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Apple has seeded the first round of release candidates of macOS Sequoia 15.4, iOS 18.4, iPadOS 18.4, tvOS 18.4, watchOS 11.4, and visionOS 2.4 to developers. A release candidate (RC), also known as gamma testing or “going silver”, is a beta version with the potential...

Following Deadline’s scoop earlier this month that Apple Original Films was in talks for untitled UFO-disclosure package from Joseph Kosinski and Jerry Bruckheimer, the studio officially has confirmed it had closed a deal for the package.  The film will reunite...

Apple has announced that, in April, a new software update will bring lossless audio and ultra-low latency audio to the AirPods Max. “With this update, AirPods Max will unlock 24-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, preserving the integrity of original recordings and allowing...

Apple has announced a new donation to the China Development Research Foundation to expand the rural teacher training program.  The company says its total donation to China’s public welfare undertakings since 2020 has reached 350 million yuan. These funds are used...

Apple said it will set up a new clean energy fund in China worth 720 million yuan (about $99.22 million), reports China Daily. Apple said in a statement that the move is part of its China Clean Energy Fund and is aimed at expanding its clean energy capacity in China,...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 12254127 B2) for “controlling representations of virtual objects in a computer generated reality (CGR) environment.” It involves viewing CGR images on Macs, iPads, and other devices. About the patent In the patent...

Three more have been added to the cast of “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” Apple TV+’s series starring Elle Fanning, Michael Pfeiffer and Nick Offerman and executive produced by Fanning, Pfeiffer and Nicole Kidman, reports Deadline.  They are Lindsey Normington...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: A fully functional Apple-1 computer sold for $375,000 at auction. ° From The Drive: GM just shut down the only Apple CarPlay retrofit kit for its EVs. ° From...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of March 17-21. ° Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 “Air” will purportedly foreshadow a move to slimmer models without charging ports.  ° Apple may be working on not one, but...

According to new data from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP), Mac laptops made up 86% of Apple’s personal computer PC market share in 2024.  The MacBook Pro was the most popular at a rate of 53%, while the MacBook Air had 33%. What’s more, the...

Another day, another lawsuit. Apple has been hit with a federal lawsuit claiming that the company’s promotion of now-delayed Apple Intelligence features constituted false advertising and unfair competition, reports Axios. I personally think many of the lawsuits...

The Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity has named Apple as its 2025 Creative Marketer of the Year, reports AdWeek. This is the second time the tech giant has received the honor, following its win in 2019. The award has been given annually since 1992 and...

On the heels of the second season of “Severance” breaking records as the most-watched series on Apple TV+, the global phenomenon and Emmy and Peabody Award-winning hit thriller has been renewed for a third season.  The series hails from executive producer and...

Apple is rumored to be working on a new Magic Mouse for 2026. The company has filed for a patent for an “Input Device With Adaptive Grip Orientation” may hint at some of its features.  About the patent filing In the patent Apple notes that conventional user input...

Brian Eno has released an unexpected new album Aurum exclusively on Apple Music, with the LP making use of the service’s spatial audio technology, reports Rolling Stone. Apple says Spatial Audio gives artists the opportunity to create immersive audio experiences for...

Apple TV+’s “Dark Matter” has promoted Amanda Brugel (“The Handmaid’s Tale”) to series regular for Season 2 as Chris Diamantopoulos (“Silicon Valley”) joins the ensemble led by Joel Edgerton and Jennifer Connelly who also executive produce, reports Deadline. Here’s...

Here are some of the latest software announcements of the week: ° Ergonis has released KeyCue 11, the latest version of its shortcut tool for macOS. This update brings a modernized UI, full macOS Sequoia compatibility, enhanced customization, and improved performance....

Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week: ° BitmoLab has released a new version of the GAMEBABY, the case that turns the iPhone 15 and Pro Max into a retro console thanks to its physical interface that mimics those of the...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming new French-language drama “Carême.” It starr César Award winner Benjamin Voisin (“Lost Illusions”), César Award nominee Jérémie Renier (“My Way”), César Award winner Lyna Khoudri (“Papicha”) and Alice Da Luz...

Apple is now “well into construction” of its new TV/film studio at the intersection of Venice and National Boulevard in Los Angeles, reports Urbanize Los Angeles. The project will consist of two buildings featuring a combined 536,000 square feet of offices and...

Mike Rockwell, Apple’s head of the Technology Development Group who spearheaded the developer of the Apple Vision Pro, is taking over the Siri team following the “personalized Siri” fiasco/missing Apple Intelligence fiasco, reports Mark Gurman at Bloomberg (a...

Apple TV+ is losing more than US$1 billion a year, according to a report from The Information (a subscription is required to read the article). The article says that ‌Apple TV‌+ is the only Apple subscription service that’s not making money. While its subscriptions...

“Made in India” smartphone shipments grew 6% YoY in 2024 driven by increasing exports from Apple and Samsung, according to Counterpoint’s “Make in India”  Service.  The two companies alone accounted for around 94% of India’s smartphone exports. Both the...

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The San Diego Metropolitan Transit System (MTS) and North County Transit District (NCTD) announced that Express Mode is available for customers using Apple Pay to pay and ride transit. “Today marks an exciting step forward in making public transit in San Diego more...

YouTube is aware that some users iOS users are experiencing issues with videos playing back at unexpectedly low quality, reports MacRumors. Here’s a message at a YouTube support page:We’re aware some of you are experiencing lower than usual video quality when trying...

Dane DeHaan (“American Primeval,” “Oppenheimer)” has been tapped for a major recurring role opposite leads Callum Turner and Briana Middleton in Apple TV+’s upcoming “Neuromancer” series, reports Deadline. He’ll appear alongside previously announced cast members...

Greg Kinnear (“Black Bird,” “Shining Vale”) has been tapped as a series regular opposite Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer in “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” Apple TV+’s upcoming drama series from David E. Kelley and A24, reports Deadline. Here’s how the upcoming...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: Maybe Apple will never fully walk away from Europe, but the European Commission has just guaranteed that the citizens of its member states will always be...

The Federal Court in the Federal District has published a decision in favor of Apple, determining that it does not need to open iOS to competing app stores in Brazil, according to information from Estadão — as noted by MacMagazine.  With this, Apple can continue...