Cupertino, California — Apple today announced the App Store ecosystem supported $519 billion in billings and sales globally in 2019 alone. The new study, conducted by independent economists at Analysis Group, found that the highest value categories were mobile commerce (m-commerce) apps, digital goods and services apps, and in-app advertising. The results encapsulate the full … [Read more...] about Apple’s App Store ecosystem facilitated over half a trillion dollars in commerce in 2019
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Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance
Cupertino, California — Apple today updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with the new Magic Keyboard for the best typing experience ever on a Mac notebook and doubled the storage across all standard configurations, delivering even more value to the most popular MacBook Pro. The new lineup also offers 10th-generation processors for up to 80 percent faster graphics performance1 and … [Read more...] about Apple updates 13-inch MacBook Pro with Magic Keyboard, double the storage, and faster performance
Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference virtually, beginning June 22, in the Apple Developer app and on the Apple Developer website for free for all developers. The company also announced the Swift Student Challenge, an opportunity for student developers to showcase their love of coding by creating their own Swift … [Read more...] about Apple to host virtual Worldwide Developers Conference beginning June 22
Apple awards $10 million from Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics
Cupertino, California — Apple today announced it is awarding $10 million from its Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics, a market leader in sample collection kits that play a critical role in COVID-19 testing. This funding will allow COPAN Diagnostics to rapidly accelerate their supply of sample collection kits for hospitals across the United States, expanding … [Read more...] about Apple awards $10 million from Advanced Manufacturing Fund to COPAN Diagnostics
Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference
Now in its 31st year, WWDC20 will be the biggest WWDC to date, bringing together the global Apple developer community of more than 23 million in an unprecedented, virtual way, from June 22 to 26. Apple today shared the WWDC20 lineup, including keynote and Platforms State of the Union timing, and information on how developers can learn about the future of iOS, iPadOS, macOS, … [Read more...] about Apple reveals lineup for its biggest-ever Worldwide Developers Conference
Apple unveils biggest update to Logic since the launch of Logic Pro X
Cupertino, California — Apple today unveiled a major update to Logic Pro X with a professional version of Live Loops, a completely redesigned sampling workflow, and new beat-making tools. With its collection of powerful creative features, Logic Pro X 10.5 will be a massive release for all musicians, including those producing electronic music. … [Read more...] about Apple unveils biggest update to Logic since the launch of Logic Pro X
As Pride goes virtual, Apple Watch Pride Edition helps community and advocacy continue worldwide
That work is particularly important during Pride month, observed every June. Normally a time of parades and protests, organizing and advocacy, festivals and community, Pride gatherings in many places have been cancelled because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. But the work done by advocates like Elle hasn’t disappeared — it’s adapted to meet an urgent need. … [Read more...] about As Pride goes virtual, Apple Watch Pride Edition helps community and advocacy continue worldwide
Apple expands Everyone Can Code to bring more coding resources to teachers and students
New Everyone Can Code Curriculum The new Everyone Can Code curriculum builds on existing interactive puzzles, guides and activities to make learning to code even more approachable and connected to students’ everyday lives. Everyone Can Code Puzzles is an all-new student guide to Swift Playgrounds where each chapter helps students build on … [Read more...] about Apple expands Everyone Can Code to bring more coding resources to teachers and students
Apple partners with 100cameras to teach Chicago students photography with iPhone
Founded in 2012 as a campus of the Noble Network of Charter Schools, DRW is one of Chicago’s top-performing college prep charter public high schools, engaging the students in rigorous math, science and history curriculum, preparing them to attend and succeed in college and beyond. Last year, 100 percent of its graduating seniors were accepted to college. … [Read more...] about Apple partners with 100cameras to teach Chicago students photography with iPhone
Swift.org – Swift 5.2 Release Process
September 24, 2019 This post describes the goals, release process, and estimated schedule for Swift 5.2. Motivation and Goals Swift 5.2 is a release meant to include significant quality and performance enhancements. Snapshots of Swift 5.2 Downloadable snapshots of the Swift 5.2 release branch will be posted regularly as part of continuous integration … [Read more...] about Swift.org – Swift 5.2 Release Process