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Last updated: June 18, 2026, 2:30 AM ET

Labor Relations

Political pressure is mounting as Baltimore Mayor Brandon M. Scott joins local officials demanding that Apple reconsider its decision to shutter the Towson Town Center location. The closure has sparked significant backlash from labor advocates, who argue the company must offer more robust support and regional employment alternatives to the unionized staff impacted by the store's exit from the Maryland retail market.

Software & Development

Developers looking to streamline app creation may soon see major efficiency gains through upcoming AI agents integrated into Xcode, which aim to simplify complex coding workflows. For users troubleshooting existing hardware issues, updating an iPad via Finder remains an effective fallback method when standard over-the-air software updates fail to install correctly. This process bypasses common wireless connectivity errors by leveraging the direct connection between the tablet and a Mac to deliver the necessary iPad OS firmware packages.