New Omdia research shows that U.S. personal computer (PC) shipments (excluding tablets) grew 1.0% year-over-year (YoY) in the second quarter of 2026 to 18.8 million units, returning to growth following a 7.0% decline in the first quarter of the year. However,...
Apple is deepening its technology footprint in India, with recent hiring focused on artificial intelligence (AI), data platforms, software engineering, cloud infrastructure, automation, Apple Ads, Siri language capabilities, and manufacturing intelligence. The...
Apple TV has renewed “Small Prophets” for a second season even though season one hasn’t debuted on the streaming service, according to Deadline. Last week it was announced that Apple had acquired the worldwide rights to the show’s first season. The series will debut...
macOS 14 will almost certainly be previewed at June’s Worldwide Developer Conference. What will it be nicknamed? A tweet by Parker Ortolani, product manager at Vox Media, says there are 15 names of places in California that Apple has trademarked, but never used. They...
Keeping track of rumors for Apple display plans is tricky. For example, conflicting reports about an “Apple Studio Pro” with ProMotion with a mini-LED, ProMotion display have been canned. Or maybe postponed. A new report from OLED-info says that Apple to switch to...
As the new editor/publisher of “Apple World Today,” this is my (mostly) weekly column in which I discuss anything that’s on my mind. Which may or may not include Apple or even technology. This week I’d like to tell you why I gave up collecting comic books (and why...
Apple has been granted yet another patent (number US 11619991 B2) for controlling devices such as HomePods with a gaze that activates Siri. The patent relates generally to computer user interfaces, and more specifically to techniques for controlling electronic devices...
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In his latest “Power On” newsletters, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says Apple’s attempts to keep its stores from unionizing are continuing, with the tech giant looking to avoid the kind of labor inroads seen at companies like Amazon.com and Starbucks. From the report: Over...
I want to extend holiday greetings to all Apple World Today readers. Today is Good Friday, Easter is on Sunday, and our Jewish friends are observing Passover. During the next three days (April 15 – 17) I’ll be running on a holiday schedule with fewer posts than...
Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230104111 A1) for “determining a virtual listening environment.” The tech giant wants its audio devices to be able to adapt to different environments. About the patent filing In the patent filing Apple notes that a user may...
Apple has been granted a patent (number US 20230101619 A1) for “electrical bicycle (e-bike) detector for energy expenditure estimation. The goal is for the Apple Watch to have better interaction with e-bikes. About the patent An e-bike is a bicycle with an...
Let me admit that, when it comes to FaceTiming and/or Zoom calls, I find the webcams on my MacBook Pro, Studio Display, and iPad Pro work just fine. Sure, they’re “only” 1040p and not 4K, but the quality is excellent enough for me. However, with macOS macOS Ventura...
I prefer a holster case for my iPhone — and my favorite continues to be The Answer 400 (US$49) from simple.be. However, if you prefer something a little different (well, okay, very different) WaterField Designs’ $79 Essential iPhone Crossbody Pouch offers an...
Can you have too much Thunderbolt? Satechi doesn’t think so as evidenced by its new US$199.99 Thunderbolt 4 Slim Hub. The relatively svelte hub provides upgraded bandwidth and fast data transfer rates. Recognized as a CES 2023 Innovation Award Honoree, the Thunderbolt...
I wasn’t a fan of the original Siri Remote for the Apple TV set-top box. However, I do like the revamped version introduced in May 2021. Alas, some folks don’t like the newer version. For them, I’d recommend the US$29.99 Button Remote for Apple TV from FUNCTION. I...
If the cables from your various devices are running amuck, FUNCTION’sCable Block XL offers an easy, effective way to get the situation under control. The cable management system is comprised of four premium silicone blocks that keeps your cables organized on the...