Apple TV beats Netflix to rank third in the MoffettNathanson Streaming Quality Index
MoffettNathanson analyst Robert Fishman has unveiled his new MoffettNathanson Streaming Quality Index — and Apple TV ranks third, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The index focused on key factors such as daypart viewership, content demand, franchise depth,...
Apple’s Latin America smartphone shipments grew 8% year-over-year in the first quarter
Latin America smartphone shipments rose 2% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor. And it was good news for Apple; more on that in a sec. During the quarter, smartphone manufacturers in the region placed...
Singapore says ‘nope’ to xAI’s requests for documents from local companies as part of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI
Singapore has rejected xAI’s requests for documents from local companies as part of Elon Musk’s lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, reports 9to5Mac. Previously, the Korean Supreme Court rejected Musk’s requests seeking documents from Kakao, a local “super app,” many...
WWDC developers invited to a special screening of ‘The Mandalorian and Grogu’
Developers that have been invited to watch the Worldwide Developer Conference keynote at Apple Park are also able to attend a special screening of “The Mandalorian and Grogu,” notes MacRumors. The screening will take place at 8 pm (Pacific) on Tuesday, June 9 at the...
Apple releases macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 and iOS 26.5.1
Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.5.1 and iOS 26.5.1. The former can be downloaded by going to System Settings, then the Software Updates section. According to Apple’s release notes, “This update addresses an issue for enterprise users where Macs with an M5 chip could...
John Travolta’s ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ is the number one film on Apple TV
John Travolta’s directorial debut, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” has replaced Keanu Reeves’ “Outcome” as the number one film on Apple TV. It’s written, directed, narrated and produced by the two-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy Award...
Tagline, wallpapers, videos, and playlist promote next week’s Apple WWDC
Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) kicks off next week. It takes place June 8-12, and the tech giant is promoting it heavily this week. For example, Apple has teased the event with a new “All systems glow” tagline. The company has also shared a wallpaper,...
Counterpoint: India’s tablet market experienced 5% growth in the first quarter of 2026
India’s tablet market experienced 5% growth in the first quarter of 2026 despite the rising memory price pressure and the uncertain market conditions, according to Counterpoint Research Tablets tracker. Apple ranks as the second-largest tablet vendor...
We may see an ‘Apple Vision Air’ in 2028 or 2029
A lighter version of the Apple Vision Pro (a “Vision Air) may arrive in 2028 or 2029, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in his latest “Power On” newsletter. “Apple needs to fix the design and pricing problems that turned the first Vision Pro into a flop, and that...
Two more join the cast of Apple Original Films’ ‘Liminal’
Paul Sparks and Ava Threat have joined the cast of the Apple Original Films pic “Liminal” starring Vanessa Kirby and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II. Louis Leterrier is on board to direct. The cast also includes Tom Pelphrey, Franka Potente, and Tracey Letts. Sparks...
Folks are increasingly concerned as data centers pop up across the U.S.
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News items you should check out: June 1
Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: A new pair of Beats headphones are on the way, as a new unnamed model surfaces in a series of Instagram posts by football star Lamine Yamal. ° From Apple...
Top Apple-related stories for the week of May 25-29
Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of May 25-29. ° Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman has told of four iOS 27 changes regarding AirPods, Genmoji, AirPlay, and Siri in his latest Power On newsletter. ° watchOS 27 should offer...
Apple-Major League Soccer partnership spurs grow of MLS viewership
Major League Soccer (MLS) matches have averaged 62% more viewers through the first three months of its season compared to last year, the league announced Friday, with all games now available on Apple TV. Including viewership via international distribution and linear...
Apple TV’s ‘Chief of War’ and ‘Pluribus’ win Golden Trailer awards
Two Apple TV shows won Golden Trailer awards. The awards honor excellence in marketing for film, television, and streaming content; including trailers, teasers, TV spots, posters, and breakthrough promotional campaigns. The “Gods & Men” episode of “Chief of...
Analyst: Apple will ship 10 million MacBook Neo units this year
MacBook Neo shipments have come in better than expected, with the 2026 shipment forecast raised from 5 million to 10 million units, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says in a X post. Demand for the laptop has exceeded expectations with Apple struggling to keep up with orders....
Apple and Harvard have published the ‘Apple Women’s Health Study’
Apple and Harvard have published an article entitled the “Apple Women’s Health Study,” according to an X post by @aaronp613. The Apple Women’s Health Study is the first long-term research study of this scale and scope that aims to advance the understanding of...
iPhone users in Virginia can now add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet
Apple’s digital driver’s license feature in the Wallet app is set to expand to Virginia following Arkansas earlier this week, according to MacRumors. You can add s driver’s license or state ID in Apple Wallet by tapping the Add (+) button at the top of the screen in...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
Apple says there’s no ‘reasonable evidence’ that links suppliers to armed groups
Apple has filed its annual conflict minerals disclosure with the SEC, detailing its supply chain checks across iPhone, Mac, and more. From the filing that covers the period from January 1 through December 31, 2025: Based on our due diligence, including analyzing the...
John Travolta’s ‘Propeller One-Way Night Coach’ lands today on Apple TV
John Travolta’s new (and very short) film, “Propeller One-Way Night Coach,” lands today on Apple TV. It’s written, directed, narrated and produced by the two-time Academy Award nominee and Golden Globe and Emmy Award winner. “Propeller One-Way Night Coach” premiered...
‘Star City,’ a spinoff of ‘For All Mankind,’ debuts today on Apple TV
“Star City,” a new space race drama that expands the world of “For All Mankind,” from award-winning creators Ben Nedivi, Matt Wolpert and Ronald D. Moore, debuts today. The eight-episode alt-history series arrives globally on Apple TV with two episodes, followed...