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GQ on Tim Cook: Calm, Curious, and Not Normal

At GQ, Zach Baron paints a profile of Cook as a private person whose calmness, curiosity, and, yes, creativity have made Apple the most valuable company in the world.

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WWDC 2023 Scheduled for June 5–9

Mark your calendars—Apple has announced that its Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on 5 June 2023. Will the keynote reveal more than the next versions of Apple's operating systems?

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Apple Unveils Apple Pay Later

In the coming months, it will become possible to split purchases into four payments spread over six weeks with Apple Pay Later. At least with online or in-app sales by participating merchants for consumers in the US.

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Apple in 2022: The Six Colors Report Card

Jason Snell of Six Colors has released his eighth annual Apple report card, featuring ratings and quotes from a select group of Apple commentators, including many from TidBITS.

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Apple Q1 2023 Revenues Slowed by Exchange Rates, COVID, and Inflation

Although Apple’s revenues fell year-over-year for the first time in recent memory, it still managed to accrue $117 billion in revenue while battling supply issues, foreign exchange challenges, and the effects of war and disease around the globe.

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Eddy Cue Looks Back on Apple’s 2022 Year in Services

Have you ever wondered just how expansive Apple's Services division has become? Apple SVP of Services Eddy Cue highlights the accomplishments of the company's various services in 2022.

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New Apple Business Connect Lets Businesses Create Custom Place Cards

Apple’s new Apple Business Connect service lets brick-and-mortar businesses claim their location place cards so they can customize how their business appears in Apple Maps, Siri, and other Apple apps. It’s worth doing, and don’t forget to create a Google Business Profile as well.

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Apple’s “The Greatest” Video Shows How Accessibility Features Enhance Lives

Apple has released a compelling short video that showcases some of what its accessibility technologies make possible for people with disabilities.

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Apple Lets App Store Developers Set Prices Using More Numbers

You can look forward to App Store prices containing different numbers now that Apple has introduced 700 more price points—from $0.29 to $10,000—from which developers can select.

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Apple Weathers Stormy Seas in Q4 2022

It has been a wild year, even for Apple. The company continues to come out smelling like expensive roses, but its fastest-growing product categories this quarter may surprise you.

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Apple Takes Another Step into the World of Banking

Apple will soon be offering savings accounts for Apple Card users, in partnership with Goldman Sachs.

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Apple “Far Out” Event Scheduled for 7 September 2022, iPadOS 16 Delayed

Apple has announced an event for 7 September 2022, titling it "Far Out." We expect new iPhones and Apple Watches, likely accompanied by release dates for iOS 16 and watchOS 9. iPadOS 16 will follow later in the year.

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Apple Adds M1 MacBooks to Self Service Repair

Apple is adding M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models to its Self Service Repair program, alongside iPhone 12 models.

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Apple Outperforms in Q3 2022 Despite a Rocky Road

Apple eked out a tiny bit of growth in its worst quarter since the darkest days of the pandemic, but it still blew away expectations thanks in large part to its Services category.

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Apple Invites Top Community Contributors for “White-Glove” Treatment

Apple has announced Apple Community+, an invitation-only club for its top contributors, to whom Apple promises special perks.