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More than 25 U.S. states, assorted territories exploring Apple’s digital IDs in Wallet feature

One of the most highly anticipated features announced at WWDC 2021 was support for storing IDs in the Apple Wallet program. Getting a bit closer to this goal, there are now nearly 30 U.S. states as well as assorted territories working towards adopting digital IDs for citizens. The TSA, which is currently running a pilot […]

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Apple to boost COVID-19 testing requirements for Apple Store retail staff

Per an internal memo obtained by Bloomberg on Tuesday, Apple plans to start requiring its Apple Store retail staff to test for COVID-19 infections twice a week, no matter their vaccination status, although the company is also easing its test verification policies. Apple will also be allowing staff members to independently verify their test results. […]

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More than 20 U.S.-based Apple Store temporary closures reported following COVID-19 surge

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the number of U.S. Apple Store retail locations that are temporarily closed has now surpassed 20. Five of these stores, location in Washington state, closed following inclement weather. The full list of locations that are temporarily closed as of Monday per Apple’s website: Apple Carnegie Library in Washington, D.C. […]

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Apple temporarily closes an additional seven retail locations following confirmation of Covid-19 infections among employees

An additional seven Apple Store retail locations have temporarily closed due to the confirmation of Covid-19 cases among employees. Seven Apple Stores have temporarily closed due to increasing Covid-19 cases among employees. The following locations are currently closed:• Dadeland in Maiami, Florida• The Gardens Mall in Palm Beach, Florida• Lenox Square in Atlanta, Georgia• Highland […]

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Apple to sign electric car partnership deal with Hyundai by March, could begin working “beta version” of Apple Car next year

Something pretty cool may be happening with the Apple Car project. Per Reuters, Apple and Hyundai will sign a deal to partner on autonomous vehicles by March. Full production is set to begin in 2024. This period could also allow for a “beta version” of the Apple Car as early as next year. The unit […]