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Apple CEO Tim Cook says the tech giant is weighing the possibility of making some of its gadgets in Indonesia, as the iPhone maker explores production bases beyond its longtime stronghold of China, reports Bloomberg. Responding to a request from Indonesia President...

Microsoft has released OneNote for the Apple Vision Pro. The company says it will “make use of the infinite canvas of spatial computing.” OneNote can appear side-by-side with other Microsoft apps like Word, Excel, and Teams at any scale. According to Microsoft,...

On April 11, Apple sent threat notifications to iPhone users in 92 countries on Wednesday, warning them that may have been targeted by mercenary spyware attacks. According to a research and intelligence report on the Blackberry Blog, China may have been behind the...

Taxes, taxes — governments sure love taxes. And Canada plans to introduce a digital services tax on large technology companies such as Apple, reports Reuters. It would raise C$5.9 billion (about US$4.3 billion) over the five years starting fiscal year 2024/25. The...

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As noted by MacRumors, Apple will launch its next Apple Watch activity challenge on Saturday, April 22 in celebration of Earth Day. To complete the challenge, Apple Watch owners will need to complete a workout that lasts for 30 minutes or longer, with the activity...

OtterBusiness has introduced the Achiever Series Folio ST for iPad (10th generation) – a case solution developed for learning and educational environments. The Achiever Series Folio ST introduces Smart Technology that innovates beyond the case featuring a...

Apple has seeded the second developer betas of macOS Sonoma 14.5, iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5, tvOS 17.5, watchOS 10.5, and vision 1.2. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper...

Cybersecurity company Surfshark has launched a VPN app for Apple TV, enabling users to bolster their privacy while streaming on the set-top box. It’s available to all Surfshark users at no additional cost. Justas Pukys, VPN product manager at Surfshark, says the main...

Plugable has launched four new cables designed to simplify compatibility and power delivery.  The four cords, all backed by Plugable’s compatibility guarantee, include a USB-C 20Gbps 240W EPR cable, a Thunderbolt 4 40Gbps 240W EPR Cable with Right Angle...

FastSpring — where SaaS, software, and video game companies sell online — has released two new payment methods across its checkouts: Apple Pay and Pix and customized payment experience optimization with Preferred Payment Method.  These features are augmented by...

AirPods accessories brand KeyBud has released HyperFoam memory foam ear tips for Apple AirPods. They sport ComfortCore heat adaptive memory foam that integrates a patented, flexible audio tube crafted from German Kraiburg ThermoPlastic Elastomer. This allows them to...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From MacRumors: Apple has shared a new iPhone ad called “Goodbye Leather” on its YouTube channel in the U.K., months after the company controversially switched from leather to a...

A new report dubbed “Full Disclosure: Stress-testing tech platforms’ ad repositories” by Mozilla and Checkfirst investigated the Apple App Store, AliExpress, Bing, Booking.com, Alphabet’s Google Search & YouTube, LinkedIn, Meta, Pinterest, Snapchat, TikTok, X, and...

Sony Electronics’ family of professional BRAVIA displays is expanding with a new 98-inch option, the BZ53L which supports Apple AirPlay. The BZ53L is designed for corporate, education, and retail applications, the display incorporates Sony’s Deep Black Non-Glare...

With Earth Day 2024 fast approaching, Apple has added a banner to its website that reminds customers they can recycle their Apple devices “for free” with the company’s recycling partners.  To start the process go to Apple’s trade-in page. You’ll be able to submit...

Apple has been granted a patent (number US 11962162 B2) for an “Accessory Device for Electronic Devices” that involves a case with a display and built-in charging — and which looks like an oversized luggage tag. About the patent The patent involves accessory for...

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Adobe has announced “breakthrough generative AI innovations within Adobe Premiere Pro that will reimagine video creation and production workflows, delivering new creative possibilities that every pro editor needs to keep up with the high-speed pace of video...

Blackmagic Design has announced DaVinci Resolve Micro Color Panel, which the company says is a new more affordable color panel for DaVinci Resolve software.  According to Blackmagic Design CEO Grant Petty it eatures high quality trackballs and precision machined...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out: ° From Macworld: You won’t have to depend on the reliability of a cloud connection to use iOS 18’s AI capabilities. ° From AppleInsider: Morgan Stanley fires back at all that...

Alena Smith, showrunner of Apple TV+’s “Dickinson” says she ended the show after season three after Apple “actively gaslit her.” In a report at The Wrap, showrunner she detailed the challenges of making the Apple TV+ period drama show starring Hailee Steinfeld as its...

Japan plans to increase a penalty for monopolistic practices by tech companies to 20% or more of their applicable sales nationwide, more than triple the percentage under current antitrust law, reports Nikkei Asia. The planned legislation is intended to...

A new report from Ooka — which describes itself as “a global leader in connectivity intelligence that provides consumers, businesses, and other organizations with data-driven insights to improve networks and connected experiences” — says that Samsung’s new smartphones...

Apple TV+ has announced a series order for a new three-part documentary series “Hollywood Con Queen,” from Emmy Award-winning filmmaker Chris Smith (“Tiger King,” “Fyre,” “100 Foot Wave”). The series is set to debut globally on Apple TV+ on May 8, 2024. Here’s how the...

The GenAI smartphone share of overall smartphone shipments will reach 11% by 2024 and 43% by 2027 to pass 550 million units in 2027 with 4X growth, according to an upcoming report, “GenAI Smartphone Shipments and Insights,” from Counterpoint Research’s Smartphone 360...

According to preliminary data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, Samsung has recaptured the top spot in global smartphone sales from Apple after losing it the previous year.  IDC says global smartphone...

Apple wants to enhance the meditation features of its Fitness+ app. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number US 20240115831 A1) for “Enhanced Meditation Experience Based on Bio-Feedback.” About the patent filing The patent filing generally relates to presenting...

Apple has updated its Sports app ahead of this weekend’s NBA and NHL playoffs. With the update, Apple says fans will be able to “follow every matchup with added details on each series and more,” but we have not noticed any immediate changes in the app after updating...