The iPhone maker previously asked employees to come back into officesat least three days a weekstarting in September. That plan, however, has faced pushback. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment. The company has said internally that it believesin-person collaboration is an essential part of its culture.

Scarlett was part of a burgeoning movement called #AppleToo, created to change Apple’s culture. Scarlett’s departure comes after she reached a settlement with Apple, according to a report byBloomberg. The complaints come as the tech giant faces a wave of employee activism in recent months. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment.

“We are not asking for everyone to be forced to work from home. Like other tech companies, Appledelayed its return-to-office plansseveral times amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The group says Apple has 100,000 direct employees in the US, including retail workers. How can we expect our customers to take that seriously?”

Applehas set the date for its latestiPhone’sdebut. As is typical, Apple didn’t say much in its invitation about its upcoming iPhone event. In its announcement, Apple included the teaser words “Far out.” And they’re not alone. That means Apple will have to fight even harder to win over new iPhone owners. It also raised the prices of itsGalaxy Watch 5andGalaxy Buds 2 Proby $30 apiece. Apple so far isn’t acting worried....

Apple is investing an additional $30 million in itsRacial Equity and Justice Initiative, the company said Tuesday. The program connects developers from underrepresented backgrounds with Apple experts and a internet of Entrepreneur Camp alumni.

Apple said it’lloffer two-month free trialsto businesses that want to consider signing up. Apple’s expansion of offerings for small businesses comes as demand for its products is at historic highs. Apple said many of the companies that signed up to test its service had as few as 20 employees. Apple plans to continue expanding its service after launch as well. Currently, companies create a list of apps for users to download from its App Store....

It’s that time of year again! It’s time for students to get ready to goback to school. Apple’s mobile student ID cards can also be accessed from yourApple Watch. Apple has been working on safe ways to ditch your physical wallet. The Wallet app feature, however, will only work inparticipating US states.

Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment or more information on the extension.

Apple on Tuesday again expanded the Self Service Repair program itlaunched earlier this year, adding more desktop models. Visit the onlineSelf Service Repairstore to buy Apple parts or rent the tools you need for a repair. See more information on Apple service and repairshere. Read more:Apple Now Lets You Repair Your iPhone 13, iPhone 12 and iPhone SE. But It’s Not Easy

Apple will expand itsself-service repair programto include the latestiPhonesandMacBooks, thecompany saidTuesday. Apple began the program last year, starting with theiPhone 12,iPhone 13andiPhone SE. They can also view the manuals for the devices covered in the program.

So far, no delays iniPhoneshipments have been reported. Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for comment on production delays.

Ah, cubic zirconia. How would underpaid journalists get married without it? The filing was disclosed Thursday by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and spotted by numerous Apple watchers.

Blevins also reportedly apologized for his vulgar remarks. Apple isn’t the only company facing a reckoning.