Apple commemorates World AIDS Day with (PRODUCT)RED

24 November, 2014
Special (RED) apps available on App Store; part of the proceeds to be donated to Global Fund to fight AIDS

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AnonD-308243, 25 Nov 2014so whats next, apple will be going pink for breast cancer d... moreis it wrong?

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    • AnonD-308243
    • NmZ
    • 25 Nov 2014

    so whats next, apple will be going pink for breast cancer donations?

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      • vx6
      • 25 Nov 2014

      Lord Jeebus, 24 Nov 2014Why just Aids day what about all the other terrible disease... moreBecause AIDS/HIV is around the world since the 1600's and still no cure, only preventions, thus a threat to humanity. Other diseases you mention are just the latter of the scene. Organizations had been built throughout the centuries long before this was declared World Aids Day. please don't discriminate, this is for a good cause. NOT an iFan, but understand the fact here

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        • Anonymous
        • Xsa
        • 24 Nov 2014

        I suddenly lost my faith in humanity after reading some comments in here

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          • AnonD-238804
          • qF$
          • 24 Nov 2014

          Lord Jeebus, 24 Nov 2014Why just Aids day what about all the other terrible disease... moreDidn't know all of those diseases you mentioned had a Worlds Day.
          Never really heard of World Malaria Day and had NO idea there was such a thing as World Ebola Day. Enlighten me?

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            • Dave Granger
            • mpx
            • 24 Nov 2014

            It's awfully considerate of a corporation that has $200 billion hoarded away to give me the chance to donate my money to charity by buying their products.

              Lord Jeebus, 24 Nov 2014Why just Aids day what about all the other terrible disease... moreWell, it's not that they wouldn't or don't support other research, but HIV is a slightly different beast.

              It's spread predominantly through unsafe sex, and that is something that can easily be prevented.

              To fight AIDS however, people need access to affordable medication, and that's not so easy. Unfortunately, HIV medication is extremely expensive, and without this medication, millions of people around the world will certainly face death due to AIDS.

                [deleted post]What a dumb thing to say. In western societies HIV (not necessarily AIDS) infections are much higher amongst the LGBTI community, but for millions of people around Africa and the world, the same just isn't true.

                Open your eyes or watch the news once in a while.

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                  • Anonymous
                  • nyy
                  • 24 Nov 2014

                  [deleted post]Apple has supported Product Red for years - long before Tim Cook became CEO. HIV/AIDS is not limited to gay people. Straight people and drug abusers are susceptible too. It is rife in parts of Africa due to poorer hygene standards, family planning practices, and disease control - not because most Africans are gay.

                  It's disappointing to read the comments here. People are really scraping the barrel and bringing out the worst in themselves over a charitable effort by particular company they happen to irrationally hate. Petty doesn't begin to describe it.

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                    • Lord Jeebus
                    • vCM
                    • 24 Nov 2014

                    Why just Aids day what about all the other terrible diseases Various Cancers, Malaria, Ebola, and lhyme disease. Why did they just focus on Aids.

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                      • Anonymous
                      • bJb
                      • 24 Nov 2014

                      AnonD-200220, 24 Nov 2014Is this some joke there just putting extra content in apps ... moreHow u know? U work with apple ?

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                        • iAppple
                        • 7Xu
                        • 24 Nov 2014

                        don't make some harsh comments. this is not for own good. either you support or not. leave it cool :-)

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                          • AnonD-200220
                          • KI3
                          • 24 Nov 2014

                          Is this some joke there just putting extra content in apps which can be purchased and than part of that extra money goes to charity. Greedy apple. That poor billgates alone gives dozens times more charity than this big greedy apple.that is richer than most countries.

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                            • AnonD-276592
                            • vpH
                            • 24 Nov 2014

                            Sounds like a scheme.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • nC6
                              • 24 Nov 2014

                              No real need to display fanboyism or hater attitude to everything. If something raises awareness, good. Regardless who does it.

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                                • AnonD-318966
                                • 3I1
                                • 24 Nov 2014

                                "On December 1, every product sold by Apple will contribute a donation for the fight against AIDS."
                                So how big of a donation are we talking about here? Considering how stingy Apple can be, I guess it's not a lot. But still, any amount can help, and this could prove to be a great awareness campaign. So good work Apple.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • q8Q
                                  • 24 Nov 2014

                                  That's awesome

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • q8Q
                                    • 24 Nov 2014

                                    AnonD-315030, 24 Nov 2014That's why apple remain the top the smartphone business is ... moreUm...this is stuff most other companies do.

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                                      • AnonD-315030
                                      • Nv0
                                      • 24 Nov 2014

                                      That's why apple remain the top the smartphone business is not all about the hi-tech all the time lol

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                                        • AnonD-178450
                                        • Y24
                                        • 24 Nov 2014

                                        I hope Apple is OK

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