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Apple has updated Safari for macOS to version 16. According to Apple’s release notes, Safari 16 introduces new features, even faster performance, and improved security, such as: – Tab Group start pages let you add different background images and favorites for each Tab...

Apple has released new firmware for the HomePod mini and the (discontinued) HomePod. Per Apple’s release notes, version 16 includes general performance and stability improvements. Your HomePod and HomePod mini should automatically update. If not: Make sure that your...

Along with iOS 16, Apple has released iOS 15.7 and iPadOS 15.7 with security updates. According to Apple’s release notes, these include: Contacts Available for: iPhone 6s and later, iPad Pro (all models), iPad Air 2 and later, iPad 5th generation and later, iPad mini...

In a new post on Medium, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo says the iPhone 14 Pro and ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max have seen “neutral” and “good” pre-order results compared to the iPhone 13 Pro and ‌iPhone 13 Pro‌ Max. However, he adds that delivery wait times of more than four weeks may...

MacRumors reports that all Apple Stores in the United Kingdom will be closed on Monday, September 19, out of respect for the planned state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II, Apple told UK-based staff. The article says the tech giant also told staff that on Wednesday,...

The writers behind Apple TV+’s “Pachinko,” ABC’s “Black-ish,” Disney’s Oscar-winning “Encanto,” and Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” are among the winners of the 46th annual Humanitas Prizes, reports Deadline. The honors were bestowed Friday afternoon in a ceremony at the...

This week, at its Far Out event, Apple unveiled its line up of “always with you” devices including: the iPhone 14 and14 Plus; 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max; the Watch 8, SE and new Watch 8 Ultra model; and new AirPods Pro. Now SCOSCHE (pronounced skōsh/skohsh) Industrie has...

“Better Call Saul” alum Michael Mando is set to star opposite Brian Tyree Henry in Apple TV+’s crime drama series, “Sinking Spring,” from “Top Gun: Maverick” writer Peter Craig, reports Deadline. The series is directed and executive produced by Ridley Scott via his...

Apple TV+’s “The Morning Show” has booked another high-profile cast addition for Season 3, according to Deadline. Stephen Fry (“The Sandman,” “The Dropout”) is set for a major recurring role alongside new series regulars Nicole Beharie and Jon Hamm. Fry will play...

You can now place your pre-orders for the iPhone 14, ‌iPhone 14‌ Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and the ‌iPhone 14 Pro‌ Max. However, delivery times for some models are already slipping into October.  Many iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max models are now estimated for...

Apple is the fastest growing smartphone brand in the Philippines, according to new data from Counterpoint Research.  The tech giant, at 50%, saw the biggest growth during the quarter with Filipinos preferring premium smartphones. Reduction in the iPhone 13 series...

To date, the iPhone has been the primary device for mobile streaming, especially in North America. However, in quarter two of 2022 the gap closed, with iPhone and Android phones capturing nearly identical global market share, 35.8% vs 33.2% respectively, according to...

As noted by AppleInsider, An SEC filing from Globalstar reveals that Apple plans to use 85% of its current and future network capacity for its services to iPhone 14 consumers, and pay for future satellite upgrades. All the new iPhones pack a new feature called...

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit brought by the company behind the Apple+ series “The Morning Show” as they sought to recover tens of millions of dollars in losses from production shutdowns due to COVID, reports Deadline. Always Smiling Productions sued Chubb...

The Tata Group is in talks with Taiwanese-based Wistron to establish an electronics manufacturing joint venture in India, seeking to assemble iPhones in the South Asian country, reports the Indian Express. From the article: The discussions with Wistron Corp. are aimed...

Horizon Chase 2 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. The game is available for the iPhone, iPad, Mac and Apple TV...

“Gutsy,” an eight-part documentary event following Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton as they celebrate the gutsy women who inspire them, premieres today on Apple TV+. Based on The New York Times bestselling book, “The Book of Gutsy Women,” the docuseries...

Apple has provided developers with the seven beta of macOS 13 Ventura. Registered developers can download the beta via Apple’s developer portal. Or it can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center.

Apple raised the price of its iPhone 14 series versus the iPhone 13 in key markets including the U.K., Japan and Germany even as it kept the price of the smartphone the same in the U.S., reports CNBC. Rising component costs and a stronger dollar could be two big...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. To wit: ° From Reuters: Russia’s Trade and Industry Minister says that Apple’s latest flagship iPhones will be available to buy in the country...

Green America, a green economy organization, has released a new update to its Skip the Slip report on the impacts of paper receipts on forests and climate change, as well as how the chemicals used on receipt paper affect consumer and employee health.  The report...

Following the announcement of the iPhone 14 on Wednesday, still more cases and accessories are rolling out.  Vena has announced the expansion of four popular phone case lines for the newly released iPhone 14. The cases include the new vCommute Pro, the latest...

iOS 16 arrives on Monday, Sept. 12, and Readdle says its productivity apps are ready with new features. Here’s how the company describes the updates:  PDF Expert — Put all your important tickets, hotel bookings and other traveling PDFs into a folder. With the...

Island, which specializes in the enterprise browser market, has announced iOS, iPadOS and Android support for its Enterprise Browser. The company says the Enterprise Browser is the only enterprise browser that supports major operating systems, including iOS, iPadOS,...

Apple has landed the global rights to a new documentary feature about singer, songwriter, actress, producer, entrepreneur and activist Selena Gomez, “Selena Gomez: My Mind and Me,” directed and produced by Alek Keshishian (“Madonna: Truth or Dare”). Here’s how the...

A new study from Electronics Hub which used Fakespot AI to find which mobile phones have the highest density of fake reviews says the Apple iPhone 13 Pro Max is the electronic product with the highest density of fake reviews (70.0%). The wider study also found which...

Apple has provided developers with the release candidates of iOS 15.7, iPadOS 15.7, macOS 12.6, and watchOS 9. A release candidate (RC), also known as “going silver”, is a beta version with potential to be a stable product. Registered developers can download the betas...

Since I can’t cover everything, I like to offer a daily round-up of must-read articles from some other great websites. To wit: ° From AppleInsider: Apple has expanded its AppleCare+ coverage, changing it to including unlimited repairs for accidental damage,...

Apple has announced the iPhone 14 Pro and iPhone 14 Pro Max, the most advanced Pro lineup ever, featuring the Dynamic Island — a new design that the company says introduces an intuitive way to experience the iPhone — and the Always-On display. They run iOS 16, which...

Apple has introduced iPhone 14 and iPhone 14 Plus, featuring two sizes — 6.1 inches and 6.7 inches — with some serious camera upgrades and new safety capabilities. They run iOS 16, which will be available for all iPhone users on Monday, Sept. 12. Their camera systems...