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Apple Store drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated customers, local ordinances still in effect

If you’re fully vaccinated, you don’t need to wear a mask while visiting an Apple Store location. The requirement for Apple Store staff to wear a mask is being dropped, following the recent decision to no longer require fully vaccinated customers to wear a face covering. The change was noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, and a sign seen outside […]

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Microsoft reveals Windows 11 operating system, cites new features, system requirements

Microsoft on Thursday officially debuted its upcoming Windows 11 operating system, complete with an all new user interface, the ability to run Android apps from the Amazon App store, and more. The company said that the redesign puts a focus on productivity, social, and entertainment features. The new design places the Start menu in the […]

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Apple Store locations emerging from U.S. COVID-19 lockdown conditions, expanding retail operations

Apple is working to expand its retail operations as the U.S. emerges from COVID-19 lockdown. Per Deirdre O’Brien, the company has changed how its retail stores operate, such as creating Today at Home sessions, extending device return timeframes, at-home device repair, and other efforts. The company is betting that physical spaces will remain as important as ever for people tired […]

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Analyst reiterates predictions of an iPhone SE with 5G capability and an updated processor in the first half of 2022

A new report released by ever-reliable Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo on Wednesday helped enforce expectations for the next-gen iPhone SE. Kuo stated that the upcoming handset could feature 5G and an upgraded processor, as well as arrive in the first half of 2022. After 5G first arrived on Apple’s iPhone 12 lineup last fall, the […]

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Apple releases revised firmware update for AirTags

It’s unknown as to exactly what this does, but it’s an AirTags firmware update and it might be helpful. Apple on Wednesday released version 1.0.276 of its AirTags firmware, which is a revision to the update that was made available in June. The updated AirTags‌ 1.0.276 firmware has a build number of 1A287b, while the […]