By news@appleinsider.com (Wesley Hilliard) Apple is slowly opening up stores around the globe as lockdown restrictions are lifted. Here’s where they’ve opened up, as well as where they remain closed.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Peterson) A new generation of AirPods could sport built-in ambient light sensors (ALS), an addition that is likely to be used for health-related tracking purposes.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Amber Neely) Latvia’s upcoming COVID-19 tracing app will be one of the first to use the Apple-Google contact tracing API, and may also work in tandem with apps produced in other European countries.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Mike Wuerthele) Don’t use USB-C dongles for your MacBook Pro or iPad Pro. If you get something like the HybridDrive, you can ditch all those cable adapters, and add SSD storage too.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A recent bug stemming from the Family Sharing feature of iOS and iPadOS is preventing users from being able to run apps they already own on their devices. Here’s how to fix it while Apple prepares to patch the issue.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is preparing to open more stores following its temporary closures prompted by the COVID-19 outbreak, with outlets in Japan set to become among the next group of Apple Store reopenings on May 27.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) A large number of reissued updates for iOS apps were made available through the App Store on Sunday, an unusual event that appears to be Apple’s temporary fix for its Family Sharing bug until a more permanent repair is made.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) The new ChargeTree multi-device wireless charging stand from STM Goods lets you power up your iPhone, AirPods, and Apple Watch while only taking up a tiny footprint.

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By news@appleinsider.com (Malcolm Owen) Apple is promoting the child-friendly movies and shows available to watch on Apple TV+, with a 30-second ad spot titled ‘The Next Generation’ showcasing content including ‘Ghost Writer,’ ‘Helpsters,’ and ‘Snoopy in Space.’

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By news@appleinsider.com (Andrew O’Hara) Moshi’s iongo 5K duo debuted at CES 2020 and is now hitting the market as an exceptional portable charging system for iPhone — complete with integrated USB-C and Lightning cable.

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