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2020
Apple releases the first public beta of watchOS 7
Apple released the first public beta of watchOS 7, making a public beta available for the watch operating system for the first time.
2020
Technology companies challenge US entry restrictions
Amazon and Facebook, joined by other technology companies, filed a legal complaint challenging the US restrictions on entry for certain foreign workers. The complaint argued that the visa controls could harm US businesses, workers and the economy.
2020
Apple sues Prepear over logo similarity
Apple sued the developer of the Prepear app, alleging that its pear-shaped logo was similar to Apple's logo.
2020
Apple takes legal action against Prepear over its logo
Prepear said Apple was taking legal action over its pear logo, arguing that it was too similar to Apple's logo and could harm Apple's brand. Prepear's founder said the company was facing a lawsuit.
2020
Apple temporarily closes Sainte-Catherine store in Montreal
Apple temporarily closed its Sainte-Catherine store in Montreal amid COVID-19 outbreaks in some communities it serves. A customer said staff asked her to collect her laptop by 5 p.m. on Friday, August 7, because the store was preparing to close; Apple said the store closure was temporary.
2020
Facebook Gaming launches on iOS with gameplay removed
Facebook launched its Facebook Gaming app in Apple's App Store after removing the ability to play mini games to meet Apple's app rules. Facebook said this gave iOS users an inferior experience compared with Android users.
2020
Microsoft Office for Mac vulnerability disclosed
A researcher reported that a vulnerability in Microsoft Office for Mac could allow an attacker to gain access to a Mac. The article says the vulnerability was fixed in the latest Office for Mac and macOS Catalina 10.15.3 versions, while users who do not update regularly may remain affected.
2020
任性付 offered interest-free Apple product installments to Suning Super members
任性付 offered Suning Super members a limited coupon for 12-month interest-free installments on eligible Apple products sold by Suning.com, subject to the stated minimum purchase and redemption deadline.
2020
Apple introduces 27-inch iMac in India
Apple announced the launch of its latest 27-inch iMac computer in India and also refreshed the 21.5-inch iMac and iMac Pro in the country.
2020
Pinduoduo announces 2020 Subsidy Festival
Pinduoduo announced a Subsidy Festival scheduled for August 6–8, with increased subsidies on popular brands and thousands of products across nearly 20 categories.
2020
Apple announces updates to iMac models
Apple announced a major update to the 27-inch iMac, including faster processors, more memory, updated graphics, SSD storage, and a new nano-texture glass option. It also updated the 21.5-inch iMac and iMac Pro. The updated models were available to order on the announcement date.
2020
Apple launches refreshed 27-inch iMac
Apple launched a refreshed 27-inch iMac with upgraded processors, memory, graphics, storage, display, camera, speakers, and microphones. The article also reports standard SSD updates for the 21.5-inch iMac and a standard 10-core processor for the iMac Pro.
2020
Apple disputes Shanghai Zhizhen's Siri patent allegations
In a statement, Apple said Siri did not contain the features covered by the patent and cited an independent assessment concluding that Apple had not infringed Shanghai Zhizhen's technology. Apple also said it was disappointed that Shanghai Zhizhen had brought another lawsuit and that it would present the facts to the court.
2020
Apple announces upgrades to the 27-inch iMac
Apple announced a hardware update to the 27-inch iMac, including upgraded internal hardware, a 1080p webcam, studio microphones and newer processors. The updated model was available to order on Tuesday and was expected in stores that week.
2020
Apple sponsors UCLA study on depression and anxiety
Apple is sponsoring a UCLA three-year study on how factors such as sleep and physical activity affect depression and anxiety symptoms, and will provide participants with Apple Watch and Beddit devices.
2020
Zhizhen Intelligent sued Apple over alleged patent infringement
Shanghai Zhizhen Intelligent Network Technology sued Apple at the Shanghai Higher People's Court, alleging that Apple used its patented technology without permission in Siri. Zhizhen sought an order stopping the manufacture, use, sale and import of allegedly infringing products and claimed RMB 10 billion; the specific amount was yet to be determined.
2020
Apple launches Everything Apple Gift Card in the United States
Apple introduced the Everything Apple Gift Card in the United States, combining the ability to buy hardware products and digital services with one gift card.
2020
Xiao-i Robot sues Apple over Siri patent
Xiao-i Robot filed a lawsuit against Apple at the Shanghai Higher People's Court, alleging that Siri infringed its patent and seeking an order to stop the alleged infringement and RMB 10 billion in compensation.
2020
Apple launches a new all-in-one gift card
Apple introduced a new gift card that can be used to purchase Apple products and digital content, available in physical and virtual forms. The article says it was available only in the United States at the time.
2020
Apple acquires payments startup Mobeewave
Apple purchased Mobeewave, a startup whose technology enables shoppers to tap a credit card or smartphone on another phone to process a payment. Apple also hired the startup's team.