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Apple TV has unveiled the trailer for the second season of “Hijack,” starring and executive produced by SAG Award winner and Emmy Award nominee Idris Elba (“Luther”). Created by George Kay (“Lupin,” “Criminal”) and Jim Field Smith (“Criminal,” “Litvinenko”), the...

Apple wants the iPhone and/or Apple Watch to call for help in a motorcycle accident as evidenced by a new patent filing. About the patent filing In the patent filing — which is dubbed “Two-Wheeled Vehicle Crash Detection on Mobile Device” — Apple says it relates...

Apple has persuaded a U.S. appeals court to reverse parts of a court order requiring the company to make changes to its App Store to promote greater competition, but lost its bid to overturn a sweeping injunction, reports Reuters (a subscription is required to read...

Counterpoint Research expects foldable smartphone panel shipments to grow 46% year-over-year in 2026, driven by Apple’s procurement for its first foldable. The tech giant is expected to bring renewed interest in the foldables category. Counterpoint says the “iPhone...

Malwarebytes, which specializes in online protection, has launched a new enhanced scan engine for Mac users that the company says provides deeper coverage to hunt for threats anywhere on the hard drive.  This new engine delivers protection against silent...

Idris Elba is planning an Apple TV film version of “This is How It Goes,” reports Deadline. It’s based on Neil LaBute’s play of the same name. Elba starred in a 2005 West End production of the play alongside Ben Chaplin and Megan Dodds. Elba also stars along with...

Apple has teamed up with Mattel for a “All the Toys, All the Joy” promo. It offers a 30% discount on Mattel toys when using Apple Pay to check out on the Mattel website. The deal is available from December 8 to December 14 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific). To get the discount,...

Apple TV has revealed the lineup of musicians and guest stars joining Emmy Award-nominated “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” for its second season, premiering globally on Friday, January 30, 2026.  The Super Music Friends and special guests feature an all-star mix of...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Macworld: An Apple Studio Display 2 leak reveals ProMotion, HDR, and A19 chip upgrades. Also, a new leak details Apple’s 2026 iPad strategy, bringing flagship-level chips to...

Apple has named this year’s most downloaded U.S. App Store apps and games in 2025. According to the post at the Apple App Store, ChatGPT was the number one free app that ‌iPhone‌ users downloaded in 2025, followed by Threads, Google, TikTok, and WhatsApp. Google...

Apple TV shows have collected 10 nominations in the inaugural Screen Awards, a collaboration between the CBR, ScreenRant, Collider, and MovieWeb websites. “Pluribus” and “Severance” are nominated for Best TV Series. Rhea Seehorn of “Pluribus” is nominated for Best...

Apple TV has nabbed three out of 10 slots on the American Film Institute’s “10 best TV shows of 2025” list.  However, it didn’t place any moves in the “10 best movies” list. Here are the 10 shows in the list (in alphabetical order: Adolescence Andor Death by...

Global TWS [true wireless stereo] shipments reached 92.6 million units in the third quarter of 2025, up just 0.33% year-over-year (YoY), according to Omdia’s latest research.  Apple remained the global revenue leader despite a 4% shipment decline, capturing...

Apple CEO Tim Cook is in Washington, D.C. to meet with US lawmakers about the upcoming App Store Accountability Act, reports Bloomberg. The App Store Accountability Act refers to a growing trend of state and federal legislation (like Texas SB2420, Utah SB142,...

Protests outside of an Apple Store in Portland, Oregon continue in retaliation to ICEBlock being removed, as protestors show up in Santa suits to demand the app’s return, reports AppleInsider. There are two more planned protests before Christmas. The “Protest Apple’s...

Apple’s App Store has been unlawfully hosting dozens of apps tied to U.S.-sanctioned companies, according to The Washington Post. The “watchdog” company The Tech Transparency Project (TTP) found that firms and organizations in Apple stores — and Google, as well — have...

iPad sales in India grew 5.5% annually as of the third quarter of 2025, according to new data from Omedia. The research group says Apple sold 242,000 tablets for 15.4% market share in the country. That compares to sales of 230,000 iPads and 11.9% market share in 2024....

“The Brothers Lionheart,” Media Res‘ series adaptation of Astrid Lindgren’s beloved children’s fantasy novel, has landed at Apple TV for development, reports Deadline. It’s co-created by Oscar-winning filmmaker Thomas Vinterberg (“Another Round”), who is set to direct...

Apple has previewed Apple Nodia, its fifth Apple retails store in India. It opens at 1 pm (local time) on December 11. Apple Nodia is located in the DLF Mall of India in Noida, one of India’s largest shopping centers. It will employ more than 80 team members. There...

Apple is offering U.S. customers who purchase and redeem an Apple Gift Card three months of free access to Apple Arcade.  Holiday gift card purchases made before January 6, 2026 are eligible for the ‌Apple Arcade‌ trial, as long as the card is redeemed by January...

Apple TV has revealed the premiere date and a sneak peek at its series “Margo’s Got Money Troubles,” starring and executive produced by Emmy Award and Golden Globe Award nominee Elle Fanning and Academy Award and Emmy Award nominee Michelle Pfeiffer.  The...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Former Apple chief operating officer Jeff Williams may soon join Disney’s board of directors. The Walt Disney Company Board of Directors nominated Williams to be...

The latest research from Omdia shows that personal computer (PC) shipments (excluding tablets) to the United States fell 1% year-on-year in quarter three (Q3) 2025 to 17.7 million units, marking the second consecutive quarter of decline.  However, the Mac defied...

Apple Original Films’ “F1” is among the Top 10 Films of the Year as determined by the African American Film Critics Association (AAFCA).  And the movie’s Damson Idris is nominated for Best Supporting Actor. You can find a complete list of nominees here. Winners...

Apple has announced that Tap to Pay on iPhone is now available in Hong Kong, enabling thousands of merchants to use iPhone to accept in-person contactless payments.  In collaboration with payment platforms, app developers, and payment networks, Apple says thatTap...

Apple has announced that this holiday season, Apple Arcade players can dive deeper into the world of the hit game Sneaky Sasquatch.  On December 16, even more farming adventures are sprouting up in the new Harvest to Harbor update, with the ability to grow and...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 232. The update includes fixes and updates for Animations, HTML, MathML, Rendering, Web API, and Web Inspector. Safari Technology Preview is a standalone app that works side-by-side with the current version of...

Beginning December 10, 2025, a new Australian law will require certain social media platforms operating in Australia to prevent people under 16 from having a social media account. Impacted developers are responsible for making sure they follow the requirements of the...

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