Source: Apple
What you need to know
- Tim Cook has announced that Apple will donate to groups fighting Coronavirus.
- In a tweet, he said that it would donate to groups on the ground, helping support those affected.
- Coronavirus has already killed 41 people, and 1300 more are thought to be infected, mostly in China.
Tim Cook has announced that Apple will be donating money to efforts to fight Coronavirus.
In a tweet Saturday he said:
As people in China and around the world celebrate the Lunar New Year, we send our love and support to the many impacted by the Coronavirus. Apple will be donating to groups on the ground helping support all of those affected.
The virus, which was previously unknown to scientists, causes severe lung disease and acute respiratory infection. It was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December, and the majority of recorded cases (more than 700) are concentrated in the surrounding Hubei Province.
The disease appears to be one of only a few viruses known to infect people, similar to Sars, which killed several hundred people in China in 2002. There is no specific cure or vaccine currently available.
Reports confirm that there are also cases recorded outside of China, in Australia and France. China's closest neighbors are also on high alert. The World Health Organization has not declared an international emergency, in part because overseas cases, for the time being, remain limited.
From Cook's tweet, it seems that money donated will go to organizations and groups who are working on the ground with all those affected. Apple, of course, is no stranger to philanthropy and fighting disease. Notably, its Product(RED) line sends a portion of all of its profits to charities fighting AIDS.
Review: The HyperX QuadCast S looks and sounds pretty
While it bills itself as a gaming microphone, the HyperX QuadCast S is a great USB microphone for Mac, even though you can't quite benefit from all the features.
Review: Incase's Compact Sleeve w/BIONIC® is made from recycled plastic
Incase makes a high-quality, protective laptop sleeve for your Macbook out of plastic pollution that's been recovered from the ocean. This lets you feel good while protecting your MacBook, MacBook Air, or MacBook Pro.
Review: The Oura Smart Ring gives you deeper insights into your health
If you're not satisfied with the Apple Watch's very basic sleep tracking, then you should consider another wearable on your finger. With the Oura Smart Ring, you won't even know it's there.
How will you attach your AirTag to the item you wish to track?
Apple's AirTag doesn't have any hooks or adhesive for attaching to your precious items. Luckily there are plenty of accessories for that purpose, both from Apple and third parties.