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 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 urges iPhone, iPad users to update operating system immediately

Apple issued a new warning on Tuesday urging iPhone and iPad users to immediately update their device software to the newly released iOS and iPadOS 14.4.

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 drops Parler from App Store over posted threats from users

"We have always supported diverse points of view being represented on the App Store, but there is no place on our platform for threats of violence and illegal activity," the company said in a statement.

Google Play removes Parler app, Apple reportedly threatens the same

Google Play suspended the Parler app from its store, and Apple has reportedly threatened to do the same if the company does not moderate “objectionable content” within 24 hours.

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 AirPods Max headphones with $549 price tag

The headphones, called AirPods Max, will cost $549 — far more than similar products from Bose and Sony that offer many of the same features.

How phones can alert you to COVID-19 exposure

More than 8.1 million people in the U.S. have turned their iPhones and Android devices into pandemic contact-tracing tools, but it hasn't been of much use when their neighbors, classmates and coworkers aren't on the same system.  

Apple security official indicted in gun-permit scheme: Santa Clara County DA

Santa Clara County District Attorney Jeff Rosen said undersheriff Rick Sung and sheriff's Capt. James Jensen withheld four gun permits for Apple employees until security official Thomas Moyer promised to donate 200 iPads worth $70,000.

Charlie Brown holiday specials to air on broadcast TV following deal with Apple, PBS

The Peanuts gang will be back on broadcast television for the holiday season. Apple TV+ is teaming up with PBS to air both "A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving" and "A Charlie Brown Christmas."

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 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 to hold virtual event showcasing company's newest products

The iPhone 11 was launched during last year’s event so a big question is if we’ll see the unveiling of the iPhone 12?

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.