This week on the Appleinsider podcast, Shane and Victor discuss new MacBooks, the computers that didn’t get updated, Tesla’s former VP of vehicle engineering working for Apple, Apple’s car skunkworks, iPhone 7 rumors, and a few of our thoughts remembering Bill Campbell.
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In commemoration of Earth Day, Apple on Thursday released an advertisement showcasing the company’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions, concentrating specifically on its green data centers.
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Following the mysterious shutdown of two major Apple internet services in China last week, a report on Thursday claims the closure was mandated by a state agency in an apparent attempt to control content distribution.
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In an update to its official Apple Store app on Thursday, Apple rolled out support for Peek and Pop 3D Touch gestures, a feature that lets users seamlessly preview products, images and other in-app assets.
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After a pair of massive earthquakes rocked Japan and Ecuador last week, and the threat of aftershocks still present, Apple on Thursday reactivated its iTunes donation system to support American Red Cross relief efforts in the regions.
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Apple and Beats executives tweeted messages in tribute of legendary musician Prince, who passed away on Thursday, while Tidal took the opportunity to advertise its exclusive streaming rights to the musician’s catalog.
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The FBI paid more than $1.34 million to hack into the iPhone 5c of dead San Bernardino shooter Syed Rizwan Farook, agency director James Comey admitted on Thursday.
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Time Magazine on Thursday published the 2016 edition of its annual 100 Most Influential People list, once again including Apple CEO Tim Cook among its chosen politicians, artists, celebrities, and corporate executives.
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Chinese and Taiwanese smartphone suppliers are reportedly scaling back component production in the wake of Apple’s iPhone SE, which appears to be impacting the sales of local smartphone brands.
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Apple on Thursday provided members of its public beta program a second build of the forthcoming iOS 9.3.2 update. Registered developers were also supplied a second beta of tvOS 9.2.1 for the fourth-generation Apple TV.
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