BALTIMORE – In a historic move, the Apple store in Towson has become the first store in the nation to organize a labor union to get better pay and benefits for its workers. “We’ve been bargaining for like 18 months,” union organizer Kevin Gallagher said.
Towson Apple Store Workers Ratify Pioneering Contract, Set New Standard for Tech Retail Industry
Towson Apple store workers secure a three-year contract post-unionization, enhancing work conditions and raising wages.
Apple Store Workers Get First U.S. Contract
The agreement at a Maryland store, the first to unionize, raises wages roughly 10 percent over three years and guarantees benefits and severance pay.
macOS Sequoia makes it harder to run apps that don’t follow Apple’s security rules
OS Sequoia is introducing a small change to the way certain apps can be opened, bringing new protection but also potentially annoyance too.
The EU May Not Be Left Out of Apple Intelligence Entirely
However, the key word in describing the reach of Apple Intelligence is “nearly.” There are two significant regions that won’t get Apple Intelligence this fall — China and the European Union (EU) — although not for precisely the same reasons.
Apple Towson wins historic labor agreement with pay increases & quality-of-life improvements
Apple’s first retail union formed in Towson, Maryland, won a historic victory against Apple thanks to negotiations performed by IAM CORE.
Apple Workers Approve Contract at First Union Store in U.S.
After the successful union election in Towson, workers at an Apple Store in Oklahoma City voted to join the Communications Workers of America in October 2022. But campaigns at other Apple Stores …
The best Apple MacBooks for students in 2024 are back-to-school beasts
The 15-inch MacBook Air gives students a bit of extra on-screen real estate, which is great for multitasking. The MacBook Air is an affordable option that’ll easily fit in a backpack and continue running throughout the school day and into an evening’s homework session.
Apple stops selling its SuperDrive after 16 years: Here’s where to still buy one
According to the online U.S. (and Canadian and Australian) Apple Store, the Apple USB SuperDrive is “Sold Out” and while Apple hasn’t officially made an announcement, we don’t expect the company to replenish its stock. After all, the days of …
Garmin adds watchfaces and more apps to its app store
Garmin doesn’t have the best third-party app store, but it’s at least getting a bit better starting today. You’ll now be able to make purchases in the Connect IQ store using Garmin Pay, plus there’s a handful of new watchfaces and a GoPro app.
Google monopoly ruling could help Apple defense in antitrust case
Apple could be the winner after Alphabet’s Google lost its fight with the U.S. antitrust enforcers earlier this week, with a ruling that supports the iPhone maker’s defense in its own antitrust court battle with U.
This is how malicious apps trick Apple’s App Store security filters
Recently, a malicious app managed to bypass Apple’s App Store security filters. It was available for a while, but a report exposed it, and the company took action. Now, more details have emerged about how these apps “trick” the Cupertino giant’s review system into reaching the App Store.
WhatsApp starts rolling out Events planning feature for group chants — here’s how it works
In May, when the Android version of the app was redesigned to make it more like the iOS version, WhatsApp launched a feature called Communities, which lets people with common inte …
Apple Tweaks iOS 18 Photos App in Fifth Beta
With iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and macOS Sequoia, Apple is introducing a new design for the Photos app, which is designed to better surface …
Apple’s latest iOS 18 beta walks back some changes to the redesigned Photos app
Apple is pumping the brakes on some of its updates to the Photos app in iOS 18. The company made some changes — removing some features and tweaking others — on Monday to address user feedback. The …
End of an era: Apple’s SuperDrive has finally sold out after 16 years
MacBook Air didn’t have an optical drive, so Apple sold a separate SuperDrive accessory, which has finally seemingly been discontinued from sale.
8 Amazing Android Apps You Won’t Find on the Play Store
Google’s Play Store is undoubtedly the biggest source of Android apps, but that doesn’t mean it has everything. There are some real gems in a popular alternative app store called F-Droid. Here are …