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Apple Maps transit directions begin to surface for European users

If you’re heading over to Europe, this should come in handy. Apple Maps transit directions have begun to appear in the app for European users in countries such as France, Ireland, and Norway. This feature means that Apple Maps users will be able to see transit routes for multiple types of public transport, like trains, […]

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Apple offers apology for Siri grading program, indicates that contractors will be brought back this fall after changes to program

Following up on yesterday’s article about Apple firing more than 300 contractors grading Siri requests, the company has stated that it will halt the Siri grading program while giving it a “thorough review.” The company has apparently finished the review and issued a statement apologizing for the way in which the program had been carried […]

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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 […]

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Apple Pay launches in Iceland, Portugal and the Netherlands thought to be next in line

If you’re headed across the pond, this will come in handy. Apple pay launched on Wednesday in Iceland, with Landsbankinn and Arion banki as its supporting partners. International payment solutions company Valitor is said to have played a key role in bringing Apple Pay to the country, with Landsbankinn and Arion banki among the first Icelandic banks to announce support for the digital […]

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Apple Pay now accepted by Uber Eats

You can now use Apple Pay as a payment option for Uber Eats in almost 20 markets. Uber added Apple Pay to its regular app back in 2014, but Uber Eats has been a holdout until now. It joins other payments options like credit/debit cards, PayPal, and Venmo. Apple Pay will make it easier for […]