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Apple has released iOS 18.4.1, iPadOS 18.4.1, macOS Sequoia 15.4.1, tvOS 18.4.1, and visionOS 2.4.1. (However, there’s no new version of watchOS available). The iOS 18.4.1 provides, in Apple’s words, “important bug fixes, security updates and addresses a rare issue...

Apple has announced that the company has surpassed a 60% reduction in its global greenhouse gas emissions compared to 2015 levels. This is part of the company’s Apple 2030 goal to become carbon neutral across its entire footprint in the next five years. The company...

Apple has launched an Earth Day promotion that offers customers 10% off eligible Apple accessories when they recycle eligible devices at participating Apple Stores.  The offer is available from today through May 16 in many countries, including the U.S., Canada,...

The University of South Carolina improperly purchased Apple Watches for employees with grant money intended for something else, reports The State.  The article says money was supposed to be used in creating computer labs in rural areas during the COVID-19...

Samsung secured first place, beating Apple by a narrow margin, according to the research group. The iPhone maker has 19% of the global smartphone market in terms of units sold as compared to 20% for Samsung. “Samsung became the top vendor again in Q1 2025, helped by...

Mark Rogers, Apple’s vice president of western Europe and global enterprise sales, will leave the company later this year, reports Tech In Asia.  There’s no word on why he’s leaving. And Apple hasn’t officially confirmed the departure.  Rogers been with the...

The funding for the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposure (CVE) security program used by Apple and other tech firms has been removed by the Trump administration. The program was run by the defense and research-focused nonprofit MITRE Corporation. “By cutting what...

In an X post, “Basic Apple Guy” notes that Apple has changed the marketing strategy for the iPhone 16 line-up when it comes to Apple Intelligence features. “Apple has updated its slogan from ‘Hello, Apple Intelligence’ to ‘Built for Apple Intelligence’ across its...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Tuesday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners must complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity recorded...

“Government Cheese,” starring multi-award-winner David Oyelowo, who also serves as executive producer, debuts today on Apple TV+.  The 10-episode comedy arrives with the first four episodes, followed by new episodes every Wednesday through May 28, 2025. Simone...

Apple has released the first public betas of macOS Sequoia 15.5, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, tvOS 18.5, and watchOS 11.5.. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website. Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care....

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at the new crime drama “Smoke,” starring and executive produced by Taron Egerton and created by Dennis Lehane.  The nine-episode series premieres globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, June 27, 2025 with the first two episodes,...

James Marsden has been tapped for a lead role opposite Jon Hamm, Amanda Peet and Olivia Munn in season 2 of Apple TV+’s drama series “Your Friends & Neighbor.” The series premiered on April 11. Here’s how it’s described: After being fired in disgrace, Andrew...

The 2025 Peabody Awards have announced the first batch of this year’s nominees. Apple TV+ has two nominations. “Bread & Roses” and “The Last of the Sea Women” are nominated in the Documentary category. Here’s how “Bread & Roses” is described: Sahra Mani’s...

Apple will launch a new trade-in promotion at its stores this week, according to  an “X” post by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. “Apple plans to launch an in-store recycling promotion tomorrow, giving a 10% discount (up to $20 off) on Apple accessories — including...

According to Deadline, March marked a high-profile month for streaming, which represented 43.8% of all television usage during the month, driven by top programs across seven different platforms, according to Nielsen‘s latest monthly report. “Severance,” “Reacher,”...

Apple has landed the global rights to “Come See Me in the Good Light,” the latest documentary from three-time Emmy nominee Ryan White (“Pamela,” “A Love Story”), reports Deadline. Here’s how the documentary is described: The doc is a love story centered on poets...

Apple has officially rebranded Search Ads as “Apple Ads,” reflecting the expanding scope of Apple’s advertising business, according to 9to5Mac. “When Apple Search Ads launched in 2016, we offered a single ad placement at the top of search results,” Apple said in a...

Apple has confirmed that it will be permanently closing its retail store in downtown Bristol, England, and there is no replacement in sight, reports MacRumors. Apple Bristol will be closing its doors on Saturday, August 9, due to redevelopment plans at the Cabot...

Apple has seeded the first developer betas of macOS Sequoia 15.5, iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, tvOS 18.5, visionOS 2.5, and watchOS 11.5. 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 from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: There are three reasons why Apple tariffs absolutely won’t be reapplied.  ° From AppleInsider: India now makes one in five of all iPhones worldwide....

The big American tech firms known as the “Silicon Six” (Apple, Amazon, Meta, Alphabet, Netflix, and Microsoft) have been accused of paying almost US$278 billion less UK corporate income tax in the past decade compared with the statutory rate for US companies making...

Apple has removed AI references from its New York billboards promoting the iPhone.  BGR reports that — as noticed by PMC’s Parker Ortolani — the “Imagine it. Genmoji it” slogan has been replaced with “iPhone 16 Pro. Cinemasterpiece.” This is a surprising move....

Tariffs are on, tariffs are off. You need a scoreboard to keep up with the latest Trump tariff developments.  An interesting one is that the President says he changed his mind about tariffs after talking with Apple CEO Tim Cook. On Saturday it was announced that...

Worldwide PC shipments totaled 59 million units in the first quarter of 2025, a 4.8% increase from the first quarter of 2024, according to preliminary results by Gartner, Inc. The research group adds that U.S. PC shipments grew 12.6%, reaching 16 million units in the...

Helped by the iPhone 16e launch and continued expansion in emerging markets, Apple took the top spot in global smartphone sales in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. The research group says this was the iPhone maker’ss first...

Apple TV+‘s “Mythic Quest” has come to an end. The streamer has opted not to renew the gaming workplace comedy series for a fifth season, reports Deadline. The decision comes days after the Season 4 finale on March 26. Since it had not been conceived as a series...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: The 2022 hostage situation at an Apple Store in Amsterdam has been turned into a Netflix drama, with “iHostage” exploring the events of the five-hour standoff....

CNN reports that electronics imported to the U.S. for companies such as Apple will be exempt from President Donald Trump’s tariffs, according to a US Customs and Border Protection notice posted yesterday. The exemption applies to products entering the United States or...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of April 7-11. ° Apple is preparing a major shake-up for the iPhone’s 20-year anniversary in 2026, including a foldable version and a bold new Pro model that makes more extensive use...