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Jessica Chastain and Adam Driver will star in “The Dealer,”which Apple TV+ landed with a straight-to-series pickup following a bidding war with several other outlets, according to “The Hollywood Reporter.” The two leads will also be executive producers. The show hails...

Apple has updated Apple Music Classical with time-synced listening guides, curated stations, and personalized recommendations on the Home tab of the app. “Dive deeper with time-synced listening guides for 150+ popular works, enjoy nonstop music with curated stations,...

The new anthology series “Side Quest,” hailing from the same team behind the office comedy “Mythic Quest,” premieres today on Apple TV+. All four episodes of “Side Quest” will debut alongside the season four finale of “Mythic Quest.”  Here’s how it’s described:...

Apple has released new firmware for the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds. There are no release notes, but it likely offers performance tweaks and bug fixes.  To install the firmware, connect the ‌Powerbeats Pro‌ 2 to a power source and make sure they’re in Bluetooth...

Apple has announced it will host its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) online from June 9 to 13, 2025.  Developers and students will also have the opportunity to celebrate in person during a special event at Apple Park on June 9. Available for free to...

The global smartphone market returned to growth in 2024 after two consecutive years of annual declines, according to preliminary results from Counterpoint Research’s Market Pulse.  Global smartphone sales grew 4% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, as consumer...

Loop Capital analyst Ananda Baruah says Apple is in the process of placing orders for about US$1 billion in NVIDIA GB300 NVL72 systems, reports Investor’s Business Daily.  That equates to about 250 servers at $3.7 million to $4 million each, he said in a client...

As noted by 9to5Mac, in a statement, Apple announced that it would be integrating the Apple Music catalog with a number of popular tools, allowing for DJs to create mixes with Apple’s robust catalog.  Stephen Campbell, global head of Dance, Electronic & DJ...

A survey of the immersive technology knowledge platform Metamandrill.com, completed by 1,299 industry professionals and enthusiasts, could be good news for the Apple Vision Pro. The study reveals significant trends in immersive tech interests, with education and...

It looks like Apple will manage to stave off a possible fine and an European Union (EU) order over its iPhone browser options after it made changes to comply with landmark EU rules aimed at reining in Big Tech, reports Reuters.  The European Commission, which...

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...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Deadline: Seth Rogen has unveiled the massive group of Hollywood A-listers who will appear in his upcoming Apple TV+ comedy series, The Studio. ° From AppleInsider: An Apple...

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...