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Former Employee Defrauded Apple Out of $10 Million for Several  Years
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Former Employee Defrauded Apple Out of $10 Million for Several Years

Arnold Zafra · March 21, 2022

A former employee has been indicted on five charges that he defrauded Apple of more than $10 million in monetary loss over several years.

Modding Community Springs New Life into Recycled iPods
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Modding Community Springs New Life into Recycled iPods

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

While many are happy with their iPhone streaming music, an underground community is looking to bring fresh life to the class iPod.

New M1 Ultra Chip Not as Powerful as Apple Originally Claims
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New M1 Ultra Chip Not as Powerful as Apple Originally Claims

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

Apple threw shade at its competition during its spring event. Now reviews for the Mac Studio say the M1 Ultra underperforms.

iPhone Manufacturer Pegatron Sets up Shop in India
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iPhone Manufacturer Pegatron Sets up Shop in India

Nick deCourville · March 18, 2022

As relations between the United States and China continue to sour, Apple manufacturer Pegatron is already setting up shop in India.

Industry Experts Disagree Over Future of 27-Inch iMac Pro
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Industry Experts Disagree Over Future of 27-Inch iMac Pro

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

The Studio Display has prompted doubt that Apple will launch a 27-inch iMac Pro. Industry analysts and experts even disagree on the prospect.

Monterey 12.3 Update Causing Reboots, Bricking in Repaired MacBooks
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Monterey 12.3 Update Causing Reboots, Bricking in Repaired MacBooks

Nick deCourville · March 17, 2022

While the new Monterey 12.3 update is exciting for some, users on social media and Reddit are reporting bricked MacBooks.

Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022
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Matter Smart Home Standard Delays Release Until Fall 2022

Jeff Butts · March 17, 2022

The first cross-platform protocol for smart home technology, the Matter smart home standard, is delayed but expected to launch in Fall 2022.

Female Employee Sues Apple for Failing to Protect Her Against Sexual Harassment
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Female Employee Sues Apple for Failing to Protect Her Against Sexual Harassment

Arnold Zafra · March 17, 2022

A female worker sued Apple along with two other film companies for failure to protect a female worker against sexual harassment in the workplace.

Lucky Customer Offers Early Look at Mac Studio Days Before Stores
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Lucky Customer Offers Early Look at Mac Studio Days Before Stores

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

Thanks to a happy accident, one customer has provided an early look at Apple’s latest desktop computer, the Mac Studio.

Apple Keeps App Store Open for Russia, Sparks Controversy
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Apple Keeps App Store Open for Russia, Sparks Controversy

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

As Apple continues to keep its App Store open in Russia, ethical arguments begin to rise as Russia censorship continues.

Apple and Google Find Backlash Over Support for Weak Privacy Laws
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Apple and Google Find Backlash Over Support for Weak Privacy Laws

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

Lobbyists for Apple and Google are pushing for Utah’s privacy laws to become the norm across the U.S. However, critics feel they’re too weak.

First Look at the iPhone 14 From Leaked CAD Renders
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First Look at the iPhone 14 From Leaked CAD Renders

Jeff Butts · March 16, 2022

The first of what are sure to be many iPhone 14 CAD renders have leaked. Most notable is the hole punch + pill cutout instead of the notch.

Midnight Family Brings All Latinx Cast to Apple TV+
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Midnight Family Brings All Latinx Cast to Apple TV+

Nick deCourville · March 16, 2022

Apple is producing a television show based off the documentary Midnight Family, the story of a family that owns their own private ambulance.

Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens its iPhone Hub in Shenzhen
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Apple Supplier Foxconn Partially Reopens its iPhone Hub in Shenzhen

Arnold Zafra · March 16, 2022

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn will resume operations of its two campuses, one of which makes the iPhone after getting the approval to operate under a closed-loop system.

How You Can Score Apple AirPods Max for $100 Off
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How You Can Score Apple AirPods Max for $100 Off

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

When a deal is too good to pass up, we like to pass it along. That’s what’s happened with Apple AirPods Max, now priced $100 off retail.

Apple Second Impact Accelerator Event Brings Opportunity to Minority Businesses
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Apple Second Impact Accelerator Event Brings Opportunity to Minority Businesses

Nick deCourville · March 15, 2022

For the second year in a row Apple’s Impact Accelerator is offering minority-owned businesses a chance to work directly alongside Apple.

iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn looking to Saudi Arabia for $9 Billion Factory
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iPhone Manufacturer Foxconn looking to Saudi Arabia for $9 Billion Factory

Nick deCourville · March 15, 2022

iPhone manufacturer Foxconn is looking into a $9 billion factory in Saudi Arabia in order to produce EV parts. This may be for the Apple Car.

Apple Car Team Needs Reorganizing Fast, Analyst Says
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Apple Car Team Needs Reorganizing Fast, Analyst Says

Jeff Butts · March 15, 2022

According to one analyst, the Apple Car team dissolved a while ago. If Apple is to ship its automobile by 2025, the team needs to reorganize.

Smartphone App to Predict Heart Disease Risk May Alleviate Death Rate
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Smartphone App to Predict Heart Disease Risk May Alleviate Death Rate

Arnold Zafra · March 15, 2022

As cardiac health problems become more prevalent, a team of researchers have developed an app that can predict heart disease risk.

Next Mac Pro Possibly On Hold for Full M2 Lineup Release
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Next Mac Pro Possibly On Hold for Full M2 Lineup Release

Jeff Butts · March 14, 2022

Many professionals are eager for the next Mac Pro, but it might be delayed. With M2 Macs coming first, Apple may wait for the full M2 family.

Removing iPhone Accessories Brings Apple $6.5 Billion
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Removing iPhone Accessories Brings Apple $6.5 Billion

Nick deCourville · March 14, 2022

Financial experts are estimating that Apple has brought in over $6.5 billion by not including accessories with the latest iPhones.

iPhone SE Shipping Times Slide Into Late March
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iPhone SE Shipping Times Slide Into Late March

Jeff Butts · March 14, 2022

Despite criticism of a “tired” design, consumers are snapping up the latest iPhone SE so quickly shipping times have fallen to late March.

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Apple’s Peek Performance Event, and Bryan Spends Some Money

Apple's Peek Performance Event, and Bryan Spends Some Money

Jeff Gamet · March 14, 2022 · Add Comment

Bryan and Jeff look at Apple’s just-announced iPhone SE 3, M1 iPad Air, the Mac Studio, and 27-inch Studio Display. Bryan also amazes us with how much money he spent on Apple gear this week.

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Chinese COVID-19 Lockdown May Impact iPhone, Mac Studio Shipments
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Chinese COVID-19 Lockdown May Impact iPhone, Mac Studio Shipments

Jeff Butts · March 14, 2022

A new COVID-19 lockdown in Shenzhen, a major Chinese manufacturing hub, could mean delayed Mac Studio and iPhone shipments.

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