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Apple Music and Ciara are “leveling up” as they launch their new radio show. On Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, the streaming service announced that it will debut two new radio stations — Apple Music Hits and Apple Music Country — hosted by top music artists. The Apple Music Hits station will focus on playing hit…

In tribute to the life and legacy of civil rights hero and U.S. Congressman John Lewis, Apple will donate its portion of the proceeds from the documentary John Lewis: Good Trouble to the National Civil Rights Museum in Memphis, Tennessee, and the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. “Representative John…

Apple is always leading and innovating in the tech space from phones to computers to watches. As we continue our day-to-day lives amid the global COVID-19 pandemic, hand-washing is one of the most effective ways to cut down on the transmission of the virus. With that in mind, officials at Apple have announced the launch…

Tim Cook says Apple plans to ship “over 1 million” masks to hospitals by the end of the week. The tech giant’s CEO has shared how they plan to assist with the coronavirus outbreak by sending protective gear to health care workers fighting on the front line during the global pandemic. In a video, he…

For a long time, the tech giant Apple has advised its customers against using wipes to clean devices, but now the company has altered its recommendations amid growing concern over the coronavirus outbreak. Apple says users can clean their iPhones with disinfectant wipes. The smartphone manufacturer now says: “Using a 70 percent isopropyl alcohol wipe…

Scores of iPhone users could be due a nice little rebate from Apple, thanks to a $500 million settlement of a class-action lawsuit brought against the tech giant, according to published reports. The deal stems from Apple’s admission in 2017 that it slowed down performance in some of its older model phones to avoid unexpected…

Lil Uzi Vert’s new single has been pulled down from both Tidal and Apple Music sites due to concerns over unanswered possible licensing and copyright questions. You can no longer buy or download “Free Uzi” on either site. “Free Uzi” has a beat on it that was also used on a recent G Herbo track. …

Every year, millions of people kick off the new year by making new year’s resolutions. Ironically, every year, less than 8 percent of those people actually stick to their goals. If you’re determined to change in the new year, you might be wondering: How can you set yourself up for success? Thankfully, your smartphone can do more…

It’s the holiday season — a time that can create more stress and sickness than usual. Remaining healthy in a culture of technology-induced convenience, fast food and minimal physical activity is essential to our prosperity as a community. Technology, if used responsibly, can change the health statistics of our community by fighting stigmas, providing resources…

As more Fortune 500 firms, such as Google, Apple, and Ernest & Young, have eliminated the requirement for a college degree, opportunities for employment are now open to those who haven’t attended prestigious and expensive universities. Educational platforms such as MIT OpenCourseWare, edX, and Coursera now offer free online IT classes with the ability to…

Enrollinging in college presents a chance for young adults to better their lives and further their education in their area of interest. From parties, joining clubs, and making new friends, college is an exciting time for young adults everywhere. However, college can be very stressful, especially when it comes to preparing for that next big…

Amazon continues to celebrate the holidays and big savings beyond the typical Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales with its 12 Days of Deals bargains. The retail conglomerate is offering “Deals of the Day” from Dec. 3-14, on everything from electronics to home goods. To make your shopping duties even easier, we’ve picked out our…

Denise Young Smith made headlines in October for her controversial views about race in corporate America. During the One Young World Summit, Smith defended Apple’s hiring of multiple White male execs. “Diversity is the human experience,” Smith said. “I get a little bit frustrated when diversity or the term diversity is tagged to the people…

Tech companies have been under fire for their lack of diversity for quite some time. Earlier this year, Apple enlisted a seasoned employee to lead its diversity efforts. Arguably the most powerful Black woman in Silicon Valley, Denise Young Smith has worked at Apple since 1997 leading the talent and human resources division as its…

Bozoma Saint John is a rock star. Heading Apple Music’s global consumer marketing division, Saint John had all the “sistahs” doing holy ghost dances and slapping high-fives this past weekend. Boz, pronounced Bōz, is a “badass” boss. You ain’t her friend if you call her by any other name. And as for being badass, it’s a self-proclamation…

Three news organizations filed a lawsuit Friday, Sept. 16 seeking to find out how the FBI was able to break into the iPhone of a gunman in the San Bernardino terrorist attack. The Justice Department spent more than a month unsuccessfully trying to force Apple to help agents bypass security on Syed Rizwan Farook’s iPhone.…

So the news about Apple eliminating the corded earbuds for the new iPhone 7 has users up in arms. Coming forth to save the day are Phazon, the answer to the new jack-less iPhone, and Cygnett, a leading technology brand that provides beautifully crafted tech solutions. They have announced their newest cases and screen protectors…

Six African-born students were racially profiled in an Apple Store. According to 9 News, the incident occurred at an Apple Store in Melbourne, Australia. The students, who were all born in African countries before their parents moved to Australia, were kicked out of the store on Nov. 9. One of the teens used a cell hone…

Since re-launching Tidal under his watchful eye at the end of March, Jay Z has had quite the uphill battle in convincing the public to give his streaming service a decent look. Despite a star-studded list of owners and endorsers including Beyoncé, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Usher, by all accounts the music platform got off…

We may never know what happened with Tidal’s stream of Drake’s performance at this past weekend’s Lil Weezyana Fest. In what’s turning out to be an obvious game of music business politricks, Drake’s manager, Future The Prince, told BuzzFeed that Drake’s performance being blocked from Tidal was a “business decision” he made and Apple had nothing to…