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Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From 9toMac: The first-ever Apple Store strike took place in Australia on Tuesday, with additional working restrictions imposed by staff...

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve for iPad. Optimized for MultiTouch technology and Apple Pencil, the app features support for cut and color pages providing access to DaVinci’s award winning image technology, color finishing tools and latest HDR...

Apple has posted another release candidate (RC) version of macOS 13 Ventura to developers. The operating system is set to debut for all users on Monday, Oct. 24. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver”, is a beta version with potential to be a stable...

Starting October 24, Apple Fitness+, Apple’s fitness and wellness service, will be available for iPhone users to subscribe to and enjoy, even if they don’t have an Apple Watch. With iOS 16.1, Fitness+ will be fully integrated with the Fitness app and located in the...

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Apple Original Films, A24, Unanimous Media and Proximity Media have announced the new documentary film “Underrated,” featuring the breakout story of NBA superstar Stephen Curry and his historic success during the 2008 March Madness NCAA Tournament. The film culminates...

Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 156. The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements for Web Inspector, CSS, JavaScript, Rendering, Media, Web Animations, Accessibility, Web API, and Safari Extensions. Safari Technology Preview offers a sneak...

Natalie Morales has been cast in the third season of Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show,” reports Variety. She will recur as Kate Danton, Stella’s (Greta Lee) best friend from Stanford where they were part of a start-up incubator run by Paul Marks (Jon Hamm). On screen,...

Michelle Monaghan is set to co-star opposite Mark Wahlberg in Apple Original Films and Skydance Media’s action comedy The Family Plan,” reports Deadline. Monaghan was most recently seen in the Netflix hit series “Echoes,” which debuted as the streamer’s No. 1 series...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From MacRumors: Apple has increased the price of existing iPad mini models in non-US markets after updating its online store with new...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of “Slow Horses,” the espionage series starring Academy Award winner Gary Oldman, which will make its global debut on Friday, December 2. Adapted from “Dead Lions,” CWA Gold Dagger Award-winning Mick Herron’s...

In the third quarter of 2022, the global smartphone market recorded its third consecutive decline this year, dropping 9% year-on-year, marking the worst third quarter since 2014, according to the Canalys research group.  Apple was the only smartphone vendor in...

Logitech has announced that Logitech Combo Touch, Slim Folio and Rugged Folio as well as the new Logitech Crayon, are all available for new iPad (10th generation).  Combo Touch is a detachable keyboard case with integrated trackpad that allows you to type,...

Apple has provided developers with the release candidates of iOS 16.1, iPadOS 16.1, tvOS 16.1, macOS 13 Ventura, and watchOS 9.1. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver”, is a beta version with potential to be a stable product. Registered developers can...

Content creators using Apple’s Final Cut Pro can now share files more quickly and securely with a new workflow extension from Alteon.io, a cloud-based hub designed specifically for content creators.   Rather than shipping hard drives between collaborators, users...

WaterField Designs‘ new Magnetic iPad Sleeve is designed to protect Apple’s updated 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPads with Forza textiles, ballistic nylon lining, and 4mm shock-absorbing neoprene.  According to the folks at WaterField, Forza performance...

NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition 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. NBA 2K23 Arcade Edition is available for the iPhone, iPad,...

Adobe has announced new innovations across its iSubstance 3D tools, which cater to the needs of both experienced 3D creators and 2D creatives looking to add a new dimension to their work.  According to Sebastien Deguy, vice president and head of 3D and metaverse...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for “Echo 3,” a 10-episode, action thriller from Academy Award-winning creator Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) and starring Luke Evans, Michiel Huisman and Jessica Ann Collins.  “Echo 3″ will make its global...

Now that all models in the iPhone 14 lineup are available for purchase, Allstate Protection Plans put the two largest, iPhone 14 Pro Max and iPhone 14 Plus, through their Breakability Drop Test to see if they are more or less durable than previous iPhones. ...

As anticipated, Apple has announced the new iPad Pro with the M2 chip which also features a next-level Apple Pencil hover experience. However, contrary to some rumors, no 14-inch tablet was unveiled. The M2 chip features an 8-core CPU — which Apple says is up to 15%...

Apple has announced the next generation of the Apple TV 4K that packs  the A15 Bionic chips. What’s more, HDR10+ support joins Dolby Vision on the set-top box. The new Apple TV 4K is available in two configurations: Apple TV 4K (Wi-Fi), which offers 64GB of...

Apple today introduced the new iPad with an all-screen design featuring a large 10.9-inch Liquid Retina display and powered by the A14 Bionic chip. Updated cameras include an Ultra Wide 12MP front camera located along the landscape edge of iPad for an even better...

Belkin has announced the iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac laptops, and the iPhone Mount with MagSafe for Mac desktops and displays. These mounts use MagSafe to connect to the iPhone and are secured to the Mac, and work great with Continuity Camera — a new feature in...

Apple says macOS Ventura and iPadOS 16 will both arrive on Monday, Oct. 24.  Here are some of the highlights of macOS Ventura (in Apple’s words): Stage Manager gives Mac users an all-new way to stay focused on the task in front of them while seamlessly switching...

Apple is cutting production of the iPhone 14 Plus less than two weeks after its debut, reports The Information, quoting two unnamed “people involved in the company’s supply chain.” The article says the tech giant has told at least one manufacturer in China to...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From 9to5Mac: A new report says the iPhone 14 Pro has 50% faster download speeds compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S22....

Apple TV+ has released the trailer for the original preschool series “Slumberkins,” premiering globally on Friday, November 4.  Emmy Award-nominated singer-songwriter Ingrid Michaelson serves as executive music producer, creating original music for the mixed...

IPX (formerly known as LINE FRIENDS) says its digital IP generating platform FRENZ has globally launched, following successful beta tests this year.  Available since October 14, users from all over the world can now create, own, and even monetize their customized...

Apple has frozen plans to use memory chips from China’s Yangtze Memory Technologies (YMTC) amid political pressure, reports Nikkei Asia. The article says “the move comes amid the latest round of U.S. export controls imposed against the Chinese tech sector and is a...