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2021
Apple and Michigan State University announce Detroit developer academy
Apple and Michigan State University announced a collaboration to introduce the Apple Developer Academy in Detroit later in 2021; the academy was scheduled to open in October.
2021
Apple Search Ads opens to mainland China
Apple Search Ads became available to advertisers in mainland China; the source reported that ads created there could not yet be displayed in the App Store and were scheduled to take effect no earlier than July 22, 2021.
2021
Apple releases Safari Technology Preview for macOS Big Sur
Apple released a Safari Technology Preview version for macOS Big Sur, available for users to download and try.
2021
German watchdog investigates Apple’s market position
Germany’s Federal Cartel Office said it was investigating whether Apple had paramount significance across markets, with its iOS ecosystem and App Store among the areas of focus.
2021
Amazon Prime Day 2021 sale
Amazon ran its 2021 Prime Day sale from June 21 through June 22, offering discounts on products including Apple devices.
2021
Apple fined over gathering at Singapore store
Apple was fined $1,000 in Singapore over a workplace gathering held at its Orchard Road store on June 18, which the Singapore Tourism Board said involved more than 50 staff and violated pandemic restrictions.
2021
Apple introduces three new colors for iPhone 12 MagSafe silicone cases
Apple introduced three new colors for its iPhone 12 MagSafe silicone cases and made them available to order on its website from that day.
2021
Apple lowers AppleCare Plus prices for M1 MacBook models
Apple cut the prices of AppleCare Plus extended warranties for the M1 MacBook Air and MacBook Pro. The M1 Air plan now costs $199, down from $249, and the M1 Pro plan costs $249, a $20 reduction.
2021
Apple lowers AppleCare+ prices for Mac models
Apple lowered AppleCare+ prices for M1 MacBook Air and 13-inch MacBook Pro models. The article reports prices of $199 for MacBook Air, down from $249, and $249 for the M1 13-inch MacBook Pro, down from $269, and says lower prices applied in multiple countries, including Canada.
2021
XR Communications sues Apple over MIMO patent
XR Communications filed a patent-infringement lawsuit against Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging that Apple products using MIMO technology infringe a patent related to directional wireless communications.
2021
Apple shares privacy video for European audience
Apple shared a new video aimed at European audiences on its official YouTube channel, highlighting privacy features and features coming to iOS 15 and iPadOS 15.
2021
Apple launches three new MagSafe silicone cases
Apple launched three summer-themed MagSafe silicone case colours—Sunflower, Cloud Blue, and Electrical Orange—for the iPhone 12 lineup. The cases are available in India through Apple’s online and offline stores.
2021
Apple announces Beats Studio Buds
Apple announced the Beats Studio Buds wireless earphones, priced at US$149.99. They were available to order immediately and were set to start shipping on June 24.
2021
Apple announces Passkeys passwordless sign-ups
Apple unveiled Passkeys, a technology that will let users sign up for services without passwords. Apple said it would come to iPhone, iPad, and Mac later in the year as an opt-in technology preview.
2021
Apple demonstrates Passkeys in iCloud Keychain
Apple demonstrated the Passkeys in iCloud Keychain feature at WWDC 2021. The feature was being tested in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey and was not yet ready for general release.
2021
Apple settles lawsuit over repair technicians’ posting of customer photos
Apple paid an unspecified settlement to a woman after technicians at an Apple-approved repair contractor posted explicit photos and a video from her phone to her Facebook account. The article reports that the incident occurred in 2016 and that the settlement amount was reported to be multimillion-dollar.
2021
Apple and TSA partner on digital ID at airport checkpoints
Apple announced that it is working with the U.S. Transportation Security Administration to enable airport security checkpoints to be the first place customers can use a digital ID card stored in Apple Wallet.
2021
EU preliminary report flags potential competition concerns in the smart-home and IoT sector
The European Commission's preliminary report on the Internet of Things said that a small number of companies, including Apple, might engage in anticompetitive conduct. The report did not conclude that Apple or other companies had violated competition law.
2021
Apple announces iOS 15 and other operating system updates
At its WWDC opening, Apple introduced iOS 15, watchOS 8 and macOS Monterey, including updates and new features described in the article.
2021
Lawsuit alleges iOS updates reduced performance and battery life
A lawsuit alleged that iOS 14.5, 14.5.1 and 14.6 had performance-throttling and battery-drain problems, and accused Apple of seeking to deceive users into downloading software updates that slow iPhones and encourage purchases of new phones. The source does not identify the filing date.