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Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,252,518) for a “media system and method of accommodating hearing loss.” It involves the audio output on all its devices. About the patent In the patent filing Apple notes that audio-capable devices, such Macs, iPads, and...

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Twelve South has released the BackPack for the M1 iMac. It’s a fresh take on the first product released by the company 12 years ago. The aluminum BackPack shelf quickly attaches to the back of your iMac stand to declutter your desk by hiding hard drives and hubs...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles of interest. ° From MacRumors: The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) today fined Apple an additional five million euros for allegedly failing to satisfy the requirements...

Apple has released macOS Big Sur 11.6.4, a security fix update for Mac using macOS Big Sur instead of the latest version of the operating system: macOS Monterey. The company has also posted macOS Catalina Security Update 2022-002. According to the release notes,...

Apple has updated its Apple Support app designed for the iPhone and iPad, introducing a new feature that provides price estimates for common repairs in select locations, notes MacRumors. You can downloaded it free from the App Store. Here are Apple’s release notes for...

Apple has announced that host, writer, producer, director and advocate Jon Stewart’s Writers Guild Award-nominated current affairs series “The Problem With Jon Stewart” will premiere new episodes in a new weekly format on Apple TV+, starting Thursday, March 3. The...

On a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they deserve mention. Here are this week’s picks. ° Apple has released Safari Technology Preview...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From Bloomberg: Apple is giving many of its retail workers raises due to inflation, the difficult labor market, and complaints about working...

Two Apple TV + series — “CODA” and “Calls” — have been nominated for 2022 Music Supervisors Guild Awards. The awards honor music supervisors in film, television, advertising and video games. Music supervisor Will Quiney is nominated for “Best Music Supervision in a...

PCMag ran benchmark tests comparing the Samsung Galaxy S22 and Apple’s iPhone 13 Pro Max. While the Samsung’s Galaxy S22 Ultra and Galaxy S22+ outpace all other Android phones the magazine tested on performance benchmarks, they lack the raw processing power of Apple’s...

Apple is among the companies that have received the biggest state and local subsidies in the U.S. It got US$891 million in 2021, according to data from Good Jobs First, presented by Statista. But it’s not the biggest. That would be automaker Ford, which received $1.3...

Apple’s AirPod line-up and Beats products (Beats, Inc., is a wholly owned subsidiary of Apple), according to a new report from the Statista research group. According to Statista’s Global Consumer Survey, Apple is the most popular headphone brand in the U.S. by a...

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for “Omnivore,” a new one-hour docuseries from filmmaker Cary Joji Fukunaga and acclaimed chef René Redzepi. Apple says that it “tell the story of humanity and the planet through eight defining ingredients.” Narrated by Redzepi,...

Bloons TD 6is 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 and iPad, but not, alas, for the...

Another day, another lawsuit. Apple has been sued by a company called Spacetime3D over claims it is infringing on its patents relating to displaying three-dimensional elements on a display, reports iMore. The lawsuit, filed by Susman Godfrey on behalf of SpaceTime3D,...

The animated preschool series, “Pretzel and the Puppies,” premiere today on Apple TV+. It’s based on the beloved canine from the classic book “Pretzel” by award-winning authors Margret and H.A. Rey, creators of “Curious George.” The original series is a new story...

“The Sky is Everywhere” premieres today on Apple TV+. The film is an adaptation of Jandy Nelson’s young adult model.  Nelson will adapt and write the script from her novel. Josephine Decker, who helmed “Madeline’s Madeline” and the Elisabeth Moss-starrer...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From AppleInsider: Apple has reported that in 2021, it ceased working with 12 smelters and refiners because of concerns about them mining in...

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.2.1, iOS 15.3.1, iPadOS 15.3.1, and watchOS 8.4.2. All sport fix various bug issues and offer security updates. According to Apple’s release notes, ‌macOS Monterey‌ 12.2.1 addresses a bug that was causing Bluetooth devices...

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for “The New Look,” a thriller set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris when Coco Chanel’s reign as the world’s most famous fashion designer ends and Christian Dior’s rises. “The New Look” will be produced by Apple...

Apple has posted an article dubbed “An update on AirTag and unwanted  tracking.”  Read the entire article for details, but here are two important paragraphs: “We’ve become aware that individuals can receive unwanted tracking alerts for benign reasons, such...

Setapp, the subscription-based productivity toolkit for macOS and iOS by MacPaw, announces it has successfully completed a Service Organization Control (SOC) 2 Type I audit.  The independent audit, conducted by the Boulay Group, affirms Setapp’s information...

Both Apple and “patent troll” Uniloc have asked a court to keep secret the license fees paid to the patent assertion entity, according to 9to5Mac. However, while a ruling has been granted for now, the case has been referred back to the original judge to determine...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From AppleInsider: A new report claims that 14 out of 15 US Cabinet Departments bought Cellebrite, the iOS unlocking technology, with the company...

Apple has launched its own book club, “Strobe’s Lit,” in its Apple Books app for readers in the U.S., Canada, U.K. and Australia, reports TechCrunch. The book club picks are being curated by Canadian media personality and Apple Music Hits host, George “Strombo”...

Adrien Brody is joining the Apple Original Films’ “Ghosted,” starring Chris Evans and Ana de Armas, reports Deadline. Brody is best known for his Oscar-winning performance in “The Pianist.” About ‘Ghosted’ “Ghosted” is a romantic action adventure that will be...

Apple has released the second public betas of macOS 12.3, iOS 15.4, iPadOS 15.4, tvOS 15.4, and watchOS 8.5. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple...

Apple has announced that the Apple TV+ Original podcast “The Line” has earned a 2022 duPont-Columbia Award Silver Baton tonight, by the Columbia School of Journalism.  It’s the first Apple TV+ Original podcast to be recognized with this honor. Awarded annually,...

Consumer privacy and security company ExpressVPN is offering US$100,000 via Bugcrowd’s Bug Bounty solution to researchers who can find and demonstrate a critical security bug on ExpressVPN’s in-house technology, TrustedServer.  It’s the highest single bounty...