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Amazon, Apple, Google, Zigbee Alliance and board members form working group to develop open standard for smart home devices Project Connected Home over IP Intends to Simplify Development for Device Manufacturers and Increase Compatibility for Consumers Press Contacts Jonathan Richardson,Amazon,jonmrich@amazon.com Nadine Haija,Apple,nhaija@apple.com Nicol Addison,Google,nicoladdison@google.com Heather Chesterman,Zigbee Alliance,hchesterman@zigbee.org Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple News teams with ABC News for 2020 presidential election coverage Coverage of Key Election Moments will be Available in Apple News Press Contacts Fay Sliger,Apple,fsliger@apple.com,(669) 227-0877 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple launches “Ultimate Rivals” from Bit Fry Game Studios, an all-new sports game franchise available today exclusively on Apple Arcade All-Star Athletes From NHL, NBA, NFL, MLB, WNBA and US Women’s National Soccer Team Take to the Ice in “Ultimate Rivals: The Rink” Press Contacts Tammy Levine,Apple,tammy_levine@apple.com,(408) 862-8600 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple makes history with multiple Golden Globe nominations for “The Morning Show” Apple TV+ Becomes First Streaming Service to Earn Nominations in its Launch Year Apple revolutionized personal technology with the introduction of the Macintosh in 1984. Today, Apple leads the world in innovation with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch and Apple TV. Apple’s four software platforms — iOS, macOS, watchOS and tvOS — provide seamless experiences across all Apple devices and empower people with breakthrough services including the App Store, Apple Music, Apple Pay and iCloud. Apple’s more than 100,000 employees are dedicated to making the best products on earth, and to leaving the world better than we found it. 1 $4.99/month after free trial. One subscription per Family Sharing group. Offer good for three months after eligible device activation. Plan automatically renews until cancelled. Restrictions and other terms apply. Press Contacts Rita Cooper Lee,Apple,rcooperlee@apple.com,(424) 326-4...

Clips now features Memoji and Animoji, new stickers and more Press Contacts Alex Bender,Apple, alex_bender@apple.com,(408) 862-6559 Bill Evans,Apple,bevans@apple.com,(408) 974-0610 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple announces first ever Apple Music Awards Billie Eilish Takes Top Honor as Global Artist of the Year Apple Music Celebrates with Global, Live-Streamed Performance by Billie Eilish at the Steve Jobs Theater on December 4 at 6:30 p.m. PST Press Contacts Jessica Bass,Apple,jessica_bass@apple.com,(310) 895-6508 Brian Bumbery,Apple,bumbery@apple.com,(424) 326-4156 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019 Press Contacts Katie Clark Alsadder,Apple,kclarkalsadder@apple.com,(408) 974-9976 Tammy Levine,Apple,tammy_levine@apple.com,(408) 862-8600 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple expands Everyone Can Code to bring more coding resources to teachers and students Thousands of Today at Apple Coding Sessions Offered in Apple Stores Apple today unveiled completely redesigned Everyone Can Code curriculum to help introduce more elementary and middle school students to the world of coding. Now available, the new curriculum includes even more resources for teachers, a brand new guide for students and updated Swift Coding Club materials. Today millions of students in more than 5,000 schools worldwide already use Everyone Can Code curriculum to bring their ideas to life and develop important skills including creativity, collaboration and problem solving. Additionally, starting today, learners around the world can register for thousands of free Today at Apple coding sessions taking place in December at all Apple Stores to learn to write their first lines of code to celebrate Computer Science Education Week. New Everyone Can Code Curriculum The new Everyone Can Co...

Apple expands in Austin Company Breaks Ground on New Campus, Begins Production of All-New Mac Pro Austin, Texas — Apple today announced the start of construction on its new campus in Austin, Texas, as part of its broad expansion in the city. At a production facility just a short distance away, Apple is preparing to ship the all-new Mac Pro to customers starting in December. “Building the Mac Pro, Apple’s most powerful device ever, in Austin is both a point of pride and a testament to the enduring power of American ingenuity,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “With the construction of our new campus in Austin now underway, Apple is deepening our close bond with the city and the talented and diverse workforce that calls it home. Responsible for 2.4 million American jobs and counting, Apple is eager to write our next chapter here and to keep contributing to America’s innovation story.” The all-new Mac Pro was unveiled at Apple’s annual Worldwide Developer Conference in June. Mac Pro units ...

Apple premieres “Servant,” coming to Apple TV+ November 28 Executive Producer and Director M. Night Shyamalan Presents New Apple Original Starring Lauren Ambrose, Toby Kebbell, Rupert Grint and Nell Tiger Free Apple debuted “Servant” today at the global red carpet premiere for the new, ten-episode series at BAM Howard Gilman Opera House in Brooklyn, New York. “Servant” is a new psychological thriller directed by Academy Award nominated M. Night Shyamalan that follows a Philadelphia couple in mourning after an unspeakable tragedy creates a rift in their marriage and opens the door for a mysterious force to enter their home. The series is created by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts nominated executive producer and writer Tony Basgallop. Beginning November 28, the first three episodes of “Servant” will be available to watch exclusively on Apple TV+ in over 100 countries and regions around the world. New episodes will continue to roll out week...

Apple partners with 100cameras to teach Chicago students photography with iPhone Chicago, Illinois is a city with many stories. The Great Fire of 1871. The Pullman Strike of 1894, led by railroad workers that ultimately resulted in the establishment of Labor Day. The 1905 development of the 42-acre Sears, Roebuck and Company campus in North Lawndale on the west side of Chicago, bringing thousands of jobs and new residents to the area. History seeps from the photogenic skyline to the original Sears Tower, reincarnated today as a community center and hub for North Lawndale residents. In the company’s former Power House just across the street, a group of students at DRW College Prep are learning how photography can be used to tell their own stories about growing up in Chicago at a time when its history is being erased by things like gun violence and gentrification. This fall, 100cameras, a nonprofit organization that teaches adolescents the tools of photography and the power of self ex...

Apple launches three innovative studies today in the new Research app The Apple Heart and Movement, Women’s Health and Hearing Studies Now Open for Enrollment Cupertino, California — Apple today announced that customers in the US can enroll in three landmark health studies — the Apple Women’s Health Study, the Apple Heart and Movement Study, and the Apple Hearing Study. Conducted in partnership with leading academic and research institutions, these multi-year longitudinal studies are available in the new Research app , which can be downloaded today from the App Store. Now participants can contribute to potentially groundbreaking medical discoveries with iPhone and Apple Watch, and help create the next generation of innovative health products. 1 “Today marks an important moment as we embark on research initiatives that may offer incredible learnings in areas long sought after by the medical community,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “Participants on the Rese...

Apple introduces 16-inch MacBook Pro, the world’s best pro notebook All-New MacBook Pro Features an Immersive 16-Inch Retina Display, Up to 80 Percent Faster Performance and a New Magic Keyboard  Cupertino, California — Apple today unveiled an all-new 16-inch MacBook Pro — the world’s best pro notebook — designed for developers, photographers, filmmakers, scientists, music producers and anyone who relies on a Mac to create their life’s best work. The all-new MacBook Pro features a brilliant 16-inch Retina Display, the latest 8-core processors, up to 64GB of memory, next-generation graphics with up to 8GB of VRAM and a new advanced thermal design, making it the most powerful MacBook Pro ever. Featuring a new Magic Keyboard with a redesigned scissor mechanism and 1mm travel for a more satisfying key feel, the 16-inch MacBook Pro delivers the best typing experience ever in a Mac notebook. The 16-inch MacBook Pro also includes a six-speaker sound system, longer battery life, Touch ...

Apple premieres “Truth Be Told,” coming to Apple TV+ December 6 The Apple Original Stars Academy Award Winner Octavia Spencer, Emmy Award Winner Aaron Paul, Lizzy Caplan, Elizabeth Perkins, Michael Beach, Mekhi Phifer, Tracie Thoms, Haneefah Wood and Emmy Award Winner Ron Cephas Jones Apple celebrated “Truth Be Told” today with the global premiere of the original series at The Samuel Goldwyn Theater in Los Angeles, California. The limited drama series follows podcaster Poppy Parnell (Octavia Spencer) as she is compelled to reopen the murder case that made her a national sensation and comes face-to-face with Warren Cave (Aaron Paul), the man she may have mistakenly helped to put behind bars. Based on the novel by Kathleen Barber, “Truth Be Told” provides a unique glimpse into America’s obsession with true crime podcasts and challenges its viewers to consider the consequences when the pursuit of justice is placed on a public stage. Beginning December 6, the first three episodes of...

The augmented reality app helping veterans manage anxiety Three or four times a week, whenever he needs to calm his mind, Steve Mills launches the Healium AR app on his iPhone. His favorite spot to use it is in a park on the banks of the slowly churning Mississippi River in Memphis, Tennessee. “Sometimes I walk down to the riverfront here and sit on a bench and look at the water,” says Mills, as he motions to the app, open on his phone. “And using this just puts me in a really good state of mind.” Mills starts one of Healium AR’s guided meditations by first syncing his Apple Watch, which transmits his heart rate to the app. As he takes deeper breaths, his heart rate slows, and a solar system of planets illuminates in front of him, thanks to the app’s use of augmented reality (AR). Healium AR blends storytelling, neuroscience and game design so users can harness their feelings to power virtual worlds and find a sense of calm. “It’s cumulative, it builds up over time but you learn ho...

Health Records on iPhone now available to veterans across the US Providing Veterans a Better Understanding of Their Health Across Multiple Providers like Johns Hopkins and University of California San Diego Apple and the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) today announced that veterans across the nation and surrounding territories 1 now have access to the Health Records feature in the Health app on iPhone. The VA gradually launched Health Records to select patients this summer, and now veterans who are iOS users and receive their care through the Veterans Health Administration can see a fuller, more comprehensive picture of their health that includes information from multiple providers. “Helping veterans gain a better understanding of their health is our chance to show our gratitude for their service,” said Jeff Williams, Apple’s chief operating officer. “By working with the VA to offer Health Records on iPhone, we hope to help those who served have greater peace o...

Apple commits $2.5 billion to combat housing crisis in California Cupertino, California — Apple today announced a comprehensive $2.5 billion plan to help address the housing availability and affordability crisis in California. As costs skyrocket for renters and potential homebuyers — and as the availability of affordable housing fails to keep pace with the region’s growth — community members like teachers, firefighters, first responders and service workers are increasingly having to make the difficult choice to leave behind the community they have long called home. Nearly 30,000 people left San Francisco between April and June of this year 1 and homeownership in the Bay Area is at a seven-year low. 2 “Before the world knew the name Silicon Valley, and long before we carried technology in our pockets, Apple called this region home, and we feel a profound civic responsibility to ensure it remains a vibrant place where people can live, have a family and contribute to the community,” sa...

Apple TV+, home of Apple Originals from the world’s greatest storytellers, is now available Enjoy Apple TV+ on the Apple TV App for $4.99 per Month or Free with a New Apple Device or Apple Music Student Plan Starting today, audiences in over 100 countries and regions can watch Apple TV+ on the Apple TV app, featuring new, exclusive original shows, movies and documentaries from today’s most imaginative storytellers. Customers can enjoy Apple TV+ on iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, iPod touch, Mac, select Samsung smart TVs, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, as well as on the web at tv.apple.com .  Apple Originals available now through Apple TV+ include “The Morning Show,” “See” and “For All Mankind,” all of which have debuted their first three episodes and will release a new episode weekly every Friday on the Apple TV app. Additionally, all episodes of “Dickinson,” as well as kids and family shows “Helpsters,” “Snoopy in Space” and “Ghostwriter,” are available to watch now. Customers ...

Apple Reports Fourth Quarter Results Services Revenue Reaches All-Time High of $12.5 Billion EPS Sets New Fourth Quarter Record of $3.03 Cupertino, California — October 30, 2019 — Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2019 fourth quarter ended September 28, 2019. The Company posted quarterly revenue of $64 billion, an increase of 2 percent from the year-ago quarter, and quarterly earnings per diluted share of $3.03, up 4 percent. International sales accounted for 60 percent of the quarter’s revenue. “We concluded a groundbreaking fiscal 2019 with our highest Q4 revenue ever, fueled by accelerating growth from Services, Wearables and iPad,” said Tim Cook, Apple’s CEO. “With customers and reviewers raving about the new generation of iPhones, today’s debut of new, noise-cancelling AirPods Pro, the hotly-anticipated arrival of Apple TV+ just two days away, and our best lineup of products and services ever, we’re very optimistic about what the holiday quarter has in sto...

AirPods Pro arrive in stores around the world AirPods Pro went on sale on Wednesday, October 30, around the world. AirPods Pro join the AirPods family and feature Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, sweat and water resistance, and superior, immersive sound, in an all-new lightweight, in-ear design. Apple 南京东路, Shanghai Apple 表参道, Tokyo Press Contacts Nick Leahy,Apple, nleahy@apple.com, (408) 862-5012 Ashley Rivera,Apple,ashley_rivera@apple.com,(408) 862-1381 Apple Media Helpline,media.help@apple.com,(408) 974-2042

Apple celebrates “The Morning Show,” coming to Apple TV+ November 1 The Original Series Stars Jennifer Aniston, Reese Witherspoon, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, Mark Duplass, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Nestor Carbonell, Bel Powley, Karen Pittman, Desean K. Terry and Janina Gavankar Apple celebrated “The Morning Show” today at the global premiere of the original series at Josie Robertson Plaza and David Geffen Hall, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts in New York City. Written by Kerry Ehrin and directed by Mimi Leder, “The Morning Show” explores the cutthroat world of morning news and the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. Told through the lens of two complicated women working to navigate the minefield of high-octane jobs while facing crises in both their personal and professional lives, “The Morning Show” is an unapologetically candid drama that looks at the power dynamics between women and men, and women and women, in the workplace. Beginning November 1, ...

Apple reveals new AirPods Pro, available October 30 All-New Design Features Active Noise Cancellation for Immersive Sound Cupertino, California — Apple today announced AirPods Pro , an exciting addition to the AirPods family that features Active Noise Cancellation and superior, immersive sound in an all-new lightweight, in-ear design. AirPods Pro are available to order on apple.com and the Apple Store app starting today and in stores beginning Wednesday, October 30. “AirPods are the best-selling headphones in the world. The one-tap setup experience, incredible sound and iconic design have made them a beloved Apple product, and with AirPods Pro, we’re taking the magic even further,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “The new in-ear AirPods Pro sound amazing with Adaptive EQ, fit comfortably with flexible ear tips and have innovative Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode. We think customers are going to love this new addition to t...

First year of Apple Entrepreneur Camp offers invaluable experiences to 100 innovators Today marks the completion of Apple Entrepreneur Camp’s first year with its fourth cohort of 2019. Apple Entrepreneur Camp is specifically designed for organizations founded and led by women, and dedicated to helping entrepreneurs as they work on the next generation of cutting-edge apps. The camp offers a hands-on technology lab, one-on-one code-level guidance from Apple experts and engineers as well as mentorship, inspiration and insights from top Apple leaders. After the lab concludes, participants get ongoing support and become part of a growing community of exceptional alumni who can help create and build businesses. Women leaders and their teams from 42 companies have taken part in the cohorts that take place once a quarter. Apple engineers and experts work directly with participants on topics including app development, design, the latest advances in machine learning and augmented reality and, ...

Apple premieres “See,” coming to Apple TV+ November 1 The Show Stars Jason Momoa, Alfre Woodard, Hera Hilmar, Sylvia Hoeks, Christian Camargo, Archie Madekwe, Nesta Cooper and Yadira Guevara-Prip Apple premiered “See” today at the Regency Village Theater in Westwood, California. Written and created by Steven Knight and directed by Francis Lawrence, “See” takes place in the distant future, after a deadly virus decimated humankind. Those who survived emerged blind. Jason Momoa stars as Baba Voss — the father of twins born centuries later with the mythic ability to see — who must protect his tribe against a powerful yet desperate queen who wants the twins destroyed. Alfre Woodard stars as Paris, Baba Voss’s spiritual leader. “See” features an incredible cast and crew, many of whom are blind or have low vision, who helped bring this epic story to life. Beginning November 1, the first three episodes of “See” will be available to watch on Apple TV+ in over 100 countries and regions a...

Apple celebrates “Dickinson,” coming to Apple TV+ November 1 Starring Hailee Steinfeld, Jane Krakowski, Toby Huss, Adrian Blake Enscoe, Anna Baryshnikov and Ella Hunt Apple celebrated “Dickinson” today with its global premiere at St. Ann’s Warehouse in Brooklyn, New York. Coming exclusively to Apple TV+ on November 1, “Dickinson” is a half-hour comedy series that audaciously explores the constraints of society, gender and family from the perspective of rebellious young poet Emily Dickinson. Written and created by Alena Smith, the series is a coming-of-age story, set in the 19th century, that finds Emily to be the unexpected hero for our millennial generation. Beginning November 1, the complete season, including all 10 episodes, will be available to stream in over 100 countries and regions around the world. Apple TV+, the first all-original video subscription service and home for today’s most imaginative storytellers, will launch November 1 in over 100 countries and regions. The ser...