Tennessee State University is teaming up with Apple to increase diversity in coding. The university held its inaugural HBCU C2 Presidential Academy on Friday, inviting students from across the country to learn from Apple’s coding curriculum. As detailed by The Tennessean, attendees learn from Apple’s Swift-based coding curriculum. Apple also provided equipment, scholarships, and professional development services for the initiative. Students were free to focus on applications that they thought would improve the community....

The Irish government says that Apple has now paid the full €13.1B ($15.3B) in underpaid tax, along with €1.2B ($1.4B) in interest … The money has been paid into an escrow fund, where it will remain until legal appeals have been heard. Both Apple and the Irish government have appealed against a ruling that the country offered an illegal ‘sweetheart’ tax deal to the iPhone maker in return for the company basing its European headquarters in the country....

Update: The update fixes a serious security exploit that exposed contacts, texts, calls, and emails. Apple today released the iOS 9.3.5 software update for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. The bug fix update follows the recent release of iOS 9.3.4, which closed a recent jailbreak hole, and iOS 9.3.3, which was tested for several weeks and also included bug fixes. iOS 9.3.5 could also be the last update to iOS 9 devices and the last iOS 9 update in general before iOS 10 is released this fall....

Apple released iOS 4.3.4 (build 8K2) fixing a PDF exploit which makes possible wireless jailbreaking by visiting the JailbreakMe.com web-tool in mobile Safari. The exploit could also be used to inject and execute any code on iOS devices. The iOS 4.3.4 download is now available through iTunes for the iPhone 4, 3GS, iPad 1 and 2 and third- and fourth-generation iPod touch. Verizon iPhone users will get the same fix via the iOS 4....

Apple last month announced its new “Today at Apple” retail initiative that sees it put a heavier focus on educational and creative classes in its stores. Now, Apple has launched a new “Today at Apple” website dedicated to the retail efforts… On the website, Apple allows customers to view a schedule of upcoming classes and events, as well as to RSVP for ones in which they may be interested. All in all, the new website is similar in concept to what Apple had previously used for managing in-store events and classes....

Apple has just launched a new special offer through its online store for Fathers Day offering free shipping on all purchases through Thursday, May 29th. While the company typically provides free shipping for orders $50 and up, this limited-time special covers everything that may not reach that price point, such as cases or other accessories. Not only is this great offer just in time to help you get just the right gift for your dad, but it could also potentially help Apple clear out a little extra merchandise ahead of its WWDC conference early next month, where the company is expected to announce some new hardware alongside its redesigned OS X operating system and updated iOS mobile platform....

Apple has today been granted a patent for an iPad Smart Cover with more smarts than usual: it incorporates a built-in display, and even a Wacom-style drawing tablet. The patent illustrates a number of different ways the Smart Cover display could be used, from simply extending the iPad’s own display through text-only displays of things like reminders to a combined display and touchpad. Some of the options show the display acting as a full input device too, allowing both handwritten notes and drawings....

Apple has already some softwares for Windows, such as iTunes and the iCloud Utility. But it may be that even more apps from Apple will be released soon for the Microsoft platform. First spotted by Neowin, Apple is looking for engineers to “build the next generation of media apps for Windows.” With the release of macOS Catalina this year, Apple has officially discontinued iTunes, which has been replaced by Music, Podcasts and TV apps....

Apple’s Swift Playgrounds application is now available on Mac. The app was originally released for the iPad in 2016, but now Apple has brought it to the Mac as well using its Catalyst platform. Apple’s Swift Playgrounds platform makes it easy for anyone to learn the basics of the Swift programming language. Apple touts that Playgrounds requires no previous coding knowledge, with a focus on using code to solve puzzles. This is particularly useful for people who want to learn Swift without diving into Xcode right away....

As it has done in past years, Apple this evening has made transcripts available to accompany its WWDC 2017 session videos. These transcripts offer the WWDC content to developers in a searchable and manageable format. Apple’s transcripts are linked directly with the video, meaning that developers can search to see where a specific keyword is mentioned in a video, jump right to that part of the video, and even share a link to that timestamp....

In May, Apple Music announced Lossless quality audio coming to the service with Spatial Audio focuses. During the WWDC21 keynote, Apple said the new function would be available on Monday. Now, Apple Music exec Zane Lowe has explained how Spatial Audio “will transform music.” In a first-person article posted to the Apple Newsroom, Lowe talks about his experience with Spatial Audio support on Apple Music: “I first got the opportunity to listen to Spatial Audio on AirPods; I was confused at first....

Apple is continuing to expand its Worldwide Video Programming division, the team responsible for original content efforts. According to a new report from Deadline, Apple has hired Carol Trussell, who will serve as Head of Production… Trussell has served as head of production at Gaumont Television since 2013, where she oversaw “all aspects of physical production” for shows such as Narcos, Hannibal, and F is for Family. Prior to officially joining Gaumont, she served as a producer for several other shows and worked at Paramount and Lorimar Television:...

First go to Settings » General » Accessibility and switch on Custom Vibrations. Then go back to the main Settings screen, and go to Sounds » Vibration. This is where you choose vibrations including Alert, Heartbeat, Rapid, SOS or Symphony. If you’re a creative type, you can also create your own unique pattern. Just tap out the pattern you want in the box on the screen. Tapping and holding will result in a longer, continuous vibration....

Apple has released iOS 10 beta 6 for developers to test on iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch. iOS 10 brings a refreshed look to Apple Music and News plus loads of new features to the platform. The software update will be ready for everyone likely sometime next month, and we’ll dig through the sixth developer version of the iOS 10 beta below. If you’re already testing iOS 10 beta on your iPhone or iPad, head to the Software Update section of the Settings app to find the OTA update....

Apple has today launched an online dashboard for Apple Card users to manage their account online. Previously, all interactions for the Apple Card took place through the Wallet app on the iPhone. This now means you can view your statements and pay your Apple Card bill online, for the first time. Before today, the only way to pay off your balance if you lost your iPhone was to call Goldman Sach’s telephone support....

Apple has been trying to boost domestic chip production in the United States, and for that the company has lobbied the U.S. government to get some tax reductions and other benefits. This suggests that the company is likely to increase its supply chain in the United States. As reported by Bloomberg, the U.S. government made public this week the lobbying disclosure for the second and third quarter of 2020, which reveals that Apple has lobbied the Treasury Department, Congress, and the White House....

Alongside the iPhone XR debut, Apple has quietly added a new USB-C charger for the Apple Watch. The magnetic charger is identical to the existing Apple Watch charger, except you can plug it into a USB-C port rather than USB-A … The new Watch charger costs $29 and comes with a 0.3 meter cable. Like all Apple Watch cables to date, it features a magnetic inductive charger which snaps on to the back crystal of the watch....

Apple is offering small businesses and entrepreneurs the tools to get ahead with a new virtual Today at Apple session. Guided by Apple’s Creative Pros, you’ll learn how to capture eye-catching photos for your business that stand out on social media and how to quickly edit for impact. The new online session is designed to help showcase small businesses. Virtual Session: Photography for Your Business begins June 16, and like all Today at Apple sessions, is free to join....

Before producing a show, Apple has lost Bryan Fuller, who was supposed to be the showrunner for its upcoming adaptation of “Amazing Stories,” The Hollywood Reporter reports. The report says that Fuller left on good terms. However, this marks the third show he’s left in the last several years. Most recently, Fuller left the Starz series “American Gods,” which was due to differences in show direction and budget. “Amazing Stories” was originally planned for NBC, with a 10 episode order for the first season....

As it normally does once a product is so far into its lifetime, Apple today has made the 12.9-inch iPad Pro available via its online refurbished store. The device, which launched 10 months ago, can be had for a discounted price that varies depending on the variant that is chosen. The 32GB WiFi-only iPad Pro can be had for $679, a $120 discount off the normal $799 price point, and is available in Space Gray, Gold, and Silver....