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Here are some of the top Apple stories from this week. ° Apple’s HomeView will initially ship with six-month-old software. ° Apple will purportedly release a new iPad Air, iPad Pro, and entry-level iPad in the first half of 2027. ° Apple may eliminate the...

My first children’s book, “Fables & Fairy Tales,” is now available for pre-order.  It’s collection of 23 original stories, each paired with a charming illustration and written for readers ages 8-12. Blending humor, imagination, and heart, these modern fables...

Apple says there are ‘well over 100,000 apps’ built for the iPhone Duo. This is from a  statement from Susan Prescott, Apple’s Vice President of Worldwide Developer Relations: It’s been wonderful to see how quickly developers have embraced iPhone Duo, and we’re...

US carriers have launched iPhone Duo pre-orders with discounts of up to $1,200 off — but still not as much as expected. With a retail price of $1,999.99, that only covers about half the phone’s price – substantially less than other foldable launches this year....

Apple’s extended return policy for the 2026 holiday shopping season is now in effect. Here’s the info from Apple’s website: Eligible products at the Apple Store Online that are received between November 6, 2026 and December 25, 2026, may be returned through January 8,...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple is sending email surveys to some iPhone Duo buyers to get feedback on display size, crease, under-display camera, and other features. Questions include: ° Why did you decide to buy the iPhone Do? ° What do you think about its display size...

Senator Richard Blumenthal, the top Democrat in the Senate investigative panel, is demanding that tech companies like Apple turn over documents regarding donations to to President Donald Trump’s vanity ballroom project. If they don’t, he’s threatening to subpoena...

Apple has released Apple Music Classical 4.1, with a new black-and-white app icon and an updated interface. The redesigned icon retains the app’s treble clef, but now rendered in shaded black against a white background. The update of the app’s interface also features...

Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° MacPaw has announced the launch of Email Cleanup and Browser Care, two new features for CleanMyMac designed to help users tackle digital clutter throughout their workday.  The new features help users...

Here are some of the latest hardware announcements. ° Blackmagic Design has announced the new UltraStudio Express HD, a compact high-speed capture and playback solution for Mac, Windows and Linux computers with USB4 or Thunderbolt 4 connections.  With...

The new culinary docuseries “Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook,” premieres today on Apple TV. The eight-episode series follows Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina, on a cross-country culinary road trip as she attempts to revive her family’s beloved Chinese restaurant.  Her family...

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the second season of its comedy “Bad Monkey,” starring and executive produced by Vince Vaughn and developed by award-winning creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence.  Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling...

Apple TV’s “Shrinking” has added Dyllón Burnside (“Pose,” “Monster”), Jillian Bell (Kinda Pregnant, 22 Jump Street) and Addie Weyrich (“Mahogany Drive,” “Crush) to its season 4 cast in recurring roles, reports Deadline. They join series stars Jason Segel, Harrison...

The NBA 2K27 Arcade Edition is now available on Apple Arcade, bringing the latest installment to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV set-top box. The WNBA makes its debut alongside accelerated MyCAREER progression and an expanded neighborhood, exclusively on Apple’s...

Apple has posted the first public betas of iOS 27.3, iPadOS 27.3, macOS Golden Gate 27.3,  tvOS 27.3, and watchOS 27.3.  Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed...

Apple is reportedly seeking to raise up to US$7 billion through a seven-tranche U.S. dollar bond offering with the company marketing both fixed- and floating-rate notes, according to Bloomberg News. The proposed deal includes floating-rate notes due in 2028 and 2029,...

Apple is rolling out updates of its Creator Studio apps it announced last month.  Both the Creator Studio version and standalone version of the Logic Pro app for the Mac were updated today. Apparently, Pixelmator Pro will also be updated today, with more apps in...

The global tablet market fell 23% year-over-year (YoY) to 32 million units in quarter three (Q3) of 2026, marking its lowest shipment level in nearly three years, according to Omdia’s latest research.  Apple still dominates the worldwide tablet market, though...

Crossy Road+ is now available on Apple Arcade for the Mac, iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV set-top box. Here’s how it’s described: It’s the 8-bit endless arcade hopper that started it all. Collect custom characters and navigate freeways, railroads, rivers and much more....

Used iPhone prices aren’t cooling. Third quarter info from B-Stock claims wholesale prices remained elevated through September, with most models still priced above their fourth quarter 2025 lows.  This is notable because used iPhone prices typically fall around...

A newly uncovered hacking campaign is targeting iOS and Android devices through zero-click attacks using previously patched vulnerabilities, including an iOS flaw linked to the DarkSword exploit kit.  The campaign highlights how attackers can chain older...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 256. It includes fixes and updates for Accessibility, Animations, CSS, Editing, Forms, HTML, JavaScript, Media, Networking, Rendering, SVG, Security, Web API, Web Extensions, Web Inspector, WebGL, and WebRTC. Safari...

Apple has released a beta of Xcode 27.3, adding three new features. They are: GitHub Copilot support within the built-in coding assistant, the ability for developers to test Siri AI integration in their apps, and additional APIs for developers to optimize their apps...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other must-read sites: ° From MacRumors: Apple marketing chief Greg Joswiak today shared an Apple TV video that offers a look at how “Resident Evil” director Zach Cregger uses an iPhone...

Justin Timberlake will release a four-part docuseries on Apple TV in December, described as a “tell-all,” three sources told Variety. One source says the series will feature Janet Jackson discussing the infamous “wardrobe malfunction” that took place during the pair’s...

Apple has added a new subscription retention feature for developers, allowing them to show retention messages when a subscriber wants to cancel a subscription. Retention Messaging lets developers display personalized messages and special offers to users as they...

CNET recently surveyed its readers as part of the publications People’s Picks awards to find out what they think about their laptop and the brand behind.  CNET listed several well-known names, including Apple, Dell, and Lenovo. The publication asked about...

Apple said in its most recent earnings report that even after the price increases, its margins are being squeezed by higher component costs.  However, a Wall Street Journal analysis cited by Macworld says Apple is raking it in while you pay more. For example, the...

Apple TV has announced a new comedy-drama “Lenni,” starring Academy Award nominee Toni Collette (“Hereditary,” “Wayward”). She stars as the title character, a divorced social worker who, after a family tragedy, tries to protect her loved ones from the rough-and-tumble...