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Apple Archive

Archives for June 2016

Why Apple might buy Tidal
Technology

It’s a classic tuck-in take-out.

By Dan Frommer
Spotify says Apple won’t approve a new version of its app because it doesn’t want competition for Apple Music
Technology

“We cannot stand by as Apple uses the App Store approval process as a weapon.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
How Apple obsessive John Gruber built Daring Fireball, the world’s most powerful one-man media companyHow Apple obsessive John Gruber built Daring Fireball, the world’s most powerful one-man media company
Technology

Since 2002, Gruber has owned a chunk of the conversation about Apple — and he does it all solo.

By Eric Johnson
Elizabeth Warren says Apple, Amazon and Google are trying to ‘lock out’ the competition
Technology

“The opportunity to compete must remain open for new entrants and smaller competitors.”

By Peter Kafka
Technology
For Pride 2016, Apple gave its employees this rainbow watch bandFor Pride 2016, Apple gave its employees this rainbow watch band
Technology

“This limited-edition band is a symbol of our commitment to equality.”

By Eric Johnson
Technology
What is this ‘Carrier Settings Update’ on my iPhone, iPad?What is this ‘Carrier Settings Update’ on my iPhone, iPad?
Technology

Getting a “Carrier Settings Update” message on your iPhone or iPad, but not sure what it’s all about? Read this FAQ to learn more.

By Bonnie Cha
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak recalls playing pranks on Steve Jobs
Play
Technology

If he were just getting started now, he says, he’d be doing something in virtual reality.

By Ina Fried
Apple won’t collect your data for its AI services unless you let it
Technology

“Differential privacy” is Apple’s way of collecting data without being totally creepy.

By Ina Fried
Technology
The threat of a hollowed-out AppleThe threat of a hollowed-out Apple
Technology

Apple recognizes the existential threat in third-party apps and wants to make sure users aren’t just spending time on its devices, but actively using its services as well.

By Jan Dawson
Technology
Why we might not see an Echo-like device from AppleWhy we might not see an Echo-like device from Apple
Technology

Nobody puts Siri in a corner.

By Carolina Milanesi
Technology
The Wirecutter founder Brian Lam: Steve Jobs ‘literally caught me with my pants down’The Wirecutter founder Brian Lam: Steve Jobs ‘literally caught me with my pants down’
Technology

Plus: How to build a successful media business with no advertising, no VC funding and no drama.

By Eric Johnson
Technology
Apple finally realized that creators need controlApple finally realized that creators need control
Technology

Many developers have already made the tough decision to leave the App Store in favor of direct sales. Will Apple’s new monetization options get them to return?

By Ed Laczynski
A team of ex-Apple engineers just launched the Nest for cars
Technology

Pearl wants to bring new technology to your old(ish) car.

By Johana Bhuiyan
Former Apple engineers escaped to create their own cloud startup
Technology

Research into cloud-ready networking gear leads to a new company.

By Arik Hesseldahl
Technology
iOS: The runtime system for innovationiOS: The runtime system for innovation
Technology

This post may ruffle some feathers.

By Ben Bajarin