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Apple in the crosshairs of draft antitrust laws that could force big changes
By Stephen Warwick published
Multiple reports suggest that House Democrats are circulating draft antitrust legislation that could force big changes to the way companies like Apple and Facebook do business.
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Apple employees urge Tim Cook to voice support for the Palestinian people
By Joe Wituschek published
Over 1000 Apple employees have signed a letter urging Apple to release a statement in support of the Palestinian people.
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Apple is letting Parler come back to the App Store
By Joe Wituschek published
According to a letter that Apple sent to Congress, the app has made the necessary improvements to its moderation in order to return to the store.
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All Apple Stores in Michigan have closed due to surge of COVID-19 cases
By Joe Wituschek published
Customers with existing online orders and those picking up a repaired device will still be able to do so through the rest of the weekend.
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Apple thought to be company warned over UK store mask policy, says report
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report claims that a warning issued to a "popular technology store" in the UK may have involved Apple and its "blanket" mask policy in UK stores.
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Apple backs President Biden's climate plans and calls for SEC-backed emissions disclosure
By Stephen Warwick published
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Will Smith pulls 'Emancipation' out of Georgia after new voting law passes
By Joe Wituschek published
In response to a new voting law that many call restrictive, Will Smith and Antoine Fuqua have pulled production of 'Emancipation' from the state.
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Voting 'ought to be easier than ever', says Tim Cook in wake of Georgia law change
By Stephen Warwick published
Apple CEO Tim Cook has told Axios that voting "ought to be easier than ever" in response to Georgia's new voting law.
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GOP lawmakers demand answers from Apple over Parler shutdown
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Two Republican lawmakers have written to Apple, Google, and Amazon over the lack of "procedural fairness" afforded Parler when it was booted off their respective app stores.
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Apple offering paid time off for employees to get COVID-19 vaccine
By Joe Wituschek published
In an effort to encourage employees to get vaccinated, Apple is offering paid time off for appointments and sick leave for those who experience side effects.
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H&M disappears from platforms including Apple Maps in China
By Stephen Warwick published
High street retailer H&M has disappeared from several platforms in China including Apple Maps and other apps over its decision to stop sourcing materials from Xinjiang.
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Report claims Apple hosts apps run by sanctioned Chinese organization with Uyghur persecution links
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report from 'The Information' claims Apple hosts apps on the App Store created by a Chinese organization that has been sanctioned by the US over human rights abuses.
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[Update] Apple accused of blocking VPN updates in face of Myanmar unrest
By Stephen Warwick last updated
ProtonVPN has accused Apple of rejecting important updates to its iOS app because it described as a tool to "challenge governments".
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From the Editor's Desk: Apple event? False alarm! Nothing to see here, folks.
By Christine Chan published
March may not be the month for the next Apple event after all — it could be April.
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Tim Cook: 'None of us can use injustice's long history as an excuse not to act'
By Stephen Warwick published
Tim Cook has said the post-pandemic world is an opportunity for healing, education, and equalization in a piece for The Wall Street Journal.
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69% of AZ voters support App Store payment bill
By Stephen Warwick published
New survey data shows strong cross-party support for an Arizona bill that could curb the power of Apple and Google, forcing them to accept alternative payment methods on the App Store.
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Apple denies Parler request to rejoin App Store citing 'highly objectionable content'
By Stephen Warwick last updated
Apple has denied a request from controversial social media app Parler to rejoin its App Store, citing "highly objectionable content".
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New antitrust chair Amy Klobuchar has Apple's App Store in sights
By Stephen Warwick published
The new chair of the Senate Antitrust Committee Amy Klobuchar is planning to hold multiple tech-related antitrust hearings in the future, including on app store policies and news publishing.
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