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China’s virtual reality (VR) market shipments dropped 61% year-over-year (YoY) in 2023, marking its most significant downturn in the past five years, according to new data from Counterpoint Research.  Conversely, augmented reality (AR) smart glasses shipments in...

Pennsylvania has take a step toward becoming the latest state to punish someone for using a Bluetooth-connected device such as an AirTag to track someone without their permission reports AP News. The state House of Representatives voted 199-1 to approve legislation...

New data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) says the four iPhone 15 models accounted for more than two-thirds of total US iPhone sales in the second full quarter of availability. This trailing iPhone 14 models’ share in the March 2023 quarter. The...

It’s no big surprise, but a new study lists Apple among the companies at the forefront of innovation in America.  That’s according to OnDeck — a company that offers business loans and services — which analyzed data from the U.S. Patent Office to reveal the most...

LG is the first TV maker to support Apple Music’s Dolby Atmos, reports flastpanelshd. Previously, for TV and home cinema devices, Apple Music’s Dolby Atmos support was limited to Apple TV 4K, HomePods, and Sonos soundbars via the Sonos app. While you could enjoy Dolby...

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Apple has reduced the price of the MLS Season Pass for the rest of the 2024 Major League Soccer season. MLS in the U.S. is now US$69 as the season is about one-third of the way through. That’s, down from $99 when the season began in February. For Apple TV+...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has released new firmware for the USB-C Apple Pencil. There is no word on what features, fixes, or updates might be included in the updated firmware, and Apple doesn’t provide release notes for ‌Apple Pencil‌ software releases. What’s...

Apple has seeded the fourth developer betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and vision 1.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From 9to5Mac: Apple is working on a fix for a bug that causes iPhone alarms to not play sounds. ° From MacRumors: Ubisoft has announced that Assassin’s Creed Mirage...

Austin Butler, Maya Rudolph, Kristen Wiig, Carol Burnett, Brie Larson, Ricky Martin, Michaela Jaé Rodriguez, Callum Turner, Kaia Gerber and Cristo Fernández are among the stars set to appear at Apple TV+’s upcoming Emmy FYC [For Your Consideration] activation in Los...

A newly granted Apple patent (number US 11974338 B2) shows that Apple wants to simplify the process of multiple users in a home pairing their devices with A/V systems such as HomePods. About the patent The patent generally relates to managing media playback across...

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere date for the first installment of its animated adventure trilogy “WondLa.” It hails from Skydance Animation and based on the New York Times bestselling book series “The Search for WondLa” by Tony DiTerlizzi. Showrun and is...

A new report claims that more than two million employees from 12 tech-sector companies, including Apple, could have earned an estimated $5.1 billion in additional returns had their companies moved to decarbonize their retirement plan holdings 10 years ago.  The...

There have been numerous rumors that Apple is planning an “Apple Ring.” Numerous granted patents granted to the tech giant reinforces those rumors, and the latest is number US 11971746 B2 for an “Expandable Ring Device.” About the patent In the patent Apple notes that...

On April 11, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman said Apple is preparing to overhaul its entire Mac line with a new family of in-house processors designed to highlight artificial intelligence (AI). If so, the timing would be perfect. A new report from Counterpoint Research...

Beats, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple, has announced  the new Beats Solo Buds true wireless earphones and the next generation of its most popular headphones, Beats Solo 4. Here’s the description of the products from a Beats press release: Beats brings...

Fleet, which specializes in open-source device management, has announced its newest feature designed to put an end to the all-too-common disruptions caused by IT notifications and forced restarts, according to CEO Mike McNeil.  The newly-released “Maintenance...

According to Canalys research, the worldwide smartphone market experienced a 10% year-on-year growth in the first quarter (Q1) 2024, reaching 296.2 million units. However, it wasn’t good news for Apple. According to the research group, the market performed better than...

Based on a study of LinkedIn profiles, Apple has poached dozens of artificial intelligence experts from Google and created a “secretive European laboratory” in Zurich to house a new team of staff tasked with building new artificial intelligence (AI) products,...

Incase has announced the return of the ICON mobile case that’s now available for the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max in either Woolenex Graphite or Brown Pebbled Leather.  The Incase ICON case is available exclusively in Verizon stores and Verizon.com for US$59.99. It...

Latch, Inc., soon to be Door.com, has announced its new M3 Retrofit Lock, which is designed to retrofit common mortise locks from Schlage, Sargent, Corbin, Marks, and Best.  Mortise locks are a commonly used locking system in multi-family properties, which makes...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Apple has began informing early Apple Card customers that their physical titanium cards are set to expire this summer, with replacements to be sent in the...

The Ukrainian Air Force is using iPads, or similar tablets in the cockpits of its Soviet-era jets to enable rapid integration of modern Western air-to-ground weapons, according to The WarZone. This was confirmed by Undersecretary of Defense for Acquisition and...

Apple and Samsung continue to dominate the global smartphone market, but competition is increasing. According to Counterpoint Research, the global smartwatch market has been growing rapidly for multiple years now driven by the explosion of basic smartwatches priced...

Apple’s battles with the European Union continue. The EU’s regulatory group, the European Commission, has designated Apples iPadOS as a “gatekeeper” under the Digital Markets Act (“DMA”). Apple now has six months to ensure full compliance of iPadOS with the...

Apple TV+s “Argylle” movie ranks sixth on the list of most watched streaming TV movies and shows April 18-April 24, as determined by the Reelgood streaming guide. It also ranks second on the most watched movies list. Meanwhile, Apple TV+’s “Sugar” and “Palm Royale”...

Mosyle, an Apple Unified Platform, has launched Mosyle Fuse MSP, the first solution that integrates five management and security applications into a single, Apple-only product specifically designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs).  By combining mobile device...

Apple TV+ was recognized with multiple wins at the 2024 BAFTA Television Craft Awards across its hit programs, “Slow Horses” and “Silo.”  This year’s wins at the 2024 BAFTA Television Craft Awards mark the latest recognition from the BAFTA Television Awards for...

A future Apple Watch may respond to differing amounts of force applied on its Digital Crown. Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11963795 B2) for “Sensing Contact Force Related To User Wearing An Electronic Device.” About the patent The patent relates to...