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Apple will use Google’s Nvidia processors for the long-awaited Siri update, reports The Information (a subscription is required to read the article). We’ll almost certainly get at least a preview of the upgraded personal assistant at Monday’s keynote at the Apple...

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) asked new iPhone buyers why they bought their new phone.  Previously the research group noted that most new iPhone buyers reference dissatisfaction with their prior phone, rather than excitement about a feature or...

A new nationwide survey from Lurie Children’s Hospital finds 81% of parents use AI to help with parenting tasks and 43% use it weekly. Here are some key takeaways from the study: The top ways parents use AI are for health or medical information, meal planning and...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 24/7 Wall Street: Apple’s next iPhone upgrade could be the end of Venmo. ° From Macworld: iOS 27 is coming soon. There’s a good chance you’ll hate it. ° From...

macOS Tahoe will be the last release for Intel-based Mac computers. Those systems will continue to receive security updates for three years, according to Apple. “Rosetta was designed to make the transition to Apple silicon easier, and we plan to make it available for...

Apple users in Texas will soon be required to confirm whether they are 18 years or older when creating an Apple Account.  Due to a recent court ruling lifting an injunction on Texas law SB 2420, new Apple Accounts in Texas are now subject to the law, which...

Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for “Lucky,” a new limited series. It stars and is executive produced by Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Anya Taylor-Joy. It features ensemble cast that also includes Annette Bening, Timothy...

On average, 2.6 paid subscription services aren’t being used each month, compared to the average 3.4 paid subscriptions Americans hold, according to Self Financial’s recent survey on wasted subscriptions. The company recently surveyed 1,272 Americans with paid...

Apple has announced it will open Europe’s first Apple Developer Center in Berlin later this year.  This new center will offer developers throughout Europe even greater access to Apple experts and events, and a more direct way to learn about the latest Apple...

Wigmore Hall Live is relaunching as a digital-only platform in partnership with Apple Music Classical as part of the Hall’s 125th Anniversary celebrations this year, reports Gramophone.  The Wigmore Hall is a concert hall at 36 Wigmore Street, in west London. It...

Apple has agreed to submit the financials of its India ‌business to the country’s antitrust body, Competition Commission of India (CCI), reports Reuters.  This is part of an investigation that found the tech giant abused its market position, taking the...

United States District Judge Mark Pittman has rejected xAI’s attempt to keep Elon Musk’s Tesla and SpaceX emails out of discovery in the lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI, reports 9to5Mac. Last month, the legal teams of Apple, OpenAI, X, and xAI had a hearing before...

This year’s Apple Watch update isn’t expected to have any major design changes. However, the 2027 revision may sport a new OLED display backplane technology, claims the Korean website, The Elec. The tech would improve battery life. According to The Elec, industry...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Dezeen: Apple is bringing its Designers of Tomorrow exhibition back to Design Miami.Paris in October as part of its push to showcase emerging designers. ° From MacRumors:...

As you might expect, the IAM Union (International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers) likes Maryland Governor Wes Moore for coming out in support of approximately 90 members of IAM Local 4538 at the Towson Town Center Apple Store, which Apple has...

Macworld has reported a Twitter hashflag image leak suggesting “Project Big Bear” as the potential name for macOS 27. Big Bear Lake fits Apple’s tradition of naming macOS versions after California landmarks. Big Bear Lake, a lake and adjacent city in San Bernardino...

Cirrus has launched Let’s Go Fly!, an app created for Apple Vision Pro that delivers an immersive introduction to Personal Aviation. It “provides the freedom, convenience and accessibility of flying oneself for business or leisure travel,” said Cirrus CEO Zean...

Apple shipped 1.1 million MacBook Neo units in the first quarter of the year, according to IDC as noted by TechCrunch. That’s more the MacBook Air (M5) and MacBook Pro (M5) launches. Those Mac laptops shipped over 900,000 and 550,000 units, respectively, in their...

Ahead of next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference, Apple has announced the winners of the 2026 Apple Design Awards, honoring 12 outstanding apps and games. This year’s winners include development teams from around the world whose work demonstrates innovation,...

Apple TV has debuted the trailer for season three of “Silo,” the world-building drama created by Emmy Award winner Graham Yost.  He also serves as showrunner and executive producer. The show stars and is executive produced by Rebecca Ferguson. The 10-episode...

Forty members of Congress have sent a letter to current Apple CEO Tim Cook and future CEO John Ternus criticizing the closing of Apple’s retail store in Towson, MD.  They ask them to reconsider the store closure and explore alternatives that would preserve the...

Apple TV’s “Pluribus” won the Gotham Award for Breakthrough Drama Series on June 1. The Gotham Awards honor visionary talent in front of and behind the camera, expanding the audience for groundbreaking film and television and supporting the year-round work of the...

The folks at Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP ) say they recently identified an interesting iPhone customer behavior.  “There is a stark divide between owners that keep a phone for a long period of time, and owners that trade in a new phone quickly,”...

Zoë Kravitz (“Batman,” “Caught Stealing”) has landed the lead role in an upcoming Apple TV film from director Megan Park, reports Deadline. Details about the film are under wraps. Park will direct from her own script and exec produce, with Apple Studios and LuckyChap...

A new Apple Card promo offers bonus Uber Cash rewards on eligible purchases. “Uber One members can earn $10 Uber Cash on one eligible grocery or retail order per month, now through August 31, when you check out with your Apple Card on Uber Eats. Shop food, health and...

Katey Sagal is the latest addition to the untitled Apple TV comedy from Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, reports Variety.  She’ll appear alongside previously announced lead Elizabeth Banks as well as fellow cast members Ted Danson and Rob Delaney. Here’s how the comedy...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple’s Car Keys feature appears to be coming to future vehicles made by Indian maker Mahindra. ° From AppleInsider: Apple is already developing its 2027...

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,...

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...