fraud

Arnold Zafra · April 5, 2022

Two men were sentenced to a combined 13 years in federal prison for a $1.5 million Apple gift card fraud scheme.

Tech Giants Subject of ‘Monopolies Must Go’ Light Show Message in Washington, DC
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Tech Giants Subject of ‘Monopolies Must Go’ Light Show Message in Washington, DC

Jeff Butts · April 4, 2022

A light show message insisting that “monopolies must go” will encourage Washington, D.C. commuters to write Congress about Big Tech bills.

Brian Westover Tests Mac Studio with M1 Max against M1 Ultra: Is the New Chip Worth it?
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Brian Westover Tests Mac Studio with M1 Max against M1 Ultra: Is the New Chip Worth it?

Nick deCourville · April 4, 2022

Brian Westover of PC Mag ran a series of tests pitting a Mac Studio M1 Ultra against a Mac Studio with M1 Max. The results are surprising.

An iPhone Subscription Plan Benefits You and Apple
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An iPhone Subscription Plan Benefits You and Apple

Jeff Butts · April 4, 2022

Rumors of the possible iPhone subscription plan have many wondering if it would only help Apple, or consumers, too. Jeff Butts breaks it down.

Apple Celebrates 46th Anniversary, A Brief Look at the Company’s Humble Beginnings
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Apple Celebrates 46th Anniversary, A Brief Look at the Company's Humble Beginnings

Nick deCourville · April 1, 2022

Today marks the 46th anniversary of Apple Computers. Founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, the two started from humble beginnings.

Siri Joins in on April Fool’s Day with Challenging True or False Game
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Siri Joins in on April Fool's Day with Challenging True or False Game

Nick deCourville · April 1, 2022

For this years April Fool’s Day, users can participate in a trivia game hosted by Siri. Users are asked five questions true or false questions.

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