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Cisdem Duplicate Finder for Mac has been updated to version 6.4.0. The upgrade fixes an issue where the app crashes due to incomplete sync of files when it scans for a cloud storage account for duplicate files. It also optimizes the selection feature. Cisdem Duplicate...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From The Mercury News: Apple co-founder Mike Markkula is selling his Carmel Valley ranch for $35 million toe the Wildlands Conservancy; it will be one a public nature...

Switzerland’s fruit union Suisse says Apple is trying to gain intellectual rights for all depictions of an apple, according to Wired. The article notes that the fruit farmers’ organization is 111 years old and, for most of its history, it has had as its symbol a red...

By analyzing over 470,000,000 photos on Flickr, a new study from SimpleGhar — a site for purchasing recommendations on appliances or household gear — reveals the most used camera phones around the world. iPhones dominate the list of the 30 most used smartphone...

Mosyle, the “Apple Unified Platform,” has unveiled Mosyle AIScript, which it says is the industry’s first generative AI-powered macOS scripting tool that lets IT admins use natural language to generate ready-to-use scripts for Macs.  With the release of Mosyle...

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Apple has released the second 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...

In a note to investors — as noted by AppleInsider — JP Morgan analysts say the iPhone 14 has risen to a 19% share across US carriers. Previously, it was the iPhone 14 Pro Max that was on 19%, and the iPhone 14 was on 18%. For the month of April 2023, that was...

A government panel in Japan has drawn up a set of regulations aimed at opening up the smartphone app stores of Apple and Google to competition, reports The Japan Times. The two tech giants dominating the smartphone operating system market will be obliged to allow...

Hailing from Switzerland’s École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne, Dynamilis is a new iPad app for children aged 5 to 12. It’s dedicated to foster their handwriting skills through “engaging and entertaining” interactions. The app combines graphomotor gesture...

What to Expect, a pregnancy and parenting brand, has updated its pregnancy app. Parents-to-be can get a sense of their growing baby’s size each week with fun comparisons to some beloved Disney objects and characters.  10 Best Phone Monitoring Apps for P...Please...

Silo tops this week’s list of the most popular titles on Reelgood’s Top 10 rankings of streaming programs. And Apple TV+’s The Crowded Room debuts at number eight. Other shows in the top 10 include: Other shows in the top 10 include: Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse...

Jet Dragon 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. Panda Punch Teaser TrailerPlease enable JavaScript Jet Dragon is...

As the Season 3 finale (and potential series finale) approached, Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” series made its way to No. 4 on Nielsen’s overall Top 10 list for the week of May 15 to May 21 with 769 million minutes viewed.  Top 25 Best Learning Apps For Adult...Please...

Newly released data from IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker shows that shipments of smartphones to the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region declined 7.8% year on year in the first quarter of 2023, with modest growth of 0.8% on the previous quarter. Apple...

Henry Cavill (“Superman,” “The Witcher”) has been rumored to be one of the top contenders as the next James Bond. But he may not need the gig. 30 Most Popular Movies Right Now Wh...Please enable JavaScript Apple Original Films in association with MARV have announced...

Apple has been granted yet another patent (US 11677255 B1) that’s one of several that hints that at the abandoned AirPower project could be revived. The patent is dubbed “frequency management for wireless power transfer.” Airbus announces hydrogen fuel cell...Please...

Apple has released the first developer betas ofmacOS Ventura 13.5, iOS 16.6, iPadOS 16.6, tvOS 16.6, and watchOS 9.6. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

SCOSCHE Industries has announced the availability of its new compact 35W dual USB-C port wall and travel charger. According to the folks at SCOSCHE, the PowerVolt PD35 offers the advanced technology and everyday convenience of smart shared power, which means if you...

Readdle’s Scanner Pro iOS app has been updated to allow users to automatically turn receipt scans into expense reports. The company says Expense Report is designed to help small business owners, freelancers and “solopreneurs” stay on top of their paperwork, saving...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From MacRumors: Starting August 15, the Apple Card Monthly Installments term for new Apple Watch purchases will change from 24 months to 12 months, according to...

Apple has opened Apple Battersea inside the historic Battersea Power Station in London.  Apple now has (by my count) 533 stores spread across 25 counties and regions. There are 273 Apple retail stores in the United States as of February 27, 2023. The state with...

ALOGIC has launched the Clarity Pro and Clarity Pro Touch, which are described as “studio-grade” 27” 4K UHD Display Monitors.  Apple Studio Display: Apple's 5...Please enable JavaScript The displays boast a 10-point ultra-thin One Glass Solution (OGS)touchscreen...

In a new support article, Apple notes that the 2023 Mac Pro, introduced at the Worldwide Developer Conference, potentially has a “disk not ejected properly” issue. Troubleshooting Guide: How to Fix a...Please enable JavaScript Certain models of internal SATA drives...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 172. 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. What's New in latest...

LVMH has announced that it will begin rolling out Tap to Pay on iPhone to select LVMH Group stores in the U.S. later this year. Top iPhone Banking AppsPlease enable JavaScript LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, commonly known as LVMH, is a French multinational holding...

Truecaller has launched its AI-powered call recording feature for its 350 million active users on both iPhone and Android, starting in the U.S. and gradually to different parts of the world in the months to come.  Acrobits Softphone for the iPhone R...Please...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other sources:  ° From 9to5Mac: iOS 17 beta has no sideloading, but Craig Federighi says Apple might comply with European Union demands.Apple Event Recap : iPad 9 , iPad M...Please...

Best Buy has announced that its added the iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra to its Upgrade+ program (which is powered by Citizens Pay). Customers will now be able to get their hands on select models of iPad Pro and Apple Watch Ultra through the exclusive program,...

Apple retains its crown as the world’s most valuable brand, for the second year in a row, in the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands Report 2023.  The latest ranking shows that the total brand value of the world’s top 100 brands now stands at $6.9 trillion...