Apple will donate to help fight the raging Amazon rainforest fires

What you need to know

Apple will help fight the raging Amazon rainforest fires in Latin America.
Tim Cook made the announcement on Twitter.
This year has been particuarly tough for the Amazon forests as fires have increased by 85% over last year.

Tim Cook today announced that Apple will lend a helping hand to help fight the fires devastating the Amazon rainforest in Latin America. Apple will be donating to the relief efforts to preserve and restore the forest (via 9to5Mac).

The announcement was made via Twitter.

It’s devastating to see the fires and destruction ravaging the Amazon rainforest, one of the world’s most important ecosystems. Apple will be donating to help preserve its biodiversity and restore the Amazon’s indispensable forest across Latin America.
— Tim Cook (@tim_cook) August 26, 2019

As Cook pointed out, the Amazon rainforest is an intregal part of Latin America's ecosystem. There's not telling the type of longterm damage these fires could have displacing thousands of animal species. That's not even including the carbon dioxide the fires are releasing into the atmosphere.

Get an iPhone SE with Mint Mobile service for $30/mo

The fires have been burning for a few weeks now across Latin America. In Brazil alone, over 79,500 fires have occurred destroying thousands of acres of forest.

Like most places, the Amazon rainforest battles through annual fires flamed by the dry season. However, this year has been particularly awful. The number of fires are up 85% compared to last year.

We may earn a commission for purchases using our links. Learn more.

But y tho

You can use a Wii Nunchuck to play iPhone games. But you shouldn't.

The sheer number of things that you can plug into an iPhone will never cease to amaze. But did you ever expect someone to play iPhone games with a Wii Nunchuck?

counterclaim

Epic 'does not dispute' breaking App Store rules in latest filing

In a response to Apple's counterclaim against Epic Games over breach of contract, Epic Games has admitted its payment solution was prohibited by its contractual agreement with Apple, but denies its refusal to go along with Apple's "anti-competitive scheme" was wrong.

commencing

Two new Apple TV+ shows to begin shooting in the UK soon

Two new Apple TV+ shows, both UK-commissioned, will go into production in the coming weeks.

Plug it in

Automate your home with the best HomeKit smart plugs around

If you're new to home automation, a smart plug can is a great first step in building out your connected home with its simple plug and play design. Here's our guide to the best smart plugs for HomeKit that you can buy.