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Apple has asked a judge to force video game distributor Valve to disclose business records that the tech giant says it needs to battle an antitrust class-action lawsuit accusing it of driving up app prices, reports Reuters. Apple’s federal court filing in Seattle on...

Apple has announced new expansion in Singapore, with plans to invest over US$250 million to grow its campus in Ang Mo Kio.  The new expansion is the latest milestone in Apple’s over four decades of work fostering job creation and deep connections with the local...

Apple has reduced its overall greenhouse gas emissions by more than 55% since 2015, the company shared in its 2024 Environmental Progress Report.  The milestone marks progress on the journey toward Apple 2030, the company’s ambitious goal to become carbon neutral...

Apple has announced that, starting today, guests staying at select properties from IHG Hotels & Resorts can use AirPlay. AirPlay can be used to privately and securely stream shows and movies on Apple TV+ and other popular streaming services, listen to personal...

Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, and iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does...

Apple TV+ has debuted the trailer for the third season of the comedy, “Acapulco.” The bilingual comedy series stars and is executive produced by Emmy and SAG Award winner Eugenio Derbez. “Acapulco” returns for season three with the first two episodes debuting globally...

The upcoming Apple TV+ series “Government Cheese” has filled out its main cast with four new additions, reports Variety. Jahi Winston (“We Have a Ghost, “Charm City Kings”), Evan Alexander Ellison (“She Came to Me,” “Devil in Ohio”), Jeremy Bobb (“The Knick,” “Russian...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From 9to5Mac: Phil Schiller has told a court in an antitrust case that he doesn’t know for sure whether the App Store is profitable, and never considered the return on...

Apple TV+ has renewed its hit space drama series “For All Mankind” for a fifth season.  What’s more, Apple TV+ and “For All Mankind” creators Ronald D. Moore, Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi will expand the “For All Mankind” universe with a brand-new spinoff series,...

Apple has announced new progress to expand clean energy around the world and advance momentum toward Apple 2030, the company’s goal to be carbon neutral across its entire value chain by the end of this decade.  More than 18 gigawatts of clean electricity now...

A new version of AltStore — AltStore PAL — has launched as an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace in the European Union. It’s an open-source app store made specifically for independent developers. Europeans running iOS 17.4 or later can now install AltStore PAL...

Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg. Responding to a request from Indonesia President...

Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.” OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft,...

On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the...

Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters. It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The...

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As noted by MacRumors, Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners will need to complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity...

OtterBusiness has introduced the Achiever Series Folio ST for iPad (10th generation) – a case solution developed for learning and educational environments. The Achiever Series Folio ST introduces Smart Technology that innovates beyond the case featuring a...

Apple has seeded the second developer betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and vision 1.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Cybersecurity company Surfshark has launched a VPN app for Apple TV, enabling users to bolster their privacy while streaming on the set-top box. It’s available to all Surfshark users at no additional cost. Justas Pukys, VPN product manager at Surfshark, says the main...

Plugable has launched four new cables designed to simplify compatibility and power delivery.  The four cords, all backed by Plugable’s compatibility guarantee, include a USB-C 20Gbps 240W EPR cable, a Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps 240W EPR Cable with Right Angle...

FastSpring — where SaaS, software, and video game companies sell online — has released two new payment methods across its checkouts: Apple Pay and Pix and customized payment experience optimization with Preferred Payment Method.  These features are augmented by...

AirPods accessories brand KeyBud has released HyperFoam memory foam ear tips for Apple AirPods. They sport ComfortCore heat adaptive memory foam that integrates a patented, flexible audio tube crafted from German Kraiburg ThermoPlastic Elastomer. This allows them to...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Apple has shared a new iPhone ad called “Goodbye Leather” on its YouTube channel in the U.K., months after the company controversially switched from leather to a...

A new report dubbed “Full Disclosure: Stress-testing tech platforms’ ad repositories” by Mozilla and Checkfirst investigated the Apple App Store, AliExpress, Bing, Booking.com, Alphabet’s Google Search & YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and...

Sony Electronics’ family of professional BRAVIA displays is expanding with a new 98-inch option, the BZ53L which supports Apple AirPlay. The BZ53L is designed for corporate, education, and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s Deep Black Non-Glare...

With Earth Day 2024 fast approaching, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners.  To start the process go to Apple’s trade-in page. You’ll be able to submit...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11962162 B2) for an “Accessory Device for Electronic Devices” that involves a case with a display and built-in charging — and which looks like an oversized luggage tag. About the patent The patent involves accessory for...

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