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After hitting record highs on Thursday, Apple (AAPL) stock opened Friday to quickly hit a 3 trillion dollar valuation based on market cap for the second time ever. In addition to intraday trading highs, the milestone to beat will be holding on to the 3 trillion dollar...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple adjusted its estimated trade-in values for select iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, and Android smartphone models in the U.S. Trade-in values increased by US$10 or $20 for some newer devices, including the iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro Max,...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has added the original 12-inch MacBook to its obsolete products list, meaning the laptop is no longer eligible for repairs or service at Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers. Products are considered obsolete when Apple...

Meta is planning to let people in the European Union (EU) directly download apps through Facebook ads, setting the company up to eventually compete with Google and Apple’s app stores, reports The Verge. The new type of ad is set to start as a pilot with a handful of...

From The San Franciso Chronicle: A University of California San Francisco security guard accused of stealing over $200,000 worth of Apple devices from the medical center has been charged with grand theft, among other felony charges, according to the San Francisco...

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) — of which Apple is a member — says it’s brought together major automakers and device makers to help advance CCC Digital Key “in delivering a secure, effortless, and universal standard for vehicle access.” CCC Digital Key is a...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From AppleInsider: Following its foreclosure, accessory maker Brydge has been restarted by officers including its ex-chief financial officer, and a “number of former...

Apple has filed for a patent (number US 20230205406 A1) for a “Visual Object Receptacle” that hints at a future 3D version of macOS. About the patent filing  In the patent filing, the tech giant notes that graphical user interfaces such that of the Mac provide...

Satechi is launching the new Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro Dock that packs 16 ports including multiple USB, HDMI and DisplayPorts along with SD and micro SD card readers, an audio jack, and an Ethernet port.  It’s compatible with both Mac and Windows systems and...

Apple may have plans to kick its Sidebar feature up a notch as evidenced by a new patent filing. Sidecar, introduced with macOS Catalina, allows users to extend their Mac desktop by using their iPad as a second display or as a high-precision input device across...

Apple TV+ has revealed a first look at the third season of “The Morning Show,” starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. Season three will premiere globally on Wednesday, September 13, 2023 with the first two episodes. The 10-episode...

When Apple joined China’s livestreaming frenzy, a major driving force of the e-commerce boom in the world’s second biggest economy, it launched without deep discounts or a celebrity host to pull millions of viewers, reports Reuters. Yet Apple’s show, hosted by product...

Apple manufacturing partner TSMC is sending more workers from Taiwan to Arizona to speed up work on a US$40 billion factory, reports Reuters. The first Arizona chip fabrication facility, or fab, is scheduled to be operational by 2024. A second facility nearby that is...

Tomorrow Apple will try to fend off a revised European Union (EU) antitrust charge and possible hefty fine linked to claims it prevents music streaming companies such as Spotify from informing users of other buying options outside its App Store, reports Reuters. ...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 173. 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...

Synology has launched the 2-bay DiskStation DS223j, its latest system in the entry-level J Series, designed to meet the needs of home office and small teams. Using Synology’s DiskStation Manager (DSM), the DS223j features a host of options and applications for...

Apple has released the fourth public betas of macOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From AppleInsider: Analysts at investment firm Wedbush say Apple has fought back “against all odds” to once again be on the cusp of a $3 trillion market valuation...

All About Cookies surveyed 1,000 adults about their digital safety headaches. The site that covers security issues then broke down the online habits of Mac and Windows users to see what conclusions can be made. Here’s what the report found: PC and Mac users report...

According to calculations by the Atlas VPN team, Apple’s Safari has over one billion users, while the Microsoft Edge browser is closing in on a total of 300 million users.  The browser’s number of users grew by 50 million months after ChatGPT was implemented....

The folks at Counterpoint Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) asked Mac buyers what they use their computer for most often – business, education, or personal – and allowed multiple answers.  About 80% of buyers said they used their computers at least in part...

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European Union (EU) countries and EU lawmakers have agreed on rules that govern how Big Tech (including Apple) and other companies use European consumer and corporate data, with safeguards against non-EU governments gaining illegal access, reports Reuters.  The...

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn’s Zhengzhou plant is offering a bonus of 8,000 yuan (about US$1,105) for former employees who return regularly to the assembly line, reports the South China Morning Post. Foxconn’s plant in the southern Chinese city of Shenzhen is...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From The Verge: The Mac Pro’s biggest problem is the MacBook. ° From BitDefender: A new macOS malware dubbed “JokerSpy” has been identified. ° From 9to5Mac:...

A U.S. judge has rejected Apple’s bid to throw out a class-action lawsuit that accused CEO Tim Cook of defrauding shareholders by concealing falling demand for iPhones in China, reports Reuters. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers’ decision late Monday night...

Apple stock hit a new high today. The company’s shares on Tuesday afternoon closed up 1.5%, ending at US$188.06 each.  That marks the company’s fifth new record for 2023, according to Dow Jones Market Data. As noted by Barron’s, Apple stock has been on a tear,...

As noted by MacRumors, to promote the season one finale of the hit series “Silo,” Apple’s shared the full first episode of the series on Twitter. Apple TV+ has renewed the series for a second season. Created by Emmy-nominated screenwriter Graham Yost, who also serves...

Apple has stopped offering interest-free financing for new iPhone, iPad, and Mac purchases in Canada, as noted on Reddit.  From now on, interest rates will be: iPhone @ 7.99% 24 months Mac @ 4.99% 12 months iPad @ 4.99% 12 months No reason was given for the...

Apple has criticized the UK’s Online Safety Bill that could be used to force encrypted messaging tools like iMessage, WhatsApp and Signal to scan messages for child abuse material, according to BBC News. The Online Safety Bill, in the government’s words, is an attempt...