Apple to pay out $95 million in AppleCare class-action lawsuit
The plaintiffs claimed their replaced items under AppleCare did not meet Apple’s standards as advertised which promised “new” or “equivalent” replacement.
iPhone users will soon be able to add COVID-19 vaccination card to Apple Wallet
An upcoming iPhone update will soon allow users to add a digital copy of their COVID-19 vaccines to their Apple Wallets, an Apple spokesperson confirmed.
Apple delays update that would scan US phones for child sex abuse images
Apple announced a delay in its plans to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it.
Apple Watch saves Arizona woman’s life: ‘Call your doctor immediately’
“I’m glad I reacted so quickly because it was life-threatening,” Arizona resident Yolie De Leon revealed.
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.
You can now unlock your iPhone wearing a face mask, but there’s a catch
Apple’s latest software update, iOS 14.5, comes with a ton of new features including the ability for users to unlock their iPhones while still wearing a face mask. Well, kind of.
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.
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.
iPhone feature will alert you if you're being stalked
A new feature, discovered in the iOS 14.5 beta, will warn Apple users when an unknown item traveling with them is being tracked through the Find My app. The Find My app is available through iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and Mac devices.
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.
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.
Apple prototypes foldable iPhone screens: report
The tech giant has begun developing prototype screens for internal testing, Bloomberg first reported, though there are allegedly no real plans to launch a foldable iPhone yet.
Apple quietly closes retail stores in California as coronavirus cases surge
With less than a week until Christmas, Cupertino-based Apple quietly closed all of their retail stores in California as coronavirus cases and hospitalizations continue to surge.
Apple unveils iPhone 12 lineup featuring 5G capability
The iPhone 12 mini, iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will be available for sale in short order, Apple said.
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?”
Apple delays debut of anti-tracking tool in iPhone software
Currently, apps are automatically given a tracking code unless users of iPhones and other Apple devices go to the extra trouble of changing their privacy controls on their own.
Apple iPad Air to be released shortly, reports say
Although Apple publicly confirmed the launch of its next iPhone would be delayed, updates to the iPad and Apple Watch may be right around the corner.
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,
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.
Apple might owe you money for slowing down your iPhone — here’s how to file a claim
LOS ANGELES -- Apple customers who purchased certain older iPhone models can now collect about $25 per phone, according to the settlement of a class-action lawsuit that accused the company of slowing down older devices.According to SmartphonePerformanceSettlement.com, a website set up for customers to file their claims, the settlement applies to customers who purchased an iPhone 6, 6 Plus, 6S, 6S Plus, 7, 7 Plus and/or the SE before Dec. 21, 2017 and experienced performance and battery-life issues.“Under the proposed settlement, Apple shall pay a minimum of $310,000,000 and a maximum of $500,000,000,” read a notice on the claims website. “Apple will provide a cash payment of approximately $25 per eligible device, provided that Apple will not pay more than $500 million in aggregate to the Settlement Class Members.”The website was developed for affected customers looking to file their claims or review their other options, including excluding themselves from the lawsuit to retain the ability to sue Apple individually.Users must submit a claim online or through the mail by Oct. 6 to be eligible for a payout.Earlier this year, Apple agreed to pay up to $500 million as part of the settlement agreement for the “Batterygate” scandal that has prevailed for years.The tech giant admitted in 2017 that it used software updates to slow down older iPhones, and offered an official apology and reduced prices for battery replacement programs.