Rappler's latest stories on Apple
Tech titan chiefs to testify at US antitrust committee
The hearing takes place on July 27, US time, amid calls by some activists and politicians to break up the Silicon Valley giants
The New York Times pulls out of Apple News
The daily's exit comes as news organizations around the world struggle with declining print readership and an online environment where ad revenue is dominated by Google and Facebook
Pre-orders open for iPhone SE in the Philippines
The second-generation iPhone SE arrives on July 14
New Apple Watch feature to check if you're washing your hands correctly
A feature for those who've gotten tired of singing 'Happy Birthday'
Dance tracking comes to Apple Watch
Apple's new watchOS 7 allows the Apple Watch to track dancing accurately, along with 3 other workout types: core training, functional strength training, and cooldown
Apple unveils iOS 14
iOS 14 turns iPhones into digital car keys, offers new Translate app, and expands 'Find My' feature for third-party devices
New chips to bring Mac computers into iPhone ecosystem
The new 'Apple silicon' initiative ends a longstanding partnership with chipmaker Intel and enables the computers to run the same apps as those on iPhones
What we expect to be announced at Apple’s WWDC 2020
Here’s a round-up of what Apple may unveil at its annual developer conference
EU takes aim at Apple in landmark antitrust cases
(UPDATED) The European Commission also launches an in-depth investigation into Apple Pay, due to concerns the payment system is shutting out rivals
Apple to shift from Intel to ARM-based processors in Macs – report
Reports say Apple will announce the initiative, codenamed Kalamata, at its Worldwide Developer Conference on the week of June 22
Apple releases patch to disable latest iOS jailbreaking tool
The update, iOS 13.5.1 and iPadOS 13.5.1, addresses the vulnerability that would have allowed Apple's devices to be jailbroken
Security researcher gets $100,000 Apple bounty for 'Sign in with Apple' bug
Because of Bhavuk's Jain's report, Apple is able to fix the sign-in bug quickly. Apple tells him they investigated their logs and found 'no misuse or account compromise due to this vulnerability.'
Jailbreak tool released for latest version of iOS
The new tool from Unc0ver is said to work across all iOS versions from 11 to 13.5
Apple, Google launch contact tracing platform
The two US firms say 22 countries have asked so far to use their platform, and they expect more to come on board in the coming weeks
France looks past Google, Apple for virus contact tracing
The move, which leaves France relatively isolated in Europe alongside Britain and Norway, reflects differences on how such apps should be structured, who has access to sensitive data, and their effectiveness
New Apple-Google coronavirus tool rules say no location data, 1 app per country
The app using the new Apple-Google API must also be made by and for the use of the country's government public health authority
How the Apple-Google exposure notification system plans to keep users anonymous
Using constantly changing tracing keys and long, random numbers to track contact between phones, Apple and Google hope to keep users of the system from being personally identifiable
Apple boosts revenues, profits dip in pandemic-hit quarter
CEO Tim Cook says that Apple feels its supply chain rebounded well from the pandemic disruption and that it isn't planning any dramatic shift from relying on partners in China
Hackers can 'leak, modify, and delete' emails through iOS Mail exploit – firm
The vulnerability has been observed from 2012's iOS 6 to the current latest iOS 13.4.1, according to US-based cybersecurity firm ZecOps. But older versions may also be vulnerable
Apple data shows dramatic impact of virus on movement
The tool visualizes the movement of people based on the number of requests made for directions on Apple Maps since January 13
Apple announces $399 iPhone SE
The phone will come with the A13 Bionic chip, the same one found in the iPhone 11 series. Proceeds from the PRODUCT(RED) variant will go to a COVID-19 relief fund.
New iPhone may be coming as locked-down consumers seek bargains
Apple is widely believed to be getting ready to release a reduced-price handset
Apple and Google team up on virus 'contact tracing' by smartphone
'Privacy, transparency, and consent' are top priorities in the joint initiative, say Apple and Google
Apple to ship 1 million face shields a week for medical workers
The tech giant had already sourced 20 million surgical masks from around the world to help address a global shortage, chief executive Tim Cook says in a video posted to Twitter on Sunday, April 5
Apple to launch new entry-level 'iPhone SE' model – reports
It's been speculated an iPhone SE announcement is coming sooner rather than later
Apple to consider 5G iPhone launch delay – report
The Nikkei Asian Review, citing sources familiar with the discussions, says a launch delay of a few months for the 5G iPhone is possible
France slaps Apple with record $1.2 billion fine
France's competition authority says it found Apple acted to prevent independent retailers in France from competing on price and abused its economic power over them
Last of Apple's 42 stores in China reopen
Apple's stores gradually reopen over the past few days, and a spokeswoman for the company told AFP the remaining few would throw their doors open Friday, March 13
Apple agrees to $500M deal in iPhone-slowing lawsuit
People in the US who owned iPhone 7 models or older will get $25 for each handset, with the amount rising or falling depending on how many people file claims and costs of getting word to them
Hong Kong media tycoon Jimmy Lai arrested over pro-democracy rally
Hong Kong police say they also arrested and charged along with Lai, veteran pro-democracy activists Lee Cheuk Yan and Yeung Sum
'Plague Inc.' game pulled from Apple's App Store in China – developer
Ndemic Creations, the app's maker, says it is unclear if the decision is linked to the deadly new coronavirus outbreak, which began in central China in December
Apple says it will not meet revenue forecasts due to virus
'We do not expect to meet the revenue guidance we provided for the March quarter,' Apple says
Big Tech acquisitions over past decade to face fresh U.S. scrutiny
The bombshell announcement by the US Federal Trade Commission opens the door to fresh scrutiny of deals made by Amazon, Apple, Facebook, Microsoft and Google parent Alphabet since 2010
Apple closes China stores until Feb 9 due to virus
Apple's online store remains open, and the company says it would closely monitor the situation
Apple unveils revamped map app in U.S. to challenge Google
In its revamped map app, Apple stresses the work it has done to protect user privacy, such as obscuring search terms, routing, and other data
Apple, Broadcom ordered to pay $1.1B for patent infringement
Apple is ordered to pay $837 million and Broadcom must pay $270 million to the California Institute of Technology, in what is thought to be one of the largest patent verdicts ever
Apple delivers best-ever quarter, powered by iPhones, services
The results come with Apple seeking to shift its revenue mix amid a slumping smartphone market and growing competition, relying more on services like music, video streaming, and digital content
Trump says Apple 'has to help' on police access to encrypted phones
Apple and the US government are at loggerheads for the second time in 4 years over unlocking iPhones connected to a mass shooting, reviving debate over law enforcement access to encrypted devices
CEO Tim Cook sees pay ebb along with Apple performance
Tim Cook's 2019 incentive bonus, which is tied to Apple's performance, tallies at about $7.7 million compared with $12 million in 2018
5G laptops, 8K TVs, the return of Apple: What to expect at CES 2020
The world's biggest consumer tech conference is just around the corner. Here's a preview.
U.S. tech giants sued over cobalt mine child labor deaths
The case is lodged on December 15 in the name of 14 unidentified victims, who are members of the families of children killed in tunnel collapses, as well as children maimed as they worked
Russia makes local apps mandatory on smartphones
The legislation, which will take effect in July 2020, is aimed at promoting Russian-made software. But it has been dubbed the 'anti-Apple' law because it would force the US tech giant to pre-install non-Apple software on its products.
Apple to 'carefully' examine Crimea map controversy
'We are going to study more carefully the question of designating disputed borders in our services,' Apple says
Ukraine slams Apple for calling Crimea part of Russia
'@Apple, please, please, stick to high-tech and entertainment. Global politics is not your strong side,' Ukrainian Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko says on Twitter
Apple bans vaping apps from App Store
Apple says it agrees with the assessment of US health experts who called the spread of e-cigarette and vaping products 'a public health crisis and a youth epidemic'
As 'streaming wars' rage, social networks create own TV series
Facebook, YouTube, and Snapchat are investing in original programs to stream in their platforms
U.S. poet Emily Dickinson gets a 21st century reboot on Apple TV+
'Dickinson' takes a look at the life of 19th century poet Emily Dickinson, played by 22-year-old actress Hailee Steinfeld
Unboxing: iPhone 11, 11 Pro, and 11 Pro Max
Apple's latest iPhones have arrived. We unbox them here!
Apple TV+ seeks stardom on streaming service stage
Apple seeks to attract viewers from a massive worldwide customer base of approximately 1.4 billion active iOS device users
