Apple Maps now offers transit directions in major cities across France, Spain, Germany and possibly a few other European countries.
Apple Maps expands its transit directions coverage across Europe
France
France’s watchdog fines Apple 25 million euros over iPhone throttling
Apple was blamed for supposed planned obsolescence of its products before, but nothing like when it was discovered that an iOS software update intentionally slowed down older handset models with worn-out batteries. The technology giant was sued over the practice in multiple courts and now a French consumer fraud group has fined the company 25 million euros, or about $27.5 million, because it had failed to properly inform its customers that iOS software updates might cause their iPhone to run slower than usual.
Apple’s gorgeous new Champs-Élysées store opened yesterday in Paris, here are the images
Apple today shared half a dozen photographs documenting grand opening of its shiny new retail Champs-Élysées store that sits on the Avenue des Champs- Élysées, one of the city's most iconic avenues.
Apple’s upcoming Champs-Élysées store in Paris is opening next Sunday, November 18
Apple is scheduled to open a brand new store along the Avenue des Champs-Élysées, one of the city's most iconic avenues known for its theaters, cafés and luxury shops. The new flagship store will replace the nearby Apple Carrousel du Louvre, which closed permanently last month.
France bans the use of personal smartphones and tablets in schools
Under new legislation, students in France will be banned from using smartphones and tablets while at school. The law was proposed during President Emmanuel Macron's successful election campaign and comes at a time when mobile device use is under more scrutiny.Â
HomePod goes on sale in France, Germany and Canada
As originally promised, Apple's Siri-driven HomePod wireless speaker today made its official debut in France and Germany for €349, and in Canada for 499 Canadian dollars.
Siri on HomePod now speaks French, German and Canadian English languages and dialects
Thanks to yesterday's software updates, Siri on HomePod now understands French, German and Canadian English languages and dialects spoken in those countries, with additional support for Canadian French coming down the pike later this year.
iTunes carrier billing expands to UK’s EE, Germany’s Telekom, Orange in France & Spain
Joining standard payment methods accepted on Apple's content stores—such as Paypal, plastic money and iTunes credit—customers in some European countries can now have their app and media purchases charged to a monthly mobile phone bill from their carrier.
HomePod is coming to France and Germany this spring
In addition to launching on Friday, February 9Â in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia, HomePod is scheduled to arrive in France and Germany this spring.
US and France investigating Apple over the iPhone throttling scandal
United States Senator John Thune (R–S.D.), chairman of the Commerce Committee, has sent a letter to Apple CEO Tim Cook seeking, among other things, clarification on how his company has decided to throttle performance of iPhones with worn-out batteries in iOS 10.2.1 and later.
Some people in UK, France and Germany are now apparently able to access Apple’s TV app
According to social media reports Friday, some users in the United Kingdom, France and Germany are now seeing Apple's TV app on their iPhone, iPad, iPod touch and Apple TV.
Apple Maps lane guidance expands to Australia, Canada, France, Germany & UK
Lane guidance, a tremendously useful feature added to Apple Maps with iOS 11, has expanded to five additional countries following its initial launch in September.