Select Apple TV+ originals are now available to Canal+ subscribers at no extra cost, and they'll also start broadcasting on the Canal+ channel soon.
Select Apple TV+ shows and movies now available to Canal+ subscribers for free
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Canal+ subscribers to get free Apple TV+ starting April 20
Every Canal+ subscriber will automatically get free Apple TV+ from April 20 as part of their current plan, directly on their existing set-top box.
European iPhone 15 models could be the next to lose the legacy SIM card tray
The upcoming iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro models destined for European countries like France are rumored to ditch the SIM card tray and go all-in on eSIM technology.
AppleCare+ theft and loss insurance launches in France, Italy and Spain
Folks in France, Italy and Spain can now sign up for an upgraded AppleCare+ plan to ensure they get a replacement iPhone for a small fee in case of device theft or loss.
Revamped Apple Maps with rich details live in France, Monaco and New Zealand
Overhauled Apple Maps is live in France, Monaco and New Zealand, based on Apple's own mapping data which it began collecting back in 2018.
The overhauled Apple gift card launches in some of the biggest regions in Europe
The overhauled Apple gift card that made its US debut back in June of 2010 is now available in some of Europe's biggest regions, including Germany, Italy and France.
Why Apple will no longer include free EarPods with every iPhone sold in France
It was good while it lasted! Starting next week, iPhone models sold in France will no longer ship with a free pair of Apple's wired EarPods earphones in the box.
Apple Pencil features like converting handwriting to text now available in five new languages
Apple Pencil features like turning your handwriting into typed text and interactive links with data detectors are now available more broadly with support for five new languages.
A new complaint alleges Apple’s own ad targeting happens without user consent
Apple is not holding its own personalized advertising system to the same standard as developers, according to a new complaint to the French regulator CNIL, filed this morning.
Apple France is now showing repairability scores for iPhones and Mac notebooks
French customers can now see repairability scores and other related information for both the iPhone and MacBook products when browsing their product pages in the online store. This unexpected but welcome change is required by companies like Apple to conform with the country's new anti-waste legislation that went into effect on January 1, 2021.
Vivid Money launches Apple Pay support in France
The Vivid Money mobile banking service now supports Apple Pay in France.
Apple Maps expands its transit directions coverage across Europe
Apple Maps now offers transit directions in major cities across France, Spain, Germany and possibly a few other European countries.