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Moveworks has announced that Jamf, which specializes in Apple Enterprise Management, will roll out Moveworks’ conversational AI platform to support its hybrid workforce.  According to Moveworks CEO Bhavin Shah the platform will offer Jamf employees 24/7...

Nifty Games has launched NBA Clash on iOS and Android platforms with NBA stars Jaylen Brown and Jamal Murray featured as highlight athletes. Here’s how the game is described: Licensed by the NBA and NBPA, NBA Clash is an action-packed mobile game that’s a must-play...

Cisdem Data Recovery for Mac has been updated to version 13.8.5. This new version has been tweaked for macOS Ventura. Cisdem Data Recovery is designed to restore document, video, audio, photo, email, archive and others from all major storage devices and file systems...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From iMore: As many as a hundred million people may have now tried Apple’s subscription gaming service, Apple Arcade. ° from Bloomberg: Apple has...

The Apple App Store has recorded a sharp drop in the number of apps to historical lows affecting other elements like revenue, according to a new report from the Finbold finance company. Notably, the declining application count has mainly been driven by the company’s...

Apple has filed for a patent (number 20220360748) for an “integrated accessory control user interface.” It hints at increased features in HomeKit, as well as possible smart home accessories including a surveillance camera from the tech giant. About the patent filing...

An US$450 million investment from Apple’s Advanced Manufacturing Fund provides the critical infrastructure that supports Emergency SOS via satellite for iPhone 14 models, according to an article on the Apple Newsroom site.  Available to customers in the US and...

Apple has applied for a patent (number 11493606) for a “multi-beam scanning system.” It involves 3D images on devices such as Macs, iPads, iPhones, and perhaps an “Apple Car.” About the patent filing The patent filing relates generally to optical systems, and...

Synology has launched the WRX560, a “Wi-Fi 6 router designed to provide fast, secure, and safe Internet connectivity to busy households.” It runs the Synology Router Manager (SRM) operating system. “We are excited to add WRX560 to our lineup,” says Mike Chen, product...

Maxon — developers of professional software solutions for editors, filmmakers, motion designers and visual effects artists — has announced several updates to the company’s Maxon One product line.  The November 2022 release features a new feature for Cinema 4D –...

The ensemble for Apple TV+’s upcoming “Project Artemis” movie has added up-and-comer Donald Elise Watkins, reports Deadline. There are no details on the role he’ll play. Watkins is perhaps best known for starring alongside RJ Cyler in Prime Video’s comedic college...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From the Colorado Department of Revenue: Now you can add your Colorado driver license or state ID to Apple Wallet on iPhone and Apple Watch. ...

Apple has hired a startup founder and former Facebook executive to run its information systems group after departures in that department, reports Bloomberg, quoting unnamed “people with knowledge of the matter.” Timothy Campos, who worked at Facebook (Meta) as chief...

Apple has released macOS Ventura 13.0.1. It’s a maintenance release that fixes two security vulnerabilities. According to Apple, the glitches were: “A remote user may be able to cause unexpected app termination or arbitrary code execution” and “AA remote user may be...

MacPlus has announced a new app exclusively for use with Stage Manager on macOS Ventura: Stage View. According to Apple, Stage Manager gives Mac users a new way to stay focused on the task in front of them while switching between apps and windows. Continuity Camera...

Another day, another lawsuit. A new antitrust class-action lawsuit accuses Apple Inc. and Amazon.com of colluding to raise the price of iPhones and iPads, according to Hagens Berman, the law firm representing consumers against two of the world’s largest companies in...

Apple has released iOS 16.1.1 and iPadOS 16.1.1. They’re maintenance updates with bug fixes, security updates and performance tweaks. iOS 16.1.1 can be downloaded on compatible iPhones with going to Settings > General > Software Update. iPadOS 16.1.1 can be...

Apple has released the first public beta of macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, and iPadOS 16.2. 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 betas...

Global recording artist Bad Bunny has been announced as Apple Music’s Artist of the Year, in acknowledgement of the musician’s artistic excellence and influence on global culture in 2022.  Released this past May, Un Verano Sin Ti, the artist’s sixth project in...

ShiftCam, a mobile photography accessories company, has announced that its new SnapGrip is now available to purchase globally from ShiftCam and the Creator Kit in Midnight from Amazon.co.uk.  The SnapGrip has a recommended retail price of US$69.99; the...

Serif has unveiled version 2 of its Affinity creative suite that’s comprised of reimagined versions of three products: Affinity Photo 2 (for photo editing and raster painting), Affinity Designer 2 (for vector graphic design and illustration), and Affinity Publisher 2...

Apple manufacturing partner TSMC plans to build another fabrication plant in Arizona alongside the US$12 billion factory it has already committed to in Phoenix, according to The Wall Street Journal. The article says the scale of the investment is expected to roughly...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has released new firmware for the second generation AirPods Pro and new firmware updates for the Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, and the Beats Studio Buds.  There’s no word on what the any of the firmware updates entail. Installation...

Anna Garcia (“Hacks”) will make her feature film debut with a “sizable role” alongside Scarlett Johansson and Channing Tatum in “Project Artemis,” the anticipated 1960s space race pic that Greg Berlanti is directing for Apple TV+, reports Deadline. Garcia is a...

Apple has provided developers with the second developer betas of macOS Ventura 13.1, iOS 16.2, iPadOS 16.2, tvOS 16.2, and watchOS 9.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From Law360: With jury selection set to begin, Apple and Pinn Inc. told a California judge that they had settled their patent fight over...

A new study from Financial World has revealed the emerging social media platforms that could soon replace Twitter, as Elon Musk continues to cause controversy among users.    Using Google Trends data, the experts were able to analyze which new social...

For years Japanese shoppers eagerly shelled out for the latest and greatest tech devices, but now a tumbling yen has put new iPhones out of reach for some and sparked a growing secondhand trade in a major market for Apple, reports Reuters. The article adds that the...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11496286) for “differential privacy with cloud data.”  It involves using the data the company collects to “learn” how you write and speak without compromising your privacy. About the patent  As we all know, we use...

Today at the Alice Tully Hall at Lincoln Center in New York, Apple Original Films hosted the world premiere of the holiday musical comedy, “Spirited,” debuting in theaters on November 11 and globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, November 18, 2022. Those celebrating...