Arrests made in 2019 U.K. Apple Store thefts, two different Target robberies and assault, and a “glitter bomb” to catch package thieves in this week’s Apple Crime Blotter.
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Apple is closing its 53 California stores through Christmas, as COVID-19 cases soar to record highs
Apple says some in-store appointments will continue until December 22, after which closures will occur due to surging COVID-19 cases in California …
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WhatsApp Web could support video calls in time for Christmas, so you can ditch Zoom
WHATSAPP users have started to see beta versions of video call and VOIP calls arriving in WhatsApp Web. For those who want to use their laptop or desktop computer – and its bigger screen – to handle …
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WhatsApp introduces new beta features on Mac
The mobile app of WhatsApp has always had video and voice calling, but it’s the first time they’ll appear on desktop clients. The WhatsApp beta desktop version shows two new icons, a rotary phone icon …
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Apple temporarily closes California stores as virus cases mount
Apple is taking action across its home state one day after it temporarily closed stores in the Los Angeles area.
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Apple Closes Manhattan Beach Retail Store Amid COVID-19 Concerns
Apple closed some stores in the Los Angeles area Friday, and is now closing all its California retail stores, including Manhattan Village.
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Apple just closed all 53 stores in California and over a dozen in London
Mac’s Michael Steeber noticed a interesting coincidence today: the company has closed every single retail store in California, many more across the US, both stores in Mexico, both stores in Brazil, …
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This Week in Apps: App Store privacy labels, Facebook criticizes Apple over ad targeting, Twitter kills Periscope
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry is as hot as ever, with a …
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U.S. States Weighs New Google Suit Over App Store Fees
At least three U.S. states are investigating Alphabet Inc.’s Google over the fees it takes from developers for purchases and subscriptions inside apps, and they may file an antitrust lawsuit against …
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Apple’s five best moments of 2020
Although 2020 presented unique challenges, Apple refused to be derailed and collected multiple wins. Here are Apple’s top five best moments of the year.
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U.S. States Weighs New Google Suit Over App Store Rules
At least three U.S. states are investigating Alphabet Inc.’s Google over the fees it takes from developers for purchases and subscriptions inside apps, and they may file an antitrust lawsuit against …
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Apple Closing L.A. Stores as Covid Cases Grow
Apple’s stores in Orange County, south of Los Angeles, remain open for business, although appointments are required.
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Apple Closing Los Angeles Stores as Virus Cases Rise in Southern California
Apple is temporarily closing its retail locations in the Los Angeles area due to a rising number of COVID-19 cases in Southern California, …
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The Best iPhone Apps for 2021
With almost 2 million titles available in the App Store, it’s tough choosing which ones to install on your iPhone. We help you decide with our top app picks in a dozen key categories.
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When you use WhatsApp, this is data it collects and records for user tracking according to Apple App Store
How much data does WhatsApp collect from users? It is true that the chat app uses end-to-end encryption for messages but it still collects a lot of user data to effectively track users, show the …
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Facebook Slams Apple Privacy Change Again, Suggesting It Will Kill Free Apps
The day after launching an attack on Apple’s upcoming privacy change, Facebook is running new ads around content monetization.
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Epic fires another shot at Apple by adding Spotify to its Games Store
Spotify is now available on the Epic Games Store, as Epic seeks to transform its storefront into a possible App Store competitor.
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