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Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from other websites:  ° From the Economic Times: Apple has stipulated that about two dozen technology, electronics and ecommerce brands shouldn’t have any kind of presence near...

A tax agreement between Apple and its hometown of Cupertino, California, has come under scrutiny from state regulators, potentially slashing the amount of money that the company sends to the city, reports Bloomberg (a subscription is required to read the...

Apple has released the second public betas of macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5, and iPadOS 16.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public...

India’s smartphone exports have more than doubled, reaching over US$11 billion in the fiscal year that ended in March, according to data from India Cellular and Electronics Association and government officials — as reported by TechCrunch. Apple made up almost half of...

Phishing remains one of the most common types of cybercrime. A new report from Atlas VPN says that e-shopbrands were the most often utilized lure by phishers in 2022.  In fact, 60% of e-ship phishing scams exploit Apple’s brand name, according to the report....

Opera has extended its free browser VPN service to Opera Browser for iOS. Already available to some users for early access, the full rollout will be completed within the coming weeks.  With the addition of its VPN service to iOS, Opera becomes the first browser...

Apple TV+ doesn’t cancel a lot of its shows, but it has canceled “Amber Brown,” its single-camera kids/family comedy series based on the bestselling books by Paula Danziger, reports Deadline. The news comes more than eight months after the series’ 10-episode first...

Pixelmater Pro for iOS and iPadOS has been renamed Photomator, adding some AI features. A Mac version of the update is coming soon. Here’s how the revamped product (which is free, but touts in-app purchases) is described: Photomator is the most powerful photo editing...

Apple has released tvOS 16.4.1 software for the Apple TV set-top box and HomePod 16.4.1 software for the ‌HomePod‌ and the HomePod mini. Apple hasn’t released details on tvOS 16.4.1, but it almost certainly has bug fixes and performance tweaks. The upgrade can be...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple is planning two new Apple Watch activity challenges for Earth Day and International Dance Day, which are set to be celebrated on Saturday, April 22 and Saturday, April 29, respectively. The activity challenges will be displayed as...

Jaime Camil (“Schmigadoon!”) has joined the cast of Apple TV+’s “Acapulco” for season 3, reports Deadline. Production on the 10-episode new season is currently underway. Camil will guest star as Alejandro, the brother of one of the wealthiest men in Mexico and a new...

In honor of Earth Day 2023 — which will be held on April 22 — Apple TV+ celebrates its slate of award-winning original programming featuring captivating stories about Earth. The programming ranges from the wonders of “Prehistoric Planet,” narrated by Sir David...

Apple has released the second developer betas of macOS Ventura 13.4, iOS 16.5, iPadOS 16.5, and tvOS 16.5, and watchOS 9.5. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

Apple TV+ has announced that its murder mystery comedy series, “The Afterparty,” from Academy Award winners Chris Miller and Phil Lord, is set to return for season two on Wednesday, July 12. The 10-episode second season will premiere on Apple TV+ with the first two...

SAG winner Hugo Weaving (“The Lord of the Rings”), BAFTA winner Joanna Scanlan (“Notes On A Scandal”), IFTA winner Ruth Bradley (“Guilt”), Tom Brooke (“Empire of Light”) and James Callis (“Battlestar Galactica”) have joined the season four cast of Apple TV+’s...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from other websites:  ° From MacRumors: Apple’s AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max headphones regularly receive over-the-air firmware updates that are installed through...

WaterField Designs has introduced the US$129 Mason EDC Pouch, a compact crossbody for an iPad mini and everyday carry essentials that can double as an accessory pouch inside another bag or suitcase.  It’s small enough to stow it inside a travel or work bag, then...

Yesterday the Canalys research group released data that showed Mac sales dipped 46% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2023. However, a new report from the Garner research group says the sales dip was a still-bad-but-not-as-bad 34.2%. Worldwide personal computer...

Apple has announced a major expansion of its Restore Fund, doubling the company’s total commitment to advancing high-quality, nature-based carbon removal projects. First launched in 2021 with an up to $200 million commitment with Conservation International and Goldman...

Apple has applied for a patent (number US 11625098 B2) for “skin-to-skin contact detection.” It’s yet another patent that hints at an “Apple Ring.” About the patent The patent relates generally to systems and methods of detecting skin-to-skin contact, and more...

Prime Video remains the largest streaming platform in the U.S. throughout the first quarter of 2023, according to JustWatch, an international streaming guide.   Paramount+ overtook Apple TV+ after a solid earning quarter, but still trails the larger players....

Plugable has launched an USB-C hub specifically designed to expand the port selections on supported MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models.  The AMS-5IN1E fits flush against the host Mac and adds 5 ports to supported systems, while still providing access to the...

Today Apple announced it will open its doors to customers at two new retail locations in India: Apple BKC in Mumbai on April 18, and Apple Saket in Delhi on April 20.  The barricade for Apple Saket was revealed this morning and features a unique design that takes...

The French Competition Authority is likelyto move forward soonwith an antitrust investigation into Apple over complaints tied to 2021 changes to its app tracking policies, sources told Axios. The article says That step would signal to groups that issued initial...

As noted by 9to5Mac, the Steve Jobs Archive has released a free ebook, “Make Something Wonderful,” memorializing Jobs’s life and career in his own words. The ebook can be read in Apple Books on your iPhone, iPad or Mac. It can also be read in the browser, or...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other websites. ° From MacRumors: A dummy iPhone 15 Pro has surfaced in a video shared on the Chinese version of TikTok today, providing a closer look at the device’s...

Personal computers (PCs) based on ARM architecture will grow in popularity and their market share will almost double from 14% now to 25% by 2027, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest projections. The ability of ARM-based hardware to run macOS has allowed Apple...

The first quarter of 2023 brought further turmoil to the global PC (personal computer) market, with total shipments of desktops and notebooks declining 33% to 54 million units, reports Canalys. The research group says this represents the fourth consecutive quarter of...

Apple has released iOS 15.7.5 and iPadOS 15.7.4 for older iPhones and iPad. They deal with vulnerabilities that Apple says “may have been actively exploited.” iOS 15.7.5  and iPadOS 15.7.5  can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads over-the-air by...

As noted by 9to5Mac, a new collection of workouts has arrived on Apple Fitness+. Instead of a traditional theme, the new workouts are all inspired by the Apple TV+ show, “Ted Lasso.” The new Lasso-inspired workouts are: ° Cycling with Sherica – 30 minutes. Ride...