The FBI busted a counterfeit ring centered on iPhones and iPads that reportedly cost Apple over $6.1 million.

Source: FBI busts $6 million iPhone and iPad counterfeit ring – CNN

Apple announced a $2.5 billion financial package to help address the housing crisis in California, which has worsened in part because of the rapid growth of tech companies.

Source: Apple will spend $2.5 billion to help solve California’s housing crisis – CNN
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Both follow closely after iOS, iPadOS, and tvOS updates yesterday.

Source: Apple releases macOS Catalina 10.15.1 and watchOS 6.1 | Ars Technica

Just saying …

Flu season is fast approaching. Activity remains low but is already increasing. That’s why doctors want everyone to get vaccinated as soon as possible.

Source: Doctors say get your flu shot early this season

Morgan Stanley is bullish on Apple TV+ growth, even if only a small fraction of people who pick up the free year end up paying to subscribe.

Source: Apple TV+ will become a $9 billion business by 2025, Morgan Stanley says