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Today at the Regency Village Theatre in Los Angeles, CA, Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere of the highly anticipated drama, “Emancipation,” starring Will Smith.  “Emancipation” is set to debut in theaters on Friday, December 2 and globally on Apple...

In a note to clients — as noted by AppleInsider — Piper Sandler expects Apple and Foxconn to catch up with iPhone 14 Pro production in December, but will still fall short by around nine million iPhones. The investment bank is cutting its estimates for Apple’s December...

Belkin launched this week its new AirPods Cleaning Kit, a solution specifically designed for AirPods (Gen 1, 2 and 3) to remove earwax build-up while restoring acoustic performance. According to the folks at Belkin the kit — which includes a cleaning brush, wax...

ZAGG has introduced a new screen protector: the US$49.99 Glass VisionGuard Eco. Compatible with iPhone 14 and 13 models, the Glass VisionGuard Eco consists of up to 30% recycled glass.  Its product packaging contains no single-use plastics and is 100%...

Zens, a Dutch company, has announced an exclusive partnership with Apple for their latest product offerings. Three new Zens charging stations, the 4-in-1 (pictured above) and 3-in-1 Modular Charging Stations with MagSafe, as well as the 60W iPad/MacBook Air Charging...

Kahoot!, a global learning and engagement platform, has launched the Kahoot! app for macOS.  It gives students access to new features that help them reduce the number of hours spent on re-reading and re-copying notes, making their learning experience more...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From Reuters: Apple’s wide exposure to Chinese manufacturing, notable both for its low costs and rising risks, has receded since the COVID-19...

Roblox has hired 23-year Apple veteran John Stauffer to oversee the engineering team responsible for the virtual world’s core engine, reports Axios. The article says Roblox has big aspirations for the company, many of which center on making its core engine able to run...

As noted by AppleInsider: Senator Josh Hawley (Republican) has written an open letter to Apple’s Tim Cook, and amongst other topics, is accusing the company of helping China suppress free speech. Here’s some key points from the letter: ° Apple has not...

Jason Momoa’s upcoming Apple TV+ series isn’t a hit in Hawaii, according to TMZ. Folks there are reportedly upset a local farmers market is being shut down due to filming, and they’re taking it out on the actor. “Chief of War” is filming on Hawaii’s big island, and...

According to LeaksApplePro in a tweet on Nov. 28 , the 2023 updates of the 14-inch and MacBook Pros will be “worth the wait.” However, Geekbench scores allegedly for the upcoming “M2 Max” chip, the updated laptops should be faster, but not wickedly faster. From the...

Apple today released iOS 16.1.2, a bug fix update. It can be downloaded on eligible iPhones over-the-air by going to Settings > General > Software Update. Here are Apple’s full release notes for the update: This update provides important security updates and the...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the premiere date and a first look at “Shrinking,” the new 10-episode comedy starring Jason Segel, and written by Emmy Award winning “Ted Lasso” co-creator Bill Lawrence, Emmy Award-winning “Ted Lasso” star, writer and co-executive producer...

Tata Group an Indian conglomerate, has started talks with Wistron, one of the three Apple vendors in India, to buy its manufacturing facility in Karnataka, India, reports Inc. If the transaction goes through, it will help Tata ramp up the manufacturing capabilities of...

The ongoing deterioration of consumer demand caused smartphone shipments in Southeast Asia to fall 4% year on year in quarter three of 2022 to 23.5 million units, the lowest level in the region since the first quarter of 2020, according to Canalys.  However, the...

Ellie Rose has released its new US$39.99 Quartz Holographic Wireless Charger. And the best part, it’s on Amazon. To use, you place your Qi compatible device (Apple or Samsung) on the charging pad for charging. The wireless charger works with many cases on the devices....

Muijo has introduced the the Envoy Laptop Sleeve, a “cruelty-free” vegan leather sleeve for 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro models. Lightweight, durable, and fully waterproof, its features include amagnetic opening that provides both quick access and added...

Kensington has launched what it says is its most advanced trackball ever: the US$119.99 SlimBlade Pro Trackball. Designed with creative professionals, office workers, and prosumers in mind, the plug and play SlimBlade Pro Trackball is Mac PC and Maccompatible. It...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From MacRumors: Anker’s popular Eufy-branded security cameras appear to be sending some data to the cloud, even when cloud storage is disabled and...

Another day, another lawsuit. Two victims injured when a car drove into an Apple store filed lawsuits Tuesday morning claiming various development companies failed to protect people by not installing barriers near the store, reports CNN. One person died and at least...

Apple smartwatch sales have grown 48% year-over-year (YoY) thanks to strong sales of its newly released Apple Watch 8 series, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Released in early September, the new series accounted for about 56% of the overall...

Apple has announced the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards, spotlighting 16 apps and games that “inspired users to engage more deeply with the world, expand their imaginations, and stay connected to friends and loved ones Apple CEO Tim Cook says this year’s winners...

In celebration of Computer Science Education Week, Apple is introducing a new coding session — Coding Lab for Kids: Code Your First App — at Apple Store locations around the world.  Designed to inspire participants ages 10 and up to explore app development in a...

As noted by Law360 (a subscription is required to read the entire article), a California judge has granted preliminary approval to an US$50 million settlement to end claims that Apple sold laptops with defective “butterfly” keyboards.  The payment will include...

WaterField Designs has introduced the US$109 Time Travel Case for the Apple Watch. It’s designed to help you easily organize your Apple Watch, extra watch bands, and charger in one solution. Designed for travel, the thin, compact carrying case fits three...

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Apple has announced the Apple Podcasts Award honoring a Show of the Year and its team for “outstanding quality, innovation, and impact.” Inspired by the signature app icon, the Apple Podcasts Award represents, in Apple’s words, the company’s “decades-long commitment...

Zhengzhou, a city in east-central China that is home to Apple’s largest iPhone factory, Foxconn, is lifting its lockdown policy after five days, reports Bloomberg (citing a WeChat post from the local government). The changes go into effect November 30, local time,...

Beginning today, Apple Music subscribers can learn their top songs, artists, albums, genres, and more in a redesigned Replay experience.  New in 2022 is a year-end experience complete with expanded listening insights and new functionality, including a completely...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily roundup of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From Deadline: Returning CEO Bob Iger told Disney staffers yesterday that, despite rumors, there no plans for a merger or deal with Apple. °...