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JUNE 25, 2020

As instances of the coronavirus increase in Texas, Apple will shutter seven of its Houston-vicinity retail locations once again. Apple closed shops again in North Carolina, Florida, Arizona and South Carolina last week for like rationale, and has reportedly re-shuttered a total of 18 retail locations across the U.S. “We locations.”.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

The European Union (EU) could pass new laws that would make it mandatory for Apple to share the payments technology in its iPhones, according to a report from Bloomberg. The EU earlier this summer said its antitrust probe would look into both the App Store and Apple Pay. That method wouldn't require NFC, the company said.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The news was released in a social media post by the official People’s Bank of China (PBOC) account on Wednesday (Jan. The post did not say when Amex would start operations in the country. Final approval from the PBOC is still required in order for Amex to begin operating there.

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JULY 14, 2020

employees and shoppers who expected to see the California-based technology giant reopen its stores this summer got some bad news. In a video conference call with its workforce last weekend, Deirdre O’Brien, Apple’s senior vice president of retail and people, encouraged employees to serve customers from home, Bloomberg News reported. . “If

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MARCH 1, 2020

The facial recognition app Clearview AI was banned from Apple ’s developer program after allegedly violating the iPhone maker’s rules, Buzzfeed News reported on Friday (Feb. Analysis by BuzzFeed News of Clearview AI’s app for Apple’s mobile operating system discovered that Clearview broke rules about the distribution of its apps.

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MARCH 10, 2020

To make sure its retail staffers are healthy, Apple is giving its hourly employees, with the inclusion of retail workers, unlimited sick leave if they experience coronavirus symptoms, 9to5Mac reported. Cook also reportedly noted that retail shops are continuing to operate to help Apple clients. million last year.

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OCTOBER 13, 2020

13) unveiled its iPhone 12 , which as was widely expected, operates on high-speed 5G networks. On the cosmetic front, the new phone comes in blue and has sharper edges reminiscent of earlier models. Apple said in its filmed presentation, which can be seen on YouTube , that the new iPhones will include a number of camera enhancements.

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OCTOBER 17, 2019

In today’s payments news, China has allowed PayPal to operate in the country with its purchase of a majority stake in GoPay. And Apple Pay is reportedly being investigated by the European Commission. China has allowed PayPal to operate in the country with its purchase of a majority stake in GoPay.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Apple registered a reply and counterclaims in its legal saga with Epic Games , contending that the developer broke its agreement with Apple as it also asked for damages in a conflict that arose on August 13, CNBC reported. Apple then halted the game maker’s developer account on Aug. after going as high as $515.14

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Apple has found what could be a powerful partner in getting its music offering out to more consumers. Even so, the outlook for Apple’s services – and the revenue coming from it – is hardly a slam dunk, even as the company looks to gain more from digital services in light of flagging hardware sales. The service costs $9.99

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NOVEMBER 1, 2020

In Apple 's annual report , the tech giant discussed the impact that various legal proceedings and new regulations around the world could have on its operations and financial conditions. Apple said that, regardless of the merit of those claims, the lawsuits can prove expensive, costing time and disrupting day-to-day management.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2020

There's a new development in a decades old lawsuit after a jury in Tyler, Texas, ordered Apple to pay $502.8 11, 2010, alleged that Apple’s FaceTime and VPN On Demand features were using its patented technology. 11, 2010, alleged that Apple’s FaceTime and VPN On Demand features were using its patented technology.

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SEPTEMBER 8, 2020

Apple and Google executives may be wondering if there's an app for, "time to call the lawyers.". 8) issued a news release stating that it will look at the market power the two companies exert in the country. Meanwhile, Apple faces a probe of its App Store practices in the European Union. Public input will be accepted until Oct.

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FEBRUARY 13, 2020

Banco Santander announced that it has hired Trish Burgess, formerly of Apple, to head up its peer-to-peer (P2P) payments department, according to a release. Burgess will lead strategy and development of the department, and will bring “new payment services to customers that are fast, simple and safe to use,” per the company.

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NOVEMBER 8, 2019

But here at the PYMNTS Weekender, we want to make sure you didn’t miss any important news this week. Goldman Extends $10B In Apple Card Credit In First Month. According to regulatory filings made public this week, Apple Card? According to regulatory filings made public this week, Apple Card?

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DECEMBER 8, 2019

The Apple Card is planning to offer 0 percent installment financing on iPhones by the end of 2019, 9to5Mac reported on Saturday (Dec. During Apple’s October earnings call , chief executive officer Tim Cook hinted that the Apple Card was planning 24-month 0 percent financing for iPhone purchases. Apple Card?

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AUGUST 28, 2020

In today’s news, Facebook called out Apple on its fee structure and transparency, and D.C.’s Facebook Calls Out Apple on Fees, Transparency. alleges that Apple demanded it remove a message in its app that told customers about the computer giant’s 30 percent cut of online sales for its new events feature.

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OCTOBER 30, 2020

The PYMNTS Weekender is here to catch you up on the latest news at the end of another busy work week. PYMNTS explores how cloud infrastructure and automated systems have improved Western Union’s operating efficiencies. Apple Services Revenue Jumps, Subscription Bundles Debut. COVID-19 may be enough to dash those aspirations.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

In an effort to minimize future dependence on rivals Google and Apple, Facebook plans to develop its own operating system (OS), according to The Information. Mark Lucovsky, a former Microsoft engineer and co-author of the Windows NT operating system will lead the project. “We

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OCTOBER 15, 2020

Although it’s hardly a new concept, conversational commerce is seeing a pandemic-driven surge as a result of this informational urgency. Tiffany Upbeat on Sales, Operating Earnings Amid COVID-19 Comeback. Tiffany & Co. Tiffany & Co. The company said that “positive sales trends are continuing in October.”.

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MARCH 12, 2020

Apple may be in hot water over reportedly anti-competitive behavior in France, with the country’s competition watchdog planning to fine the tech company, according to Reuters. Isabelle de Silva, head of the French antitrust watchdog, has set her sights on accountability for Apple and other tech giants, like Google.

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OCTOBER 12, 2020

Using retail stores as distribution points has been tabbed an “Amazon killer” by some analysts and now Apple is joining that trend. With consumers and eCommerce companies concerned about shipping times during the holiday period, Apple reportedly will use its stores in a similar fashion. to ship items. in Canada and FedEx Corp.

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JULY 2, 2020

As instances of the coronavirus quickly increase in a number of regions across the nation, Apple plans to shutter 30 more stores in the United States on Thursday (July 2) at the latest. Apple locations are usually located in highly trafficked malls and shopping centers.

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JULY 27, 2018

Apple, Microsoft and Samsung are facing litigation from California-based SpeakWare that accuses the technology firms of patent infringement. The company claims the firms are using its 2002 patent for a hands-free, voice operated, remote-control transmitter, according to a report from CultofMac.com.

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APRIL 30, 2020

For a company that doesn’t have a retail location open outside of China or South Korea because of the coronavirus pandemic, Apple acquitted itself nicely in the second quarter. In this difficult environment, our users are depending on Apple products in renewed ways to stay connected, informed, creative and productive.

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JANUARY 8, 2020

The news was released in a social media post by the official People’s Bank of China (PBOC) account on Wednesday (Jan. The post did not say when Amex would start operations in the country. Final approval from the PBOC is still required in order for Amex to begin operating there.

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FEBRUARY 2, 2020

The spread of the coronavirus has prompted Apple to shutter its corporate offices and 42 retail stores in mainland China through Feb. Apple said the decision was made with an “abundance of caution and based on the latest advice from leading health experts.” Apple’s online store will remain operational.

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JANUARY 16, 2020

Apple has found what could be a powerful partner in getting its music offering out to more consumers. Even so, the outlook for Apple’s services – and the revenue coming from it – is hardly a slam dunk, even as the company looks to gain more from digital services in light of flagging hardware sales. The service costs $9.99

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MARCH 15, 2020

Apple has announced that it is canceling its Today at Apple events due to coronavirus fears, according to reports. “As As a precautionary measure, we are temporarily pausing Today at Apple programming. Please check back for updates,” the company said on the Today at Apple site.

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JULY 8, 2020

A new Apple service will let customers browse shops in person in a safe and convenient way through setting appointments, according to 9 to 5 Mac. The solution, Apple found, is to allow customers the opportunity to schedule a shopping trip ahead of time. However, several Apple stores are still not open for going inside.

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JUNE 5, 2018

Through a new Face ID setting, Apple ’s latest iOS 12 potentially allows more than one person to use the feature on a particular iPhone X. The new feature can be enabled through a toggle to “Set Up an Alternative Appearance.” As a result, Apple’s stock rose as much as 1.7

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2019

Two Apple iOS 13 users took to Reddit to share some payment security issues they faced when using the tech giant’s newest iteration of its operating system, according to reports. Apple has already announced it will release iOS 13.1 Createdbyeric said they spent almost an hour on the phone with Apple. on Tuesday (Sept.

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JUNE 28, 2019

Apple has announced its chief design officer Jony Ive is signing off. Ive is considered one of Apple’s most important creative voices — and the team member most associated with the industrial design and feel of every major Apple product from nearly the last two decades, including the iPhone and iMac, according to CNBC.

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SEPTEMBER 28, 2018

In order to remain Safari’s default search engine, Google reportedly has an arrangement with Apple. Neither Apple nor Google have publicly discussed such a tie-up, but Analyst Rod Hall claims the search engine platform could end up paying Apple nearly $9 billion this year. Sacconaghi Jr. said at the time, according to CNBC.

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JULY 10, 2019

Apple has begun a program, based in China, that will look to help Chinese developers in their bid to create new applications, according to Reuters. million developers for Apple hail from China — spanning Taiwan, Hong Kong and the mainland. The company has said that more than 2.5

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DECEMBER 21, 2020

Those conversations have largely ignored the Biggest Tech company of all, Apple, and Apple Pay. Apple Pay’s Digital-First Disconnect. Apple Pay’s position on denying access to its NFC chip might also not been a great idea for Apple, unless it has something else up its sleeve. consumers showed that of the 7.75

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OCTOBER 7, 2020

For Big Tech, the bleeding may come from cuts, here and there, targeting individual agreements and operations. Vestager has said the injunctions would be more widely deployed as antitrust investigations continue into Google, Amazon and Apple, among others. “If

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