Apple

4 Nov 2014

Apple is a technology company located in Cupertino, California. It was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. The company is notable for making products like the iPhone, iPad, iMac and Macbook computers. As of now, they make one app for Windows Phone - Beats Music.

Apple makes iTunes for Windows and now Beats Music for Windows Phone. Beats Music is a music streaming app that's available for all major mobile platforms. Apple acquired the Beats company in May 2014 and now owns an app in the Windows Phone Store.

The company plans to support Beats Music on Windows Phone for the foreseeable future.

For more on Apple visit iMore

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Xbox Series X controller getting Apple support in 'future update'

Stephen Warwick 2 weeks ago 3

A new Apple support document says that the company is working with Microsoft to bring support for the new Xbox Series X controller to Apple devices in the future.

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Support for Apple's M1 chips is on the way for Microsoft Edge

Sean Endicott 2 weeks ago 21

Microsoft Edge will be recompiled to run on Apple's M1 chips. Microsoft hasn't shared a date for upcoming support but confirms that it's in the works.

Held for Ransom?

Compal denies that it was hit by a ransomware attack for almost $17 million

Sean Endicott 3 weeks ago

Over the weekend, laptop manufacturer Compal was allegedly hit by a ransomware attack. The attack demands almost $17 million worth of Bitcoin in exchange for a decryptor.

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Apple and Microsoft partner in joint South Korea store run by AI

Stephen Warwick 1 month ago 4

A new retail store in South Korea named 'T Factory' will host products from Apple, Samsung, and Microsoft. It will be a 24-hour unmanned store with AI to help customers.

PC Pods

How to pair Apple AirPods with a Windows PC

Al Sacco 1 month ago

Apple's AirPods are designed for use with other Apple products. But that doesn't mean you can't use them with your Windows PC.

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Microsoft's 'app store principles to promote choice' takes jab at Apple

Sean Endicott 1 month ago 24

Microsoft outlines ten "app store principles to promote choice" in a recent blog post. The principles outline how Microsoft will maintain the openness of Windows when it comes to app and game distribution.

Antitrust

Antitrust probe agrees on problems, divided over solutions

Stephen Warwick 2 months ago

Members of a House antitrust probe which saw big tech testify before representatives are united on issues at stake, but have not yet decided how best to solve these problems. A report from the subcommittee has now been delayed for negotiations.

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EU suggests phones and laptops should come without pre-installed apps

Stephen Warwick 2 months ago 18

A new piece of draft legislation from the EU includes provisions to try and curb the powers of big tech, including a suggestion that vendors should not be allowed to pre-install their own applications on phones and laptops.

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Apple TV may be coming to Xbox consoles

Jez Corden 2 months ago 29

Are you an Apple TV user? Are you an Xbox console owner? Then, you may be in luck. Microsoft and Apple appear to be bringing the media service to Xbox consoles soon.

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Windows XP had secret theme that looked like Apple's Aqua

Stephen Warwick 2 months ago 8

Following a leak of Windows XP's source code online, digging through the code has started to turn up surprises. Turns out Microsoft had a secret XP theme that looked a lot like Apple's Aqua interface from 2000.

Epic vs. Apple continues

Microsoft has thrown its weight behind Epic in the big battle with Apple

Jez Corden 3 months ago 36

Apple's monetization policies on its App Store are under the spotlight, and Microsoft has decided to join the fight in Epic's corner.

Taking it public

Microsoft slams Apple over unfair App Store policy as antitrust looms large

Matt Brown 4 months ago 108

Microsoft and Apple go head-to-head, with the companies at a stalemate over its Project xCloud game streaming platform.

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Apple has no plans to pursue TikTok, despite report it expressed interest

Stephen Warwick 4 months ago

A new report from Axios claims Apple has expressed interest in buying TikTok

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Antitrust probe to target 'copy-acquire-kill' strategies

Stephen Warwick 4 months ago 9

A house antitrust committee hearing on Wednesday will likely include a focus on so-called "copy-acquire-kill" strategies employed by some of the companies under scrutiny.

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House tech company antitrust hearing rescheduled for Wednesday, July 29