Apple World Today

Apple plans to allow customers to buy Macs, iPads, AirPods, and more via monthly payments on its Apple Card, according to Bloomberg.

Apple retail stores in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will reopen on June 8, according to AppleInsider. There are three at the Ya Mall (Abu Dhabi), the Dubai Mail (Dubai), and the Mal of the Emirates (Dubai, pictured).

Apple’s official adoption of the Qi inductive charging standard in 2017…

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they're popular and deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks.

As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple stores in Turkey will reopen June 8. There are three of the company’s retail stores in the country in Osmangazi, Besitas/Istanbul (pictured), and Uskudar/Istanbul.

There’s been some debate as to whether Apple’s upcoming iPhone 12 will debut in the early fall timeframe as is the norm with the company’s new smartphone debut. A new report says that the rollout will likely be delayed .

Longtime Mac users know that their computers can slow down over time,…

Bloomberg reports that Apple employees face a number of workplace changes when they report back to work in person after working from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

The documentary series “Dear.…” is now available on Apple TV+. Inspired by…

In a new Apple Pay promotion, you can use Apple’s mobile payment system in the Burger King app and get a Crispy Chicken Sandwich for US$1 through June 10. You can redeem in the Offers tab for contactless pickup or delivery.

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20200175890) for a “device, method, and graphical user interface for a group reading environment.” It involves the use of devices such as the iPad in educational settings.

Essence Group, a provider of IoT [Internet of things] solutions for security, connected home and healthcare, has joined Apple, the Zigbee Alliance, and others as a member in the "Project Connected Home over IP" initiative.

Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174583) for “computer systems with finger devices for sampling objects attributes.” It involves using finger devices (not gloves) to control Macs, iPads, and perhaps the rumored “Apple Glasses.”

Apple has been granted a patent (number 20200174284) for a ‘head-mounted display device with vision correction” that hints at “Apple Glasses” that can be equipped with prescription lens for those of us who have to wear glasses.

In a note to investors — as noted by AppleInsider — lead analyst Samik Chatterjee says he thinks that Apple TV+ could hit 100 million paid subscribers by fiscal year 2025.

Reuters reports that startup founded by ex-Apple Inc engineer has come up with a system that would help engineers troubleshoot manufacturing problems remotely. This, of course, could be a lifesaver in situations just as the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Apple has appointed Ipsita Dasgupta as the country manager of India to head its services that includes its app stores, Apple Music, iCloud, and Apple TV+, reports HerStory.

More counties are turning to the Apple/Google developed tech for COVID-19…

Allergy sufferers have it bad, first when plants and trees first bud out…

Apple has hired Amazon exec Jim DeLorenzo to head up sports for its Apple TV + streaming service, according to a Recode tweet.