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As noted by AppleInsider, in advance of the annual shareholders’ meeting, Apple investors have filed challenges that the board must address, such as the company’s stance on unions and human rights in China. Trillium Asset Management — which “offers investment...

The exodus of Apple talent seems to be continuing. Four years after Laserlike was acquired by Apple to boost its web search technology, the founders have quit to rejoin Google, reports The Information. In late 2018, Apple boosted its development of a web search engine...

Today is Veterans Day, and we thank our vets for all the freedoms we have in this country.  Veterans Day is always on November 11, originally commemorating the signing of the Armistice that ended World War I “on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month” of...

Football Manager 2023 Touch 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. Football Manager 2023 Touch is available for the Mac,...

Apple supplier Foxconn plans to quadruple the workforce at its iPhone factory in India over two years, reports Reuters, quoting two unnamed “government officials with knowledge of the matter.” The article says this points to “a production adjustment as it faces...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has introduced new 5B58 firmware for the AirPods 2, the AirPods 3, the original AirPods Pro and the AirPods Max. The update offers “bug fixes and other improvements.” Firmware updates are delivered periodically while your AirPods are...

Yesterday at the Linwood Dunn Theater in Los Angeles, Apple TV+ held the season three premiere event for theApple Original comedy “Mythic Quest,” which will premiere with the first two episodes today, followed by one new episode weekly through January 6, 2023....

Feral Interactive and Creative Assembly have announced that the Kingdoms expansion for Total War: MEDIEVAL II is now available on iOS and Android. Here’s how the expansion pack is described: Total War: MEDIEVAL II Kingdoms introduces the Americas, Britannia, Crusades...

Apple has released a new firmware update designed for its AirTag trackers. There’s no release notes on what the update involves.  As noted by MacRumors, you can’t force an AirTag update, as it’s something that’s done over-the-air through a connected iPhone. To...

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...