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Apple employees will return to the office this February, leaked Cook email says

Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook. (credit: Chris Foresman) Few large companies have had a more contentious internal argument over remote work amid the pandemic than Apple, but it is moving ahead with bringing many employees back into physical offices starting in February. As previously reported by CNBC, Apple CEO Tim Cook, in an email to […]

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Apple addresses two iPhone and Apple Watch bugs with iOS 15.1.1 and watchOS 8.1.1

Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 7 is virtually indistinguishable from the Series 6 (less so with a light-colored watch face), and it doesn’t add much, but it’s still the best smartwatch you can buy. (credit: Corey Gaskin) Apple has pushed out two small software updates for its platforms—one for iPhones, and the other for […]

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Apple will soon send parts and tools to users who want to repair their phones

Enlarge / The back of the iPhone 13. (credit: Samuel Axon) Apple will begin selling repair kits to consumers who want to perform some essential repairs on their iPhones themselves. Titled Self Service Repair, the program will first be available in the United States starting early next year, with more regions gaining access throughout 2022. […]

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Apple Watch Series 7 review: Time for a minor upgrade

Enlarge / The Apple Watch Series 7 is virtually indistinguishable from the Series 6 (less so with a light-colored watch face), and it doesn’t add much, but it’s still the best smartwatch you can buy. (credit: Corey Gaskin) Apple Watch Series 7 From $399 at Apple From $390 at Amazon (Ars Technica may earn compensation […]

Entertainment

Astroworld Tragedy: Travis Scott & Drake Now Facing $750 Million Lawsuit For Damages

Travis Scott and several other high-profile stars and business entities are coming under the microscope in a truly massive lawsuit brought in response to the Astroworld Festival tragedy earlier this month. According to TMZ, the 30-year-old rapper is one of several defendants facing a $750 million lawsuit filed by more than 125 fans and attendees who were […]