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Apple is facing a proposed class action lawsuit in California, filed by two female employees who claim that the company consistently pays women less than men in its marketing, engineering, and AppleCare divisions. The lawsuit alleges that Apple bases its compensation on employees' previous pay or pay expectations, resulting in women being paid less than men. The plaintiffs' lawyers argue that Apple's policies perpetuate and exacerbate gender pay disparities. Apple has stated that it collaborates with an external expert to ensure pay equality, but the lawsuit claims that the company's practices maintain wage inequalities. [Extracted from the article]

The article examines the decline of the state of California. Topics discussed include the reasons behind the decision of the consumer electronics company Apple to emphasize the location of its headquarters in California, implication of the emergence of one-party rule in Sacramento and in the judiciary, and factors that led to the emergence of California from middle-class paradise to woke, feudal dystopia such as the influx of poor immigrants from Latin America.

The article reports on the activity of corporate advisor Bill Campbell. According to the article, Campbell has influenced many companies in California's Silicon Valley, including Apple Inc., Google Inc., and Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers. The article also describes Campbell's life and the development of his career. INSETS: His larger sphere;Management lessons from the coach's playbook.

Apple initially opposed right to repair legislation before a set of provisions in California's Right to Repair Act changed the tech giant's stance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article explores late technology executive Steve Jobs' designs for a headquarters for his technology company, Apple, in Cupertino, California. The building is shaped like a large disc, and according to Jobs' plans, was capable of facilitating the needs of 12,000 employees, with an open design that encouraged interaction. Topics include how creating a single campus for Apple employees has decreased the company's research and development (R&D) spending, Jobs' belief that creative ideas came from spontaneous discussions, and speculation by economics professor Enrico Moretti that each high-tech job created in a metropolitan area creates five local service jobs, and that the Apple campus will benefit the economy of California.

The article profiles Johny Srouji, senior vice president for hardware technologies at Apple, with a particular focus on his work developing the A9 smartphone chip and the A9X tablet processor. Details on Apple's use and modification of chips from other vendors and on the history of processor design at Apple are presented. The authors recount a tour of Apple chip facilities in Cupertino, California and Herzliya, Israel given to reporters by Srouji, and present information on Srouji's Israeli background and his career at IBM and Intel.

The article describes two separates tests in using Apple Pay in San Francisco, California and New York City. Topics covered include San Francisco-based associate editor Leah Yamshon purchasing item at American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) and Macy's then returning them and experiencing some problems with AEO. Also cited is New York City- based associate editor Caitlin McGarry who found the use of Apple Pay easier through credit and debit cards with the identity verification through Touch ID.

The article discusses the court case Apple Inc. v. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., wherein the plaintiff Apple Inc. filed an action against defendant Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. Plaintiff claims that the defendant had allegedly copied the patents related to smartphones and tablet computers. The U.S. District Court, Northern District of California, has partially granted and denied the plaintiff's motion of providing witnesses for depositions.

The article previews several products and services launched by Apple Inc. during the 2011 World Wide Developer Conference (WWDC) held in San Francisco, California, including an updated MAC operating system (OS) X Lion system, the iPhone mobile OS (iOS) 5, and the iCloud cloud computing service.

(Bloomberg) -- California is preparing to add its voice to the legal dispute between Apple Inc. and Epic Games Inc. over how the iPhone maker runs its App Store. Apple is contending with monopolization enforcement investigations brought by federal and state agencies, and legislative bids to restrict its business practices. [Extracted from the article]

The article focuses on how transnational companies (TNCs) functions including Apple Corp. in manufacturing the iPod MP3 player. It states that TNC headquarters are crucial to an organization, because it is where critical decisions are made, the place where managers work and where most of the research of products is accomplished. It quotes that Apple's headquarters are situated in Silicon Valley, San Francisco, California. It cites that parts of the iPods are manufactured in Utah and Japan.

The article offers information on the use of Apple Inc.'s macintosh (mac) computers by the Santa Monica, California-based company Rand. It is reported that Rand specializes in top-secret studies for the military and easily manages the challenges in introducing a new end-user computing system, the problem of application compatibility, management tools and administrator skills. Also it is stated that these days the company's employees are widely using Apple's mac. Further it is reported that the company is using macintosh for several reasons like lower macintosh prices, the brand name of Apple Inc.'s consumer products and because of the disappointment with the Microsoft Corp.'s Windows Vista operating systems.

(Bloomberg) -- Apple Inc. will contribute $2.5 billion toward easing the housing crisis in California, joining other technology companies in helping alleviate a problem they are often blamed for exacerbating. With the pledge Monday, the Cupertino, California-based iPhone maker follows Facebook Inc. and Google, which have each committed $1 billion to combat skyrocketing housing costs in the Bay Area. [Extracted from the article]

Blue Shield of California is hoping to improve the physician-patient connection by having its doctors wear Apple Watches loaded with smart medical assistance. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article compares the retail outlet opened by software company Microsoft Corp. in the Valley Fair Mall in San Jose, California with a nearby Apple store operated by consumer-electronics maker Apple Inc. Information is presented on the products sold by each store, as well as on their respective responses to a sample problem presented to their customer-service desks.

The article focuses on the plans of several technology firms including Apple, Amazon, and Nvidia on occupying the SalesForce Tower which is under construction in San Francisco, California. Topics discussed include the features of the design of the office space including its interior and exterior, the companies plan to provide a home-like working stations for its employees, and the plan to include networking space for employees.

A recent Bloomberg report unveiled how Apple and other retailers have dozens of long-standing agreements with California cities that divert sales tax revenue back to the companies. The cities made these deals, officials say, to lure the firms or make sure they stayed put. [Extracted from the article]

The article discusses separate plans by the computer companies Apple and Google Inc. to build new head offices. Topics include the desire of the companies to display their power in the new buildings, their secrecy with regard to the design and architects, and the competition among large computer companies for attractive buildings in Silicon Valley.

A review is offered for the new office building of consumer electronics maker Apple called "the Spaceship" located in California which features 3000 panels of curved glass and hollow concrete.

The article presents global news briefs. Henrique Meirelles has been appointed finance minister of Brazil by interim president Michel Temer following the suspension of president Dilma Rousseff for impeachment. California has removed mandatory water restrictions on residents following winter precipitiation levels. The investment company Berkshire Hathaway had purchased a stake in the Apple technology company.

Apple Inc. has expanded its California self-driving test fleet to 27 vehicles as it accelerates efforts to catch up with competitors such as Alphabet Inc's Waymo. Since receiving a permit to test three autonomous cars in California last April, the iPhone maker has registered 24 more Lexus RX450h sport-utility vehicles, the California Department of Motor Vehicles said in an emailed response to questions. [Extracted from the article]

Features Exponential Technology Incorporated, a Silicon Valley, California-based chip maker. Information on some of the company's products; Breach-of-contract and fraud lawsuit filed by the firm against Apple company on September 15, 1997; Allegations against Exponential; Brief history of Exponential.

The article discusses the effect of a U.S. Supreme Court decision in a case brought by employees of a contractor for electronic commerce company Amazon.com on a separate suit brought by employees of technology firm Apple. Topics include the complaint in both cases that workers should be compensated for time spent in mandatory security checks; the decision in the Apple case to re-file a complaint at the state-level; and a discussion of California labor law.

The article discusses the possible conflicts of interest in the Los Angeles, California Unified School District's (LAUSD) partnership initiative to provide students with iPad tablet computers from technology company Apple, Inc. Topics discussed include the decision made by LAUSD Superintendent John Deasy to restart the bid process for the tablets, the involvement of education company Pearson in the plan, and the planned use of the tablets to prepare for the Common Core State Standards.

The article discusses the Los Angeles Unified School District's process of negotiating a contract with technology company Apple to supply tablet computers to all students in the district by the end of 2014. It addresses the agreement between Apple and educational publisher Pearson, using devices within the existing curriculum, and educational changes as a result of the Common Core State Standards.

The author discusses the court battle between Apple Inc. and Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. over patent infringement of iPhone. He says that there is enough pettiness and greatness in the courtroom of San Jose Federal Court Judge Lucy Koh in California where the two companies are suing each other. After observing around the court, he can say that it is time to end the patent madness.

The article reports that chipsets from Sorrento Valley, California-based technology company Qualcomm Inc. are used in Apple Inc.'s iPhone 4S smartphones. It is revealed by Jim Mielke of ABI that chipsets such as baseband application processing chip and modem work on two main wireless technologies. It is predicted by Chris Caso of Susquehanna Financial Corp. that 26 million dollars to 28 million dollars worth of iPhone 4S units will be sold by Apple Inc. in the fourth quarter of 2011.

The article offers views from Cupertino, California public and environmental affairs director Rick Kitson on how the city attract and retain a wide range of businesses. Kitson states that Cupertino is located in Silicon Valley where major technology vendors including Cisco, Microsoft, and Apple are headquartered. He notes that allowing Apple 's founder Steve Jobs has presented a proposal to the city council to build new headquarters in the city and council's reaction has been positive.

The article focuses on the factors responsible for the success of the retail stores of Apple Inc. It informs that since the launch of the first Apple Retail Stores in Virginia and California in 2001, more than 300 stores have been opened worldwide and reflects that the Apple retail team's personal commitment towards excellence is responsible for the success. Critical success factors include store location, design and dedication towards providing superior experience to visitors.

The article reports that the California Department of Education has a presence on iTunes U, a specific location within Apple Inc.'s iTunes store that is dedicated to educational content and professional development. California teachers will have free access to educational content such as lectures and laboratory demonstrations. Information is given about a similar iTunes U channel in Texas. State education agencies contributing content to the website are noted.

The article offers information on the use of the electronic device iPad from Apple Inc. in providing health care services in San Diego, California. It discusses the innovations of iPad including quicker access to information and response, seamless switching between Wireless Fidelity (Wi-Fi) and cellular connections, and connectivity. It also discusses the resistance of health care professionals in using technologies.

The article offers information on the use of Apple Inc.'s iPad touch screen tablet computer by business executive Dan Shea from San Diego, California. According to Shea, the iPad is a convenient gadget in managing separate offices. It also discusses the benefits in using iPad including Apple's applications, spreadsheets, and word processing.

The article discusses the highlights of the 2010 Macworld Expo that was held at the North Hall of the Moscone Center in San Francisco, California. The event reportedly had 20,000 attendees and 250 exhibitors, compared with 48,000 and 500, respectively in 2008. The absence of Apple Inc., which turned its back on Macworld in late 2008, has allegedly cast shadow on the event's usual liveliness. Outside of the expo, Macworld 2010 launched many attractions to invite first-time attendees, including a Late Night With David Pogue segment.

The article reports that the technology firm Apple got approval to sell solar energy generated at a solar farm in California.

A preview is offered for the retail store located in San Francisco, California that is owned by American technology company Apple Inc.

The article reports on the move by technology company Apple to file an appeal against an order by Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym requiring it help the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defeat the password protection on the iPhone of one of the mass shooters in San Bernardino, California. Apple would like Pym to reverse her decision. FBI director James Comey and other officials have argued that encryption is increasingly hampering law enforcement efforts to investigate crimes and terrorism.

The article reports that Bruce Swell, general counsel of Apple Inc., said on March 1, 2016 that the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) might be able to copy the hard drive of an Apple iPhone smartphone used by the mass shooter in San Bernardino, California on December 2, 2015 without triggering its auto-erase function. Topics include exercising the option eliminates the FBI's need to take Apple to court and the suggestion being first forwarded by California Representative Darrell Issa.

In this article the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) director James Comey, comments on the decision of Magistrate Judge Sheri Pym of the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, who ordered Apple to provide assistance to FBI to try different passcodes to unlock the iPhone used by one of the terrorist of the San Bernardino, California shooting in December 2015. It mentions the impact of the Apple case on many similar law enforcement requests made by FBI.

The article reports that technology companies Facebook, Google, and Microsoft will support information technology company Apple Inc. in its appeal to overturn judge's order requiring Apple to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in San Bernardino, California attacks in December 2015. Apple appealed the order on February 24, 2016, as the ruling will undermine the basic security and privacy interests of hundreds of millions of individuals around the globe.

The article reports that information technology company Apple Inc. has filed an appeal on February 24, 2016, to overturn judge's order requiring it to unlock an iPhone used by one of the shooters in San Bernardino, California attacks in December 2015. It mentions the reason given by Apple for the appeal. It states that Apple might go all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court, if the judge declines to overturn her order.

The article discusses the intent of Tim Cook, chief executive officer (CEO), to challenge a court order for computer company Apple to bypass security on an iPhone linked to the December 2015 attacks in San Bernardino, California. It cites Cook's letter to customers where he decried the dangerous precedent asked by the U.S. Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for Apple to create a special operating system to install on the iPhone 5C found by the agency during its investigation of the attacks.

The article reports on the dismissal of a class-action lawsuit filed against technology firm Apple by employees at its California stores, who claimed that they should be compensated for time spent during bag checks for pilferage when they left the store. Judge William Alsup ruled that employees had an option not to bring bags to work. He cites that Apple took a milder approach to theft prevention rather than prohibit employees from bringing bags.

The article discusses the highlights of Mac Expo 2008, which was held in San Francisco, California. The keynote address of Steve Jobs of Apple Inc. is composed of four announcements, which include the introduction of Time Capsule and updates on iTunes. Jobs claimed that the MacBook Air, which he removed from a manila interoffice envelope, is the thinnest notebook in the world. Based on the article, Apple is committed in providing a full-service content platform in the most modern sense.