The Irish government spent more than 440,000 euros ($467,000) on a report to defend the tax arrangements between the country and Apple, amid ongoing scrutiny from the European Union.

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Shoppers have less than two days left to save $150 on Apple’s 13″ MacBook Pro with Touch Bar in Space Gray at B&H. Or save $320 on the Late 2016 15″ MacBook Pro in Silver at Adorama. Apple’s 32GB 9.7″ iPad Pro (Wi-Fi + Cellular) is also $549 in Rose Gold — all with no tax collected outside NY and NJ.

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Snap on Monday launched online sales of the Spectacles, its iPhone- and Android-connected smartglasses, finally expanding beyond its rare vending machines and a pop-up store located in New York City.

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Apple is the fifth most reputable company in the United States, with the results of an annual poll into the public perception of a company putting the iPhone producer ahead of Disney, Google, Tesla, and Netflix in the rankings.

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In addition to new iPads, Apple is also expected to unveil a high-capacity 128-gigabyte iPhone SE — as well as a potential (Product)Red iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus — at a media event in March, a new report claims.

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The consequences of an Apple-issue security certificate expiration combined with a change made by Apple, is leading to some apps purchased outside the app store like 1Password, PDFpen, and Soulver to require reinstallation with a new version before coming back to life — but the issue may have lasting consequences for some software.

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Apple’s long-time ad partner, TBWAMedia Arts Lab, is “reorganizing and introducing a new operating model” in order to accommodate its client’s new focus on digital and regional campaigns, according to a spokesperson for the agency.

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Adding weight to the rumors circulating about a future iPhone boasting facial recognition, reports claim that Apple has purchased RealFace — a machine learning company specializing in the technology.

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The latest update to automation app Workflow 1.7 latest update makes it simpler to get started and better to streamline multi-app user processes. AppleInsider walks you through setting up your first workflow, and tailoring it specifically to what you need.

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Apple continued to struggle for ground in China during the December quarter, ceding fourth place in the country’s smartphone market under pressure from local brands like Huawei and Xiaomi, according to new research data.

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