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Apple has seeded the second developer betas of macOS Tahoe 26, iOS 26, iPadOS 26, tvOS 26, visionOS 26, and watchOS 26. Registered developers can download the betas via Apple’s developer portal. Or they can be downloaded over-the-air once the proper configuration...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: iPadOS 26 has expanded Stage Manager to all iPad models compatible with the software update. ° From AppleInsider: A nine-minute video with Jony Ive and Sam...

The new macOS Tahoe beta for developers restores the classic Finder color scheme. On June 11 it was reported that Apple had applied the new Liquid Glass texture to the Finder icon, which was no surprise. But it also swapped around the iconic blue and white colors,...

India’s Mac sales grew 73% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from Canalys.  Apple sold 236,000 desktops and laptops in the country for 7.1% market share in the quarter. That compares to sales of 137,000 and 4.6% in the first...

India’s iPad sales grew 26.8% year-over-year in the first quarter of 2025, according to new data from Canalys.  Apple sold 163,000 tablets in the country for 15.8% market share in the quarter. That compares to sales of 128,000 and 9.5% in the first quarter of...

Leading nodes (3nm and 2nm) will account for roughly one-third of the smartphone SoC shipments in 2026, according to Counterpoint’s latest Global AP-SoC Long-term forecast by Nodes, according to new data from Counterpoint Research. Apple was the first smartphone...

Apple is in last minute negotiations with the European Union to avoid or delay more penalties for its lack of compliance with the Digital Markets Act, reports the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the article). The tech giant may offer some...

SecureMac, a developer of security and privacy software for Macs, has launched a new privacy tool called MetaWipe. The app is designed to help Mac users delete file metadata from images and other file types that they share online, ensuring added privacy. Following a...

Apple TV+ has entered into a multi-year, first-look deal with The North Road Company’s Chernin Entertainment, reports The Wrap.  Chernin Entertainment’s stable includes “Hidden Figures,” “The Greatest Showman,” and “Planet of the Apes.” The company also produces...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: To comply with a new regulation, Apple has added an energy efficiency label to its iPhone and iPad pages in EU countries. Apple is also required to start...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of June 16-20. ° Apple has delayed the release of homeOS and the HomePod with display to the spring of 2026, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman says. ° Analyst Jeff Pu says the AirPods Pro 3...

Filming has been suspended on Apple TV+’s untitled brothers comedy series from Skydance Television starring and executive produced by Matthew McConaughey and Woody Harrelson, Deadline has learned.  The article, quoting unnamed sources, says production in Austin,...

To comply with a new regulation, Apple has added an energy efficiency label to its iPhone and iPad pages in European Union countries.  From the new regulation: Smartphones and tablets will have to display information on their energy efficiency, battery longevity,...

Another day, another lawsuit. As noted by MacRumors, Apple shareholder Eric Tucker has filed a proposed class action lawsuit against the company in a California court, over alleged violations of federal U.S. securities laws. The complaint alleges that Apple made false...

Apple has announced that it will soon be opening a new retail store at Forrest Place, a pedestrianized area in the heart of Perth, Australia. The tech giant already has a current retail store there. However, it’s replacing it with a new (and larger) one that will open...

Apple manufacturing partner Foxconn is building a new facility in India to manufacture iPhone enclosures, according to the Economic Times (a subscription is required to read the article). The facility will be built at ESR Industrial Park in Oragadam, Tamil Nadu....

Here are some of the latest software announcements of the week:  ° RainViewer, a radar-focused app, is introducing PRO Radar in the US – giving users access to high-resolution radar layers like reflectivity, velocity, and hydrometeor...

Here are some of the latest accessory and hardware announcements of the week: ° UGREEN has rolled out the Nexode 500W 6-Port GaN Desktop Fast Charger. The company says it’s “the world’s first 500W gallium nitride (GaN) charger engineered to simultaneously charge...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: FireWire’s final curtain call may be upon us. In the first developer beta of macOS 26 Tahoe, Apple has removed all FireWire support. ° From MacRumors:...

Apple’s “Shot on iPhone” campaign by advertising agency TBWAMedia Arts Lab won a Grand Prix award for Creative Effectiveness at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France this week. The campaign was one of 17 to win a “Lion” award —...

Apple and Meta won’t face immediate sanctions immediately for failure to meet obligations under the European Union’s digital rulebook, an EU spokesperson told Euronews. In April, the European Commission (the executive arm of the EU) filed Apple and Meta with €500...

Now through August 13, the hit Apple Arcade game Fruit Ninja Classic+ has been updated with Bluey-themed wands, powers, dojos, and many other easter eggs for fans of the Australian kids show. If you’re not familiar with Bluey, Bingo, and their family, check out the...

Another day, another lawsuit. A lawsuit filed against Apple says the tech giant should be held accountable for hosting digital currency scam apps on the App Store, reports CoinGeek. The suit, intended to be a class action, was brought by Danyell Shin, who downloaded...

“F1 The Movie Hot Lap Immersive” is “today’s surprise release as part of an already audacious promotional campaign,” Sigmund Judge notes in an X post. “Available in the appletv app on Apple Vision Pro, the new immersive short takes viewers on a high-speed test drive...

Outfit7 has updated its Talking Tom Blast Park game, which is available on Apple Arcade.  The newest addition to the game introduces an all-new Water Park world, packed with surprises and new accessories like the new blaster Bubble Burst. Here’s how the updated...

Apple is interested in tapping generative artificial intelligence to help speed up the design of the custom chips at the heart of its devices, according to Reuters.  Johny Srouji, Apple’s senior vice president of hardware technologies, made the remarks in a...

Apple TV+ has announced that the reimagined original kids and family series “Yo Gabba GabbaLand!” will return for season two on Friday, January 30, 2026.  The 10-episode second season will welcome back host Kammy Kam and Gabba characters Brobee, Foofa, Muno,...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacStories: Apple’s new speech applications programming interfaces outpace whisper for lightning-fast transcription. ° From MacRumors: Apple has teamed up with a...