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In an update to Apple’s developer documentation the company says if developers want to use an application programming interface that could potentially contribute to fingerprinting, they’ll have to justify using it. From the documentation: Some APIs that your app uses...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources: ° From MacRumors: Apple’s iPhone 15 and ‌iPhone 15‌ Plus models could still have a smaller sensor than the iPhone 15 Pro and ‌iPhone 15 Pro‌ Max, despite their upgrade to...

I’m highly doubtful of this, but Apple has been named the country’s worst employer by a new study, with Amazon, Meta and Tesla not far behind, according to the DailyMail. The article says resume builder platform Resume.io looked into the LinkedIn data...

Epic Games has asked the U.S. Supreme Court to allow a lower court ruling to take effect against Apple that could force the iPhone maker to change payment practices in its App Store, reports Reuters. Today Epic filed a request asking the nation’s highest court to lift...

Developers wanting to be approved for a Vision Pro development kit (which includes the “spatial computer”) will have a form to help Apple get the right fit for them, according to a tweet by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Showing an image of the form (pictured), he says,...

Canalys’s latest research reveals that the worldwide smartphone market fell by 10% to 258.2 million units in the second quarter of 2023, showing a slowdown in decline.  Samsung secured the top spot by shipping 53 million units. Apple retained the second spot with...

According to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, 65.7 million smartphones shipped in China in the second quarter of 2023, a narrower decline of 2.1% compared to the same period last year. And the news is good for Apple IDC says that in the first half of...

9to5Mac says Apple has announced that it had its three most-watched matches ever on MLS Season Pass in the past week, between July 19-16. Although Apple did not specifically attribute the growth in viewership to anything in particular, (and I couldn’t find the...

U.S. District Judge Edward J. Davila has Big Tech firms such as Apple, Meta, and Google that allow casino apps in their app stores are arguably bookies profiting from gambling. However, the line is so fine that he invites the companies to appeal, reports Reuters. In...

Apple has struck a deal to increase its Irvine, California, real estate presence in what appears to be a move by the world’s most valuable tech company to further establish its chipmaker manufacturing foothold in Orange County, reports the Orange County Business News....

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of its series “Invasion,” which is set to make its global premiere with the first episode on Wednesday, August 23.  From Academy Award-nominated and two-time Emmy Award-nominated producer Simon Kinberg, who...

Alogic has announced the availability of its Quad Display Universal Docking Station – the DUCDV4.  It delivers dual 4K and dual 1080p output, The folks at Algoic says setting up a work station with the DUCDV4 Universal Quad Display Docking Station is quick and...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources: ° From MacRumors: Apple has released the fourth beta of macOS 14 Sonoma, but you might want to hold off installing the new beta, as some users are reporting issues installing...

A new Mac malware named “Realst” is being used in a massive campaign targeting Macs, with some of its latest variants including support for macOS 14 Sonoma, reports Bleeping Computer.  The malware, first discovered by security researcher iamdeadlyz, is...

Consumer Intelligence Research Partners has previously noted the success of the iPhone 14 line-up. Not since iPhone 7 and 7 Plus in 2017, have the current year phones captured a greater share of new iPhone sales.  Despite that, the folks at CIRP say they’ve...

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 11709557 B1) that hints at a multipurpose controller device alternative to the Apple Remote. About the patent  The patent relates generally to input devices, and, more particularly, to a controller device that provides...

I’m still dubious that Apple will release a foldable iPhone. However, a new report from Counterpoint Research says that global foldable smartphone shipments are projected to reach 101.5 million in 2027 from 78.6 million in 2026.  What’s more the research group...

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Yesterday Reuters reported that Apple is the target of an US$1 billion class action lawsuit brought by more than 1,500 app developers in the UK over the tech giant’s App Store fees. Now the company has responded. The lawsuit claims that Apple’s 15% to 30% fees for its...

In a Newsroom article, Apple says it’s now deployed nearly US$1.5 billion to support affordable housing across California. This includes the construction of thousands of units of new housing, programs to support vulnerable populations, assistance for thousands of...

Apple has released new betas of visionOS and Studio Display firmware. VisionOS is the operating system that the upcoming Apple Vision Pro will use. Announced at last month’s Worldwide Developer Conference, the US$3,499 (and up) “spatial computer” will arrive in early...

Apple has released the fourth developer betas ofmacOS 14, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, and watchOS 10. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed...

Apple TV+ has announced  the four-part documentary series “Wanted: The Escape of Carlos Ghosn” and released a trailer. It tells the story of CEO-turned-fugitive Carlos Ghosn and his relentless climb to the top of the corporate ladder, shocking arrest and...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the 10-episode adult animated series “Strange Planet,” which makes its global debut with the first three episodes on Wednesday, August 9. New episodes of will debut weekly every Wednesday on Apple TV+ through the season finale on...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources: ° From iMore: Auction house Sotheby’s is currently hosting the sale of an ultra-rare pair of Omega Sports Apple Computer Sneakers that you can buy right now for $50,000. ...

The team at Reelgood  — a site that allows you to browse, search, and watch TV shows and movies from over 150 services — has taken a look at viewership share for eight major streaming services. Those are Netflix, Hulu, Prime Video, Max, Apple TV+, Disney+,...

Apple has repeatedly denied any plans to merge the Mac and iPad into one device. However, a newly granted patent (number US 11709527 B2) for “modularizing computing and input device” shows the company is at least investigating such a device. About the patent The...

The French Competition Authority, France’s antitrust agency has launched its investigation into Apple’s use of user data in advertising. The tech giant is accused of abusing its dominant position by “implementing discriminatory, non-objective and non-transparent...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11709554 B1) for “finger devices with adjustable housing structures.” Interesting, it’s doesn’t seem to quite be an “Apple Ring,” but something worn closer to a finger tip. About the patent In the patent Apple says that...

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