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Another day, another lawsuit. Apple is being sued for age-ism by a senior manager who says he was no longer seen “as part of Apple’s future.” As noted by Bloomberg, Donald Shruhan Jr., who has worked for Apple since 2008 and is now 67, alleges in a lawsuit filed...

The new developer beta of iOS 16.1 expands the Stage Manager feature to older (that is, non-M1) iPads — at least those with an A12X or A12Z processor, according to Engadget. This models include the 11-inch iPad Pro (first generation and later) and the 12.9-inch iPad...

The iPhone 14 Pro Max has the best smartphone display you can get, according to DisplayMate’s annual Display Technology Shoot-Out. Here’s a summary of the report’s “state-of-the-art display performance functions and features” of the Apple smartphone: · A...

Apple Original Films has announced a new untitled documentary film from Extracurricular and A24, featuring the story of the legendary “haenyeo” of South Korea’s Jeju Island.  The film is directed by Peabody Award nominee Sue Kim (“The Speed Cubers”), and is the...

Today, Jamf, which specializes in Apple Enterprise Management, kicked off its 13th annual Jamf Nation User Conference (JNUC) both virtually and in-person in San Diego, California.  Joined by partners including Apple, Google, Okta Microsoft, Amazon Web Services...

Apple is expanding its App Store Foundations Program to the UK with an initial focus on female founders. Apple’s App Store Foundations Program provides developers with additional support to help create even better apps, according to the tech giant. Developers...

MacStadium, a Mac private cloud and software-as-a-service provider enabling all macOS workloads, has debuted Orka Workspace to enable high-performance, secure desktop access to cloud-hosted macOS environments — anytime, anywhere and by any device.  The unveiling...

As noted by 9to5Mac, as reported by users on the Apple Support forums and also on Reddit, iMovie and Final Cut Pro can no longer open Cinematic videos recorded with an iPhone running iOS 16.  The article says the reason behind the bug is unclear, but reports are...

Apple has provided developers with the third betas of iOS 16.1 and iPadOS 16.1 and the ninth beta of macOS Ventura. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or it can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile...

Jamf, which specializes in Apple Enterprise Management, gas signed a definitive agreement to acquire ZecOps, which specializes in mobile detection and response. This acquisition uniquely positions Jamf to help IT and security teams strengthen their organization’s...

Fantom Drives has announced VENOM8, the company’s high-performance portfolio of NVMe flash drives for high throughput gaming, virtual reality, 4K/6K video production, and business applications.  The new drive models are available in 1, 2 and 4TB drive capacities...

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: Some online user reports suggest the microphone on some new Apple Watch Series 8 and Ultra models can become persistently...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple will open its London office space in Battersea Power Station early next year, Apple CEO Tim Cook tweeted today after a visit to the all-new campus. From his tweet: We can’t wait to open our new offices in the iconic Battersea Power Station...

Security researchers have discovered 75 applications on Google Play and another ten on Apple’s App Store engaged in ad fraud, according to a report by Bleeping Computer. Collectively, they add to 13 million installations. Bleeping Computer notes that, apart from...

Rihanna will be headlining the first Apple Music Super Bowl Halftime Show, taking to the stadium stage during Super Bowl LVII, according to a post on the Apple Music Twitter account. Super Bowl LVII, which will be played on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in Glendale, AZ,...

Oprah Winfrey’s big multi-year deal with Apple announced in 2018 is ending, and the tech giant isn’t renewing, reports Puck. Still, Oprah and Apple are expected to continue to work together. Oprah could do things like The Oprah Conversations and the mental health...

One of the more notable announcements earlier this year and connected to iOS 16 was Apple Pay Later. However, in his latest Power On newsletter, Mark Gurman says the service has been delayed until “later this year.”  Apple Pay Later was announced at the 2022...

Earlier this month I announced that Apple World Today will offer five lucky Apple World Today readers a chance to get some serious goodies for their iPhone 14. And they’ve been chosen: ° Troy Castineira of Norwich Connecticutt ° Broderick Scruggs of...

Apple TV+’s holiday musical comedy “Spirited” starring Ryan Reynolds and Will Ferrell will premiere in theaters November 11 and globally on Apple TV+ on November 18, reports Deadline.  About ‘Spirited’ The pic — a musical comedy take on Charles Dicken’s classic,...

Don’t replace your deep dive watch with an Apple Watch Ultra just yet. Apple has published a new support document detailing how to use the Depth app that measures water temperature, duration, and depth to 130 feet (40 meters). From Apple’s support doc: Underwater...

IOGEAR just unlocked two deals on its hottest-selling portable laptop docking stations on Amazon. Designed for maximizing productivity at home, at school, or on the go, these portable USB-C docking stations turn one laptop USB-C port into a world of connectivity....

The NFL today announced Apple Music as the new partner for the Super Bowl Halftime Show. The multi-year partnership brings together the Super Bowl Halftime Show with Apple’s streaming music service. Super Bowl LVII, which will be played on Sunday, February 12, 2023 in...

Four-time Oscar nominee Saorise Ronan is set to join the ensemble of Steve McQueen’s next film “Blitz” at Apple TV+, reports Deadline. About Blitz ‘Blitz’ is the sought-after new feature from Oscar-winning filmmaker Steve McQueen featuring the stories of Londoners...

Apple TV+ has given a two-season, straight-to-series order for a project from “Better Call Saul” and “Breaking Bad” creator Vince Gilligan, according to The Hollywood Reporter.  What’s more, “Better Call Saul” star Rhea Seehorn will play a lead role in the...

ExpressVPN has announced its first foray into hardware products with the launch of the ExpressVPN Aircove. The company says it’s the first and only Wi-Fi 6 router that comes with built-in VPN by default and a user interface tailored for those seeking to protect their...

Satechi has announced its newest adapter: the USB-4 Multiport Adapter with 2.5G Ethernet. The 6-in-1 adapter features next-generation USB-4 protocols that provide upgraded bandwidth management and data transfer. The  Multiport Adapter also features 2.5 Gigabit...

Yale Home has unveiled the Yale Assure Lock 2, the company’s newest flagship collection of smart locks. It comes in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi versions. All models are programmed using the Yale Access app and work out of the box with Bluetooth and Apple HomeKit technology....

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites.  ° From AppleInsider: An Apple Mail bug in iOS 16 means that an incoming email with a specifically crafted “From” field can lock users out of...

Apple has released iOS 16.0.2 with bug fixes for iPhone 14 models. According to Apple’s release notes, this update provides bug fixes and important security updates for your iPhone including the following: ° Camera may vibrate and cause blurry photos when shooting...

Shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations in Latin America fell by 6% year on year in the second quarter of 2022 to 5 million units, according to Canalys. Tablet shipments were down by 30% at 1.4 million. Apple’s Mac doesn’t make the top five PC vendors in...