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2021
Apple unveils new iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch models
Apple unveiled four iPhone 13 models, two new iPads, and Apple Watch Series 7 at a virtual event. The article states that availability and sales dates differed by product.
2021
Apple releases iPhone security update
Apple rolled out an iPhone software update that patches a critical vulnerability researchers said had been exploited using surveillance software to target people including journalists and human rights activists.
2021
Apple unveils updated iPad and iPad mini
Apple updated its entry-level iPad and iPad mini with new features and hardware improvements. Both models were available to order at the time of the report.
2021
Apple sets lower starting prices for the iPhone 13 series in China
At its September 14, 2021 product event, Apple announced lower starting prices in China for the iPhone 13 series compared with the iPhone 12 series. The reported reductions ranged from 300 to 800 yuan; the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini with 128GB storage were each 800 yuan cheaper than their iPhone 12 counterparts.
2021
Taiwan consumer group criticizes Apple's iPhone accessory policy
Taiwan's Consumers' Foundation criticized Apple's policy of no longer including a power adapter and wired earphones with new iPhones, arguing that it harms consumer interests and may amount to an indirect price increase. The foundation urged Apple to reconsider the policy and offer accessory options that protect consumer rights.
2021
Apple releases security update for iMessage vulnerability
Apple released an iOS 14.8 security update on Monday to fix an iMessage vulnerability that Citizen Lab said NSO Group had used to attack Apple devices.
2021
Epic Games appeals ruling in Apple case
Epic Games filed an appeal of the ruling in its case against Apple after losing on most of its complaints. The article reports that the court found Apple had operated in anti-competitive ways, while also finding that Apple acted lawfully in removing Fortnite for violating its terms of service.
2021
Epic appeals ruling in lawsuit against Apple
Epic filed an appeal against the ruling in its lawsuit against Apple over App Store rules. The article says the initial notice did not explain how Epic was challenging the decision.
2021
Court issues ruling in Epic–Apple case
A US federal judge ruled in the Epic–Apple case. The article reports that Epic prevailed on one of ten claims under California’s Unfair Competition Law, resulting in a permanent injunction barring Apple from prohibiting developers from directing users to alternative payment options; the judge rejected Epic’s other claims and found Epic had breached its contract with Apple.
2021
Apple Project Titan leadership change
The article reports that Doug Field left Apple for Ford and that Kevin Lynch would take over Apple's Project Titan.
2021
Xiao-i Robot seeks an injunction against Apple over alleged patent infringement
Xiao-i Robot said it had applied to the Shanghai High People's Court for an injunction requiring Apple to stop making and selling iPhone products that it alleges infringe its patent relating to Siri. The court accepted the injunction application, and the case remained under review.
2021
Apple China lists M1 iMac at lower prices
Apple China updated its official website to list 24-inch M1 iMac configurations, with prices starting at 8,499 yuan; the article says this is more than 1,700 yuan cheaper than the new model.
2021
Apple acquired an Arizona automotive testing facility
Apple acquired an automotive testing facility in Arizona for $125 million; it had previously been owned by Chrysler and Apple had rented it for the previous five years.
2021
Apple delays planned child safety features for further review
Apple said it would take more time to collect feedback and improve planned child safety features before releasing them, following feedback from customers, advocacy groups, researchers and others.
2021
Judge allows Siri privacy claims to proceed
Judge White said plaintiffs sufficiently showed that their privacy was invaded when Siri was unexpectedly activated and listened to and recorded conversations they did not intend or want Siri to hear. He also said the suit did not show the economic harm necessary to support a claim that Apple deceptively marketed Siri.
2021
Apple reduces iPhone 13 production target amid component shortages
A report said Apple fell short of its September and October iPhone 13 production targets because of component shortages and capacity constraints, and reduced its total production target from 95 million units to 83–85 million units.
2021
Amazon offers a limited-time discount on the M1 MacBook Air
TechRadar reported that Amazon was offering the 2020 MacBook Air for $849.99 after an additional $100 checkout discount, a total saving of $150.
2021
Apple bans employee pay-equity discussion channel
Apple reportedly banned an employee Slack channel created to discuss pay information and statistics. An employment attorney said the ban could violate labor law and called it retaliation; the article reports that the legal question remained unresolved.
2021
Apple acquires classical music service Primephonic
Apple acquired Primephonic, a Netherlands-headquartered classical music streaming service.
2021
Apple announces acquisition of Primephonic
Apple announced that it would acquire classical music streaming service Primephonic.