Apple tells staff to come into the office for at least three days a week

Memo from boss Tim Cook backs down from earlier attempt to get all employees in on same three fixed days

Apple has told its employees they must come in to the office for at least three days a week from next month, in an effort to restore in-person collaboration".

In a memo to all employees, Tim Cook, Apple's chief executive, said the policy would require all staff to return to the office on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as a third day that would vary team by team.