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Apple has given iPhone designers bonuses to defer defections to OpenAI, reports Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article). From his report: Employees see the pay bumps as a direct response to a recent uptick in recruiting from startups....

Apple Original Films announced it has landed “Liminal,” a new sci-fi thriller starring Vanessa Kirby (“Pieces of a Woman,” “The Fantastic Four: First Steps”) and Yahya Abdul-Mateen II (“Wonder Man,” “Watchmen”). Hailing from Apple Studios, the feature will be directed...

Apple says it’s expanding its American manufacturing program with four new partners. The tech giant is working with Bosch, Cirrus Logic, TDK, and Qnity Electronics to manufacture essential materials and components in the U.S. for Apple products sold around the world,...

Apple has replaced Launchpad in macOS Tahoe with a new “Apps” view hybrid of Spotlight search and a scrolling list of your installed applications. Some folks prefer the Launchpad. However, according to a post by Michael Tsai, Apple has blocked an app on the Mac App...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From Engadget: Apple now requires users in the region to verify their ages and to prove they’re 18 years old or above before they can access “certain services or features, or...

A former Apple engineer, accused of stealing trade secrets regarding the Apple Vision Pro, has settled his lawsuit with the company, reports 9to5Mac. In June 2025 Apple claimed one of its San Jose engineers stole trade secrets, then took them to rivals. Di Liu, a...

Apple now has permission to “distill” Google’s Gemini model to customize it for Siri and other AI features, reports The Information (a subscription is required to read the entire article). Google has given Apple “complete access” to customize Gemini or create smaller...

Poland’s government plans to start work on a digital service text bill that will affect companies such as Apple, reports Reuters (a subscription is required to read the article). The bill would only affect companies making over €1 billion globally and more than $6.79...

Parallels, which specializes in virtualization and end-user computing (EUC) solutions, has announced findings from new Omdia research, sponsored in part by Parallels.  The resulting report, Browser Management and Security: Emerging Strategies, Requirements, and...

CarPlay is an Apple standard that enables a car radio or head unit to be a display and a controller for an iOS device. According to Apple’s website, all major vehicle manufacturers are using CarPlay. Let’s look at how to use it in iOS 26. To set up CarPlay: Connect...

Apple has rolled out a new firmware update for the Studio Display and ‌Studio Display‌ XDR. There were no release notes. The ‌Studio Display‌ Firmware 26.4 update is only for the new ‌Studio Display‌ options, not for the previous model. The firmware can be updated by...

Apple has posted new firmware for the AirPods Pro 2, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods 4. There are no release notes for the update. Installation is automatic when the AirPods are in their charging case, the case is plugged into a charger, and the linked iPhone is in close...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: After pressure from regulatory committees about fears of Chinese spies and botnets, the FCC has placed a ban on all new foreign-made consumer routers....

Tubi has set a “novel” partnership with Apple for Formula 1 altcasts, reports Deadline. The over-the-top ad-supported streaming television service owned by Fox Corporation has set its first partnership with Apple TV for alternative broadcasts of select Formula 1 races...

Apple has released macOS Tahoe 26.4, iOS 26.4. iPadOS 26.4, tvOS 26.4, visionOS 26.4, and watchOS 26.4. macOS Tahoe 26.4 returns the compact tab bar Safari option and adds a new Charge Limit feature for setting a maximum charge from 80-100% for a Mac laptop. The...

Apple has announced Apple Business, a new all-in-one platform that the tech giant says includes “key services companies need to manage devices, reach more customers, equip team members with essential apps and tools, and get support from experts to run and grow...

Apple TV has announced that its award-winning and celebrated space drama series, “For All Mankind,” has been renewed for a sixth and final season, marking the show’s final mission ahead of its highly anticipated season five debut.  From creators Ronald D. Moore,...

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says that the company will lay off over 1,000 employees and cut $500 million in costs as it faces a downturn in engagement with “Fortnite,” according to The Hollywood Reporter. “I’m sorry we’re here again. The downturn in Fortnite engagement...

Omnissa, a digital work platform company, has released its State of Digital Workspace 2026 report, a global study of telemetry data analyzed across millions of Omnissa-managed enterprise endpoints between January and December 2025.  The study showed the benefits...

This is good news for the rumored “iPhone Fold”: North America’s foldable smartphone shipments grew 28% year-over-year (YoY) in 2025, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Motorola recorded the highest growth among major manufacturers, capturing 44% share,...

Apple TV products tallied 13 nominations in the 2026 BAFTA Television Awards. “Pluribus,” “Severance,” and “The Studio” are nominated in the International category.  Taron Egerton is nominated as Leading Actor in the Apple Original Films’ movie, “Smoke.”...

Apple Sports — the free app for iPhone that gives fans access to real-time scores, stats, and more — has been updated to version 3.9. The upgrade probable starting pitchers for MLB games, car numbers in NASCAR leaderboards, and the ability to turn off sports betting...

New research from Omdia reveals that the semiconductor market surpassed $830 billion in 2025, marking the second consecutive year of more than 20% annual revenue growth.  For the first time since Omdia began tracking the semiconductor market in 2001, the industry...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple has raised the price of external hard drives in its stores, as its retail efforts feel the pinch of the increased cost of storage. ° From MacRumors: Now...

Apple plans to open a store at the Mítikah shopping mall in the south of Mexico City, according to a recently-deleted page on real estate company Allux’s website — as noted by MacRumors. Mítikah is a mixed-use building complex with Mexico City’s tallest skyscraper in...

Here we go again: the Association of Commercial Television and Video on Demand Services in Europe (ACT) is calling for smart TV platforms and virtual assistants to be designated as “gatekeepers” under the Digital Marketing Act (DMA), reports Reuters. ACT says Apple,...

Apple has announced that its 2026 Worldwide Developer Conference will kick off on Monday, June 8. Open to all developers at no cost, it will be online as it has been for years and run through Friday, June 12.  WWDC kicks off with the Keynote and Platforms State...

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) revealed the winners of the 51st Gracie Awards on Monday morning. Rhea Seehorn of Apple TV’s “Pluribus” was among the winners, reports The Wrap. The annual list from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF)...

The iPhone Air has been controversial to say the least. However, crowdsourced Speedtest data published by Ookla says that, while the device has struggled to move beyond a niche role in markets like the United States, it’s found greater traction in regions where...