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The battle between Facebook and Apple over the upcoming iOS 14 ad tracking transparency (ATT) feature is ramping up. Starting today, Facebook will begin testing its own prompts asking users to allow app and website tracking. That comes ahead of Apple officially rolling the feature out in “early springâ€� that will give highlight what apps […]

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Apple is celebrating Black History Month in Apple Stores across the world with displays highlighting the Apple Watch Series 6 Black Unity Collection. The collection of limited-edition watches and bands became available in stores on February 1. A bright backdrop referencing the colors of the Pan-African flag fills the Apple Watch Display Table in stores. […]

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Apple today has officially opened applications for its new Impact Accelerator for Black- and Brown-owned businesses addressing environmental challenges. The company has also added a completely new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative page to its website. Apple explains on its new REJI webpage: We continue to be reminded that certain uncomfortable truths about our society […]

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Apple upped the iPhone 12’s durability last year with a ceramic shield on top of what’s likely custom Gorilla Glass. It’s proven to be highly durable and now we’ve got a look at how Samsung’s latest flagship Galaxy S21 Ultra stacks up against the iPhone 12 Pro Max in a detailed drop test. Samsung’s latest […]

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Monday’s best deals include Apple Watch SE Nike+, as well as the New Beats Flex wireless earbud at $40 and an Anker Charging Gold Box from $10. Hit the jump for all that and more in the latest 9to5Toys Lunch Break. Apple Watch SE Nike+ has dropped to $232 Nike is currently offering the Apple Watch […]

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Apple has introduced an all new “Black Unityâ€� sport band to help celebrate Black History Month. Starting today, you can visit your local Apple store (if it’s open) or order one on Apple.com. We got our hands on the beautiful new band, and here’s what it looks like. The packaging is the first thing you […]

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Apple plans to sell $14 billion worth of bonds, taking advantage of cheap borrowing costs to fund corporate operations like share buybacks.
The company plans to issue debt in six parts, with the longest offering being a 40-year security that will yield 95 basis points above Treasuries, Bloomberg reported on Monday. The preliminary filings for […]

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Apple’s iPhone 12 was expected to be a big hit, with its new design and 5G wireless. Angela Lang/CNET Apple’s iPhone sales surged to their highest point ever, as eager fans snatched up the company’s new iPhone 12 during the holiday shopping season, despite the continued spread of the coronavirus. The three months of Apple’s fiscal first quarter included […]

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Apple TV Plus has just scored its most-watched weekend since the 15-month-old service launched, according to company insiders. Powered by the premiere of “Palmer,â€� a drama starring Justin Timberlake from director Fisher Stevens, the streaming service saw a 33% increase over average viewers — also due to available sophomore seasons of M. Night Shyamalan’s “Servantâ€� […]

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