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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...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11495218) for “virtual assistant operating in multi-device environments.” It involves making Siri, its personal digital assistant, run smoothly in an environment of multiple Apple devices. About the patent  In the patent,...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 156. The update includes includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, Rendering, JavaScript, WebCodecs, Web API, Media, Web Animations, HTML, Accessibility, Security, Privacy, and Safari Web...

Plugable has launched a solution for extending laptop displays up to four screens, even on M1 and M2 Macs that would otherwise only support one external monitor.  The new USB-C or USB 3.0 Quad HDMI Adapter (USBC-768H4) adds four extended HDMI screens through a...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From Apple’s Newsroom page: NightWare is a digital therapeutic system that works in conjunction with Apple Watch and iPhone to disrupt nightmares...

Apple has issued a statement regarding the availability of the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max. It reads: COVID-19 restrictions have temporarily impacted the primary iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max assembly facility located in Zhengzhou, China. The facility is...

Apple is building an advertising network for live television as part of its deal to stream Major League Soccer games next year, reports Bloomberg, quoting unnamed “people with knowledge of the matter.” The company is holding discussions with advertising partners and...

Apple has posted its annual Holiday Gift Guide, which, in the company’s phrasing, “features the most innovative lineup ever of iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, AirPods, and more.” Customers can explore the Holiday Gift Guide online. It spotlights Apple’s latest and...

Battleheart Legacy+ 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. Battleheart Legacy+ is available for the iPhone and iPad, but...

Apple has settled its lawsuit against Simon Lancaster, a former design architect, who the company accused of stealing trade secrets and sharing them with a journalist, reports The Verge.  The tech giant filed its suit in March 2021, and the settlement order was...

Eve Systems has announced compatibility with Matter for three of its Thread-enabled smart home products.  The latest models of the smart plug Eve Energy (U.S. & Canada, Europe, U.K., and Australia), the contact sensor Eve Door & Window and the motion...

Today Apple Original Films announced the release date for the upcoming Apple Original Film “Sharper,” starring Academy Award winner Julianne Moore. Hailing from Apple Original Films and A24, “Sharper” unfolds within the secrets of New York City, from the penthouses of...

Tonight at AFI Fest in Hollywood, Apple Original Films celebrates the world premiere of the highly anticipated documentary feature about singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist Selena Gomez, “Selena Gomez: My Mind & Me,” directed and...

New research enabled by CareEvolution’s research platform indicates commercially available wearable devices such as the Apple Watch show promise for monitoring and forecasting population changes in COVID-19 activity and infection rates up to 12 days earlier than CDC...

As noted by  Vox’s Recode, US Senator Elizabeth Warren penned the country’s top antitrust enforcers — Lina Khan, chair of the Federal Trade Commission, and Jonathan Kanter, who heads up the antitrust division of the Department of Justice — asking them to...

Twelve South has debuted the HoverBar Tower, a “tower of power” for workouts and hands-free iPad use. It launches today as an Apple retail exclusive. The HoverBar Tower is an US$129.99 flexible floor stand for the iPad that’s designed for use with Apple Fitness+...

The Pixelmator Team has released Pixelmator Pro 3.1, an update of its image editor designed exclusively for the Mac. The new version adds macOS Ventura and AVIF image support. Pixelmator Pro 3.1 also sports faster document opening experience, a new smooth corner...

OWC has announced the new OWC Atlas Memory Cards and Reader. The line-up includes the Atlas Pro SD V60, Atlas Pro SD V90, Atlas Pro CFexpress, Atlas Ultra CFexpress, and Atlas FXR. The line-up is especially suited for photography and video purposes. Pricing and...

“Causeway,” an intimate portrait of a soldier struggling to adjust to her life after returning home to New Orleans and starring Jennifer Lawrence premieres November 4 on Apple TV+. You can view the trailer here. About ‘Causeway’ Here’s how the film is described:...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. ° From Semafor: You can now use your iPhone with your brain after a major breakthrough. ° From The Mac Observer: In a recent video, an...

Apple’s unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland is filing a complaint with the National Labor Relations Board after it was excluded from some benefits, reports Bloomberg. In October, Apple announced plans to offer employees additional funds for education and new...

Apple has updated its Mac versions of GarageBand, MainStage, and Logic Pro. All the updates are available at the Mac App Store. Version 10.4.7 of the free GarageBand music app for consumers/prosumers adds over 480 Apple Loops and 18 Drum Kits for hip hop and...