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The Planet Positive Award was presented to Zsofia Szemeredy of Leverage Point Entertainment for Apple TV’s “Down Cemetery Road” at the British Film Designers Guild Awards. The award recognizes “innovative and sustainable building and construction practices.” You can...

Apple TV has announced a new three-part docuseries, “Twisted Yoga.” It comes from two-time Academy Award-winning producer Simon Chinn (“Man on Wire,” “Searching for Sugar Man”), Emmy Award winner Jonathan Chinn (“Tina,” “LA 92”), Suzanne Lavery (“Curse of the...

Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° WaterField Designs has introduced the Lexington Leather Brief, a full-grain leather briefcase that fits laptops up to 16 inches, including the MacBook Pro. The $579 case has padded and a refined...

Apple TV has released the season two trailer for its  drama, “Your Friends & Neighbors,” from creator Jonathan Tropper. It stars and is and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Jon Hamm. The 10-episode sophomore season will make its global debut on...

Apple TV has unveiled the season two trailer for the musical preschool program, “Wonder Pets: In The City.”  Izzy the Guinea Pig, Zuri the Bunny and Tate the Snake return for new, curiosity-driven adventures that celebrate friendship and our unique differences....

Apple has released a second version of iOS 26.4 beta 3 for developers. The update comes three days after the first version, though it’s unclear what’s changed.  Registered developers can download the beta via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From ABCNews: John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware engineering, talks about the MacBook Neo, rumors that he’s the future CEO of Apple, and more ° From...

One configuration (“blush”) of the new MacBook Neo has already sold out for day one deliveries, reports 9to5Mac. The laptop comes in silver, blush, citrus, and indigo color options. Storage options include 256GB and 512GB. The higher storage model also includes Touch...

In January, after TikTok announced a deal to transfer its US operations, Apple began blocking people in the US from downloading or updating ByteDance apps designed for the Chinese market, reports Wired. Though it’s mostly known for TikTok (and its Chinese version,...

Apple has filed for another patent for a “magnetically attachable game accessory’ for the iPhone and the iPad. About the patent filing As a result of the ubiquity and increasing functionality of electronic devices, they now travel with us wherever we go. They are...

Youth research and intelligence platform, YPulse, has released its Cool Brands 2026 report — a ranking of brand coolness among 13-39-year-olds. The top 10 “cool” brands are, in order, Nike, PINK, Apple Pay, TikTok, Jordan, YouTube, Cash App, Doritos, Fortnite, and the...

The 2026 FIA Formula One World Championship begins this weekend on Apple TV with the FORMULA 1 QATAR AIRWAYS AUSTRALIAN GRAND PRIX 2026.  As the new exclusive U.S. home of Formula 1, Apple TV is the place to watch every Grand Prix live and on demand — including...

Apple, Google, and other tech companies have has sent a letter warning the US Department of Defense (DoD) about Anthropic’s supply-chain risk designation, reports Reuters (you’ll need a subscription to read the article).  They say US Secretary of Defense Pete...

Matt Cherniss, head of programming and domestic development, Apple TV, has been named to the 2026 Television Academy Executive Committee, reports Deadline. The others are Uzo Aduba, three-time Emmy winner and Tony Award-nominated actress; Jinny Howe, head of scripted...

The iPad remains the second-biggest product in the Apple product universe. It sits between the biggest (iPhone) and the original (Macs). This week Apple announced an update of one of the four model families – iPad Air. As noted by Consumer Intelligence Research...

The drama series, “The Hunt (Traqués),” has finally debuted on Apple TV, three months after its delay. The acquired series from Gaumont was slated to premiere on Dec. 3 but was delayed, with the French production company launching an investigation into claims that the...

Billy Zane (“Titanic”) has joined the recurring cast of Apple TV’s golf comedy “Stick” for its upcoming second season, reports Deadline.  The sports comedy stars and is executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. The ensemble cast included...

Apple has released iOS 18.7.6 for older iPhones. According to Apple’s release notes, this update addresses a mobile network issue for ‌iPhone‌ XS models and ‌iPhone‌ XR when establishing a connection to emergency services in Australia. The new software can be...

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Apple has released iOS 26.3.1 and iPadOS 26.3.1. According to the company’s release notes, the update adds support for the new Studio Display and Studio Display XDR. It also includes unspecified bug fixes. The new software can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and...

Global smartphone shipments are forecast to decline by around 7% year-on-year in 2026 according to Omdia’s latest outlook. But it’s not all bad news for Apple. The research group’s projection is based on quarter one memory price assumptions, which indicate that ...

As expected, Apple has unveiled the MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop with a starting price of US$599. It boasts an aluminum enclosure in an array of colors — blush, indigo, silver, and a “fresh new citrus.” The MacBook Neo has a 13-inch Liquid Retina display and is...

Smartphone shipments in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) rose 5% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter four (Q4) 2025, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor. And it was good news for Apple. The tech giant’s smartphone sales grew 21% annually. Apple now...

A highly sophisticated set of iPhone hijacking techniques has likely infected tens of thousands of phones or more, reports Wired.  Clues suggest it was originally built for the US government, according to data shared by Google’s Threat Intelligence Group and...

Annie Weisman is staying in business with Apple TV. Just ahead of the premiere of “Imperfect Women,” her upcoming series adaptation of Araminta Hall’s novel, Weisman has signed a multi-year, first-look deal with the streaming network, reports Deadline.  Under the...

James Udom and Jonathan von Mering are the latest additions to the ensemble on “Greyhound 2,” the sequel to Apple TV’s World War II hit starring Tom Hanks, reports Deadline. Production is currently underway in Australia. The next chapter in the...

MacPaw, a software developer and creator of a digital ecosystem for Mac users, has announced an update to purchase plans for select applications on Setapp – the company’s unified marketplace for Mac and iPhone users. The new plans include single-app...

Apple has released the third developer beta of macOS Tahoe 26.4. Registered developers can download the beta via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple has discontinued seven products this week, with one more likely. ° From Macworld: Even Apple knows the new iPad Air is a worthless upgrade. ° From T3: An...

Apple launched a dedicated Games app as part of macOS Tahoe and iOS 26. Now the tech giant is sending reps to this year’s Game Developers Conference Festival of Gaming being held March 9-13 in San Francisco. Apple speakers will include Allan Schaffer (Senior Manager,...