Apple on Wednesday announced the activation of its first data center in China, which is being operated in cooperation with a local internet firm to ensure compliance with the country’s strict cybersecurity laws.

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Apple engineers and designers working on the company’s forthcoming “iPhone 8” are facing a software issues that, if not rectified, could see a number of major features disabled when the handset launches.

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Apple on Monday issued a third beta version of its upcoming iOS 11 operating system to developers for testing. In this video, AppleInsider takes a closer look at a few new features and bug fixes that rolled out with the release, including a simplified Notification Center, more intuitive App Switcher on iPad, Safari enhancements and more.

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Over the weekend, a number of security researchers recently took to Twitter to voice their displeasure at AgileBits’ decision to push its popular password management service 1Password away from local credential storage to a cloud-based option.

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Microsoft on Tuesday terminated support for Windows Phone 8.1, marking the end of an era in which the company tried to directly compete against Android devices and Apple’s iPhone.

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Intel has taken the wraps off of its Purley series of Xeon processors, and it appears that there are a few candidates for possible processors that could be included in Apple’s iMac Pro, slated to launch this December.

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A new USB-C adapter and cable from Vinpok will soon return MagSafe-like functionality to the 15-inch MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, complete with 87 watts of charging power.

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Volvo on Tuesday launched its new VNL line of semi trucks, which in upgraded configurations support Apple’s CarPlay standard, bridging iPhones with dash displays.

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Apple has quietly extended free repairs for separated back covers on the first-generation Apple Watch to three years, regardless of warranty coverage.

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A new study of voice recognition assistants on smartphones shows Apple’s Siri to be in the lead of all other comers — but usage industry-wide appears to be dropping.

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