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Apple has been granted a patent (number 11698185 B2) for “Invisible, Light-transmissive Display Systems.” It involves displays on Macs and iPads (and perhaps other devices) with sections that only illuminate when needed. About the patent In the patent, Apple notes...

Samsung Electronics has announced the 27-inch ViewFinity S9 (S90PC model), its US$1,599 competitor to Apple’s Studio Pro.   The new ViewFinity S9 offers a 27” screen with 5K (5,120 x 2,880) resolution. It allows for professionals to work on ultra-high resolution...

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Apple has applied for a patent (number US 20230221822 A1) for a “Dynamic User Interface Adaptable To Multiple Input Tools” that promises even more interactive features between the iPad and the Apple Pencil. The patent filing relates generally to a user interface and...

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Apple has held talks with Bundesliga executives regarding rights to the top-flight German league, reports World Soccer Talk. Currently, ESPN has an exclusive rights deal with the Bundesliga through until the end of the 2025/26 season. ESPN’s partnership with the...

Ridiculous Fishing EX is now available on Apple Arcade, Apple’s U.S. $4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 200 games. Apple Arcade is also available as part of the Apple One bundle. Ridiculous Fishing EX is available for the Mac, iPhone,...

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver on Thursday said the league is working with Apple to bring a tech-enhanced viewing experience to the Apple Vision Pro, The US$3,499 (and up) “spatial computing” system was previewed at last month’s Worldwide Developer Conference. However,...

Apple has been granted a patent for “Systems And Methods For Generating Playlists In A Music Service.” It shows the company is working to make the generation of playlists in Apple Music more efficient. About the patent The patent generally relates to automatically...

According to British newspaper The Telegraph, Apple’s UK store revenues were US$1.83 billion in 2019, but dropped to $1.27 billion in 2020 (during the height of the COVID pandemic), but have since recorded a record $1.96 billion thanks to “strong demand for its...

The Opal Network in New South Wales, Australia, now accepts Apple Pay Express Mode, speeding up transactions at the turnstile.  Apple users who add their contactless credit card or debit card to their digital wallet can enable Express Mode to use when catching...

According to the Russian website iPhones.ru, Apple has “disabled the possibility of subscribing to Logic Pro and Final Cut Proof iPad in Russia.” The article says that it’s impossible to subscribe to these applications, even with a free trial period.”Logic Pro has...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From 9to5Mac: Actors now on strike as Apple and other Hollywood studios fail to reach a deal with the Screen Actors Guild. ° From AppleInsider: Apple TV+ has rolled out...

According to new data from StatCounter, macOS has the world’s second biggest share of the personal computer market with an adoption rate of 21.38%. Not surprisingly, Windows is still in first place with a 68.15% share, This data is baed on StatCounter’s analysis of...

Forget foldable iPhones. Future iPhones, iPads, and Macs could have rollable displays, as hinted by a new patent filing (US 20230221766 A1). In the patent filing, Apple notes that portability may be a concern for some devices, which tends to limit available real...

Apple has announced that businesses across the United Kingdom can now accept in-person contactless payments through Tap to Pay on iPhone.  The new capability will empower millions of merchants, from small businesses to large retailers, to use their iPhone to...

The IAM Coalition of Organized Retail Employees (IAM CORE), a division of the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers (IAM), has filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) against Apple. According...

Apple has posted Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates that are available for iPhone and iPad users running the iOS 16.5.1 and iPadOS 16.5.1 updates and Mac users running macOS 13.4.1.  Rapid Security Responses are designed to allow Apple to address security...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 174. The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Image Set, Rendering, Editing, JavaScript, Media, Popover, SVG, Accessibility, HTML, IndexedDB, and Web API. Safari Technology Preview...

Apple has released the fourth public betas of macOS Sonoma 14, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, and watchOS 10. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for the third and final season of the dark comedy series “Physical,” starring and executive produced by Rose Byrne and created by Annie Weisman.  Joining the all-star cast, including Rory Scovel, Dierdre Friel and Paul Sparks,...

Apple has released the third developer betas ofmacOS 14, iOS 17, and iPadOS 17, as well as a second developer version of AirPods firmware version 6 and an updated third Studio Display firmware beta for version 17. Registered developers can download the betas via...

The final (?) season of “Ted Lasso” earned Apple TV+ 21 Emmy nominations of 51 Emmy nominations. “Ted Lasso” was nominated for Best Comedy Series, Jason Sudeikis (Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series), Phil Dunster (Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy...

Following positive results on Mac sales from Canalys and IDC, a new report from the Gartner research group is less optimistic. Canalys says Apple achieved the highest growth among the major vendors in quarter two of 2023 (Q223), with shipments up 51% year on year....

Data presented by WatchFaces.co reveals that in June alone, the top 15 Apple Watch face apps have amassed 1.09 million installs and estimated revenue of around US$960,000. The company — which, you should note, offers faces for the smartwatch — says this indicates a...

MacStadium, a Mac private cloud and software-as-a-service provider enabling macOS workloads — has secured two patents: one for retrofitting current racking designs with KVM devices (aka, helmets) to offer local and remote keyboard, video, and mouse access to Mac...

The second season of “The Afterparty” — the murder mystery comedy series — debuts today on Apple TV+. The 10-episode second season of “The Afterparty” will introduce a new mystery, new characters and new episodes told through popular film genres. “The Afterparty”...

WaterField Designs has introduced the handcrafted Magnetic Passport Wallet. The modern passport travel wallet is designed to help business and leisure travelers stay organized in foreign lands and breeze through airports, train stations, and international borders. The...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From AppleInsider: Following certification for unionization for the Apple Store at Towson Town Center, the union representing the employees says Apple is still not...

Apple TV+ has unveiled a first look at “The Changeling,” an upcoming eight-part drama series starring and executive produced by Academy Award nominee LaKeith Stanfield (“Atlanta,” “Judas and the Black Messiah,” “Sorry to Bother You,” “The Book of Clarence”). Apple...