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Philip Lee, the designer of Classicbot, has a new US$46 version of Trashbot that’s a functional stationary set.  “The Trashbot 2.0 stationery set is inspired by classic Mac OS from the 80s, featuring unique desktop and icon designs,” he told Apple World Today....

Apple and Android smartphones have several differences, but could certain tendencies— like driving habits, be more common among users of one versus the other? To determine who is safer and savvier on the road, American Trucks — an online aftermarket retailer for...

A report from Mandiant tracked 55 zero-day vulnerabilities that it says were exploited in 2022.  A zero-day is any vulnerability that threat actors manage to exploit before a patch is made available to the public. The cyber threat intelligence firm and Google...

The global smartphone market declined by 19% year-over-year to 302.64 million units in the fourth quarter of 2022, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Apple replaced Samsung as the top smartphone player during the time period, driven by the recent launch...

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About 870,000 Samba TV-measured U.S. households tuned in to the first episode of season three of Apple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” in the first four days since it debuted on the streaming service, according to the audience analytics company. That’s up about 59% from the 546,000...

Apple is seeking changes in India’s labor laws as part of its effort to expand local production, and “regional governments are yielding to its request as they are eager to snatch iPhone assembly from China,” according to Bloomberg. India’s southern Tamil Nadu state,...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From MacRumors: As previously rumored, the next-generation iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max will feature a unified volume button and a mute...

According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the Thai smartphone market declined by 21% ending 2022 with 16.6 million shipments marking the lowest number of units sold in a year since 2014. Shipments fell 23% year...

New research by VPN provider SurfShark — as noted by WebProNews — says the US government makes the most requests for user data from Big Tech companies than any other jurisdiction in the world. And Apple complies the most. The company analyzed data requests to Apple,...

Although overall global smartphone sales in 2022 fell 12% year-over-year (YoY) due to “macroeconomic difficulties,” global premium (≥$600 wholesale price) smartphone sales climbed 1% YoY in contrast, according to a new Counterpoint Research report. And that’s good...

The team at Addictive Tips surveyed nearly 500 iPhone users on their thoughts on Apple and their brand loyalty. Not surprisingly, iPhone users are 18% more loyal to their brand than Android users. The study also shows that, among iPhone users, the generation that is...

Apple Studios is acquiring rights to Cesca Major’s latest novel Maybe Next Time, reports Deadline. The novel will be developed as an Apple Original Film from Apple Studios, with Reese Witherspoon’s Hello Sunshine set to be producer. The author will be executive...

Microsoft plans its own mobile games store to compete with Apple and Google, perhaps as early as 2024, according to The Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the article). “We want to be in a position to offer Xbox and content from both us and our...

The Kremlin has told officials involved in preparations for Russia’s 2024 presidential election to stop using iPhones because of concerns that the devices are vulnerable to Western intelligence agencies, according to  Reuters. The article says the Russian...

Jason Sudeikis and the cast of Ted Lasso appeared at the top of the White House briefing on Monday, with Sudeikis telling reporters that he wanted to promote the message of mental well being, notes Deadline. “The big theme of the show is to check in with your...

Apple will open its flagship India retail store in Mumbai next month; it will be followed by another store in New Delhi, reports The Economic Times (a subscription is required to read the entire article). The Mumbai store has been delayed several times, partially due...

Apple will open its flagship India retail store in Mumbai next month; it will be followed by another store in New Delhi, reports The Economic Times (a subscription is required to read the entire article). The Mumbai store has been delayed several times, partially due...

Belkin has added two new colorways for the BoostCharge Magnetic Power Bank 5K: pink and purple.  Now available in four color options, the BoostCharge power bank provides 7.5W of wireless charging for iPhone 12 models and later, an extra USB-C port for charging an...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From AppleInsider: The “Steve Jobs and the Apple Computer Revolution” auction has concluded, and the sealed original iPhone sold for $54,904. ° From...

The hazmat bunnies from Apple TV+’s “Luck” movie are in a new short film dubbed “Bad Luck Spot!” to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day. In the short animated film the bunnies “jump on a very important task that gets hilariously out of hand.” You can view “Bad Luck Spot!” By...

The Last of Us topped the top 10 streaming chart by Reelgood since it premiered until its season finale. This is a first-time record for a show on the movie and search engine’s ranking. The third season debut of Apple TV+’s Ted Lasso also made the list, coming in...

Osmos+ 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. Osmos+ is available for the iPhone and iPad, but not, sadly, for the Mac or...

The first three episodes of the drama “Extrapolations,” from writer, director and executive producer Scott Z. Burns (“Contagion,” “An Inconvenient Truth,” “The Report”) debuts today on Apple TV+. One new episode will follow every Friday through April 21, 2023. Here’s...

A new report from researchers of a coalition including Duke University and Northwestern University offers details of a study to determine the feasibility of using the Apple Watch to predict the pain scores in people with sickle cell disease. It found that the...

Season 3 “Ted Lasso” premiered last night. It’s the most popular program on Apple TV+, but JustWatch, an international streaming guide, has ranked the top 10 most popular original shows on the streaming service.  “Ted Lasso” is by far Apple TV’s most popular show...

Adam Scott and Patricia Arquette of Apple TV+’s “Severance” have each won a Critics Choice Super Award, which honors the year’s best across the superhero, sci-fi/fantasy, horror and action genres in film and on TV. Scott won for  “Best Actor in a Science...

Apple has lost a trademark battle with Cypriot developer Apella Games, and has two months to appeal, reports iMore. Apple claimed that customers would be confused, possibly mixing the two companies up or thinking that they were linked in some way. Apple tried to block...

The official National Basketball Association (NBA) app for the iPhone has been updated with support for Live Activities, which means you can view live scores of games. According to Apple, “Live Activities is a new feature that helps users stay on top of things that...

When baseball umpires make a bad call and a dugout appeals, fans watching on Apple TV+ “will get live footage of the replay room for transparency into how calls are made,” reports AppleInsider. Apple hosts Friday Night Baseball with the Apple TV+ service for Major...