Apple moves into virtual reality with a headset that will cost you more than $3,000 Apple has unveiled a long-rumored headset that will place its users between the virtual and real world, while also testing the company's ability to popularize new-fangled devices. The Associated Press
National She left her 2007 iPhone in its box for over a decade. It just sold for $63K The iPhone was auctioned off for over 100 times more than its original cost — the latest record-breaking sum for such a sale. An expert explains how old gadgets became "similar to precious metals." Rachel Treisman
Two women who allege they were stalked and harassed using AirTags are suing Apple The plaintiffs in the lawsuit against Apple allege former partners planted AirTags near them to keep track of their whereabouts. Ayana Archie
National Apple CEO Tim Cook's fix for those pesky green text bubbles? 'Buy your mom an iPhone' Google has called on Apple to adopt RCS, a new messaging service that is increasingly used on Android devices. The iPhone maker, which uses its own iMessage service, hasn't budged. Joe Hernandez
World One charger for them all: The European Union sets a new standard for mobile devices Cell phones and handheld electronic devices in the European Union will be required to have a USB-C charging port by 2024. Shauneen Miranda
National Apple workers in Atlanta become company's 1st retail workers to file to unionize Communications Workers of America, the retail workers' union, said big tech companies like Apple fail to give employees who don't work in an office equal standing and respect. Ayana Archie
Apple pauses sales in Russia and stops all exports In the most dramatic step a Big Tech company has taken against Russia, Apple says Russians will no longer be able to purchase Apple merchandise and access to Apple Pay is also restricted. Bobby Allyn
Apple's Tim Cook wins restraining order against woman, citing trespassing and threats A judge granted a restraining order against a woman who allegedly showed up twice to Cook's home in Palo Alto. The filing states she also threatened Cook with photos of a handgun. Bobby Allyn
Apple will soon sell you parts and tools to fix your own iPhone or Mac at home Apple's new program will be available in the U.S. for certain iPhone models starting in early 2022. Customers can buy the parts and tools for DIY repair and recycle used parts in exchange for credit. Rachel Treisman
Apple fires #AppleToo leader as part of leak probe. She says it's retaliation Janneke Parrish says she was fired from Apple as part of an investigation tracing the source of leaks to the press. She co-led the #AppleToo movement, part of growing labor unrest in Silicon Valley. Bobby Allyn