Apple has removed a controversial feature from its macOS operating system that allowed the company's own first-party apps to bypass content filters, VPNs, and third-party firewalls. Called "ContentFilterExclusionList," it included a list of as many as 50 Apple apps like iCloud, Maps, Music, FaceTime, HomeKit, the App Store, and its software update service that were routed … [Read more...] about Apple Removes macOS Feature That Allowed Apps to Bypass Firewall Security
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Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide
Apple’s First US Developer Academy to Open in Downtown Detroit Later this year, Apple will open an Apple Developer Academy in Detroit — the first of its kind in the US. Detroit has a vibrant Black entrepreneur and developer community, with over 50,000 Black-owned businesses, according to US Census data. The academy is designed to … [Read more...] about Apple launches major new Racial Equity and Justice Initiative projects to challenge systemic racism, advance racial equity nationwide
Apple services entertain, inform, and connect the world in unprecedented year
Since its global launch on November 1, 2019, Apple TV+ has been honored with 159 awards nominations and 45 wins and accolades, including a Primetime Emmy Award, Daytime Emmy Awards, a SAG Award, an NAACP Image Award, a Peabody Award, Critics Choice Award, Critics Choice Documentary Awards, a Los Angeles Film Critics Association Award, Cinema Eye Award, Kidscreen Awards, and … [Read more...] about Apple services entertain, inform, and connect the world in unprecedented year
Monica Lozano joins Apple’s board of directors
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced that Monica Lozano, president and CEO of College Futures Foundation, has been elected to Apple’s board of directors. Lozano brings with her a broad range of leadership experience in the public and private sectors, as well as a long and storied track record as a champion for equity, opportunity, and representation. … [Read more...] about Monica Lozano joins Apple’s board of directors
Accessibility and Inclusion in the Swift Community
December 16, 2020 The Diversity in Swift work group The Diversity in Swift work group is a group of volunteers working to make our community more approachable and inclusive. Diversity and inclusion are both critically important values when writing software designed to be used … [Read more...] about Accessibility and Inclusion in the Swift Community
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December 16, 2020 The Diversity in Swift work group The Diversity in Swift work group is a group of volunteers working to make our community more approachable and inclusive. 6 years ago, Swift was announced. In the years since, a thriving community has emerged around a shared … [Read more...] about Swift.org – Diversity in Swift
A landmark year of giving from Apple
This year, kindness took on new forms. In Detroit, it came in the shape of 14,000 face masks, sewn together out of bow ties and old parade costumes, thanks to Apple employees Anthony Garrett-Leverett, Joe Cayao, and their friends and colleagues. “When it came to repurposing materials to help folks, it was a no-brainer,” says … [Read more...] about A landmark year of giving from Apple
Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
In a 2016 scientific statement, the American Heart Association recognized a growing link between low cardio fitness and a higher risk of significant health issues, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, and obesity, later in life. Research even suggests cardio fitness is a stronger predictor of mortality risk than common risk factors like smoking, diabetes, and … [Read more...] about Cardio fitness notifications are available today on Apple Watch
Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited
Apple Fitness+ offers 10 different workouts types across a range of durations, including: High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Strength, Yoga, Dance, Core, Cycling, Treadmill (for running and walking), Rowing, and Mindful Cooldown — along with inspiring music from today’s top artists, thoughtfully chosen for each workout to keep users moving and motivated. For those not … [Read more...] about Apple Fitness+: The next era of fitness is here, and everyone’s invited
Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced Fitness+, the first fitness experience built around Apple Watch, is launching Monday, December 14. Apple Fitness+ brings studio-style workouts to iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV, intelligently incorporating workout metrics from Apple Watch for a first-of-its-kind personalized and immersive experience users can complete wherever and … [Read more...] about Apple Fitness+: The future of fitness launches December 14