Apple has started emailing early buyers of the Apple Watch with links to the guided tour videos on its website. The email highlights the videos for Messages, Siri and Digital Touch, but provides individual links to each of the other videos. It also contains a link to the user guide … Apple first started adding videos to the Apple Watch section of its website in early April, adding Phone, Siri, Maps and Music mid-month before Apple Pay, Activity and Workout were uploaded just a couple of days before launch....

Update: Apple says it will appeal. We may have finally reached the finale in Apple’s years-long patent case with VirnetX. The firm announced on Monday that it was awarded $439.7 million in its case against Apple over patents it claims Apple used for iMessage and FaceTime. The firm’s announcement highlights that the court sided with it on all motions filed: VirnetX’s case started picking up steam last year when the firm was seeking $532 million over patents related to FaceTime, iMessage, and VPN....

Apple innovation grants worth $5 million each have been given to four historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs). The grants are geared to silicon engineering, including chip design, and students also get access to Apple engineers. The funding, announced today, is part of Apple’s $100 million Racial Equity and Justice Initiative … USA Today reports. It comes at a time when the US government is planning a $52 billion investment in US chip production to help address the global shortage....

Apple has been working with several third-party App Store developers at its Cupertino, California offices to assist developers in finishing up applications for the upcoming Apple Watch. Development and design representatives from dozens of different development firms have visited Apple last week, or are coming to Cupertino this week, to work with Apple engineers to finish up WatchKit-based applications. One source claims that Apple is holding workshops for over 100 different developers across February....

As we all know, Stable Android 11 is out for the Pixel series and later Google released the AOSP Source code for the newest iteration of Android. Since then, every developer is busy adopting the new AOSP Android 11 code to their custom ROM work. In this tutorial, we will guide you on how to download and install the AOSP Android 11 ROM for Essential Phone (mata). Android 11 and It’s Features Well, Android 11, Google’s 11th iteration looks similar to Android 10 but with a handful of new features and changes....

Companies that specialise in buying and selling used iPhones are reporting that the methods they use to unlock handsets to allow them to be used on any compatible network are no longer working for AT&T models. AT&T models are in greatest demand for companies reselling iPhones overseas, as the frequencies used are compatible with many foreign networks. But the WSJ says that something changed early in October, and no solution has been found since then....

Apple today told developers that it was adding two new price tiers for high end apps at the $124.99 and $174.99 price points giving developers new price points from which to sell their apps. Click to enlarge – new price points at Tier 63 and Tier 69 We’re not exactly sure why Apple made the move but there you go… Apple rejected this Android app because it is too much like Siri (9to5google....

We’re just hours away from the launch of the iPhone X (ahhh!), but first Apple has to report how its last quarter went which includes initial iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus sales. iPhone X only became available for pre-order last Friday and won’t appear in today’s results. In addition to the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, Apple’s fiscal year 2017 fourth quarter results also include Apple Watch Series 3 and Apple TV 4K....

Apple has started hiring for positions needed at its new Campus 2 facility ahead of a move-in date expected for sometime early next year. Up until now hiring of employees necessary for construction of the new campus has been handled through a third-party. New job listings on Apple’s website appear to be offering permanent positions at the facility set to become the company’s headquarters, specifically for staff that will also be needed to facilitate moving in next year....

Apple has severed its relationship with a small design firm engaged in tablet development, a report claims. SurfaceInk has been working with Apple for nearly ten years. Founder and chief exec of the firm, Eric Bauswell, told the NY Times yesterday that both companies have now gone in separate directions. The divorce happened shortly after SurfaceInk showed a prototype tablet device (above) it had designed. While the chief executive declined to disclose details of his former relatiohship with Apple citing client confidentiality, he did suggest the following: His company was dumped in reaction to “Apple’s growing awareness of our turnkey capabilities…....

In a statement today, Apple said that an employee of its Cork, Ireland campus has tested positive for the COVID-19 coronavirus and is now in isolation. The company says it is continuing to carry out a regular deep cleaning at all offices and retail stores. Some workers are being told to stay at home whilst Apple cooperates with local health authorities to assess the situation. Over the weekend, Apple told staff at its corporate offices around the world that they should work from home if their job allows....

Apple has placed a heavy focus on the Activity functionality of Apple Watch, using it throughout its marketing for the device and encouraging users to take advantage of it with challenges and sharing. Internally, however, Apple has taken things a step further and has been running a #CloseTheRings competition, offering free physical goods such as t-shirts and pins. As detailed in a report from French website WatchGeneration, Apple has internally organized a program offering retail and corporate employees physical rewards for filling their rings....

Apple is currently testing versions of iOS 7 internally that include the AirDrop WiFi-direct file sharing tool from the Mac, according to people familiar with the software. Like with the Flickr and Vimeo integration that we previously reported on, it is very simple for Apple to remove any single feature from the new operating system ahead of the mid-June unveiling. Additionally, Apple has scrapped AirDrop late in software development from iOS before....

According to a new report from Variety, Apple has signed on to the Writers Guild of America’s master contract. The deal was announced by WGA West Presdient David Goodman and executive director David Young. The two say that Apple has agreed to terms above the current baseline for free-to-stream online content. This means that writers who create material for Apple that airs for free will receive script fees, weekly payments, and more....

Apple today has officially confirmed its highly-anticipated October event. The event will take place on Monday, October 18, and will be broadcast live from Apple Park. Apple is teasing the event with the tagline “Unleashed.” which is likely a hint at the new M1X MacBooks that are rumored to be coming. Head below for everything you need to know about Apple’s October 18 event, with details on what to expect…...

Politico reports that Apple briefed a Congressional committee on the security and privacy of its products following concerns raised by the celebrity nudes story. Apple is clearly focusing on communicating its commitment to securing user data. Tim Cook yesterday published a letter on the company’s website addressing the issue. Apple also added a new webpage specifically focusing on the security credentials of iOS, OS X and its cloud services. A week after Apple rolled out new products that track users’ health and fitness, the company dispatched its executives to Capitol Hill to address emerging privacy and security concerns […]...

Next Thursday, March 8th, communities across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day 2018. The annual day of recognition draws attention to the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, Apple will again join in the festivities with special events of their own at select retail stores. The theme of this year’s International Women’s Day is #PressForProgress, a call for gender parity. In conjunction with the theme, Apple will hold a corporate recruiting event at Apple Marché Saint-Germain in Paris on the evening of the 8th....

From 9to5Toys.com: With news of fresh 12-inch MacBooks this morning, Apple is now further discounting previous generation refurbished models with prices starting at $929 shipped. If you’re willing to hold off on the spec bumps announced today, you’ll be able to cash in on significant savings. All of Apple’s refurbished products come with a full one-year warranty and are eligible for AppleCare. Apple’s inventory of refurbished computers and accessories are generally limited....

Apple has announced that its indoor mall store in Victor, New York will be moving to a new location within the Eastview Mall on September 21st. The grand reopening is scheduled for 8:00 A.M., coinciding with the launch of the iPhone XS and Apple Watch Series 4. Apple Eastview is one of two Apple stores celebrating new a space this coming Friday. The first, announced just before the start of last week’s keynote, is Apple’s first store in the Chinese city of Suzhou....

The Irish government says that Apple has now paid the full €13.1B ($15.3B) in underpaid tax, along with €1.2B ($1.4B) in interest … The money has been paid into an escrow fund, where it will remain until legal appeals have been heard. Both Apple and the Irish government have appealed against a ruling that the country offered an illegal ‘sweetheart’ tax deal to the iPhone maker in return for the company basing its European headquarters in the country....