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People shop at the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in September in New York City. Apple says customers who want to repair their own devices will be able to buy the parts and tools to do so for certain products starting early next year.

Apple will soon sell you parts and tools to fix your own iPhone or Mac at home

Nov 17, 2021
Apple's new program will be available in the U.S. for certain iPhone models starting in early 2022. Customers can buy the parts and tools for DIY repair and recycle used parts in exchange for credit.
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World
An employee works on smartphones reconditioning in France in January.

The European Union Wants A Universal Charger For Cell Phones And Other Devices

Sep 23, 2021
According to the EU, 38% of consumers reported struggling at least once to charge their cell phones because they couldn't find a compatible charger.
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Goats and Soda
"Magic of Aurora Borealis." Russia

IPhone Photo Award Winners Capture Tender Moments, Stark Contrasts And A Magical Sky

Jul 31, 2021
The winning images from this year's iPhone Photography Awards feature a man connecting with his horse, two rugged shepherds holding soft lambs and a figure looking into a brilliant night sky.
NPR
Technology
Apple released new privacy controls in its latest software update. The changes are roiling the online advertising industry.

Apple Rolls Out Major New Privacy Protections For iPhones And iPads

Apr 26, 2021
Users will now encounter pop-ups asking whether they want to allow their data to be shared with third parties. That little question could have a big impact on advertising companies like Facebook.
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Goats and Soda
"No Walls." India

Prize-Winning Phone Pix Dial Up Moments Of Freedom And Serenity

Jul 25, 2020
The winners of the iPhone Photography Awards for best photos taken by an iPhone or iPad were announced this week. They span the globe and the range of human emotion.
NPR
Technology
Apple CEO Tim Cook announces details of the company's new Apple TV+ video-streaming service Tuesday in Cupertino, Calif.

Apple Launches Video-Streaming Service For $4.99 A Month

Sep 10, 2019
Apple is entering the video-streaming race, taking on Netflix, Disney and others with a new monthly subscription of $4.99. The company also announced new iPhones, as their sales have been slowing.
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National
An Apple store in the Brooklyn borough of New York. Two students in Oregon allegedly defrauded the company out of nearly $900,000, according to a criminal complaint.

2 Students Allegedly Cheated Apple Out Of Nearly $900,000 In Fake iPhone Scheme

Apr 05, 2019
Prosecutors say it was an elaborate deception that involved roping in friends and family, while using nonsensical pseudonyms and a slew of mailing addresses. The plot seems to have come from China.
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Business
Apple and Goldman Sachs are preparing to jointly launch a credit card, according to a report in <em>The Wall Street Journal</em>.

Apple And Goldman Sachs Will Reportedly Launch An iPhone-Connected Credit Card

Feb 21, 2019
The credit card would represent a foray into new businesses for both companies. With a card, Apple may be able to take a larger cut from purchases than it does now through Apple Pay.
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Technology
Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer, speaks about the new Apple Watch Series 4 at the company's product-launch event in Cupertino, Calif., on Wednesday. The new Watch includes a sensor allowing users to take an electrocardiogram they can share

New Apple Watch To Detect Abnormal Heartbeats

Sep 12, 2018
The focus heading into Apple's event was on its new iPhones, but it also unveiled a redesigned Apple Watch with a sensor allowing users to take an electrocardiogram they can share with their doctor.
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Goats and Soda
During a lull in the bombings, Syrians in the city of Douma gather for the evening meal at the end of a Ramadan fast.

Prize-Winning #iPhoneOnly Photos: From Dinos To Divers

Jul 21, 2018
A selection of the winning photos from the 2018 iPhone Photography Awards contest.
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Technology
iPhone users will be able to automatically share their location with 911 operators in the event of an emergency.

This Apple Update Could Prove To Be A True Lifesaver

Jun 18, 2018
Apple says it's working with a startup to automatically share the locations of iPhone users with 911 operators in an emergency. Only 911 centers will have access to the information, Apple said.
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The Two-Way
A child plays with a mobile phone while riding in a New York subway in December. Two major Apple investors urged the iPhone maker to take action to curb growing smartphone use among children.

Apple Aims To Help Parents Crack Down On Kids' iPhone Use

Jun 04, 2018
Apple will allow users to get reports on how much their kids are using particular apps on their iPhones and iPads. The announcement follows pressure from shareholders about the overuse of technology.
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Parallels
A farmer harvests his soybean crops near Farmingdale, Ill. China is expected to retaliate against President Trump's tariffs with measures of its own. As a major importer of America's soybeans, the sector is one predicted target.

5 Ways China May Try To Win A Trade War With The U.S.

Mar 22, 2018
After President Trump unleashes new tariffs, China has a number of key U.S. imports — from soybeans to airplanes and iPhones — that it can choose to strike back against.
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Shots - Health News
Checking your prescription history or past medical tests should be easier soon if you have an iPhone.

Medical Records May Finally Be Coming To Your Apple Smartphone

Feb 14, 2018
In a planned upgrade of Apple's operating system for iPhones, the Health app will include health records, so people can take detailed, personal health information anywhere.
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The Two-Way
Apple says that it slows the processors in some of its older phones, such as its iPhone 6s Plus, to match their aging, less powerful batteries.

Apple Says It Slows Older iPhones To Save Their Battery Life

Dec 21, 2017
Apple is responding to owners of older phones who have increasingly said they notice slower performance after they upgrade their devices' software.
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The Two-Way
Apple's Schiller presents the iPhone's new facial-recognition feature, called Face ID.

Apple Unveils Three New iPhones, But The Watch Sends Shares Up

Sep 12, 2017
Apple is freeing the watch from the iPhone, giving it a direct cellphone connection. The special-release iPhone X ditches the home button, gets facial recognition and wireless charging.
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The Two-Way
A spectator at Wimbledon last month uses an iPad to take pictures of the action. Improved sales of the tablets were part of the good news out of Apple's quarterly report.

Apple Has Good Sales News For Wall Street

Aug 01, 2017
Investors expected a slowdown in iPhone 7 sales but they were up 1.6 percent year-over-year. Apple also enjoyed iPad and Mac sales well ahead of the overall industry for computers and tablets.
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The Two-Way
At the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference in San Jose, Calif., on Monday, executives announced the upcoming "Do Not Disturb While Driving" feature for iPhones.

Apple Takes On Distracted Driving With New Feature

Jun 06, 2017
The new feature blocks notifications while users are driving, but a loophole could allow text messages to still pop up.
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All Tech Considered
The new Apple iPhone 7 lacks a separate headphone jack, which makes people wonder how they can charge the phone while listening to music through a wired headphone via the Lightning connector. Apple's answer: a separate dock that starts at $39.

The Next iPhone Can't Do These Two Things At Once

Sep 08, 2016
With Apple doing away with the ubiquitous headphone jack on its new iPhones, lots of people are puzzled about how they'll be able to charge their phones and listen to wired headphones simultaneously.
NPR
The Two-Way
Phil Schiller, Apple's senior vice president of worldwide marketing, talks about the new iPhone 7 during an event to announce new products Wednesday in San Francisco.

Apple Nixes Headphone Jack In iPhone 7, Reveals Cordless AirPods

Sep 07, 2016
Why is Apple pushing users toward wireless earbuds? "Courage," says an Apple executive. Other news from the Apple event involved Super Mario, Pokemon Go and water-resistant features.
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All Tech Considered

Apple May Test iPhone Users' Loyalty If It Dumps The Headphone Jack

Sep 06, 2016
The next iPhone, expected to be unveiled Wednesday, may be missing something familiar: the ubiquitous headphone jack. Usability experts say the change could really sit badly with Apple customers.
NPR
The Two-Way

Beijing Says Apple's iPhone 6 Violates Chinese Design Patent

Jun 17, 2016
Beijing's intellectual property authorities have ruled that the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus too closely resemble a smartphone by the Chinese company Shenzhen Baili.
NPR
All Tech Considered
FBI Director James Comey testifies March 1 before the House Judiciary Committee on the encryption of the iPhone belonging to one of the San Bernardino attackers.

FBI Explains Why It Won't Disclose How It Unlocked iPhone

Apr 27, 2016
The agency says it doesn't have the rights to the technical details of the unlocking method, and so it can't submit it to a special review that would have determined whether Apple should be informed.
NPR
The Two-Way

FBI Paid More Than $1 Million To Access San Bernardino Shooter's iPhone

Apr 21, 2016
FBI Director James Comey said Thursday the bureau spent "more than I will make in the remainder of this job," which comes out to be more than $1 million.
NPR
All Tech Considered
The official FBI seal is seen on an iPhone camera screen outside the agency's headquarters. With help from a third party, the FBI managed to unlock the iPhone used by one of San Bernardino shooters.

The Next Apple-FBI Question: Who Can Know How The iPhone Was Hacked?

Apr 19, 2016

A third party helped the FBI unlock a phone linked to one of the San Bernardino shooters. Should Apple know how they managed to hack the phone or can the third party sell that information?

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