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2020
Apple and Broadcom sign two multi-year agreements
Broadcom said it signed two new multi-year agreements with Apple, under which Broadcom components would appear in Apple products starting that month. Broadcom said the new agreements and previously disclosed contracts would bring it a total of $15 billion in revenue.
2020
Jury awards WiLAN $85.2 million in damages against Apple
In a damages-only retrial, a jury awarded WiLAN $85.2 million in damages owed by Apple. Quarterhill said the trial was in the customary post-trial process.
2020
Apple launches Apple Watch Connected gym program
Apple launched its Apple Watch Connected program, requiring participating gyms to meet requirements including compatible iPhone and Apple Watch apps, Apple Pay acceptance, and rewards for Apple Watch owners. Basecamp Fitness, Crunch Fitness, Orange Theory, and YMCA had signed up.
2020
Apple launches Apple Watch Connected gym program
Apple rolled out Apple Watch Connected, an initiative partnering with qualifying gyms to let users earn rewards for meeting workout criteria tracked with Apple Watches and to support buying and class scheduling. The program debuted at select locations of Basecamp, Crunch Fitness, Orange Theory, and YMCA.
2020
Wistron brings third iPhone factory online in India
Wistron brought its third iPhone plant online in India. The plant, located in Narasapura, will initially produce iPhone devices.
2020
Apple acquired Xnor.ai
Apple recently acquired AI start-up Xnor.ai for approximately $200 million, according to reports. The article did not state when the acquisition was completed.
2020
Director sues Apple over alleged copying in Servant
Director Francesca Gregorini sued Apple, alleging that the plot of its thriller series Servant copied her 2013 movie The Truth About Emanuel. Apple declined to comment on the case.
2020
Apple reportedly acquires Xnor.ai
Reports said Apple acquired Seattle-based AI startup Xnor.ai. Apple and Xnor.ai had not confirmed the deal in a separate report.
2020
Apple lowers Apple Trade In values for several devices
Apple announced lower trade-in values for iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple Watch devices under its Apple Trade In program. The report gives examples including the iPhone XS Max and iPhone XR.
2020
Families sue technology companies over alleged cobalt supply-chain abuses
International Rights Advocates filed a lawsuit in U.S. District Court in Washington, D.C., alleging that Tesla, Apple, Microsoft, Dell and Google parent Alphabet were complicit in a forced-labor system connected to the deaths or serious injuries of children mining cobalt. The allegations are claims in the lawsuit, not findings of liability.
2020
Apple releases Spring Festival short film “Daughter”
Apple released its Spring Festival short film “Daughter,” starring Zhou Xun and filmed with iPhone.
2020
Apple offers replacements for affected iPhone smart battery cases
Apple said affected smart battery cases for iPhone XS, XS Max and XR can be replaced through Apple-authorized service providers or Apple retail stores after inspection. The program excludes other iPhone smart battery cases.
2020
LBT sues Apple over alleged patent infringement
Location Based Technologies (LBT) accused Apple of infringing five patents relating to portable-device features, including technology used in iPhone and iPad. The article's internal timing conflicts with its publication date, so the event date uses the source publication date.
2020
Apple lowers trade-in values for used devices
Apple lowered the trade-in value offered for some used devices. The source says the estimated value for an iPhone XS Max fell from $600 the previous day to $500, while certain other devices were unchanged.
2020
Masimo sues Apple over Apple Watch technology
Masimo and its spin-off Cercacor filed suit against Apple, alleging that Apple obtained confidential information and infringed 10 patents by using related inventions in Apple Watch products. The allegations are not presented as a court determination.
2020
Apple offers student discounts and complimentary benefits
Apple offered university students special pricing on Macs and iPads, along with complimentary Beats Studio3 Wireless headphones and a free year of Apple TV+. The article also describes discounted pricing on apps and Apple Music.
2020
Apple sues Corellium over alleged copyright violations
Apple sued Corellium, alleging that Corellium copied Apple code, graphical interfaces and icons in its virtual versions of Apple devices. Corellium said it was deeply disappointed by Apple's position on jailbreaking.
2020
Apple asks Supreme Court to review VirnetX patent ruling
Apple petitioned the U.S. Supreme Court to undo a Federal Circuit decision upholding a $439 million judgment for VirnetX. Apple argued that the damages calculation was legally flawed and that the patents underlying the case had been invalidated.
2020
iTunes discounts selected 4K movies to $5
Apple launched a limited-time weekend sale on iTunes, discounting selected award-winning 4K movies to $5.
2020
Apple China reduces prices for 2019 iPad models
Apple China announced price reductions for the 32GB and 128GB 2019 iPad models to 2,499 yuan and 2,999 yuan, respectively.