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2020
Apple confirms delay to new iPhone lineup
Apple CFO Luca Maestri confirmed that the new iPhone lineup would be delayed by a few weeks. The report described the delay as an upcoming disruption to the lineup's usual release timing.
2020
Email reveals Apple offered Amazon Prime Video a lower App Store commission
A publicly disclosed email showed that an Apple executive offered Amazon a 15% subscription fee for bringing Prime Video to the App Store, below Apple's stated usual 30% rate; the report said this appeared to conflict with Apple's public position of treating developers equally.
2020
House Judiciary Committee questions tech CEOs in market-power investigation
The House Judiciary Committee questioned the CEOs of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google at a hearing held as part of an investigation into their companies’ potential anticompetitive behavior.
2020
Apple announces planned opening of Apple Central World
Apple announced that its Apple Central World retail store in Bangkok, Thailand, was scheduled to open at 10 a.m. local time on July 31, 2020.
2020
Apple announces documentary collaboration with Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer
Apple announced an original feature documentary, “Fireball,” directed by Werner Herzog and Clive Oppenheimer, for the Apple Original film slate and planned worldwide premiere on Apple TV+ in over 100 countries.
2020
Apple announces modified iPhones for security researchers
Apple announced that it would provide modified iPhones to security researchers to help them find vulnerabilities in its mobile operating system.
2020
Apple announces availability of security research iPhones
Apple announced that it would begin providing modified iPhones to eligible, vetted security researchers, with the devices intended for use in a controlled security-research environment.
2020
Apple defends App Store practices ahead of congressional testimony
Apple presented arguments defending App Store fees and practices, citing a study it commissioned from Analysis Group. The report came amid software developers’ allegations that Apple engaged in anticompetitive conduct through its commission and payment-system requirements.
2020
Koss sues Apple over alleged wireless-earphone patent infringement
Koss filed a lawsuit in a Texas federal court alleging that Apple's AirPods and Beats by Dre wireless earphones infringed five of its patents. The allegations are reported as claims, not as a court determination.
2020
Koss sues Apple alleging patent infringement
Koss sued Apple in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas on 22 July 2020, alleging that Apple infringed several patents through sales of wireless audio products, including AirPods, HomePod and Apple Watch. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not a court determination.
2020
Maxell sues Apple over patents
Maxell sued Apple, alleging that Apple's People album feature in Photos infringed one patent and its Wi-Fi Assist feature infringed another. The supplied article reports the allegations but does not establish a court determination.
2020
Hainan duty-free store reduces iPhone prices
Hainan Duty-Free Haikou store has reduced prices on multiple Apple phones, with reductions of up to 8%; the iPhone 11 128GB is priced at 4,700 yuan.
2020
One-E-Way sues Apple over alleged wireless-audio patent infringement
One-E-Way sued Apple over alleged infringement of patents relating to a wireless audio system by AirPods and products from Apple's Beats subsidiary. The article reports allegations, not a court determination.
2020
Apple expands HBCU coding-center partnerships
Apple announced an expansion of its existing partnerships with Historically Black Colleges and Universities, adding 10 regional coding centers to serve as technology hubs for campuses and surrounding communities. The source gives no publication date.
2020
Apple acquires Palmer film
Apple acquired Palmer, a film starring Justin Timberlake and directed by Fisher Stevens, from SK Global for its slate of original films. The film was slated to premiere globally on Apple TV+ on a date to be announced.
2020
iOS 13.6 adds CarKey support
Apple released iOS 13.6 with support for CarKey, allowing users with compatible car models to use an iPhone as a car key.
2020
Apple wins appeal against EU tax ruling
Apple won its appeal against a 2016 European Union ruling that had found Ireland provided €13bn in illegal tax benefits to the company.
2020
Apple acquired the Palmer film project
Apple acquired the Justin Timberlake drama Palmer from director Fisher Stevens and SK Global.
2020
Apple receives a patent for remote sensing and ranging
The US Patent and Trademark Office granted Apple a patent titled “Remote sensing for object detection and ranging,” describing a system for detecting and ranging objects.
2020
Apple AR glasses lenses enter trial production
Apple and Foxconn are developing semi-transparent lenses for Apple AR glasses, and the lenses have moved from prototype design into trial production.