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According to the Apple Developer website, 81% of all iOS devices introduced in the past four years use iOS 16. Fifteen percent use iOS 15, while 4% use an earlier version. When it comes to all iOS devices, 72% run iOS 16. Twenty-percent run iOS 15, and 8% run an...

Apple has provided developers with release candidates of macOS Ventura 13.3, iOS 16.4, iPadOS 16.4, tvOS 16.4, and watchOS 9.4. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Apple TV+ has announced that “The Big Door Prize,” the character-driven comedy created by Emmy Award winner David West Read (“Schitt’s Creek”) is set to make its global debut on Wednesday, March 29.  The new 10-episode half-hour comedy starring an ensemble cast...

Apple Original Films has unveiled the trailer for its upcoming thriller, “Tetris,” starring Taron Egerton.   Here’s how the movie is described: “Tetris” tells the unbelievable story of how one of the world’s most popular video games found its way to avid players...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From CNBC: Plans for the Apple Savings program may be in danger thanks to issues with Goldman Sachs’ consumer business; the bank has reportedly...

According to The Wall Street Journal, the United States House Judiciary Committee has sent subpoenas to the CEOs of major tech companies — including Apple’s Tim Cook — ordering them to share info on their content moderation policies. Here’s some info about the...

This week, Apple rolled out updates to its iOS and Safari browsers on iPhone, iPad, and Macs, addressing critical security vulnerabilities, including a way to allow apps to “observe unprotected user data” through its Shortcuts app. The security threat is enough to...

The latest CIRP research (which you’ll need a subscription to read) finds that Apple retail stores only account for 29% of iPad sales with the remaining 71% coming from Amazon, Best Buy, and other retailers like Target and Walmart. Amazon sells 23% of iPads in the...

McIntosh S.E.E.D. — a McIntosh County, Georgia-based nonprofit is one of many organizations across the US South that The Conservation Fund in partnership with Apple is working with to promote sustainable forestry, achieve racial justice, and establish climate...

Apple remained China’s biggest smartphone manufacturer in January in terms of sales share and its sales increased about 6% year-over-year according to preliminary data from Counterpoint Research.  Those sales could increase even more thanks to price cuts on some...

Ann Linde, former Minister for Foreign Affairs in Sweden, is joining an advisory board within Apple to contribute to analyses of international issues, according to AppleInsider.  She’s a Swedish politician of the Social Democratic Party who served as Minister for...

If you’re still running macOS Big Sur, note that Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.7.4. The update fixes an issue that prevents icons from showing up in gghe Safari Favorites section. It also has other bug fixes. You can download macOS Big Sur 11.7.4 by going to...

Apple’s biggest contractor Foxconn has secured a new site in Vietnam, as the Taiwanese company pushes ahead with efforts to shift more production away from mainland China following major disruptions at its key manufacturing base late last year, reports The South China...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the drama “Extrapolations,” from writer, director and executive producer Scott Z. Burns (“Contagion,” “An Inconvenient Truth,” “The Report”).  Told over a season of eight interconnected episodes and produced by Michael...

Briana Middleton, one of the leads of Apple TV+’s “Sharper” movie, will headline the streaming service’s  drama series “Metropolis,” inspired by Fritz Lang’s classic 1927 science fiction film, reports Deadline.  She’s the first actor cast in the project,...

VisionTek has announced the US$349 VT7400 docking station for macOS and Windows systems. The dock supports three 4K displays and has four USB Type-A and two USB Type-C ports, all through a single USB-C cable. It is the latest addition to the VisionTek 7000 series,...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From MacRumors: Primate Labs today announced the launch of Geekbench 6, the newest version of the company’s cross-platform benchmarking suite. °...

With Apple pushing into the lending business with a “buy now, pay later” service, the company is laying out rules for how it will approve transactions and one key factor is whether you’ve been a good customer in the past, according to Bloomberg.  The Apple Pay...

Apple TV+ today announced that season three of “Ted Lasso” will debut March 15. It’s been expected to be the last season. However, Jason Sudeikis, star, executive producer and co-creator of the hit show, may be looking to continue the show to a fourth season after...

Apple has sent Apple Card users info on how to keep their accounts and personal data safe. Here’s the advice:  ° Turn on Advanced Fraud Protection. The 3-digit security code for your Apple Card will change periodically for even more secure purchases on...

Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway released its latest 13F for the quarter that ended Dec. 31, 2022. The firm showed no new stakes in the quarter but added to several major positions, including Apple, reports StreetInsider. Berkshire’s filing showed it added 333,856...

Following its history-making, back-to-back Emmy Award wins for its freshman and sophomore seasons, Apple TV+ today revealed that season three of its global phenomenon “Ted Lasso,” will premiere around the world with the first episode on Wednesday, March 15, followed...

Apple has hired Covington & Burling to lobby on issues related to trade, intellectual property and public health matters, according to The Hill.  Covington & Burling is an American multinational law firm. Known as a “white shoe” law firm, the firm is...

Apple is facing challenges as its tries to increase production of its products in India, according to a paywalled report by The Financial Times (via Reuters). As Apple plans to diversify its supply chain outside China, the Cupertino firm is having a hard time with its...

Apple TV+ hosted its first-ever red carpet event in France at the Publicis Cinémas in Paris, with the world premiere screening of new thriller “Liaison,” premiering on February 24, 2023. Attendees at the red carpet premiere alongside starsVincent Cassel and Eva Green,...

Apple has rounded out the cast for its crime drama series “Sinking Spring” with the addition of Golden Globe winner Ving Rhames (the “Mission: Impossible” franchise), Dustin Nguyen (“The Accidental Getaway Driver”), Nesta Cooper (“See”), Idris Debrand (“Dear Edward”),...

Encroute has announced Encrouter, a fully integrated encrypted VPN router for home and business use designed to allow people to provide pure VPN security for their entire home or business Internet, all from one device.  Encrouter also offers over 20 VPN server...

Mujjo has introduced the Echelon AirPods Case, a new leather case for first and second generation Apple AirPods. Crafted from Ecco Leather, which is Gold Rated by the Leather Working Group for its low environmental impact,...

From February 10 to 17, Satechi is offering 20% off sitewide with code DONATE and will be contributing 10% of website sales from this time to the Turkiye Earthquake Relief Fund. As you’ve likely seen in the news, two massive earthquakes have struck the southeastern...

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.2.1 with, per the tech giant’s release notes, “important bug fixes” and security updates. No details were given. macOS Ventura‌‌ 13.2.1. can be downloaded for free on all eligible Macs using the Software Update section of System...