Google now supporting iOS Mail, Calendar, and Contacts apps in its Advanced Protection Program

Last year, Google was taking steps to further safeguard its services. Better known as Advanced Protection Program, the company is looking to protect users data in Gmail, Google Calendar, and Google Drive.
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20 years of iMac: Behind the scenes of Apple’s ‘Simplicity Shootout’ video

Twenty years ago this Sunday, Apple introduced the first iMac to the world, a radically inventive computer that reshaped the consumer market and helped re-establish Apple as the industry leader in design and usability. Yesterday, we documented the iMac’s design evolution from 1998 through today.
Sonos holding media event in San Francisco on June 6, upgraded sound bar with Alexa control possible

Sonos has invited media to a special event held in San Francisco on June 6 where it will likely unveil a new smart sound bar. The invitation received by 9to5Mac shows a table full of various entertainment system remotes with ‘You’re better than this’ as the tagline.
Apple invites you to apply for one of 400 free places at this year’s Apple Developer Academy

Apple is inviting would-be developers and entrepreneurs to apply for one of 400 free places at this year’s Apple Developer Academy.
Open to students from anywhere in the world, tuition is fully sponsored by Apple, with no cost to students – who also receive a free Mac and iPhone, along with support for their living expenses in Naples, Italy …
Net neutrality not dead yet as Democratic senator attempts long-shot arcane procedure to save it

You might have thought net neutrality was dead – at least, outside of a few states defying the FCC to pass their own laws or rules. But one senator believes that there is still a chance to save it, using an arcane congressional procedure …
IDC figures put iPhone growth into perspective as smartphone shipments fall 2.9%

The good news announced in Apple’s Q2 earnings report may have focused more on revenue and profit than growing iPhone sales, but the company did still achieve year-on-year growth of 3%.
The latest numbers from IDC on global smartphone shipments put that achievement into perspective, drawing comparisons with Samsung and others …
Apple says booming ‘Services’ revenue should boost margin but depends on mix

Apple’s chief financial officer Luca Maestri has said that the company expects its growing revenue from services like iCloud and Apple Music to boost Apple’s overall profit margin, but the exact impact will depend on the product mix within the category …

