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In a post on X , Chan Karunamuni, a human interface designer at Apple, wrote that he “could not be more excited” for the new design era under Steve Lemay. “Steve’s been my manager for my entire 15 year career so far at Apple and I could not be more excited for this...

A new champion will be crowned this Saturday, December 6, as Inter Miami CF hosts Vancouver Whitecaps FC for the 2025 MLS Cup presented by Audi. It’s the culmination of Major League Soccer’s historic 30th season. The match will stream free in over 100 countries and...

Apple’s iPad shipments grew 4% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter three (Q3) 2025 on continued strength in premium models, with base and compact models providing consistent support to overall growth, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. For the full year...

Apple’s iPhone 16 was the best-selling smartphone globally in Q3 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Handset Model Sales Tracker.  Samsung and Apple captured five spots each in the top-10 list, which contributed 20% of the overall global smartphone...

Assurant, Inc., a global protection company, has released findings from its Q3 Mobile Trade-In and Upgrade Industry Trends Report, revealing that trade-in programs surged as consumers embraced devices with more personalized AI capabilities.  This marks the third...

Apple has sent a new round of cyber threat notifications to users in 84 countries. In a statement the tech giant said that “to date we have notified users in over 150 countries in total.” Apple’s statement, which said the warnings were issued on December 2, carried...

Apple today provided developers and public beta testers with a second release candidate version of tvOS 26.2 and HomePod Software 26.2. A release candidate (RC), also known as gamma testing or “going silver”, is a beta version with the potential to be a stable...

Apple TV has unveiled the premiere date and a first look at the third season of “Tehran,” and announced that the International Emmy Award-winning, global espionage thriller has been renewed for a fourth season.  Created by Dana Eden, Moshe Zonder and Maor Kohn,...

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the all-new wildlife series “Born to be Wild,” narrated by SAG Award winner Hugh Bonneville (“Paddington,” “Downton Abbey,” “The Secret Lives of Animals”).  Filmed over several years across five countries, the six-part...

Here are some of the latest software announcements of the week:   ° Feral Interactive has announced that Total War NAPOLEON is out now on iOS and Android via the App Store and Google Play Store. Here’s how the game is described: Total War: NAPOLEON...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: iPhone 17 Pro models, it turns out, can’t take photos in Night mode when Portrait mode is selected in the Camera app – a capability that’s been available on...

Apple TV has three of the AFI’s Top 10 TV Shows of 2026: “Pluribus,” “Severance,” and “The Studio.” The list is from the American Film Institute and honors TV shows that honor outstanding series that are culturally and artistically significant. You can find the...

Apple’s executive teams continue to be in a state of flux. Ignoring the rumors that CEO Tim Cook might retire next year, the company’s prominent design exec, Alan Dye, is like (several company employees) leaving for Meta and John Giannadrea is retiring next...

Apple has removed a Night mode photo feature from the iPhone 17 Pro, and no one knows why, reports The Verge. Night mode isn’t available in the camera app’s Portrait mode on iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max. It’s been available on Apple’s Pro devices since the iPhone 12 Pro...

Russia has blocked Apple’s FaceTime, the state communications watchdog said as part of an accelerating clampdown on foreign tech platforms that authorities allege are being used for criminal activity, reports Reuters. Justifying its decision, the communications...

SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2 and four more games launched today on Apple Arcade.  About ‘SpongeBob Patty Pursuit 2’ In this Krabby Patty caper, SpongeBob and Plankton must put aside their differences and work together. Their mission: Recover the Krusty...

Apple has announced the winners of the 2025 App Store Awards, recognizing 17 apps and games for their technical ingenuity and lasting cultural impact.  This year’s talented group of winning developers delivered remarkable experiences that empowered users to...

Apple has honored The Rest Is History with the Apple Podcasts Award for Show of the Year, a recognition that honors a show that demonstrates quality and cultural impact in podcasting.  Produced by Goalhanger, the series has captivated a global audience with its...

This Christmas season, Apple celebrates the winners of Your Tree on Battersea, its public creativity on iPad competition, hosted by British comedian and personality Munya Chawawa.  Beginning today, from 5 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. every day until 24 December, the 24...

Apple has expanded its AirPods and Apple Watch health features to additional countries. As noted by MacRumors, hypertension notifications from the Apple Watch are now available in United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, and Vietnam. Hearing Test and Hearing Aid...

Apple, in tandem with Etsy, has announced a new holiday Apple Pay promotion. Etsy users can get a US$15 discount when making a purchase using ‌Apple Pay‌ as the payment method in the Etsy app and entering the promo code APPLEPAY at checkout. Only one discount is...

Apple TV has revealed first look images and the season two premiere date for its critically acclaimed Jon Hamm-led drama “Your Friends & Neighbors.”  From creator Jonathan Tropper, the 10-episode sophomore season will make its global debut on Apple TV with...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple’s willingness to stand up to governments is notably absent in China. ° From MacRumors: Apple is preparing to bring support for its digital car key...

And another one jumps ship. Alan Dye, who has led Apple’s UI design team since 2015, is leaving to join Meta as its chief design officer, Bloomberg ‘s Mark Guman reports.  Apple’s most prominent design exec is “a major coup that underscores a push by the social...

Recent reports suggest that the core iPhone 17 models have enjoyed strong early demand, with sales momentum outpacing last year’s launch. In contrast, the iPhone Air appears to have struggled from the outset, with coverage from outlets like IBTimes pointing...

Apple has rolled out release candidates of macOS Tahoe 26.2, iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, and visionOS 26.2. A release candidate (RC), also known as gamma testing or “going silver”, is a beta version with the potential to be a stable product, which...

Apple Books has announced its personalized 2025 Year in Review experience for Apple Book as well as its curated best books of the year. The Year in Review features users’ top books and audiobooks of the year. You can find it inside the Home tab of the Books App. The...

Moonlock by MacPaw has released its annual macOS Threat Report. (Moonloock is a cybersecurity app for the Mac.) This year’s key finding: the cybercrime economy in the macOS landscape is rapidly catching up to Windows. Many threat actors have shifted their focus to...

Apple’s App Store has lost around half of its growth momentum since July “in what is a fairly predictable outcome of allowing third-party app stores to eat into its lunch in the European Union,” reports Wccftech. The article says that, based on data from Sensor Tower,...