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Rudxain: link Secure boot

2026-05-20T11:44:24Z

link Secure boot

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	===Operating system downgrades===		===Operating system downgrades===
	[[File:Macos startup security.png\|alt=macOS startup security screen\|thumb\|macOS startup security screen]]		[[File:Macos startup security.png\|alt=macOS startup security screen\|thumb\|macOS startup security screen]]
	It is not possible to upgrade or downgrade an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc. to an Operating System (OS) version that is no longer signed by Apple. In most cases, only the most recent version is signed. Some exceptions exist, such as certain Apple TV models and Apple Silicon Macs. Downgrading the Apple TV 4K series is not possible at all due to the lack of a USB port. On Macs with a T2 chip, the user can select from three modes of secure boot:<ref>{{Cite web \|title=About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip \|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/102522 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607083624/https://support.apple.com/en-us/102522 \|archive-date=7 Jun 2025 \|access-date=22 Jun 2025 \|website=Apple}}</ref>		It is not possible to upgrade or downgrade an iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, etc. to an Operating System (OS) version that is no longer signed by Apple. In most cases, only the most recent version is signed. Some exceptions exist, such as certain Apple TV models and Apple Silicon Macs. Downgrading the Apple TV 4K series is not possible at all due to the lack of a USB port. On Macs with a T2 chip, the user can select from three modes of [[secure boot]]:<ref>{{Cite web \|title=About Startup Security Utility on a Mac with the Apple T2 Security Chip \|url=https://support.apple.com/en-us/102522 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250607083624/https://support.apple.com/en-us/102522 \|archive-date=7 Jun 2025 \|access-date=22 Jun 2025 \|website=Apple}}</ref>

	*No Security: Allow any OS to run (same as turning off secure boot on a PC).		*No Security: Allow any OS to run (same as turning off secure boot on a PC).

Tracerneo: /* European Digital Markets Act */

2026-05-14T01:44:10Z

European Digital Markets Act

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	While Apple initially opposed the standardization, arguing that it would "stifle innovation rather than encourage it," the company ultimately conceded defeat, with Apple's head of marketing stating "we have no choice" regarding compliance. <ref name=":2" />		While Apple initially opposed the standardization, arguing that it would "stifle innovation rather than encourage it," the company ultimately conceded defeat, with Apple's head of marketing stating "we have no choice" regarding compliance. <ref name=":2" />

	===European Digital Markets Act.===		===European Digital Markets Act===
	This law forced many companies including Apple to change the way they operate to create a fairer competition~~. Read more about this law [[Digital Markets Act\|here]]~~.		{{Main\|Digital Markets Act}}
			This law forced many companies including Apple to change the way they operate to create a fairer competition.

	====Changes Apple introduced iOS and iPadOS to comply with this law:====		====Changes Apple introduced iOS and iPadOS to comply with this law:====

Tracerneo: /* European Union USB-C Directive 2022/2380 */ link

2026-05-14T01:40:21Z

European Union USB-C Directive 2022/2380: link

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	===European Union USB-C Directive 2022/2380===		===European Union USB-C Directive 2022/2380===
	As part of Directive (EU) 2022/2380, the EU mandated that all smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, and other portable electronic devices must utilize USB-C as a universal charging standard by the end of 2024, with laptops following by 2026. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-12-07 \|title=Directive (EU) 2022/2380 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment (Text with EEA relevance) \|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022L2380 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250817091803/https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022L2380 \|archive-date=2025-08-17 \|access-date=2025-09-02 \|website=EUR-Lex}}</ref>		As part of Directive (EU) 2022/2380, the [[European Union]] mandated that all smartphones, tablets, digital cameras, headphones, and other portable electronic devices must utilize USB-C as a universal charging standard by the end of 2024, with laptops following by 2026. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2022-12-07 \|title=Directive (EU) 2022/2380 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 23 November 2022 amending Directive 2014/53/EU on the harmonisation of the laws of the Member States relating to the making available on the market of radio equipment (Text with EEA relevance) \|url=https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022L2380 \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250817091803/https://eur-lex.europa.eu/legal-content/EN/TXT/?uri=CELEX%3A32022L2380 \|archive-date=2025-08-17 \|access-date=2025-09-02 \|website=EUR-Lex}}</ref>

	This regulatory measure directly addresses consumer frustration with incompatible chargers types and aims to significantly reduce electronic waste. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-12-28 \|title=USB-C-Standard: Schluss mit dem Kabelwirrwarr \|url=https://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/ladekabel-usb-c-standard-apple-entsorgung-elektroschrott-100.html \|access-date=2025-09-02 \|website=zdfheute \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215214259/https://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/ladekabel-usb-c-standard-apple-entsorgung-elektroschrott-100.html \|archive-date=15 Feb 2026}}</ref> The legislation allows manufacturers to unbundle chargers from devices, potentially saving consumers money, and ensures charging speed harmonization across compatible devices.		This regulatory measure directly addresses consumer frustration with incompatible chargers types and aims to significantly reduce electronic waste. <ref>{{Cite web \|date=2024-12-28 \|title=USB-C-Standard: Schluss mit dem Kabelwirrwarr \|url=https://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/ladekabel-usb-c-standard-apple-entsorgung-elektroschrott-100.html \|access-date=2025-09-02 \|website=zdfheute \|url-status=live \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20260215214259/https://www.zdfheute.de/wirtschaft/ladekabel-usb-c-standard-apple-entsorgung-elektroschrott-100.html \|archive-date=15 Feb 2026}}</ref> The legislation allows manufacturers to unbundle chargers from devices, potentially saving consumers money, and ensures charging speed harmonization across compatible devices.

Sojourna at 00:51, 8 April 2026

2026-04-08T00:51:00Z

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	{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.		{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.

	Apple's current product lineup ~~includeiPhones~~ hardware such as the [[:Category:~~Apple iPhones~~\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[~~Airpods\|~~AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].		Apple's current product lineup include iPhones hardware such as the [[:Category:iPhone\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].
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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==

Sojourna: /* AirDrop censorship (2022) */

2026-04-08T00:46:45Z

AirDrop censorship (2022)

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	===AirDrop censorship (''2022'')===		===AirDrop censorship (''2022'')===
	''Main ~~Article:'' [[Airdrop~~ Hong Kong ~~Censorship]]~~[[File:AirDrop restrictions.png\|alt=Airdrop Sharing Restrictions photo\|thumb\|Airdrop Sharing Restrictions]]		{{Main\|AirDrop Hong Kong censorship}}
			[[File:AirDrop restrictions.png\|alt=Airdrop Sharing Restrictions photo\|thumb\|Airdrop Sharing Restrictions]]
	As a result of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, Apple was pressured by the Chinese government to set a time limit for the AirDrop "everyone" option for iPhones due to its impact at scheduling protests against the government to avoid censorship.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/10/23450967/apple-airdrop-limited-china-goverment-protests\|title=Apple limits AirDrop in China after its use in protests\|first=Jess\|last=Weatherbed\|date=2022-11-10\|work=The Verge\|access-date=2025-08-24\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723112204/https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/10/23450967/apple-airdrop-limited-china-goverment-protests\|archive-date=2025-07-23\|url-status=live}}</ref>		As a result of the 2019 Hong Kong protests, Apple was pressured by the Chinese government to set a time limit for the AirDrop "everyone" option for iPhones due to its impact at scheduling protests against the government to avoid censorship.<ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/10/23450967/apple-airdrop-limited-china-goverment-protests\|title=Apple limits AirDrop in China after its use in protests\|first=Jess\|last=Weatherbed\|date=2022-11-10\|work=The Verge\|access-date=2025-08-24\|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20250723112204/https://www.theverge.com/2022/11/10/23450967/apple-airdrop-limited-china-goverment-protests\|archive-date=2025-07-23\|url-status=live}}</ref>

SinexTitan: /* Products */ celly

2026-04-06T09:45:02Z

Products: celly

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	{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.		{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.

	Apple's current product lineup ~~includes~~ hardware such as the [[:Category:Apple iPhones\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[Airpods\|AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].		Apple's current product lineup includeiPhones hardware such as the [[:Category:Apple iPhones\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[Airpods\|AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].
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	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
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	*[[iCloud]]		*[[iCloud]]
	*[[~~:Category:Apple IPhones\|~~iPhone]]		*[[iPhone]]
	*iPad		*iPad
	*Mac		*Mac

SinexTitan: /* Products */ iLoud

2026-04-06T09:04:34Z

Products: iLoud

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	==Products==		==Products==

	*[[~~ICloud~~]]		*[[iCloud]]
	*[[:Category:Apple IPhones\|iPhone]]		*[[:Category:Apple IPhones\|iPhone]]
	*iPad		*iPad

SinexTitan: dk how I did that (magic)

2026-03-26T14:15:18Z

dk how I did that (magic)

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	<!-- Insert consumer protection summary here. -->		<!-- Insert consumer protection summary here. -->
	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
	This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}} {{PAGENAME}} category].		This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [[:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}}\|{{PAGENAME}} category]].

	===Repairability of Apple products in the 2000s===		===Repairability of Apple products in the 2000s===

SinexTitan: I don't use Siri

2026-03-26T14:12:59Z

I don't use Siri

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	{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.		{{Wplink\|Apple Inc.\|'''Apple'''}} is an American technology company that was founded in 1976 by Steve Jobs, Steve Wozniak and Ronald Wayne. It is best known for its consumer electronics, software, and services.

	Apple's current product lineup includes hardware such as the [[:Category:Apple ~~IPhones~~\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[Airpods\|AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].		Apple's current product lineup includes hardware such as the [[:Category:Apple iPhones\|iPhone]], iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, [[Airpods\|AirPods]], and Apple TV; operating systems such as iOS, iPadOS, visionOS, and macOS; and various software and services including Apple Pay, iCloud, Apple Arcade, and multimedia streaming services like Apple Music and [[Apple TV+]].
	<!-- Insert consumer protection summary here. -->		<!-- Insert consumer protection summary here. -->
	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
			This is a list of all consumer-protection incidents this company is involved in. Any incidents not mentioned here can be found in the [:Category:{{FULLPAGENAME}} {{PAGENAME}} category].

	===Repairability of Apple products in the 2000s===		===Repairability of Apple products in the 2000s===

Sojourna: /* Advertisements in first party apps */

2026-03-26T00:36:59Z

Advertisements in first party apps

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	File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (2).jpg\|Home screen of Wallet app		File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (2).jpg\|Home screen of Wallet app
	File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (3).jpg\|Apple Cash card screen		File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (3).jpg\|Apple Cash card screen
	File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (4).~~PNG~~\|Screen when selecting "learn more"		File:Apple Wallet F1 sponsored ad (4).png\|Screen when selecting "learn more"
	</gallery>		</gallery>