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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,”...

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,...

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...

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 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 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...

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, 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 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 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...

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 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...

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., 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 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...

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...

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...

Canalys, now part of Omdia, reports that the Middle East (excluding Turkey) smartphone market surged in 2024, recording a robust 14% annual growth, nearly double the global recovery rate of 7%.  Apple retained its 15% market share in the premium segment, though...

Apple TV+ has announced the premiere of “BE@RBRICK,” a new CG animated comedy series for kids and families, set to debut globally on Friday, March 21.  Based on the iconic BE@RBRICK figures from MEDICOM TOY, the 13-episode series, produced and animated by...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Dope Thief,” its new eight-episode crime drama executive produced by Academy Award nominee Ridley Scott, who also directs the first episode.  “Dope Thief” is created and executive produced by Academy Award nominee Peter...

Emburse has brought Apple Pay to UK customers. Cardholders who live in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland can now add Emburse Cards to their Apple Wallet and make purchases in-person or online wherever tap or Apple Wallet is accepted.  An Emburse Card...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple’s software engineers have been internally testing iOS 18.5 since at least the start of February. ° From The MacObserver: A new leak from Digital Chat...

Apple led the premium price segment of the global smartphone market with a 67% sales share, followed by Samsung at 18% in 2024, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker. Within the premium segment, the contribution of Ultra-Premium (a...

Apple TV+’s “Palm Royale” took home the award for “Best Period and/or Character Make-Up” at the 12th Annual MUAHS Awards. The awards are given by the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild, and recognize excellence in the artistry and creativity of Make-Up Artists...

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Apple has announced that a new retail store, “Apple Downtown Detroit, is “coming soon.”  Hiring is now underway for the store. It will be Apple’s third retail store in the city. With the opening of the store, Apple should have (by my count) 540 stores spread...

Keyla Monterroso Mejia (“Curb Your Enthusiasm,” “You’re Cordially Invited”) has joined the season 4 cast of the Apple TV+ bilingual comedy series “Acapulco,” led by Eugenio Derbez. The show will premiere later this year. Monterroso Mejia will recur as Memo’s (Fernando...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: There have been several alleged leaked details of the iPhone 17 Air, Apple’s rumored new slim iPhone, but images have been limited to grainy shots taken in...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of February 7-14. ° Apple’s “HomePad/Command Center” smart home device likely won’t launch until after April. ° Apple has updated its Sports app for the iPhone to version 2.5 with NASCAR...

Apple TV+’s “Severance” ranks second in this week’s list of streaming TV shows as ranked by Reelgood, a streaming services guide. And the streaming service’s “Silo” ranks eighth. What’s more, “Severance” ranks second in the overall top 10 lists of TV shows AND...