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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...

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...

Apple TV+ has announced “El Deafo,” a three-part animated series for kids and families. Based on the No. 1 New York Times best-seller and Newbery Honor-winning graphic memoir, all episodes of “El Deafo” will premiere Friday, January 7, 2022. The first trailer for the...

Apple has updated Swift Playgrounds, a free iPad and Mac app to teach kids of any age basic coding skills in Swift, to version 4.0. According to the release notes, the upgrade: Build iPhone and iPad apps with SwiftUI right on your iPad (requires iPadOS 15.2 or later)–...

As noted by MacRumors, Apple has removed all mentions of CSAM from its Child Safety webpage, suggesting its controversial plan to detect child sexual abuse images on iPhones and iPads may hang in the balance following significant criticism of its methods. On August 6,...

As noted by 9to5Mac, some Mac users aren’t receiving prompts to upgrade to macOS Monterey 12.1, which was released Monday. The article says especially those owning M1 Macs aren’t encouraged to download the update when viewing System Preferences. macOS Monterey 12.1...

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 Feral Interactive’s Rhesus & Memnon DLC for A...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From 9to5Mac: Apple has patched the Log4Shell iCloud vulnerability, after it was last week revealed that a security hole in the open-source tool...

Disney Melee Mania and Nickelodeon Extreme Tennis are coming soon to 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. About Disney Melee Mania Here’ how...

Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman (via a tweet): says that Apple is reinstating its mask mandate at all U.S. retail stores today due to rising Covid-19 cases (the mandate had been dropped at about half of its stores). The company will also begin limiting store occupancy once...

Apple maintained its leading global position in the TWS [True Wireless Stereo] market, shipping 17.8 million units inn the third quarter of 2021, reports Canalys. However, its shipments declined by nearly a third compared with a year ago, “due to a significant drop in...

Apple TV+ has revealed the trailer for its upcoming murder-mystery comedy series, “The Afterparty.” The eight-episode first season will launch globally on Friday, January 28, 2022, with three episodes, followed by one new episode weekly, every Friday. “The Afterparty”...

Apple TV+ has announced a fourth season renewal for “Servant,” the psychological thriller series from Academy Award-nominated director and executive producer M. Night Shyamalan.  The early pick-up comes ahead of the season three premiere of “Servant” on January...

Kensington has launched the 2021 StudioDock iPad Docking Station, which is compatible with the 2021 12.9-inch iPad Pro and other models of the Apple tablet.  The US$399.99 docking station allows you to magnetically attach and detach a compatible USB-C 11” or...

In an Apple Newsroom article, Apple says its employee donation and volunteering program raises nearly $725 million over the last decade. This year, Apple’s Employee Giving program celebrates its 10th anniversary, having raised the millions of dollars for 39,000...

The U.S. Labor Department has launched a whistleblower retaliation investigation, reports the Financial Times. The Department hasn’t provided details according to the article; however, it notes that Apple employee Ashley Gjovik received a December 10 letter from 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 today’s picks. macOS Digiarty Software has announced the latest release of...

Since I can’t cover everything, I’ll often direct your attention to articles from various other sources worth your time. ° From The Eclectic Light Company: Apple has patched the Log4Shell iCloud vulnerability. ° From AppleInsider: Investment bank JP Morgan has...

Apple TV+ TV shows and movies garnered Golden Globe Award nominations. The awards are accolades bestowed by the 87 members of the Hollywood Foreign Press Association. They recognize “excellence in both American and international film and television.” “Ted Lasso” was...

Apple TV+’s “CODA” has been nominated for four Critics Choice Awards. It’s nominated for Best Picture along with “Belfast,” “Don’t Look Up,” “Dune,” “King Richard,” “Licorice Pizza,” “Nightmare Alley,” “The Power of the Dog,” “tick, tick….Boom!,” and “West Side...

In the release notes for macOS Monterey 12.1 and iPadOS 15.2, Apple notes that the ballyhooed Universal Control feature is delayed until spring of 2022. Here’s how Apple described the feature when it was announced at June’s Worldwide Developer Conference: Universal...

Apple has released macOS Monterey 12.1, which adds support for SharePlay, the Apple Music Voice Plan, the App Privacy Report, and more. Here’s how Apple described SharePlay when it was announced at June’s Worldwide Developer Conference: Users can now share experiences...

Apple has released iOS 15.2 and iPadOS 15.2  According to Apple’’s release notes, the upgrades add Apple Music Voice Plan support, the App Privacy Report, and more. The Apple Music Voice Plan is a new subscription tier that provides access to music using Siri....

Apple TV+ has ordered “Container,” its its first Russian-language original series, reports Variety. It premiered in Russia and CIS on START in September and will come to Apple’s streaming service in spring 2022. The series, which comes via a co-production deal with...

The iPhone 13’s depreciation rate is half that of the Google Pixel 6, according to a new report from SellCell. The Apple smartphone holds its value by 50% more than the Pixel 6, with Google’s handset only one month into its life cycle,  notes the site for selling...

Apple has posted watchOS 8.3. According to Apple’’s release notes, the upgrade adds Apple Music Voice Plan support, the App Privacy Report, and more. The Apple Music Voice Plan is a new subscription tier that provides access to music using Siri. The App Privacy Report...

Apple has released a new “Tracker Detect” app on the Google Play Store. The free app designed to allow Android users to locate AirTags. Here’s Apple’s description of the free app: Tracker Detect looks for item trackers that are separated from their owner and that are...

Apple is facing an investigation in Poland by the company’s antimonopoly watchdog, UOKiK,over whether its new rules on privacy and personal data processing for iOS devices violate competition law, reports Reuters. The Polish regulator said Apple’s new rules have...

Consumers continue to spend more on various mobile apps and games as the smartphone ecosystem expands. The spending on apps has mainly earned inspiration from the changing consumer behavior. Data presented by Burga — a company that makes mobile device accessories —...

I’ve been part of my day using a chainsaw and helping a friend remove trees and limbs following high winds and tornadoes that hit the south and central U.S. (I live in Nashville, TN). And Apple is getting in on relief efforts.  A tweet from CEO Tim Cook has this...