Apple has invited some developers to watch the WWDC keynote event at Apple Park in Cupertino, California, but for those who are unable to attend, Apple has highlighted a range of "Beyond WWDC" events that are happening next week. These events are designed for developers who want to meet up for learning, networking, and more. There are WWDC-themed events taking place worldwide, including online. A number of watch parties are happening, for example, in places like Copenhagen, Helsinki, Tokyo, and Istanbul, along with a number of WWDC meetups. Developers who are interested can find a list of activities to partake in through Apple's developer website. To get developers and customers in the mood for a fresh wave of announcements, Apple…

Apple and Fintiv are heading to a court-ordered settlement conference in an effort to settle Fintiv’s claims that Apple infringed on its patents in its Apple Pay and Apple Wallet services. Apple Pay Eric Revell for FOXBusiness: Fintiv initially filed the patent infringement lawsuit in federal court in December 2018 and the case was slated for a trial in 2022. However, the judge delayed the trial and reopened the discovery process. An order issued by the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas calls for Fintiv to meet with Apple for a settlement conference on June 8, 2023. The conference would be the last step in the legal process before the case goes to trial, although the parties…

Avid Technology Inc, a provider of video and audio editing software and equipment to filmmakers and recording studios, is exploring a potential sale, Reuters reports citing “people familiar with the matter.” Apple’s Final Cut Pro Reuters: The Burlington, Massachusetts-based company is working with Goldman Sachs Group on the sale process and has asked for binding offers from interested parties, the sources said. Founded in 1987, Avid provides editing software and hardware primarily to entertainment industries. Its products, which have been used in the production of blockbuster movies such as ‘Top Gun: Maverick’ and ‘Avatar: The Way of Water’, include Media Composer, MediaCentral and AirSpeed. In its first-quarter earnings, Avid’s annual recurring revenue grew 8.1% to $228 million, while its active…

The outcome of the long-running Irish tax battle between Apple and the European Commission will be decided by Europe’s highest court, after the EC lodged a final appeal against the ruling that the iPhone maker is not liable for underpaid tax in Ireland. All parties have now presented their arguments, and we await a ruling on whether or not Apple will have to hand over €13B ($14B) in underpaid taxes … more… The post Apple’s Irish tax battle will be decided by Europe’s highest court, after final appeal appeared first on 9to5Mac.

Apple has released a transparency report for the App Store that provides information on requests made by government entities and private parties for data, app removals, or account preservation.Apple releases new transparency report for App StoreOn May 16, the company provided a comprehensive overview of how the App Store played a crucial role in combating fraud and ensuring the safety of both developers and customers. Building upon this, the company released its App Store Transparency Report for 2022. Read more...

Apple has released a transparency report for the App Store that provides information on requests made by government entities and private parties for data, app removals, or account preservation.Apple releases new transparency report for App StoreOn May 16, the company provided a comprehensive overview of how the App Store played a crucial role in combating fraud and ensuring the safety of both developers and customers. Building upon this, the company released its App Store Transparency Report for 2022. Read more...