Apple patent involves Mac, iPad displays with sections that only light up when needed
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 unveils its Apple Studio Display competitor: the ViewFinity S9
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...
Apple patent involves more ways to improve multi-tasking on the iPad
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Apple patent filing hints at even more interactive features between an iPad, Apple Pencil
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...
Apple patent filing involves ‘User Interfaces for Managing Weather Information’
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Apple may be interested in rights to top-flight German soccer league
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 now available on Apple Arcade
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, Apple working together to bring a tech-enhanced viewing experience on the Apple Vision Pro
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 granted patent for ‘Systems And Methods For Generating Playlists In A Music Service’
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...
Apple’s UK retail store revenues bounce back to a record $1.96 billion
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...
Express Mode for Apple Pay now available on the Opal Network in New South Wales, Australia
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...
Logic Pro, Final Cut Pro for iPad reportedly no longer available in Russia
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...
News items you should check out: July 14
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...
macOS has the world’s second biggest share of the PC market with an adoption rate of 21.38%
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...
Future Macs, iPads, iPhones could have ‘rollable’ displays
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 introduces Tap to Pay on iPhone in the U.K.
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...
IAM CORE Union Files Unfair Labor Practice Charge Against Apple for ‘Bargaining in Bad Faith’
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 releases revises Rapid Security Response (RSR) updates
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 releases Safari Technology Preview 174
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 releases first public betas of macOS 14 Sonoma, iOS 17, iPadOS 17, tvOS 17, watchOS 10
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+ unveils trailer for third and final season of ‘Physical’
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 posts third updated developer betas of macOS 14, iOS 17, iPadOS 17
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...
Apple TV+ productions get 51 Emmy nominations (21 for ‘Ted Lasso’)
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...
The Gartner research group says Mac sales are flat year-over-year
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....
Top Apple Watch Face apps collect over a million installs monthly
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 Secures Two Patents to ‘Expand Innovation Across Apple Enterprise Cloud Deployments’
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...
Season two of ‘The Afterparty’ debuts today on Apple TV+
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 Introduces Magnetic Passport Wallet
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...
News items you should check out: July 12
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+ reveals first look at ‘The Changeling’ drama
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...