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Apple manufacturing partners TSMC will push back the start of mass production at its plant in Arizona to 2025 due to a shortage of skilled workers and technicians needed to move equipment into the facility, reports Nikkei Asia.  Construction begin in mid-2021....

Apple TV+ has announced “La Maison,” a new 10-episode one-hour family drama set within a contemporary French iconic fashion house. It’s “an immersive look behind the scenes of the ever-evolving world of fashion, aspirational French elegance and luxury, and the lives...

Apple has posted “The Underdogs: Swiped Mac” on its YouTube Channel. It’s the latest in the series featuring the lovable team. The Underdogs are a team of geeks and nerds who defy the sharp-suited image of the corporate ladder-climber – find out how to spin an idea...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From TechCrunch: Unity has opened the beta version of its development platform for visionOS. PolySpatial, which was announced in conjunction with Vision Pro headset at...

Apple is trying to control communications between retail workers on an internal tool, and complaints are now strictly moderated, allowing only “happy, company-positive thoughts,” reports AppleInsider. The article notes that the company has reportedly been waging a...

Jessica Williams of Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” was named Breakout Star in the 2023 African American Film Critics Association.  The awards recognize achievements in broadcast TV and streaming with an emphasis on entertainment representing the Black diaspora. You can...

Not since the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus have the current year iPhones accounting for a higher percentage of overall U.S. iPhone sales, according to new data from Counterpoint Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP).  In 2017, that year’s new models made up 81% of U.S....

Apple TV+ has announced two new six-part nature documentary series, “Born to be Wild” and “Endangered Planet,” offering audiences a view into the never-before-seen lives of the rarest animals on Earth, as the planet faces an unprecedented crisis with more than one...

Spain’s competition watchdog fined Apple and Amazon a total of 194 million euros (about $218 million) Tuesday for unfairly restricting competition around the reselling and marketing of Apple products and other products on the e-commerce giant’s local e-commerce...

AppsFlyer has released the 2023 edition of its State of eCommerce App Marketing report, an in-depth look at key global industry trends to guide retail marketers in building a mobile-first experience that drives engagement and sales for the second half of 2023,...

Apple has listed the products that are eligible for upcoming sales tax holidays in select U.S. states, including Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Missouri, Tennessee, and West Virginia.  For a limited time, you can shop select Apple products tax-free online an in the...

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn has boughtUS $33 million worth of equipment from an Apple unit for its operations in India over the past year, “signaling the key iPhone assembler’s accelerating expansion in the country,” reports The Times of India. An Indian...

WaterField Designs has released the US$89 Travel Toiletry Bag that boasts exterior side slots that hold a toothbrush and a razor when not in use. This keeps ‘em off the counter for improved hygiene and quick access. The Travel Toiletry Bag is made of...

MacPaw has introduced a new AI-based Setapp Assistant to further enhance the user experience on Setapp, its curated app subscription service. The Setapp Assistant provides users with personalized app recommendations, tailoring the Setapp experience to suit their...

Teaming up with several companies. Apple has announced a variety of summer saving offerings for Apple Pay users.  All require entering the code “APPLEPAY” at checkout. The deals include: Costa: Enjoy an extra 10% off all sale items. Gymboree: Get $10 off when you...

Apple has seeded release candidates of macOS 13.5, iOS 16.6,  iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6 for developers. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver,” is a beta version with potential to be a stable product. Registered developers can...

The Malware Removal in CleanMyMac X is now powered by Moonlock Engine, new technology for detecting malware.  According to Dmytro Melnyk, lead product manager at CleanMyMac X, the update brings the following performance and functionality improvements: • Malware...

Intuit Inc. has launched the QuickBooks Workforce mobile app. Previously named the QuickBooks Time mobile app, it’s available to employees of businesses in the US, Canada, UK, and Australia.  With a single-sign-on experience, the app automates and reduces...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From 9to5Mac: A face recognition system powered by iPads lets international business travelers skip two of the three checkpoints at Eurostar’s London terminus. ° From...

Apple updates Final Cut Pro for iPad to version 1.1, adding new keyboard shortcuts. Here are the details from Apple’s release notes: Turn snapping on or off using the keyboard shortcut N. Move the playhead backward or forward ten frames using the keyboard shortcuts...

PC Mag has named its “Top Desktop PC Brands for Work. Apple almost always wins in this category. (The last time Apple didn’t win the Business Choice award for work-from-home PCs was in 2020; Dell won that year.) However, this year the overall award went to Asus. Asus...

JumpCloud Inc. has  announced the findings from its Q2 2023 small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) IT Trends Report, “Flexibility and Ingenuity: What’s Powering Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise IT Management in 2023.”  The report provides updated...

Global personal computer (PC) shipments fell 15% year-over-year in quarter two of 2023 but rose 8% quarter-over-quarter, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Apple reported “relatively resilient performance,” adds the research group. Apple’s Mac saw a...

Universum has released its United States’ Most Attractive Employer Rankings for 2023. Apple ranks number three on the list. The company, which specializes in employer branding, surveyed over 57,000 students from over 300 universities across the US as...

The global smartphone market’s sell-through declined 8% year-over-year and 5% quarter-over-quarter in the second quarter of 2023, according to the latest research from Counterpoint’s Market Pulse service. This was the eighth consecutive quarter to see a year-over-year...

Plugable has announced the UD-4VPD, an 11-port USB4 dock. It’s available now at Amazon for US$199.95 with a $15 off launch coupon. In addition to being one of the first to support dual HDMI displays at up to 4K 120Hz, it also features safe host charging up to 100W,...

The global smartphone market declined by 11% year on year in quarter two (Q2) of 2023 as gloomy demand started to impact market leaders like Samsung and Apple which had to reduce their sell-in the same quarter, reports Canalys.  The research group says that...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From Macworld: An original 2007 iPhone with just 4GB of storage, still in its box and cellophane wrapping, has wrapped up its 14-day auction and sold to the highest...

Apple has been granted a motion putting a hold on the appeals court ruling that would push the company to undo its “anti-steering” rules and let outside developers link to third-party payment mechanisms, reports The Verge. The article notes that the mandate — part of...

Morgan Stanley analysts estimate that India could account for 15% of Apple’s revenue growth and 20% of instaledl growth over the next five years, reports CNBC. The analysts increased their price target to US$220 and said that India could create $40 billion in revenue...