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Once again there are rumors that Apple is planning its own game console. However, the Sellers Research Group (that’s me) says this isn’t going to happen. About the rumor/s A report from Gamerant says that, according to one [unnamed] insider, Apple “is making moves to...

The American Society of Cinematographers has unveiled nominations for its 36th annual ASC Awards, honoring the year’s best in feature film, documentary and television cinematography, reports Deadline. Five Apple TV+ productions are among the nominees. “The Tragedy of...

Apple’s Replacement Device Lawsuit webpage has been updated noting that “if you purchased AppleCare Protection Plan or AppleCare+ for an iPhone or iPad, either directly or through the iPhone Upgrade Program, on or after July 20, 2012, and received a remanufactured...

“White Lotus” star Murray Barlett cast in season two of Apple TV+’s “Physical,” reports Variety. The show stars Rose Byrne as Sheila, a 1980s San Diego housewife who begins to find herself after being introduced to aerobics. According to Variety, Barlett will play...

In an announcement on its Newsroom page, Apple invites iPhone 13 Pro and iPhone 13 Pro Max users to capture the little things, in a big way, with a macro photo in its new Shot on iPhone Challenge.  The challenge starts today and runs through February 16, 2022....

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More UK Apple stores are no longer require customers to make an appointment before visiting, according to iMore. Ten more stores, all in England, have ended COVID appointments. However, 11 remaining stores still require customers to book in advance. According to...

Apple and Mercado Libre, one of the most popular online marketplaces in Latin America, are working to crack down on counterfeit products in the region, according to 9to5Mac. The Argentine-based company is headquartered in Buenos Aires, incorporated in the U.S. It...

Cisdem AppCrypt for Mac has been upgraded to version 6.6.0. The tool is an an app locker and website blocker rolled into one.  It locks apps with password and blocks websites with password on Safari, Chrome, Opera and more browsers. Version 6.6.0. adds entries to...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From MacRumors: A number of developers are upset with an increasingly problematic iCloud server issue that is causing some apps that have...

Eight Apple TV+ shows and movies received nominations in the Motion Picture Sound Editors’ 69th annual Golden Reel Awards, which were announced this morning, reports The Wrap. “The Tragedy of Macbeth” is nominated for “Outstanding Achievement in Sound Editing—Feature...

The iPhone 11 was the most traded-in smartphone of 2021, with the iPhone dominating the top 10 most traded-in phones, according to a new report from Sellcell, a site for selling phones online. The iPhone 12 Pro Max held its value best last year, while the Motorola One...

Today, January 24 is the 38th annual Macintosh Computer Day, the day each year that honors the unveiling of the very first Macintosh. On Jan. 24, 1984, Apple unleashed the first personal computer to feature a modern graphical user interface (along with a mouse). At...

The Art Directors Guild has announced nominations for the 26th Annual Excellence in Production Design Awards in theatrical motion pictures, television, commercials, music videos and animation features, reports Deadline. Winners will be announced at the ADG Awards...

Dagmara Dominczyk (“Succession”) is set for a key recurring role opposite Billy Crudup ion Apple TV+’s upcoming “Hello, Tomorrow,” reports Deadline. She’ll play Elle,” the widow of Vistaville’s richest man with a rapacious zeal for unethical, high-profit business, an...

Last week Apple said that dating apps in the Dutch App Store would allow users to use third-party payments for in-app purchases. Today in a press release, the the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) says that’s not good enough. The ACM says Apple has...

MediaTek has announced what it says is the world’s first live demo of Wi-Fi 7 technology, highlighting the capabilities of its forthcoming Wi-Fi 7 Filogic connectivity portfolio.  The company is currently showcasing two Wi-Fi 7 demos to key customers and industry...

The revolving door of folks working on Apple’s automotive project continues to turn. Jon Bass, the head of software engineering for the Apple Car, has left Apple to serve as director of technical program management for Meta, per his LinkedIn profile — as noted by...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From Apple TV+ YouTube channel: Actor Jim Hamm laments not being cast in an Apple TV+ series or movie in a humorous ad. ° On Apple’s YouTube...

Well, this is cool, I guess: Sur.ly has named Apple World Today as one of the safest websites to be recommended for users in 2022. Sur.ly describes itself as a “free service providing a safe, augmented web-browsing experience to our users and customers.” It says AWT’s...

Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis 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 has tapped mainland Chinese director Zhang Meng for “The Comeback,” a film that is releasing in time for the Lunar New Year holidays and which was shot entirely using iPhones, reports Variety. The 23-minute mini-flick is a multi-genre movie about making a movie....

David Ellison’s Skydance Media has made a multi-year agreement with Apple to develop and produce an annual slate of live action global-minded movies that will be released through Apple Original Films, reports Deadline. Apple already has a multi-year partnership for...

Apple TV+ has announced that “Central Park,” the hit animated musical comedy series, will return with eight all-new episodes on Friday, March 4 . You can view the trailer here. From creator, writer and executive producer Loren Bouchard, Josh Gad and Nora Smith, the...

Season three of “Servant” debuts today on Apple TV+. Apple has already announced a fourth season renewal for “the psychological thriller series from Academy Award-nominated director and executive producer M. Night Shyamalan.  About ‘Servant’ “Servant” follows a...

Apple will quit including EarPods with iPhones sold in France as of January 24, reports the French language website, Consomac. When the iPhone 12 was released at the end of 2020, Apple stopped supplying its various smartphone models with headphones — except in France....

Apple has updated Safari Technology Preview.The upgrade includes 138 bug fixes and performance tweaks. Safari Technology Preview offers a sneak peek at upcoming web technologies in macOS and iOS. You can experiment with these technologies in your websites and...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From MacRumors: Apple has stopped signing iOS 15.2, the previously available version of iOS that saw a public release on December 13. With iOS...

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for a new original live-action series from Legendary’s Monsterverse franchise.  About there series Here’s the summary of the series: Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco...

To no one’s surprise, Epic Games has urged a federal appeals court to set aside a September ruling that mostly rejected the gaming company’s antitrust challenge to Apple over its App Store, reports Bloomberg.  From the article: Epic told the Ninth Circuit Court...