
Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor joins cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming ‘Lucky’ series
Academy, Emmy and Golden Globe Award nominee Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor (Nickel Boys, King Richard) has joined the cast of “Lucky,” the upcoming Apple TV+ limited drama based on the New York Times bestselling novel, reports Deadline. She’ll play “Agent Billie Rand.” Topper...

‘Fun’ online quizzes may be phishing for your private data
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‘Severance’ gives Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts
According to Deadline, “Severance” is “definitely punching above its weight with the debut of Season 2,” giving Apple TV+ a rare spot on the Nielsen streaming charts. With the release of the second episode of Season 2, the series drew 622 million minutes viewed across...

Apple Original Films looking to land upcoming UFO-themed movie
Apple Original Films is in talks to land the untitled UFO package that has Joseph Kosinski directing and Jerry Bruckheimer producing, reports Deadline. Zach Baylin penned the script, which is akin to a UFO disclosure-themed take on “All the President’s...

New macOS malware dubbed ‘FrigidStealer’ uses web inject campaigns
Proofpoint has identified a new MacOS malware delivered via web inject campaigns that researchers dubbed “FrigidStealer.” The data protection company says the web inject campaign landscape is increasing, with a variety of copycat threat actors conducting...

‘The Gorge’ is the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history
Apple Original Films’ “The Gorge” has become the biggest film launch in Apple TV+’s history, reports Deadline. It passes the previous leader, “Wolfs,” starring George Clooney and Brad Pitt Apple does not divulge specific numbers, but the company confirmed to...

Science fiction series, ‘Murderbot,’ coming to Apple TV+ on May 16
Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “Murderbot,” an upcoming comedic thriller . Its created by Academy Award nominees Chris and Paul Weitz (“About a Boy,” “Mozart in the Jungle”) and starring Emmy Award winner Alexander Skarsgård (“Succession,” “Big Little Lies”),...

Apple Tops Carbon Clean200 With $2.5 Billion in Verified Sustainable Revenue
As You Sow and Corporate Knights has released the 12th cohort of the Carbon Clean200, a global list of 200 publicly traded companies leading the global clean energy economy with US$2.5 trillion in revenue from services and products that reduce demand...

Apple TV+ offers first look at upcoming ‘Stick’ comedy with Owen Wilson
Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at “Stick,” a new golf comedy series starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. The 10-episode season will make its global debut on Apple TV+ with three episodes on Wednesday, June 4, followed...

Apple’s iPhone now has 31% of Europe’s smartphone market
Europe’s smartphone market grew for the fourth consecutive quarter in quarter four (Q4 ) of 2024, registering 4% YoY shipment growth, according to Counterpoint Research’s Q4 2024 Smartphone Market Monitor. And Apple’s sales grew well year-over-year (YoY) despite a...

iPhone Pro uses replace their phones faster than non-Pro users
A new study by Counterpoint Research finds that users of the Pro line of iPhones are likely to replace their iPhones much faster than base iPhone users. Pro users hold on to their phones for an average of 2.75 years, while non-Pro users use the device for an...

Apple’s custom Wi-Fi chips will ‘enhance connectivity across Apple devices’
In an X post, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said the switch to in-house Wi-Fi chips will “enhance connectivity across Apple devices” while also giving Apple a cost reduction. “Following Qualcomm, Broadcom’s Wi-Fi chips will also be replaced by Apple’s in-house chips at a...

Three more join cast of Apple TV+’s upcoming ‘Star City’
Adam Nagaitis (“The Terror,” “Chernobyl”), Josef Davies (“Andor,” “The Hunt for Raoul Moat”) and Ruby Ashbourne Serkis (“I, Jack Wright,” “Shardlake”) are set as series regulars in “Star City,” rounding out the cast of Apple’s upcoming For All Mankind...

News items you should out: February 20
Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Trump’s 10% tariff hits US laptop prices, but Apple absorbing cost — for now. ° From Reuters: Apple has told Britain’s competition regulator that some of...

‘Severance’ passes ‘Ted Lasso’ To Become Apple TV+’s Most Watched Series
“Severance” has broken Apple TV+ records, launching as the platform’s #1 series in history based on number of unique viewers from Jan. 17 through Feb. 17, reports Deadline. The series, now in its second season, claimed the #4 spot on Nielsen’s Top 10 Originals chart...

iPhone 16e packs the first Apple custom cellular modem
The new iPhone 16e contains Apple’s first custom cellular modem dubbed “C1.” “Expanding the benefits of Apple silicon, C1 is the first modem designed by Apple and the most power-efficient modem ever on an iPhone, delivering fast and reliable 5G cellular connectivity,”...

Apple introduces iPhone SE 4 — oops, I mean the iPhone 16e
As expected, Apple introduced a fourth generation iPhone SE today — although its new moniker is the iPhone 16e. The 6.1-inch smartphone will be available in two matte finishes — black and white — with colorful cases available to accessorize. Pre-orders begin Friday,...

Here’s how the service models of Apple Music and Spotify differ
A new report by Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) looks at the difference in the service models between the two services. From the study: ° Apple provides streaming music through Apple Music, for which it charges a monthly fee. Apple does not...

Brazil agency to hold public hearing about alleged anti-competitive practices of Apple, Google
The Administrative Council of Economic Defense (Cade) of Brazil today will hold a public hearing to discuss aspects related to competition on iOS and Android, reports Estadão, (as noted by MacMagazine). According to Estadão, Apple’s participation in particular is...

Apple to permanently close its Northbrook Court store in Chicago
Apple will close its Northbrook Court store in Chicago, becoming the latest retailer to leave the mall as the property’s owner works on a massive redevelopment plan, reports Chicago Business. The exact closing date hasn’t been announced. Apple Northbrook opened in...

Apple patent filing involves a foldable iPhone with expanded edges
Apple has been granted various patents for such a foldable iPhone, and the latest one is patent number US 12228973 B2 for “electronic devices having displays with expanded edges.” About the patent In the patent Apple says that if care isn’t taken, electronic devices...

Lesli Linka Glatter Joins Apple TV+’s ’Imperfect Women’
Veteran TV director-producer Lesli Linka Glatter (“Homeland,” “Zero Day”) has been tapped to direct the pilot and executive produce Apple TV+’s new limited series “Imperfect Women,” starring and executive produced by Elisabeth Moss and Kerry Washington, reports...

Appdome extends its Account Takeover Protection suite to iOS, Android apps
Appdome, which specializes in protecting mobile businesses, says it’s extending its Account Takeover Protection suite with 30 new dynamic defense plugins for Deep Fake Detection in iOS and Android apps. The new plugins are designed to guarantee the integrity of...

Apps that haven’t complied with the trader requirement in the EU removed from the Apple App Store
Apps that haven’t complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the Apple App Store. Apple informed developers apps without trader status have been removed from the App Store in the European Union (EU) until trader...

InfinaCore debuts PD Pro portable charger and power bank
InfinaCore has announced the availability of the P3 Pro, a next-gen portable charger and power bank. It boasts two USB-C ports, one USB-A port, and MagSafe compatibility. According to the folks at InfinaCore, the P3 Pro offers enough capacity to charge everything from...

News items you should out: February 19
Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple has stopped signing iOS 18.3, preventing iPhone owners who have upgraded to iOS 18.3.1 from downgrading to that version of iOS. ° From Front Page Tech:...

A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged
A new variant of the XCSSET macOS modular malware has emerged in attacks that target users’ sensitive information, including digital wallets and data from the legitimate Notes app, reports Bleeping Computer. The malware is typically distributed through infected...

Report: iPhone SE models lose nearly half their value in the first month after launch
Apple’s new iPhone SE 4 is expected to launch very soon, possibly this week, and will likely be a big hit for budget-conscious buyers. But there’s a catch—it’s also one of the fastest-depreciating recent iPhones. For years, the iPhone SE lineup has offered Apple fans...

Despite pressure from the U.S., European Commission won’t delay antitrust actions against Apple, Meta
Despite pressure from the U.S., the European Commission won’t delay antitrust actions against Apple and Meta. The European Union’s competition chief told Reuters that U.S. President Donald Trump has upended the “trustful relationship” between the United States and...

Apple’s celebrates the 2025 MLS season with a custom logo for each team
Apple is celebrating the kick off of the 2025 Major League Soccer season with a custom logo for each team. The new designs have dropped ahead of the 30th season of MLS, notes TechRadar. Emeka Ofodile, Apple’s global head of sports marketing says the logos reflect the...