The MacBook Pro 2021 – Impressive Performance & Innovation

Tim Cook answered questions in an interesting Q&A interview in front of the just recently re-opened Apple Store in Los Angeles' Grove. The interview answered questions about the store's name and Cook's favorite products, as well as touching on the new repair program.

For almost 7 years now, reports concerning an Apple "car" have continually resurfaced and the vanished. Following a few new reports, Bloomberg now has a more exact timeframe for the car's release – and the previous prognosis has been extended.

In actuality, developers on Apple's App Store should be allowed to choose their own method of payment by the 9th of December as per US courts, allowing them to circumvent Apple's 30% commission. However, Apple is appealing the decision whilst a settlement concerning an older matter has been met with developers.

Should Apple be allowed to continue forcing developers to use the Apple payment system on the App Store? Exactly this matter was the focus of yet again another court case concerning Apple's App Store – a matter which Apple has attempted to shove aside.

Apple has already greatly softened the strict regulations for processing payments in the App Store. Now, another court defeat followed - and with the Dutch ruling, the business model could thus also fall in Europe. However, Apple has probably gambled it away itself, because Cupertino has presented a rather strange performance in recent months.

Numerous major banks are increasingly concerned about the fees they have to pay to Apple for Apple Pay. Visa has now presented a system to leave Apple at least partially empty-handed - but Apple could have much stronger leverage.

Various reports have pointed to Apple making it through the industry-wide chip crisis relatively unscathed. However, due to suppliers, Cupertino is experiencing some problems with the iPhone 13. The issues could last for quite some time.

For a rather long while, Macs have been considered too expensive for commercial use. However, this has changed as Apple has become more and more successful in the business market over the years. Part of the reason being the extended longevity of the company's products in comparison to the competition.

There are two more indications of the serious extent of Apple's automotive ambitions. Firstly, Cupertino recently purchased a large testing property via a front company and secondly – Apple recently acquired several experienced Mercedes engineers.

Daily life changed for people across the globe thanks to the coronavirus pandemic. Which brands profited most from the pandemic has been shown by a "Brand Intimacy COVID" study. Apple's numbers are impressive and more than half of those surveyed can't imagine a life without the company.

In the current edition of his newsletter well-known, all things Apple leaker Mark Gurman discussed what's next for CEO Tim Cook. Accordingly, Cook would like to see the launch of a new product line before considering retirement.

A survey with 900 participants revealed interesting results. iPhone owners are likely to own other Apple devices, including even the Apple TV, HomePod, and the Mac in some cases.

As CEO of the most valuable company in the world, Tim Cook is one of the top-earning CEOs on earth. Last year, the Apple CEO managed to double his earnings, with competition in the top 10 increasing considerably.

Fortune just updated its list of the "Global 500", where the 500 largest companies in the world are measured in terms of sales. Although Apple doesn't lead the sales chart, no other company comes close to Cupertino in terms of profit.

A recent book cites a conversation alleged to have taken place between Apple CEO Tim Cook and Tesla CEO Elon Musk. According to the book, Musk demanded a position as Apple CEO if Apple were allowed to purchase Tesla at a bargain. According to Musk – known for his strange antics, the bizarre story is a work of fiction.

Apple just hit a hole in one (some might even say a home run) with the HomePods. The HomePod mini has led to a sharp increase in sales this year in the second quarter. Additionally, the former smart speaker king Amazon has had to step aside.

Apple contracts a large portion of its repairs out to CSAT Solutions. According to a recent report, CSAT Solutions exploits its workers and doesn't seem to care all too much about their conditions. Apple has already reacted to the allegations.

Tim Cook recently answered questions concerning vertical integration at Apple at yesterday's quarterly conference, concerning whether or not Apple has plans to produce all device components for iPhone, iPad, and Mac itself.

Last quarter's numbers are just in and it looks like customers have been throwing money at Cupertino. There's never been such as successful a quarter or as much progress between April and June at Apple as now – more details below.

Quite impressively, Apple has managed to reopen a market thought to have been closed long ago – the company market. Meanwhile, the Mac's market share within companies is now greater than that of private users.

There's been a surprising occurrence – after more than a decade, Apple is finally set to make another trade fair appearance. Apple also has a new VP of Communications, after the seat had remained empty for one and a half years.