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In an X post Jared Issacman says crew members on the Artemis II mission to the moon can take their smartphones with them.   NASA Administration From the X post: “NASA astronauts will soon fly with the latest smartphones, beginning with Crew-12 and Artemis II. We...

Apple plans to allow third-party chatbot apps to integrate with ‌CarPlay‌, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This means, for instance, that ChatGPT could be accessible in via the system for the first time. CarPlay‌ already supports third-party apps but voice control...

Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines to expand the list of user-generated content experiences that can be removed from the App Store without notice. They include anonymous chat, bullying, objectification apps, and more.  From the updated guidelines: Apps...

Apple has announced that the Swift Student Challenge is now open. Submissions are now open through February 28, and students from all over the world are invited to submit their “app playgrounds.” The challenge empowers students to join a worldwide community of...

Apple Original Films has taken global rights to “The Last First: Winter K2,” a documentary hailing from Propagate, Ventureland and Object Studios, following its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival. Here’s how it’s described: Helmed by Amir Bar-Lev, a director with...

AutoFull, which specializes in esports peripheral equipment,  has launched the new and upgraded AutoFull M6 Ultra 2.0 gaming chair, the latest evolution of its flagship ergonomic “gaming throne” designed for gamers, creators and hybrid workers. It’s available...

Here are some of the latest software announcements: ° Data Recovery for Mac has been updated to version 20.0.0. This latest version optimizes the user interface, supports Dark Mode, also improves overall performance. Cisdem Data Recovery for Mac is a tool...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From The MacObserver: Apple celebrates Super Bowl LX with Bad Bunny through Apple Music, Shazam, and Apple Invites, featuring exclusive visuals, live radio, and downloads....

Apple has released watchOS 11.6.2 update for the Apple Watch Series 6 through Series 10, Apple Watch SE and SE 2, and Apple Watch Ultra and Ultra 2. The company’s tech says “this update provides important bug fixes and is recommended for all users,” says Apple....

Apple celebrates its 50 birthday on April 1,  and it sounds like its CEO plans a big celebration.  “I’ve been unusually reflective lately about Apple because we have been working on what do we do to mark this moment,” Cook told employees today, according to...

He’s been accused by many (including me) of kowtowing to the Trump administration, but Apple CEO Tim Cook promised to lobby the U.S. government on immigration, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. “For as long as I can remember, we have been a smarter, wiser, more...

The European Commission says Apple’s Maps and Ads services won’t be designated as gatekeepers under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), citing their relatively low usage and limited market impact in Europe, reports Reuters. The DMA is a 2022 regulation,...

Apple TV executive Jay Hunt has been sounded out about becoming the next director general of the BBC. Deadline reports that Hunt, the European creative director at Apple TV, has been approached about succeeding Tim Davie, who dramatically resigned in November amid a...

Moonlock Lab, MacPaw’s malware investigators, say they’re already seeing clear signals of how macOS malware will evolve this year.  The team identified key macOS cyber threats Mac users should beware of and summarized them in 6 macOS malware trends to watch...

At the Apple TV press day where Apple unveiled its upcoming lineup of new TV shows and films, Eddie Cue, Apple’s senior vice president of Internet Software and Services, kinda hinted that there might be a sequel to “F1 The Movie.” When directly asked about such a...

Apple Original Films upcoming action-buddy-comedy, “Mayday,” starring Ryan Reynolds and Kenneth Branagh is set to bow on September 4 on Apple TV.  The studio announced the date at its Apple TV press day and also unveiled a first look image, reports Deadline....

Last year Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) released released its analysis of iPhone model sales in the December 2025 quarter.  The next day Apple announced quarterly results that exceeded everyone’s expectations and were driven by improved iPhone...

Today Apple Arcade welcomes three additional new games to its catalog of games, all without ads or in-app purchases.  You can play the winning strategy game Sid Meier’s Civilization VII Arcade Edition, go back in time to the golden age of video arcades with...

The iPhone 17 Pro Max has the best smartphone battery life according to tests conducted by CNET. Here’s what CNET had to say about the iPhone 17 Pro Max: “t a starting price of $1,199, it was the most expensive phone in our top five. Its 5,088-mAh battery capacity...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple has begun selling certified refurbished iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max models on its online store in the U.S., with prices...

Apple has rolled out release candidates of macOS Tahoe 26.3, iOS 26.3, iPadOS 26.3, tvOS 26.3, watchOS 26.3, and visionOS 26.3. 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...

The global tablet market continued its recovery in 2025, with shipments rising 9.8% year on year to 162 million units according to the latest research from Omdia. And Apple dominated the market. Apple sold 19 million iPads in the fourth quarter of 2025 for 44.9%...

Apple has announced that it’s expanding skill-building and training programs for people across its supply chain in India with a new education hub in Bengaluru and a wider suite of development courses at Apple supplier facilities throughout the country.  The Apple...

Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more — has added golf to its growing list of supported sports. Golf fans can follow along as each tournament unfolds with access to live scores for all official PGA Tour and...

Apple TV and the stars and creators of “Lucky” have revealed the premiere date, teaser video and first look at the limited drama starring Golden Globe Award winner, SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Anya Taylor-Joy. She also serves as executive producer. The...

Apple TV and the stars of “Maximum Pleasure Guaranteed” have unveiled a first look at the darkly comedic half-hour thriller from creator and showrunner David J. Rosen.  Starring Emmy Award winner Tatiana Maslany (“Orphan Black,” “The Monkey”) and Jake Johnson...

The Apple TV comedy, “The Dink,” will debut on July 24. It stars Jake Johnson and Mary Steenburgen. Here’s how the film is described: Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Jake Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed...

Apple TV has released the teaser for “Imperfect Women,” a new psychological thriller. It stars and is executive produced by Elisabeth Moss (“The Handmaid’s Tale,” “Shining Girls,” “Mad Men”) and Kerry Washington (“Scandal,” “Little Fires Everywhere,” “UnPrisoned”),...

Apple TV has unveiled the official trailer for thesecond season of the Monsterverse series from Legendary Television. Starring Kurt Russell, Wyatt Russell, Anna Sawai, Kiersey Clemons, Ren Watabe, Mari Yamamoto, Joe Tippett and Anders Holm, the 10-episode second...