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Apple has released iOS 16.3.1 that includes, per the company’s release nots, bug fixes that address issues with iCloud and Siri requests for Find My. It also adds more Crash Detection optimizations. iOS 16‌‌.3.1 can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and iPads...

Along with macOS Ventura 13.2.1 and iOS 16.3.1, Apple has also released iPadOS 16.3.1, tvOS 16.3.1, and watchOS 9.3.1. According to Apple’s release notes, iPadOS 16.3.1 provides important bug fixes and security updates. It can be downloaded on eligible iPhones and...

Tomorrow (Friday, Feb. 14) is Valentine’s Day. You knew that, didn’t you? If not, I’ve rounded up some websites that will help you prepare for the romantic day. First of all, you can impress your special one (or ones) with your impressive knowledge of the history of...

Apple will try will seek to convince European Union (EU) antitrust regulators that it doesn’t block rivals’ access to its technology used for mobile wallets at a closed hearing today, reports Reuters, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter. The article says...

Apple has released new HomePod OS firmware (16.3.2) for the for HomePod (first and second generations) and the HomePod mini that fixes a glitch with HomeKit compatibility. Your HomePod and HomePod mini should automatically update. If not: Make sure that your iOS...

The blended bill of materials (BoM) cost for the iPhone 14 Pro Max with 128GB Nand flash is about US$464, a 3.7% increase from that of the iPhone 13 Pro Max, according to CounterPoint Research. The research group says that, in the former, Max, Apple’s self-designed...

The UK Electronics Skills Foundation (UKESF), in collaboration with Apple, has announced its “Girls into Electronics” program for 2023. Girls into Electronics gives females ages 15-18 the opportunity to develop their interest in Electronics. At the heart of the...

According to the International Data Corporation ’s (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, the India smartphone market exited 2022 with 144 million shipments (the lowest since 2019), with a 10% decline YoY (year-over-year). However, it was mostly good news for...

Riptide GP: Renegade+ 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. Riptide GP: Renegade+ is available for the Phone, iPad, and...

Apple TV+’s “Shrinking” places fifth on this week’s list of the top 10 streaming shows and movies as ranked by Reelgood, a U.S. movie and TV streaming search engine with five million users. That’s up one place from last week.  Other shows/movies in Reelgood’s top...

Lily Rabe (“The Tender Bar”), newcomer Chase Infiniti, Nana Mensah (“Queen of Glory”), Matthew Alan (“Monster”) and Kingston Rumi Southwick (“9 Full Moons”) have rounded out the cast of “Presumed Innocent,” Apple TV+’s upcoming limited...

Uber drivers who have an iPhone will soon be able to use the Uber app directly from their car’s dashboard while using Apple’s CarPlay, reports TechCrunch. The integration has been rolling out to drivers across the U.S., and all drivers should have access to it by the...

Apple has posted a support document explaining what to do if you can’t accept iCloud terms and conditions for an Apple TV set-top box. The tech giant says that iIf you don’t have an iPhone with iOS 16.0 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 16.0 or later, you can sign in to...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From MacRumors: Google has announced that its Maps app will support Live Activities in the coming months, offering iPhone users access to...

The J.D. Power 2023 U.S. Vehicle Dependability Study (VDS) reports an industry average of 186 problems per 100 (PP100) vehicles, an improvement of 6 PP100 from 2022.  The study examines how 2020 model-year vehicles are currently performing in terms of quality,...

The growth of Apple Services has elevated this segment of Apple’s business to dwarf other firms in terms of generated revenue. Data acquired by Finbold on February 9 indicates that Apple Services recorded a revenue of US$79.4 billion in 2022.  The revenue...

An alleged organized crime ring accused of targeting Apple retail stores in a series of Bay Area (California) heists has seen eight suspects arrested, reports the San Francisco Standard. The California Highway Patrol (CHP) estimates the alleged thieves have caused...

As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple’s online store in Turkey has gone dark in recognition of the devastating earthquakes that have hit the region. And the tech giant has said it would donate to relief and recovery efforts.  According to Fox News, while rescuers in Turkey...

As noted by AppleInsider, a Japanese Fair Trade Commission report stops short of directly ordering that Apple must allow a third-party App Store, but its investigation clearly concludes that one is necessary. Apple and Google have been under investigation by the...

Synology has announced the availability of the 2-bay DiskStation, DS223, the latest addition to its lineup of storage servers dedicated to home and SOHO use. Powered by the Synology DiskStation Manager (DSM) operating system, the DS223 comes with a complete host of...

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the return of “Pretzel and the Puppies,” premiering globally on Friday, February 24.  The series stars the voice talents of Emmy Award winner Mark Duplass (“The Morning Show”), Nasim Pedrad (“Chad,” “Aladdin”), Milo Stein,...

NT CONNECT, an international tech developer,  has launched their NOOZ.ai app in a web-based format. The app’s web version will be readily available through any browser, giving users the option to explore media influence through personalized scoring and media bias...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 163. The update includes includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Scrolling, Gamepad API, Media, Web API, and Accessibility. Safari Technology Preview offers a sneak peek at upcoming web...

UnitedHealthcare, an insurance provider, has introduced UnitedHealthcare Rewards, a new rewards program in which eligible members, including spouses, can use wearable devices to earn up to US$1,000 each per year by completing various daily health goals and one-time...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites: ° From 9to5Mac: President Biden’s second State of the Union address called on Congress to pass bipartisan legislation on both antitrust and data...

A new report from Consumer Intelligence Research Partners (which you’ll need a subscription to read) analyzes overlapping ownership of the four leading products: iPhone, iPad, Mac computers, and Apple Watch.  Not surprisingly, iPhone is the dominant product,...

Do Americans know how much of their data is being collected and possibly shared by mobile apps? It appears not.  Secure Data Recovery conducted a study to find out which apps Americans trust, and who cares at all. Key findings from the report include: More...

Apple dominated the ARM laptop market with a 90% share in 2022, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. And the research group expects ARM-based laptops to have a 25% market share in five years. What’s more, the data says that ARM-based solutions will gain...

Apple is hiring its first chief people officer and shifting human resources duties from its head of retail, overhauling the way the tech giant hires and supports employees, according to Bloomberg. Carol Surface has been appointed to the new role, will start in March,...

Apple TV+ has renewed its international Emmy Award-winning global espionage thriller “Tehran” for a third season. Multi-Emmy Award nominee Hugh Laurie (“House M.D.,” “The Night Manager,” “Roadkill”) is set to join the ensemble cast. Created by Moshe Zonder, Dana Eden...