Apple pulls popular video game Fortnite from App Store 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.
“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.
Lawmakers batter Big Tech CEOs, but don't land many blows
Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
Congressional lawmakers finally got a chance to grill the CEOs of Big Tech over their dominance and allegations of monopolistic practices that stifle competition. But it's not clear how much they advanced their goal of bringing some of the world's largest companies to heel.
Four Big Tech CEOs getting heat from Congress on competition
The four CEOs are testifing remotely for a hearing Wednesday by the House Judciary subcommittee on antitrust.
The four CEOs are testifing remotely for a hearing Wednesday by the House Judciary subcommittee on antitrust.
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.
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.
Apple to close 11 stores due to spike in COVID-19 cases
Apple says they plan to reopen the 11 stores as soon as possible.
Apple says they plan to reopen the 11 stores as soon as possible.
Apple closes stores in 4 states, again, as infections rise
The decision announced Friday is another sign that the pandemic might prevent the economy from bouncing back as quickly as some states have been hoping. Those concerns sent stocks on Wall Street lower Friday.
The decision announced Friday is another sign that the pandemic might prevent the economy from bouncing back as quickly as some states have been hoping. Those concerns sent stocks on Wall Street lower Friday.
PayPal pledges $530M to support minority-owned businesses in US, YouTube launches $100M creator fund
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
PayPal and YouTube are among many tech companies that have pledged support to the black community in the wake of George Floyd’s death.
Protests force Walmart, CVS, Target and Apple to close some stores
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
Target, CVS, Apple and Walmart all said Sunday that they had temporarily closed some locations for safety reasons.
Apple reopens some Bay Area stores
On Wednesday, Apple reopened several of its retail stores in the Bay Area. They’re among 100 Apple stores across the country that are opening this week with limited access and service.
On Wednesday, Apple reopened several of its retail stores in the Bay Area. They’re among 100 Apple stores across the country that are opening this week with limited access and service.
Apple Music comes to Samsung Smart TVs
Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.
Consumers in over 100 countries will now be able to enjoy Apple Music right away on their Samsung Smart TVs.
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.
The idea is to help national governments roll out apps for so-called “contact tracing” that will run on iPhones and Android phones alike.
Siri can now respond to questions about COVID-19 symptoms on Apple devices
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple users can ask Siri questions related to the novel coronavirus, such as “Do I have coronavirus.”
Apple temporarily shutting stores outside China to fight virus
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Tech giant Apple is closing its stores outside of China for two weeks and will only sell online as part of efforts to fight the global viral pandemic.
Apple to pay up to $500 million due to slowing down old iPhones
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
iPhone owners could get money from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones.
Apple to pay up to $500M over battery-related phone slowdown
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
IPhone owners could get $25 from Apple after the company agreed to pay up to $500 million to settle claims over intentionally slowing down older phones to preserve older batteries.
Apple workers must be paid for exit search time: court
The mandatory searches, including waiting time for a supervisor to conduct the probe, typically take 5 to 20 minutes and sometimes up to 45 minutes.
The mandatory searches, including waiting time for a supervisor to conduct the probe, typically take 5 to 20 minutes and sometimes up to 45 minutes.
New details on deadly Tesla crash
Federal investigators are shedding more light on a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle. Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released 500 pages of additional information in the crash that killed Apple engineer Walter Huang.
Federal investigators are shedding more light on a fatal crash involving a Tesla vehicle. Tuesday, the National Transportation Safety Board released 500 pages of additional information in the crash that killed Apple engineer Walter Huang.
iPhone home repair service now available in select cities
The tech giant Apple has launched in-home repair services for iPhones and some of its other devices.
The tech giant Apple has launched in-home repair services for iPhones and some of its other devices.
Apple temporarily closes stores in China amid virus outbreak
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
The iPhone maker said in a statement it was closing stores, corporate offices and contact centers in China until Feb. 9 “out of an abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts."
Apple temporarily closes Chinese stores amid coronavirus outbreak
The stores will reopen on Feb 9th.
The stores will reopen on Feb 9th.