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The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has denied Apple’’s bid to exclude a shareholder proposal that would require the company to inform investors about its use of non-disclosure agreements and other concealment clauses, according to a document viewed by...

Apple is telling folks who plan to order Macs, iPhones, iPads, Apple Watches and more to make the move now to take advantage of “free two-hour courier delivery or pickup from an Apple Store.” The offer is available in “most metro areas” and is available on in-stock...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From MacRumors: While Apple is rapidly transitioning its Mac lineup from Intel processors to its own Apple silicon, it’s worth highlighting as...

A little more than two years after he joined Apple as its vice president of marcom integration, Nick Law is departing the company, reports reports AdAge, quoting “multiple [unnamed] “people familiar with the matter.” The article doesn’t say why he’s leaving or where...

Apple wants to make future iPhones waterproof, not just water resistant, as evidenced by a newly granted patent (number 11,205,548) for a waterproof button assembly. About the patent In the patent, Apple notes that buttons on devices such as iPhones are ...

Apple has been granted a patent (number 11,204,692) for “user interface camera effects” for making applying such effects with your iPhone even easier. About the patent In the patent filing, Apple notes that, as we all know, the use of electronic devices for recording...

As global consumer spending in mobile apps is projected to again reach new heights in 2021, Sensor Tower Store Intelligence data reveals that the number of publishers seeing their first US$1 million or more in annual net income this year has nearly doubled since 2016....

Apple’s iPhone 13 production begin in India in early 2022, courtesy of Foxconn’s factory in Chennai, reports the Economic Daily News as translated by 9to5Mac. From the report: With the improvement of semiconductor supply, Apple has plans to expand the iPhone 13...

Apple supplier Foxconn’s plant near Chennai in southern India will remain shut this week following protests sparked by a food poisoning incident, three government sources told Reuters. The plant makes iPhone 12 models.  “The factory has been shut since Saturday...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From FOSS Patents: A new court filing by Apple makes 5G patent infringement litigation by Ericsson against the iPhone maker ever more likely to...

Apple has seen a “surge” in its smart speaker sales thanks to the HomePod mini, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics. The tech giant now has 10.2% of the smart speaker/smart display market as sales grow 92% year-over-year. The research group estimates...

Despite Apple dominating other global markets with the iPhone brand, the company is trailing in Russia, but some regions continue to show high interest in the company’s products. Most consumers in the country are, however, showing a preference for Asian smartphone...

Apple has released the first public betas of iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to...

Another day, another lawsuit. As noted by AppleInsider, New Century Optoelectronics accuses Apple of infringing on a total of nine LED patents. The patents relate to both LED and Mini LED, largely in the context of packaging, referring to how chips and wires are...

Apple plans to update its Apple Silicon chips every 18 months, compared to the annual upgrade cycle of the iPhone and Apple Watch, according to a new report from the Taiwanese Commercial Times — as translated by MacRumors. As you probably know, starting with certain...

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 today’s picks. macOS Schimera has introduced Cloaked for macOS, an app to...

Disney Melee Mania 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 and iPad, but, not, alas,...

Apple Original Films’ “Swan Song,” starring two-time Academy Award winner Mahershala Ali, is now streaming on Apple TV+. About ‘Swan Song’ Here’s how ‘Swan Song’ is described: Set in the near future, “Swan Song” is a powerful, emotional journey told through the eyes...

Another day, another lawsuit. As noted by AppleInsider, Traxcell Technologies has filed a new lawsuit against Apple claiming that Apple Maps infringes on one of its navigation patents. In January, the non-practicing entity — in other words, a “patent troll” — sued...

Apple has released the first public beta of macOS Monterey 12.2. Public betas are available on Apple’s Beta Software Program website.  Just remember that beta software is unfinished software, so proceed with care. Apple does public betas in order to increase the...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From MacRumors: SiriusXM today announced that customers who subscribe to its Platinum VIP plan can access 12 months of Apple Music for free...

Apple TV+ has unveiled a teaser trailer and a premiere date for its upcoming drama series “Severance,” from director and executive producer Ben Stiller (“Escape at Dannemora,” “Tropic Thunder”), and creator Dan Erickson. It will launch globally on Apple TV+ with the...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for “Wild Things: Siegfried & Roy,” sharing the behind-the-scenes story of the world’s most famous magical duo. The first two episodes of the new eight-part podcast debuts January 12, 2022 on Apple Podcasts, with new episodes...

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 today’s picks. iOS The Pixelmator Photo image editing app is now available...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From AppleInsider: Apple is planning a fitness challenge for Apple Watch users called “Ring in the New Year,” requiring users to close their...

Apple has debuted a short animated “Ted Lasso” film to celebrate the holiday season. Dubbed “The Missing Christmas Mustache,” it’s available at the Apple TV+ YouTube channel.  Running 4:35 minutes, the stop-motion short film involves a search for the title...

Apple TV+ has announced a new documentary, “The Sound of 007,” about the history of six decades of James Bond music, reports Deadline. The documentary will make its global debut on Apple TV+ to mark the 60th anniversary of the James Bond film series in October 2022....

Apple employees are no longer going to be returning to corporate offices in February as planned due to the continued spread of COVID-19 and the newly emerging Omicron variant, Apple CEO Tim Cook said in a memo, reports MacRumors. A tweet by Zoe Schiffer of NBC News...

Joe Nocera, who helped to create the hit Wondery podcast that was turned into an Apple TV+ series “The Shrink Next Door,” is suing his former employer Bloomberg Media over breach of contract, reports The Wrap. Nocera, who is no longer with Bloomberg, is arguing the...

Apple TV+ has revealed the premiere date and a first look at the thriller series “Suspicion,” which will make its worldwide debut on Friday, February 4, 2022.  The eight-episode, heart-pounding drama, starring Academy Award-nominated actress Uma Thurman (“Kill...