iPhone Face ID with mask option now available for some with latest Apple update
The function identifies the top portion of a user’s face in order to unlock a device, making it potentially less secure which is why Apple is allowing consumers to opt-in or out to use it.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage sells for $500,000
A rare Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak, recently sold for $500,000 — 750 times the original price.
Apple-1 computer sold out of Steve Jobs' garage could fetch $600K
A fully-functional Apple-I computer, which was built by Apple founders Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak and sold out of Jobs’ garage, is going up for auction.
Apple Wallet now lets users add COVID-19 vaccine card: How to set it up
Apple’s new iOS 15.1 update allows users to add verifiable versions of their COVID-19 vaccination to the Wallet app. Here’s how to do it.
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.
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 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.
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.
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's latest iPhone update gives users more control over targeted ads
Nearly half of all Americans own an iPhone and starting next week they’re going to notice a big change when it comes to privacy settings and digital advertising.
Target to open mini Apple stores in select locations
The new layout will hit 17 stores this month.
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 to reportedly update syringe emoji to more closely resemble vaccine
Apple will reportedly be updating its syringe emoji to mimic what a dose of the COVID-19 vaccine looks like in real life in its latest software release.
Apple unveils Macs aimed at working better with iPhones
Apple is rolling out new Mac computers powered by the same kind of chips that run iPhones and iPads, a move aimed at making it easier for its most popular products to work together.
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.
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
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.
‘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.
Users who say ‘All Lives Matter’ to Apple’s Siri are given information about Black Lives Matter
Some individuals have been using the message “All Lives Matter” following protests over police brutality against minorities in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Apple, Google to harness phones for virus infection tracking
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.