Apple Puts Foxconn Factory in India on Probation Following Protests

Apple has put Foxconn's factory near Chennai in southern India on probation following worker protests and the discovery of substandard living conditions (via Bloomberg).

Apple Releases New Lyric Video For 'Snoopy Presents For Auld Lang Syne'

As Apple TV+ streams its original "Charlie Brown" special, the company has also released a "Snoopy Presents For Auld Lang Syne" lyric video.

Apple Maps Team Gifted Posters & Pins For New Maps Experience

Apple has gifted the Maps team a unique set of pins and artwork showcasing how the application has changed.

Apple Launching Limited-Edition 'Year of the Tiger' Beats Studio Buds

Apple this week unveiled limited-edition Beats Studio Buds in celebration of the Lunar New Year on February 1, 2022.

Some Apple Engineers Rewarded Up to $180K in Stock Bonuses as Incentive to Stay

Apple is providing stock bonuses to some engineers in order to prevent them from moving on to companies like Meta, reports Bloomberg.

Apple Hires Meta AR Comms Chief For Headset Launch

Apple is making preparations ahead of a launch of its long-rumored AR and VR headset.

Sketchy Rumor Claims iPhone 15 Pro Won't Have Physical SIM Card Slot

iPhone 15 Pro models may lack a physical SIM card slot, according to a sketchy rumor shared by Brazilian website Blog do iPhone.

Apple Must Let Dating Apps Offer Alternative Payment Methods in App Store, Dutch Regulator Says

Dutch regulators rule Apple must make App Store changes before Jan. 15.

Apple Execs Explain Why You Should Use Apple Maps Over Competitors

A pair of Apple executives have touted the benefits of the company's new overhauled Apple Maps platform, including privacy, navigation improvements, and attention to detail.

TSMC Expected to Begin 3nm Chip Production in Late 2022 Ahead of First M3 Macs

TSMC plans to begin commercial production of chips built on its 3nm process in the fourth quarter of 2022.

iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max Hole-Punch Displays to Be Supplied By LG and Samsung

Next year's iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14‌ Pro Max will feature hole-punched LTPO OLED display panels.

Apple Closes Seven Retail Locations As Covid-19 Cases Continue To Rise

Seven Apple Stores have temporarily closed due to increasing Covid-19 cases among employees.

Muscle Car Owner Targeted With Hidden AirTag Placed by Thieves

Michigan resident John Nelson claims that he was recently targeted by car thieves who hid one of Apple's AirTags in his vehicle.

iOS 15.2 Confirmed to Fix Problems With Third-party iPhone 13 Screen Swaps

Apple's iOS 15.2 update has done away an issue that disabled Face ID on iPhone 13 models that had third-party screen replacements.

Apple Rolls Out New Updated 3D Maps For Philadelphia

The new Apple Maps update brings custom 3D landmarks to the city of brotherly love.

HomePod Mini Helps Apple Nearly Double Its Market Share of Smart Speakers and Screens

Apple's market share for smart speakers and screens was estimated at 5.9% in the year-ago quarter, prior to the HomePod mini launching.

iPhone 14 Will Get 48MP Camera Sensor, Folding Lens Arriving With iPhone 15

Apple's "iPhone 14" will use a 48-megapixel camera, and the "iPhone 15" will get better optical zoom with a periscope lens, believes Ming-Chi Kuo.

Apple Issues First Developer Betas of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, WatchOS 8.4

Apple has restarted the beta process once again, providing developers with the first builds of iOS 15.3, iPadOS 15.3, tvOS 15.3, HomePod software version 15.3, and watchOS 8.4.

Apple Rebuilding Apple Music In MacOS Monterey 12.2 As a Full Native App

Apple is rebuilding the Apple Music app for macOS Monterey 12.2 as a fully native application based on AppKit.

Apple Building Chip Team to Bring More Wireless Component Production In-House

Apple is creating a new office that will focus on wireless chip production as the company works to bring more of its chip development in-house, reports Bloomberg.

Apple Seeds First Developer Beta Of MacOS 12.2

Apple has issued its first developer beta build of macOS 12.2 for testing, marking the start of a new beta cycle for the Mac operating system.

Apple Removes All References to Controversial CSAM Scanning Feature From Its Child Safety Webpage

Apple plans for CSAM detection have not changed since September, which means CSAM detection is still coming in the future.

LG Possibly Developing Three New Apple Displays , Including Pro Display XDR With Apple Silicon Chip

LG is developing three new standalone displays that may end up being for Apple, including one based on the current 24-inch iMac.

Adobe Updates Photoshop For iPad With New Smudge, Sponge Tools

Adobe has updated the iPad version of Photoshop with new Smudge and Sponge tools that were previously only available on the desktop version.