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2020
Eggshell Apartment app removed after image-use complaint
Eggshell Apartment said its app was removed from Apple's App Store after a U.S. software company complained that two supplier-provided images in the app had been made using its software without effective authorization, allegedly infringing its intellectual property. Eggshell said it removed the disputed images and was communicating with Apple about relisting the app.
2020
Apple launches HomePod in India
Apple launched the HomePod in India. The article reported that it was not yet available to buy because of the nationwide lockdown.
2020
Apple Kärntner Straße partially reopens
Apple’s Kärntner Straße store in Vienna reopened partially, focusing on purchase pickups and repairs rather than routine shopping.
2020
Apple awards $10 million to COPAN Diagnostics
Apple awarded $10 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics to support production of sample collection kits for COVID-19 testing for hospitals in the US.
2020
Apple's China website lists DJI Mavic Air 2
DJI's Mavic Air 2 drone became available on Apple's China website, with the article reporting prices of RMB 4,998 for the standalone unit and RMB 6,998 for the Fly More Combo; delivery was not immediately available and was expected no earlier than May 14.
2020
Apple enables Siri control of third-party music services
Apple allowed Siri to control third-party music services such as Spotify and released tvOS and watchOS versions of Spotify, according to Spotify.
2020
Apple launches Swift Student Challenge
Apple launched the Swift Student Challenge for students in connection with its virtual 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference. Participants are asked to create an interactive scene using Swift Playgrounds and submit it through the WWDC 2020 challenge site.
2020
Apple updates its coronavirus screening app
Apple issued an updated version of its coronavirus screening app with new symptom information, CDC guideline recommendations and cloth-mask tips.
2020
Apple Pay Mother's Day promotion with 1-800-Flowers
Apple launched a Mother's Day promotion with 1-800-Flowers offering customers $10 off purchases of $29.99 or more when paying with Apple Pay, from April 30 through May 10, 2020.
2020
Apple agreed to an $18 million FaceTime lawsuit settlement
Apple agreed to pay $18 million to claimants in a class-action lawsuit alleging that it intentionally disabled FaceTime on older iPhone models as a cost-saving measure. The settlement was reported as reached; the source does not give the date it occurred.
2020
Apple agrees to settle iPhone 4 FaceTime lawsuit
Apple agreed to settle a lawsuit over its handling of FaceTime on iPhone 4 and iPhone 4s models. The claimants argued that Apple disabled FaceTime on the older models as a cost-saving measure; the article says class members will receive $3 for each claimed device.
2020
Suning and Tmall announce double subsidy promotion
Suning and Tmall announced a double-subsidy promotion starting April 29, including a 400-yuan subsidy for the new iPhone SE.
2020
2020
Apple launches major services in 20 new market regions
Apple launched major services, including the App Store, iCloud, Apple Podcasts and Apple Arcade, in 20 new market regions.
2020
Retailers discount Apple’s iPhone 11 series in China
JD.com, Suning.com and Pinduoduo offered discounts or subsidies on Apple’s iPhone 11 series. At a Suning store, a 128GB iPhone 11 was offered for 5,399 yuan from April 17 to May 5, down from 5,999 yuan.
2020
Apple launches iPad Pro Magic Keyboard advertisement
Apple released a new iPad Pro advertisement titled “Float,” highlighting the floating design and built-in trackpad of the new Magic Keyboard.
2020
Apple announces Battery Health Management for Mac
Apple said a Battery Health Management feature would be included in a future macOS Catalina 10.15.5 update and was expected to reach users by the end of the year; the feature had not yet been reported as released.
2020
Juhuasuan announced a planned 2,799-yuan price for the new iPhone SE
Juhuasuan announced that the new iPhone SE price would be reduced to 2,799 yuan, with the article saying the offer would use a lottery format.
2020
Apple, Rogers and Ontario partner to provide iPads to students
Apple partnered with Rogers Communications and the Ontario government to support students learning from home. More than 21,000 cellular-equipped iPads were being purchased and distributed to students, with Rogers providing free LTE data.
2020
Apple opens iPhone SE for presale in China
Apple opened presales for the new iPhone SE in China on the evening of April 17. The article reports that some models later sold out and gives the listed domestic starting price as 3,299 yuan.