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2021
Apple collaborates with University of Nevada, Reno on Digital Wolf Pack initiative
Apple is collaborating with the University of Nevada, Reno on its Digital Wolf Pack Initiative, which is planned to provide incoming freshmen with Apple devices, apps and training in fall 2021.
2021
Telus Health offers emergency monitoring using Apple Watch fall detection
Telus Health's LivingWell Companion service provides 24-hour emergency monitoring across Canada using Apple Watch fall detection; when a serious fall is detected, the user's location is sent to Telus Health's monitoring station for emergency support to be dispatched.
2021
MemoryWeb sues Apple over alleged patent infringement
MemoryWeb sued Apple, alleging that Apple's Photos app in iOS and macOS infringes patents covering ways to organize and view photographic archives. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit.
2021
BillJCo sues Apple over iBeacon patents
BillJCo sued Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas, alleging that Apple's iBeacon infringes six patents; the suit seeks damages and court costs.
2021
Apple begins AirTag sales in Taiwan
Apple began selling the AirTag Bluetooth tracker through its Taiwan online store on May 24, 2021. The article listed prices of NT$990 for one unit and NT$3,390 for a four-pack.
2021
Apple launches SignTime
Apple launched SignTime, a service that lets customers communicate with AppleCare and Retail Customer Care using sign languages in web browsers and remotely access a sign language interpreter at Apple Store locations.
2021
Apple announces accessibility features for its products and services
Apple announced accessibility features for its products and services, including AssistiveTouch for Apple Watch and eye-tracking support for iPadOS.
2021
Report scrutinizes Apple’s data handling and app censorship in China
A report described Apple’s transfer of Chinese customer data to servers in China and removal or blocking of apps in its China App Store. Apple disputed the reported app-removal figures and said it follows laws it is obligated to follow.
2021
Apple announces Pride-themed watch bands and watch face
Apple announced two Pride-themed watch bands and a new Pride-themed watch face. The bands were available to order on Apple's website and the App Store on the announcement date; Apple Store locations were scheduled to begin selling them on May 25.
2021
Apple announces two Pride Edition Apple Watch bands
Apple announced two new Pride Edition Apple Watch bands, with sales scheduled to begin on May 25, 2021.
2021
Apple indicates space gray Magic accessories will be discontinued
Apple's Hong Kong and U.S. online stores listed three space gray Magic accessories as limited in supply and available only while stocks last; the article reports they are expected to be discontinued soon, without a specific date.
2021
Apple faces employment discrimination and retaliation complaint
Apple Inc. removed an employment complaint to federal court in Washington, D.C. The plaintiff alleged disability discrimination and retaliation, claiming that her supervisor harassed and fired her after she took medical leave. These are allegations in the complaint, not a court determination.
2021
Apple releases third developer beta of iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6
Apple released the third developer beta of iOS 14.6 and iPadOS 14.6, with a focus on performance improvements and bug fixes.
2021
Apple challenges Russian antitrust fine in court
Apple filed a lawsuit against Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS), challenging a $12 million fine. The fine followed a complaint by Kaspersky Lab alleging that Apple diminished the functionality of its parental-control app while introducing a similar Apple app.
2021
Apple faces U.K. App Store overcharging lawsuit
Claimants filed a lawsuit against Apple at London’s Competition Appeal Tribunal, alleging that Apple overcharged nearly 20 million U.K. customers for App Store purchases and seeking compensation. Apple said it believed the lawsuit was meritless.
2021
Apple apologizes and refunds a child's in-app purchases
Apple apologized to a child's mother and refunded $1,116.32 spent on in-app purchases. The purchases were made through apps including Roblox and Coin Master.
2021
Students sue Apple over the omission of a phone charger
Students from Beijing University of Chemical Technology and Donghua University sued Apple, asking it to provide phone chargers and pay contractual damages and legal costs over its new products not including power adapters.
2021
EU formally accuses Apple in App Store competition case
The European Commission formally accused Apple of disadvantaging competing music streaming services through App Store rules and fees, setting out its case in a statement of objections. Apple rejected the accusations.
2021
Apple launches AirTag in initial overseas markets
Apple's AirTag Bluetooth tracker went on sale overseas on April 30, with initial pre-order customers in Australia, New Zealand, the Middle East, Europe, Asia and North America receiving their orders.
2021
Gome Fun App Announces May Day Promotion
Gome Fun App announced that the first phase of its “True Low Prices, Long-Lasting Campaign” is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. on April 30, with participating brands’ products promoted at what it calls the lowest prices nationwide across the entire internet.