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2022
Apple announces upcoming accessibility features
Apple announced accessibility features planned for later in the year, including new tools for navigation, health and communication for people with disabilities.
2022
Apple makes two IT training courses available online
Apple updated its certification and training for IT professionals and managers working with Apple products, adding two online courses: Apple Device Support and Apple Deployment and Management. The courses became available online on May 18, 2022.
2022
Apple previews new accessibility features
Apple previewed software features for its products, including Door Detection, Apple Watch Mirroring, Live Captions and expanded VoiceOver language support. The features were scheduled to become available later in 2022 through software updates.
2022
Apple patches zero-day vulnerability in multiple operating systems
Apple patched a zero-day vulnerability that had been exploited in the wild against Mac devices and Apple Watches. The flaw was fixed in macOS Big Sur 11.6, watchOS 8.6, and tvOS 15.5.
2022
Texas judge denies Apple request for another patent trial
A Texas judge rejected Apple's motion for a third trial in its patent dispute with Optis. The ruling confirmed that Apple must pay Optis $300 million, subject to any appeal to a higher court.
2022
Parents sue Apple over alleged AirPods hearing injury
The parents of a teenager sued Apple, alleging that an AMBER Alert played through AirPods at a volume that injured their child’s hearing and that the AirPods were defective. They seek $75,000, excluding interest and costs.
2022
Apple discontinues the iPod
Apple is discontinuing the iPod; the iPod touch remains available while supplies last.
2022
Apple announces iPod touch discontinuation
Apple announced that it would discontinue the iPod touch, the last model in the iPod product line.
2022
Apple offers extra trade-in credit in the UK and US
Apple offered customers in some countries, including the UK and the US, extra trade-in credit on eligible devices when purchasing a new Apple device. The offer was available through May 31, 2022.
2022
Apple announces end of iPod touch sales
Apple announced that the iPod touch would remain on sale only while supplies last, signaling the end of sales of its last iPod model.
2022
Apple machine-learning director leaves amid return-to-work policy
Apple’s director of machine learning, Ian Goodfellow, is leaving the company due to its return-to-work policy. He said he believed more flexibility would have been the best policy for his team.
2022
Apple, Microsoft and Google announce support for passwordless sign-in standard
Apple, Microsoft and Google announced that they would support the FIDO Alliance and W3C passwordless sign-in standard, with the new capability expected to roll out across their platforms within a year.
2022
Apple sues chip startup Rivos
Apple sued Rivos in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California. The available source excerpt says Apple alleges that Rivos instructed some Apple employees to install encrypted-communications apps before communicating further.
2022
Apple sues Rivos over alleged trade secret theft
Apple sued Rivos, alleging that former Apple employees took confidential information related to Apple’s A15 and M1 chips. Apple asked the court to block use of the data, return its property, and award damages; the allegations are not presented as a court finding.
2022
Teen and mother file class-action lawsuit against Snap, Apple and Google
A 16-year-old girl and her mother filed a class-action lawsuit against Snap, Apple and Google, alleging the companies' platforms and policies failed to protect teen users from abuse and the spread of child sexual abuse material. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not stated court findings.
2022
European Commission initiates formal antitrust proceedings against Apple
The European Commission issued a statement of objections alleging that Apple abused its control over mobile payments by reserving the iPhone's tap-to-pay function for Apple Pay and not allowing competing payment platforms to use it.
2022
European Commission formally charges Apple over NFC payment restrictions
The European Commission formally charged Apple in its antitrust probe, alleging that Apple restricted third-party access to technology needed to develop rival mobile wallet solutions on Apple devices. The article says the matter had not yet reached an official decision.
2022
Apple launches Self Service Repair in the US
Apple launched its Self Service Repair program in the US, allowing customers to download repair manuals, order parts, and rent tools for certain iPhone repairs.
2022
Apple opens Self Service Repair in the US
Apple opened its Self Service Repair program in the United States, allowing customers to purchase parts and tools for supported iPhone repairs.
2022
Apple launches Self Service Repair Store in the United States
Apple launched its Self Service Repair Store in the United States, offering repair manuals and official parts and tools for users to repair iPhone 12, iPhone 13, and iPhone SE models themselves.