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Apple kicks off developer conference with no major product announcements

Apple kicked off its second annual all-virtual developer conference with a keynote that outlined new updates to its software for iPhones and other devices. The presentation highlighted more privacy options for paid iCloud accounts and a “Find My” service that helps find errant AirPods, but included no major product announcements.

June 8

Apple’s app store goes on trial Monday in legal battle with Epic Games, creator of Fortnite

Epic Games is hoping to break through the app store’s “wall” and offer an alternative, which would allow them to break free of Apple’s commissions. It’s one of the most serious legal threats Apple’s faced in years.

May 2

Apple announces $430 billion investment into US that’s expected to create 20,000 new jobs

The investment will fund the company's first East Coast campus in North Carolina, as well as create jobs in silicon engineering and 5G technology.

April 26

Apple to let Parler back on App Store after approving a ‘content moderation policy’ update

Apple said has reviewed and approved an updated version of Parler that will be available again soon for download from the App Store.

April 19

Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations

The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.

February 25

Apple issues warning after cardiologist 'stunned' to find iPhone 12 can control cardiac devices

A Michigan cardiologist became suspicious of Apple’s new magnetic charging technology, so he passed an iPhone 12 over the chest of a patient with an implantable defibrillator — and was stunned to find it tripped the magnetic switch.

February 23

Facebook to ask permission to track users, in a bid to outmaneuver Apple

Here's a look at the ongoing battle over privacy between Facebook and Apple.

February 2

Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasts tech rivals ahead of user privacy update

Without naming them, Apple CEO Tim Cook lambasted social media companies, accusing them of prioritizing data collection at the cost of allowing conspiracies, extremism and polarization.

January 28

Cell service providers rush to lure customers with new iPhone 12

On Tuesday, the wireless provider company released new deals that allow customers to get the latest device for free.

October 14, 2020

Apple apologizes for Siri glitch that ID's police departments as 'terrorists'

“According to Siri and Apple, law enforcement are now considered terrorists … How is this acceptable and how is this happening in America?”

September 24, 2020

Apple becomes the 1st US company to be valued at $2 trillion as tech fortunes soar

The company's hugely loyal customer base trusts its products so much that they continued to buy iPhones and other devices online while stuck at home. Apple recently reported blowout earnings for the April-June quarter,

August 19, 2020

Apple, Google drop popular video game Fortnite from app stores over direct payment plan

“Fortnite" is free, but users can pay for in game accoutrements like weapons and skins. Its developer, Epic Games, said in a blog post Thursday that it was introducing Epic Direct payments, a direct payment plan for Apple's iOS and Google Play.

August 14, 2020

Houston-area Apple stores closing due to surge of COVID-19 cases

Apple is temporarily closing its retail stores in the Houston area due to the recent surge in COVID-19 cases.

June 24, 2020

Apple introduces hand-washing feature on Apple Watch with 20-second countdown timer

The watch can pick up signs that the wearer is at a sink, based on motion sensors and the sound of water.

June 23, 2020

‘Hey Siri, I’m getting pulled over’: iPhone feature will record police interaction, send location

A feature exclusively available for Apple users called “Shortcuts,” which was launched in 2018, allows users to conduct tasks on their phones that would normally require multiple actions with a single voice command of the iPhone’s artificial intelligence capability, Siri.

June 16, 2020