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Apple has reduced the prices of its iPhone models in India by 3% to 4% after the country’s government slashed import duties on imported smartphones to 15% from 20%, reports TechCrunch.  Apple’s price cuts range from ₹300 (about $3.6) for the made-in-India iPhone...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites: ° From Epic Games: Fortnite is coming back to the iPhone very soon in the EU in the new Epic Games Store, but also third-party mobile stores like AltStore. ° From...

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20240247929 A1) for an “Electronic Device With Optical Angle Sensor” that hints at foldable iPhones, iPads, and even Macs. A July 23 DigiTimes report says Apple is conducting research and development for its first “foldable...

Apple’s smartphone shipments in China fell by 6.7% in the second quarter of 2024, as the tech giant faced intensifying competition from rivals like Huawei, according to new data from Canalys. The research group says total iPhone shipments for the quarter ending in...

Costa Ronin (“The Americans,” “Homeland”) is joining the season 5 cast of Apple TV+‘s “For All Mankind” as a new series regular, reports Deadline. No word on what role he’ll play. In Apple announced that “For All Mankind” had been renewed for a fifth season....

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the upcoming second season of “Pachinko,” the award-winning drama series by creator and executive producer Soo Hugh.  Hailing from Media Res and told in three languages — Korean, Japanese and English — the eight-episode...

ESR, a global leader in mobile accessories, has launched the Geo Wallet with Find My on Kickstarter. It’s a bi-fold wallet that works with Apple’s Find My network. “Unlike the combination of an AirTag and wallet with AirTag holder, this new bi-fold wallet with...

Goldtouch has launched its US$115 ergonomic Elite Keyboard, a fully adjustable split keyboard that supports the hands and wrists as you type. It offers a slimline aesthetic that users can adjust to fit their typing preferences for comfort and individualized...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites: ° From 9to5Mac: EU countries are currently set to miss out on Apple Intelligence features, but that may now change as a result of a new agreement between the US, EU, and UK on AI...

Apple Original Films has won the rights to “The Corsair Code,” an original feature film that will star Chris Hemsworth, reports Deadline. The film is based on a short story by Jonathan Tropper and is described as a “high-octane, sci-fi mystery adventure,” the article...

Apple Maps on the web is available in public beta, allowing users around the world to access Maps directly from their browser. According to Apple, users can now can get driving and walking directions; find great places and useful information including photos, hours,...

Parks Associates’ new Tech Ecosystem Dashboard, featuring ownership and purchase intention data from surveys of 5,000-8,000 US internet households, finds the net promoter scores (NPS) for Apple-branded consumer electronic (CE) devices are consistently higher than...

In the June quarter, Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) saw the highest level of switching from Android to iOS among iPhone buyers that the research group has seen in the last several quarters.  “We think the relatively high percent of Android owners...

Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Sequoia, tvOS 18, and watchOS 11. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in...

RapidSOS has announced that RapidSOS UNITE will be integrated with Apple Emergency SOS Live Video, coming to iOS 18 this fall. RapidSOS is an intelligent safety platform that securely links data to 9-1-1 and first responders. It connects more than 500 million devices...

“The Time Bandits” series from Taika Waiti debuts today on Apple TV+. Starring in the series are Lisa Kudrow (“Friends,” “The Comeback” as Penelope; Kal-El Tuck (“Unseeing Evil,” “Band in the Sand”) as Kevin; Charlyne Yi (“Knocked up,” “Paper Heart”) as Judy; Tadhg...

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The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) has announced that it’s upgrading its payment readers with support for Apple Pay with Express Mode. From the announcement: Reader upgrades to enable Express Transit are beginning to roll out on July 22...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites: ° From The MacObserver: AirPods 4 may arrive in late 2024, and AirPods Pro will get a revamp in 2025. Plus, there are rumors of budget-friendly “AirPods Lite.” ° From...

Apple has seeded the fourth developer betas of macOS 15 Sequoia, iOS 18, iPadOS 18, watchOS 11, tvOS 17.6, and visionOS 2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

India has announced it will cut import duty on mobile phones and some key parts to 15% from 20%, a move that will directly benefit Apple, which still imports its high-end smartphones into the country despite increasing local production, reports Reuters. Presenting the...

Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the kids and family series “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!,” inspired by the hit, Emmy Award-nominated cultural phenomenon “Yo Gabba Gabba!,” which offers a blend of music, colorful characters and animation.  It premieres with all 10...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites: ° From MacRumors: Google no longer plans to deprecate third-party cookies in the Chrome browser, marking a notable change to a prior decision to phase out third-party cookies by...

Apple has added a Classical Top 100 chart to Apple Music Classical, its streaming service/app. As noted by MacRumors, the list features the most popular classical music albums that are streamed globally, combining five data sources from more than 165 countries. Top...

The Apple TV+ American legal thriller television series starring Jake Gyllenhaal, “Presumed Innocent,” claims the third spot among the most watched streaming TV series and movies as measured by the latest data from Reelgood streaming services guide.  At number 4...

Luxury fashion platform SYKY says it’s launched a “groundbreaking fashion experience” on the Apple Vision Pro.  Debuting with a showcase from avant-garde Japanese label Anrealage, the SYKY app offers a way for fashion enthusiasts to enter and explore the worlds...

Apple is failing to effectively monitor its platforms or scan for images and videos of the sexual abuse of children, child safety experts allege, reports The Guardian. The UK’s National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children (NSPCC) accuses Apple of vastly...

After spending millions on box office busts/disappointments (at least regarding revenue) Apple is apparently tightening its budget. According to Bloomberg, after spending more than $20 billion to produce original TV shows and movies, Apple is refining its strategy in...

According to a new report, young Americans hope to work for Google or Apple more than other organizations. But how well do they treat these young employees when they start working for them? Resume.io examined over 22,000 reviews left by junior members of the team at...

Lowe’s is the first home improvement retailer to offer customers an in-store, Apple Vision Pro-powered experience, with a pilot set to launch in three test markets this month.  Customers can try Lowe’s Style Studio for Apple Vision Pro firsthand, allowing...