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Apple and Google are removing suspicious crypto apps from their app stores, reports Forbes (a subscription is required to read the article). For the last few months, Apple and Google’s app stores hosted apps developed by Huione Group, a Cambodia-based company that was...

In 2019, Goldman Sachs announced credit card with Apple. Now, the partnership could be on its last legs. According to the Wall Street Journal in a September 19, 2024 report, Apple has held talks with several possible buyers for the card business including Synchrony...

Apple placed second in the Electronics category of StockX’s Sixth Annual Culture Index.  Sony maintained its position as the No. 1 top-traded electronics brand on StockX, thanks in part to the new PlayStation 5 Pro and the 30th Anniversary Collection. Finalmouse...

The folks at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIPR) took a look at some specific use cases between iPhone and iPad, Apple’s two leading devices.  Not surprisingly, iPhone owners use their iPhones more frequently than iPad owners use their iPads, and that...

On January 9, Apple CEO Tim Cook said the tech giant will be donating to support local wildfire relief efforts in Los Angeles County, California. Now he’s asking other folks to do the same. “Our hearts go out to all impacted by the ongoing devastation in LA. In...

Director M. Night Shyamalan went on trial on Tuesday over allegations that he copied from an independent film to make the Apple TV+ show “Servant,” reports Variety. In 2022 an appeals court ruled that the director of the 2013 film “The Truth About Emanuel” could...

Apple is rumored to be working on a new Magic Mouse for 2026. A newly granted patent for an “Input Device With Adaptive Grip Orientation” may hint at some of its features.  About the patent In the patent Apple notes that conventional user input devices such as...

According to a recently published Microsoft Threat Intelligence report, a new macOS vulnerability has the potential to bypass Apple’s System Integrity Protection (SIP) in macOS by loading third-party kernel extensions.  Exploiting this flaw has the potential to...

Apple has posted new firmware designed for the 25W MagSafe Charger that’s compatible with the iPhone 12 and later and the latest AirPods and Apple Watch models. It’s hard to know what at the update entails as Apple doesn’t offer release notes, but it’s pretty safe to...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the second season of the animated kids and family series “Eva the Owlet,” premiering globally on Friday, January 24. Based on the New York Times bestselling Scholastic book series “Owl Diaries” by award-winning author Rebecca...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: As Apple tries to diversify its supply chain, China’s tightened export controls are slowing things down as the country asserts its manufacturing...

Apple and Amazon have successfully fought off a mass lawsuit in Britain over alleged collusion between the tech giants to remove resellers of new Apple products from Amazon’s website, reports Reuters. The lawsuit was brought by consumer law academic Christine Riefa on...

The Ultra Accelerator Link Consortium (UALink) has announced the expansion of its Board of Directors with the election of Apple, Alibaba Cloud Computing, and Synopsys. The new Board members will leverage their industry knowledge to advance development and industry...

After four years of decline, U.S. patent grants headed upward, rising 3.8% from calendar year 2023 to 324,043 and Samsung retained the top spot for the third year in a row, according to IFI CLAIMS Patent Services a patent data source. This year, Apple...

According to the latest Canalys research, the global smartphone market grew by 3% to reach 330 million units in  quarter four (Q4) of 2024, marking the fifth consecutive quarter of growth.  Apple showcased strong performance during its traditional new launch...

China is increasing its scrutiny of exports by Apple and other U.S. tech giants, according to Nikkei Asia (a subscription is required to read the article).  The tighter custom checks are slated to dual-use technology export controls introduced in December. Nikkei...

The European Union has denied a report by The Financial Times that it’s paused action against Apple and other US tech giants in the light of anticipated pressure from the incoming President (Donald Trump, of course), according to 9to5Mac. “Brussels is reassessing its...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer and key art for new conspiracy thriller “Prime Target,” starring SAG Award winner Leo Woodall (“The White Lotus,” “One Day”) and Quintessa Swindell (“Black Adam,” “In Treatment”).  Created by award-winning writer Steve Thompson...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple is launched over 20 new products this year. Here’s what’s coming. °  From AppleInsider: Ahead of its annual shareholders meeting on February 25,...

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. Counterpoint says that global smartphone sales grew 4% year-over-year (YoY) in 2024, as...

A hack and data breach at location data broker Gravy Analytics “is threatening the privacy of millions of people around the world whose smartphone apps unwittingly revealed their location data collected by the data giant,” according to TechCrunch. The full scale of...

Apple users are facing new security risks after a security researcher successfully hacked Apple’s proprietary ACE3 USB-C controller, a critical component responsible for managing charging and data transfer on Apple’s latest devices, reports SiliconAngle. From the...

Cybercriminals are exploiting a trick to turn off Apple iMessage’s built-in phishing protection for a text and trick users into re-enabling disabled phishing links, according to Bleeping Computer. The app automatically disables links in messages received from unknown...

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A four-year-old class action lawsuit filed in the UK again Apple’s App Store fees will finally go to trial today with up to 1.5 billion pounds (about US$1.83 billion) in potential damages at stake, according to AppleInsider.  Dr Rachael Kent’s over-£1.5 billion...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 404 Media (a subscription is required to read the article): Some of the world’s most popular apps are likely being co-opted by rogue members of the advertising industry to...

Synchrony is now available as a buy-now, pay-later option when checking out with Apple Pay online and in apps on an iPhone or iPad, notes MacRumors. Synchrony was added to a list of Apple Pay installment providers in the U.S. in an Apple support document that was...

Apple Arcade is kicking off the new year with an slate of game launches, along with big updates to existing hits.  Today, seven new titles are available, all with no ads or in-app purchases, including Skate City: New York, the ultimate skateboarding experience...

The IDC research group said that Apple sold 22.9 million Macs in 2024 for annual global growth of 4.5%. Now the Canalys research group weighs in and says Apple sold 22.8 million Macs last year for annual growth of 3.1%. This places Apple fourth among global PC vendors...

Foxconn is halting new work rotations for its Chinese employees at its Apple iPhone factories in India, and sending Taiwanese workers instead, according to a Rest of World report.  Shipments of specialized manufacturing equipment meant for India have also been...