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2021
Apple adds an unknown-caller prompt in iOS 14.5 beta 3
Apple released iOS 14.5 beta 3 with a new prompt for the Silence Unknown Callers feature, explaining that it silences unwanted calls by sending them directly to voicemail.
2021
Apple announces discontinuation of the original HomePod
Apple said it is discontinuing the original HomePod and will focus on the HomePod mini; the original model will remain available while supplies last.
2021
Apple expands partnership with Malala Yousafzai
Apple expanded its partnership with Malala Yousafzai and her production company Extracurricular to produce dramas, children’s series, animation and documentaries for Apple TV+.
2021
Apple expands partnership with Malala and Extracurricular to produce programs
Apple expanded its existing partnership with Malala Yousafzai and her production company, Extracurricular, to produce new programs, including dramas, children's series and documentaries, for Apple TV+.
2021
Apple and Common Sense Media expand podcast partnership
Apple expanded its partnership with Common Sense Media to create listings of podcasts vetted for children, with Common Sense Media branding. Apple plans to update the collection monthly.
2021
UK CMA investigates Apple over App Store terms
The UK Competition and Markets Authority launched an investigation into Apple after complaints alleged that its App Store terms for developers were unfair and anti-competitive. The CMA said no decision had yet been made on whether Apple was breaking the law.
2021
Apple introduces a transfer service for iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos
Apple introduced a service that lets users transfer copies of their iCloud photos and videos to Google Photos; the transfer process takes three to seven days, and the transferred media is not deleted from iCloud.
2021
Apple launches iCloud photo transfer service to Google Photos
Apple started offering a service that lets iCloud users transfer photos and videos to Google Photos. The feature is available in Australia, Canada, the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
2021
Apple stops production of selected 21.5-inch iMac configurations
Apple has stopped producing the 512GB and 1TB flash-storage configurations of the 21.5-inch iMac; the source says those models were listed as currently unavailable on Apple's website.
2021
Apple sued over an iPhone X battery incident in Australia
Robert De Rose decided to file a lawsuit against Apple after alleging that his iPhone X exploded in his pocket in 2019 and caused second-degree burns. The article says the cause of the incident is unclear.
2021
Apple introduces iCloud Photos transfer service
Apple introduced a service that lets iCloud users transfer copies of their stored photos and videos to Google Photos. The service was available to customers in Australia, Canada, the European Union, Iceland, Liechtenstein, New Zealand, Norway, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States.
2021
Apple reopened all US stores
Apple opened all 270 of its US-based stores, the first time all of them had been open since the coronavirus pandemic began; some stores still had limitations.
2021
Apple announces Buddybuild service will end in 2021
Apple's latest email to Buddybuild customers said the developer support service would be terminated in 2021; the article reports the closure announcement, not its completion.
2021
Which? sues Qualcomm over patent licensing fees
UK consumer organization Which? filed a lawsuit against Qualcomm, alleging abuse of market dominance through its patent licensing and chip supply practices and seeking more than $600 million in compensation.
2021
Apple and Target announce a retail shopping partnership
Target announced a new partnership with Apple, with an online debut planned first and shop-in-shop experiences scheduled for select Target stores. The partnership brings Apple products and accessories together and includes specialized training for Target Tech Consultants.
2021
Facebook launches “Good Ideas Deserve to be Found” campaign
Facebook began a new advertising campaign defending personalized advertising and opposing changes to Apple's data privacy policy. The campaign was set to run for 12 weeks across television, radio and digital platforms.
2021
US Justice Department investigates Apple Sign in with Apple requirements
The article reports that the US Department of Justice was investigating Apple over its requirement that apps using Google or Facebook login buttons also offer Sign in with Apple. Developers had complained about the requirement; the article does not report a determination.
2021
Apple updates Platform Security Guide
Apple updated its Platform Security Guide with information about security features and changes across its platforms.
2021
Apple and Skydance Animation enter an overall deal
Apple entered an overall deal with Skydance Animation covering feature films and TV series for Apple TV+.
2021
Apple previews redesigned headphones emoji for iOS 14.5
Apple provided Mashable with a preview of a redesigned headphones emoji for iOS 14.5, changing its appearance to resemble AirPods Max. The emoji was set to appear in updates to the iOS 14.5 developer and public betas that week; the update was not yet available to the public.