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Apple Spring 2022 Event Officially Scheduled for March 8
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Apple Spring 2022 Event Officially Scheduled for March 8

Andrew Orr · March 2, 2022

The Apple Spring 2022 event has officially been announced. In line with rumors it will be held on March 8 at 10:00 AM PT, 1:00PM ET.

Apple Pauses Sales to Russia, Removes Sputnik and RT News from App Store
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Apple Pauses Sales to Russia, Removes Sputnik and RT News from App Store

Serhat Kurt · March 1, 2022

In support of Ukraine, Apple has paused all its product sales to Russia and blocked access to Russian state media outlets Russia Today and Sputnik News outside of the Russian App Store. 

New Italian Magazine Headlines Tim Cook’s Letter Highlighting How Technology Benefits Humanity
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New Italian Magazine Headlines Tim Cook’s Letter Highlighting How Technology Benefits Humanity

Serhat Kurt · February 28, 2022

Apple CEO Tim Cook, in an open letter to Italian developers, urged them to maximize the potential of Apple technology in innovations that will benefit humanity.

Apple Originals Won 4 SAG Awards With CODA, Ted Lasso
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Apple Originals Won 4 SAG Awards With CODA, Ted Lasso

Andrew Orr · February 28, 2022

Apple Films just won four awards from the Screen Actors Guild, thanks to hits such as CODA and Ted Lasso.

Veteran Apple Reporter Jim Dalrymple Retires After 30 Years
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Veteran Apple Reporter Jim Dalrymple Retires After 30 Years

Andrew Orr · February 28, 2022

After nearly 30 years of reporting on Apple-related matters, Jim Dalrymple has announced his retirement, but he’s not fully finished.

Ukraine Urges Apple to Block Its Services to Russia, including Access to the App Store
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Ukraine Urges Apple to Block Its Services to Russia, including Access to the App Store

Serhat Kurt · February 26, 2022

Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov has urged Apple to stop all its services in Russia.

Apple Stops Apple Pay Transactions in Russia
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Apple Stops Apple Pay Transactions in Russia

Andrew Orr · February 25, 2022

Russian banks have faced sanctions due to the invasion of Ukraine. Apple has suspended transactions for Apple Pay for Russian customers.

Your Future Mac Could Be Your Keyboard, and Vice Versa
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Your Future Mac Could Be Your Keyboard, and Vice Versa

Jeff Butts · February 24, 2022

A recently patent filing suggests Apple might have a great idea in mind. This concept could allow your future Mac to be your keyboard.

Forget 120Hz ProMotion on Base iPhone 14, Leak Suggests
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Forget 120Hz ProMotion on Base iPhone 14, Leak Suggests

Jeff Butts · February 21, 2022

Those fans hoping for 120Hz ProMotion displays on all iPhone 14 models could be in for a big disappointment, recent leaks suggest.

iPhone 14 Trial Production Phase Begins
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iPhone 14 Trial Production Phase Begins

Jeff Butts · February 21, 2022

Assemblers are soon to start iPhone 14 trial production, placing the new handsets on track for a fall 2022 launch.

Apple May Release Seven New Macs in 2022
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Apple May Release Seven New Macs in 2022

Jeff Butts · February 21, 2022

We knew there would be a number of new Apple personal computers in 2022. However, it’s looking like we might get a whopping seven new Macs.

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Getting the Band Back Together: The New Context Machine

Getting the Band Back Together: The New Context Machine

Jeff Gamet · February 21, 2022 · Add Comment

Bryan Chaffin and Jeff Gamet get the band back together and take the show down a new path as The Context Machine, and Jeff gets all excited about mechanical keyboards.

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Apple Store Workers Want to Unionize to Fight for Higher Wages
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Apple Store Workers Want to Unionize to Fight for Higher Wages

Andrew Orr · February 18, 2022

A small group of Apple Store employees across the U.S. are working to unionize. They want higher wages due to the rise of inflation.

Judge Dismisses Case That Claims Apple Multiracial Emoji Violate Copyright
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Judge Dismisses Case That Claims Apple Multiracial Emoji Violate Copyright

Charlotte Henry · February 17, 2022

A case against Apple that alleged it copied another firm’s multiracial emoji has been thrown out by a federal judge in California.

Vote Against Tim Cook Pay Packet, Group Urges AAPL Shareholders
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Vote Against Tim Cook Pay Packet, Group Urges AAPL Shareholders

Charlotte Henry · February 17, 2022

A leading shareholder advisory group has urged clients with AAPL stock to vote against a pay package for Tim Cook worth over US$98 million.

Android Announces Ad Privacy Changes, Takes Swipe at Apple
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Android Announces Ad Privacy Changes, Takes Swipe at Apple

Charlotte Henry · February 16, 2022

Google announced an overhaul in its approach to advertising and privacy on Android phones, and got in a swipe at Apple.

UK Local Authority Sues Apple Over China iPhone Sales Prediction
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UK Local Authority Sues Apple Over China iPhone Sales Prediction

Charlotte Henry · February 15, 2022

A local authority in England has launched a class-action lawsuit against Apple over comments regarding iPhone sales in China.

New Apple Auction Includes Items From Steve Jobs, Doug Engelbart, With Atari Application
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New Apple Auction Includes Items From Steve Jobs, Doug Engelbart, With Atari Application

Andrew Orr · February 15, 2022

RR Auction is presenting a new auction, one that is themed called “The Steve Jobs Revolution: Engelbart, Atari, and Apple.”

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Marking Black History Month — Media+

Marking Black History Month — Media+

Charlotte Henry · February 15, 2022 · Add Comment

Terrance Gaines joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Apple’s approach to marking Black History Month and some wider issues around race and content creation.

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Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group
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Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group

Jeff Butts · February 14, 2022

According to a Dutch foundations, Apple’s and Google’s app store policies have cost residents more than a billion euros in excess payments.

iPhone Maker Foxconn Partners With India’s Vedanta to Make Semiconductors
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iPhone Maker Foxconn Partners With India's Vedanta to Make Semiconductors

Charlotte Henry · February 14, 2022

Foxconn, who manufacture iPhones, has announced a new partnership with Vedanta to make semiconductors in India.

Apple Registers New Mac Model Numbers Ahead of Spring Event
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Apple Registers New Mac Model Numbers Ahead of Spring Event

Jeff Butts · February 14, 2022

A recent filing with a Eurasian regulatory agency reveals three new Mac model numbers ahead of Apple’s first major event of 2022.

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The Mac Observer Show

Security Friday: NDAs and Special Guests – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-11

Kelly Guimont · February 11, 2022 · Add Comment

Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss security news and sit down with John Kheit to talk about NDAs and using them for good or…less good.

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Xiaomi CEO Pledges to “Fully Benchmark Against Apple”
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Xiaomi CEO Pledges to "Fully Benchmark Against Apple"

Charlotte Henry · February 11, 2022

Xiaomi plans to up its challenge to Apple according to its CEO Lei Jun, who said it will “fully benchmark” against the iPhone.

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