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Apple begins distributing Apple Face Mask, ClearMask units to corporate, retail employees

It’s not the most exciting unboxing of a new Apple product, but it fits with the times. Apple Inc. has begun distributing masks that it has developed to its corporate and retail employees to limit the spread of Covid-19. The Apple Face Mask is the first created in-house by the Cupertino, California-technology giant for its […]

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Apple advises U.S. retail locations to remain closed until early May, will advise on reopening as conditions change

As expected, we’re in this for the long haul. Per an internal memo Apple sent to employees the company has advised that retail store closures in the U.S. will remain until early May. Select stores outside of the U.S. could open as early as the first half of April. Apple Senior Vice President of Retail […]

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Internal memo warns Apple Store retail employees of possible iPhone parts, replacement unit, shortages following coronavirus outbreak

In spite of Apple’s working to get its suppliers back online, the company has reportedly warned retail employees and technical support staff that replacement iPhones are in short supply, one of the first consumer-facing signs that COVID-19 is impacting the company’s supply chain. Genius Bar staff on Wednesday were notified that supplies of some replacement […]

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Apple divulges release details of AR headset in 2022, AR glasses in 2023, to large number of employees in company presentation

It looks like Apple is planning to release its augmented reality headset by 2022 and a pair of AR glasses the following year. The company apparently briefed a large group of employees regarding its plans to release the devices. Apple is said to have been working on the hardware for a long time, and has […]

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Apple pledges to focus on Siri privacy features, fires 300 contractors in Cork, Ireland

Apple has implemented changes to its Siri privacy by making changes to its grading program. In a recently published article, the company details how it hired 300 contractors in Cork, Ireland, as part of a move to help secure privacy. Per the article:- First, by default, Apple will no longer retain audio recordings of Siri […]