Hands-on: Bento Stack is a great organization tool for Apple accessories
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Apple accessories, there are tons of them. You have Apple Watch bands, Apple Pencil, iPad chargers, iPhone and MacBook chargers, and more. Anytime you leave the house or go on vacation, if you’re anything like me, there’s a mad rush to make sure you don’t forget any cables to keep everything charged.
Apple’s MacBook Air-like store roof wasn’t designed to handle snow…in Chicago
Apple opened its new flagship retail store in Chicago earlier this year to much acclaim, but as the weather turns from fall to winter, a design oversight is causing some problems. As reported by Chicago blog Spundart, Apple seemingly didn’t design the MacBook Air-like roof of the store to account for snow…in Chicago…
Report: Broader iPhone lineup creates more stability for AAPL
Apple temporarily drops price of iPhone battery replacement by $50, promises iOS update to address battery health in new apology
Apple today published an open letter on its website apologizing for how it handled performance on iPhones with older batteries, specifically “how we have communicated that process.”
Happy Hour Podcast 153 | A look back at Apple’s 2017 and predicting 2018 announcements
This week Benjamin and Zac look back at Apple’s 2017, how it compared to our predictions, and what we expect next year.
9to5Mac’s Happy Hour podcast is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, Google Play Music, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players.
French lawsuit over iPhone battery performance could jail Apple execs, cost millions
The latest lawsuit to be filed against Apple in the battery throttling controversy looks to be the most serious to date. A French environmental group has hit Apple with litigation over alleged planned obsolescence. If found guilty, Apple executives could actually face jail time in addition to millions in fines.
China announces new tax exemption, encourages companies like Apple to continue investment
China has today shared that it will be offering a temporary tax exemption for foreign companies. This news comes a week after the US tax overhaul passed through Congress.
The New York Times reports that China announced the new tax break for foreign companies, but with limited details. The exemption will be retroactive from January 1, 2017.
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Angela Ahrendts hypes the future of ‘Today at Apple’ sessions in retail
Bizarre European ruling allows Italian designers to use Steve Jobs brand and Apple-like logo
A truly bizarre EU ruling has allowed two Italian brothers to sell clothes and accessories under the Steve Jobs brand name, complete with a variation on the Apple logo …