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2020
Apple announces the 2020 iPhone SE
Apple announced the 2020 iPhone SE, a lower-priced iPhone with a starting price of $399. The source says pre-orders would begin April 17 and shipping would start April 24.
2020
Juhuasuan subsidizes iPhone 11 to RMB 4,449
The article reported that Juhuasuan's 10-billion-yuan subsidy offer priced the iPhone 11 at RMB 4,449 in China.
2020
Apple releases Covid-19 mobility tool
Apple released a new Covid-19 mobility tool that displays how people are following social-distancing guidelines, using anonymous data collected from Apple Maps.
2020
Users report problems after macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update
The article reported user complaints that Apple's macOS Catalina 10.15.4 update caused problems on some Mac computers, including boot and power issues. It did not report a recall or corrective action by Apple.
2020
Apple releases 30 Creative Activities for Kids
Apple's education team released a list of 30 creative activities for children and shared prompts for completing the activities.
2020
Online-channel price reductions for iPhone 11
Online channels in China began reducing prices for Apple products, including iPhone 11; the reported reductions varied by platform and reached up to 20%.
2020
Apple and Google announce contact-tracing technology collaboration
Apple and Google announced that they would work together to develop technology to help governments and health agencies track virus exposure and control the spread of COVID-19. They described plans for an API and later platform features.
2020
Apple releases watchOS 6.2.1 and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 updates
Apple rolled out watchOS 6.2.1 and macOS Catalina 10.15.4 updates, which include FaceTime-related improvements and bug fixes.
2020
JD and Suning discount iPhone models
JD offered coupons reducing prices on iPhone models, while Suning announced a one-week sale with discounts on iPhone 11 models.
2020
Apple releases watchOS 6.2.1 update
Apple released the watchOS 6.2.1 update, which fixes a FaceTime bug that could prevent Apple Watch devices running watchOS 6.2 from making FaceTime audio calls with devices running older software versions.
2020
Apple describes plans for large-scale face-shield production and distribution
Apple said it had designed, produced, and distributed face shields for healthcare workers, with the first batch delivered to Kaiser hospital staff. Tim Cook said Apple planned to ship more than one million shields that week and continue at one million per week afterward.
2020
Apple ships first face shields to hospital facilities
Apple's first delivery of face shields went to Kaiser hospital facilities in the Santa Clara valley earlier that week, according to CEO Tim Cook.
2020
Apple produces face shields for healthcare workers
President Trump said Apple had increased production activity to manufacture face shields and would produce them for healthcare workers at a rate of one million per week.
2020
Apple announces plan to acquire Voysis
Apple decided to acquire Voysis, a company that developed an AI-based platform for digital voice assistants. The article says the acquisition is intended to improve Siri, but Apple had not clearly stated its intentions.
2020
Apple acquires AI startup Voysis
Apple acquired Voysis, an AI startup whose technology could help improve Siri's natural-language understanding. Apple confirmed the acquisition to Bloomberg.
2020
Apple acquires AI startup Voysis
Apple acquired artificial intelligence startup Voysis, with the reported aim of improving Siri's performance in communicating with people.
2020
Apple offers employees discounts on HomePod, Beats and other products
Apple is offering employees discounts on HomePod, Beats headphones and other products through an internal deals program. The article reports a 50 percent discount on HomePod and discounts of up to 40 percent on Beats headphones.
2020
Apple and partners launch America’s Food Fund
Apple partnered with Leonardo DiCaprio and Laurene Powell Jobs to launch America’s Food Fund, with the Ford Foundation also among the founders. The fund began with $12 million and will collect donations through GoFundMe for World Central Kitchen and Feeding America.
2020
Apple updates iWork apps for macOS
Apple updated the macOS versions of Keynote, Pages and Numbers, adding iCloud Drive shared-folder support and other features.
2020
Online platforms discount Apple’s iPhone 11 series in China
Beginning in April, online platforms including JD.com, Taobao, and Suning offered discounts on Apple’s iPhone 11 series compared with Apple’s official prices, with the largest stated discount reaching 1,600 yuan.