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Apple Card units begin arriving at customers’ homes

The Apple Card recently rolled out to a limited number of customers via the Wallet app, and some customers are beginning to receive their physical, titanium Apple Card in the mail. Over at The Verge, Nilay Patel shared photos of his Apple Card. The card was revealed to be thicker than his other metal and […]

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Apple begins accepting Red Cross donations for California fire relief via App Store, iTunes Store

Apple on Friday added banners to the App Store and iTunes Store on Mac and iOS devices allowing Apple customers to donate to the American Red Cross to support those who have been affected by the fires that have devastated Northern California. The fires, which have impacted Shasta County and the town of Redding, include […]

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Apple patent points to smarter, more automated HomeKit functionality, interoperability with homes, vehicles

This could turn into something interesting. A recently published patent filed by Apple indicates as to Apple’s intention for an “automated environment” in which HomeKit would be able to track the routines of users and implement automated behaviors based on those habits. As an example, Apple points to the idea of a heating system being […]

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Recently published support guide shows how Apple TV can control HomeKit devices

Apple has found a new use for the Apple TV: Controlling every HomeKit-based device in your home. A recently published support page explains how to set up and use HomeKit and how the Apple TV is used as a hub for remotely controlling HomeKit accessories while on the go. The guide explains how HomeKit will […]