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Adonit has launched a new line of magnetically attachable NEO Series stylus. The series includes Neo (iPad/iPad Pro), Neo Duo (iPad/iPhone/iPhone), and Neo Lite (all capacitive screens). They’re magnetically attachable to iPads or other metal surfaces, which means...

We can breath easy now. Apple’s US$19 polishing cloth is back in stock after months of being back-ordered. According to the tech giant, the Polishing Cloth is “made with soft, nonabrasive material” and “cleans any Apple display, including nano-texture glass, safely...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,221,101) for a “product display system.” As its name implies, it’s involves a system for showcasing products in its retail stores. . However, it’s also designed to prevent those products from being stolen. About the...

Award-winning producer Dr. Franziska An der Gassen has has joined Apple TV+ as a creative executive for Germany, based in Munich and reporting into Jay Hunt, creative director, Europe, reports Variety. About An der Gassen Before joining Apple TV Plus, the veteran...

Apple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the thriller series “Suspicion,” which is set to premiere globally on Friday, February 4.  The eight-episode, heart-pounding drama starring Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thurman (“Kill Bill,” “Pulp Fiction”), will...

Jamf, which specializes in Apple Enterprise Management, says it’s now helping more than 60,000 active customers succeed with Apple and is running on approximately 26.5 million devices worldwide.  CEO Dean Hager says that 2021 was a pivotal year for Jamf, as the...

Apple has released the second developer beta of macOS Monterey 12.2.  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...

Apple will allow alternative payment systems in South Korea in compliance with a new local law that bans app store operators from forcing their own in-app payment systems, according to the Korea Herald. The tech giant plans to provide an alternative payment system at...

Apple subsidiary Beats will release their Beats Fit Pro fitness-focused wireless earbuds internationally later this month, with availability for Canada and many European countries starting on Monday, January 24. Beats Fit Pro delivers three listening modes, auto...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From the Microsoft 365 Defender Research Team: A new macOS vulnerability, “powerdir,” could lead to unauthorized user data access. ° From...

Apple has had substantial talks about carrying Major League Baseball games next season, according to a new report from The New York Post. The report says: If a deal is finalized, it would represent a significant milestone in sports broadcasting since Apple has long...

Apple TV+ has announced that “The Morning Show” has been renewed for a third season. The first two seasons are available on the streaming service. Starring and executive produced by Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, directed by Mimi Leder and produced by the...

Jason Sudeikis won a Golden Globe award for “Best Television Actor in a Musical or a Comedy” for his performance in Apple TV+’s  “Ted Lasso.” “Ted Lasso” was also nominated for the “Best Television Series,” but lost to “Hacks.” Actors Hannah Waddingham and Brett...

As noted by 9to5Mac, Apple has stopped selling its Beddit Sleep Monitor nearly five years after it first announced its acquisition of the Beddit sleep tracking company. The website also notes that the tech giant also appears to have officially discontinued the Beats...

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 been testing Swedish language support for Siri on the HomePod mini for at least two months, according to Macradion,...

Following the passing of Hollywood legion Sidney Poitier on Friday, Deadline has confirmed that Apple is filming a documentary on the Oscar-winning actor with Oprah Winfrey exec producing and Reginald Hudlin directing. Winfrey will produce through her Harpo...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From Macworld: A bug in iOS and iPadOS appears persistent and inconsistent in showing other people your attentiveness. ° From AppleInsider:...

Apple Fitness+, the fitness and wellness service built entirely around the Apple Watch, is introducing Collections and Time to Run on January 10.  Collections are a curated series of workouts and meditations from the Fitness+ library organized to help users reach...

Hearts: Card Game+ and Spades: Card Game are 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 games are available for the iPhone...

Satechi has unveiled the 165W USB-C 4-Port PD GaN Charger that’s equipped with 4 USB-C PD ports for charging up to four devices. The new 165W USB-C 4-Port PD GaN Charger features next-gen Gallium Nitride technology to provide faster charger and better power efficiency...

“El Deafo,” a three-part animated series for kids and families debuts today on Apple TV+. Based on the No. 1 New York Times best-seller and Newbery Honor-winning graphic memoir, all episodes are now available.  About ‘El Deafo’ Here’s how Apple describes the...

By the end of 2021, it was estimated U.S. smartphone owners will spend $15.4 billion (yep, with a “b”) on phone repairs. That’s why ZAGG, which specializes in mobile device accessories, partnered with Dynata, a data and survey platform, to uncover the craziest ways...

Apple is gearing up for the launch of its new-generation AirPods Pro later this year, reports DigiTimes. Of course, this isn’t breaking news, as this has been anticipated all along. The AirPods Pro 2 is anticipated to feature an entirely new design that does away with...

Over the past two years, brick fans and brawlers have battled friends and foes in LEGO Brawls’ limited-time seasons and LEGO themes.  They teamed up with Owen Grady, unlocked legendary Monkey Kid content, showed Emperor Unagami who’s boss and rocked out at a...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From MacRumors: Apple CEO Tim Cook‘s earnings totaled $98.7 million in base salary, stock, and other compensation, according to a statement...

Apple Silicon leader and T2 security processor developer Jeff Wilcox has left Apple to rejoin Intel and oversee architecture for all Intel System-on-a-Chip (SoC) designs, according to AppleInsider. “After an amazing eight years I have decided to leave Apple and pursue...

Satechi has announced the 2-in-1 Headphone Stand with Wireless Charger, which allows users to stow away headsets on a stainless-steel arm with padded grips, while maintaining a charge on devices including the iPhone 13, AirPods, and more.  It keeps devices...

Eighty-seven percent of teens own an iPhone and 88% expect an iPhone to be their next phone, according to a new GenZ Insights report by Piper Sandler. What’s more, the Apple Watch is the number one watch brand for teens for the first time, according to the research...

Some HomeKit Secure Video camera users report that while live viewing works correctly, the thumbnail views are failing to refresh normally. reports AppleInsider.  The article adds that there doesn’t appear to be a consistent cause, though it does seem to be...

From now until December 31, half of the proceeds from (PRODUCT)RED sales will be donated to the Global Fund to help fight against COVID-19 outbreaks in sub-Saharan Africa. As noted by the () Red webpage, (RED) and Apple have a shared history in fighting to end...