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Apple hasn’t made a big deal out of it until today, but apparently iPadOS 26.2 and macOS Tahoe 26.2 have some Wi-Fi improvements. At least on certain iPads and Mac. At noted by MacRumors, updated Wi-Fi connectivity specifications are listed in Apple’s platform...

Apple has made Newsweek’s list of “America’s Greatest Workplaces for Culture, Belonging, and Community.” The list, made by the publication and the Plant-A Insights Group” recognizes companies that have made an inclusive workplace environment the foundation...

Apple ranks 73rd in Newsweek’s list of the “Most Responsible Companies” for 2026. Apple scored 80.68 (out of 100) overall. It scored 91.41 for “Environmental Concerns,” 74.91 for “Social Concerns,” and 75.73 for “Governance Concerns.” Newsweek partnered with Statista...

A “mysterious bug” in Apple’s Wallet app is causing iPhones to lose massive amounts of storage space, according to Newsweek. The issue, which apparently popped up after recent iOS updates, appears tied to cached Wallet files and system data mismanagement. Newsweek...

Apple TV productions have collected six Annie Award nominations. The awards are accolades that the Los Angeles branch of the International Animated Film Association, ASIFA-Hollywood, has presented each year since 1972 to recognize excellence in animation shown in...

Spectrum and Apple gave unveiled the schedule for Spectrum Front Row in Apple Immersive, which will feature a series of live basketball games in a revolutionary storytelling format on Apple Vision Pro.  Beginning this Friday, January 9, Vision Pro users in the...

Apple TV won seven  trophies at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards F1 won for Best Sound and Best Editing in the movie division . Apple TV’s The Studiotook Best Comedy Series. Its star, Seth Rogan, won for Best Actor in a Comedy Series, while Ike Barinholtz...

Twelve South has introduced the Valet, an “essentials tray” that charges multiple devices. It costs US$179.99 and is due to ship in mid-January. It’s crafted with premium materials like supple Nappa leather. According to Twelve South, here are its features: Qi2...

Stage Manager in macOS allows you to automatically organize your apps and windows so your desktop stays clutter-free.  What you want to focus on is front and center with your other windows arranged on the side and accessible with a single click. Open Control...

Stage Manager in macOS allows you to automatically organize your apps and windows so your desktop stays clutter-free.  What you want to focus on is front and center with your other windows arranged on the side and accessible with a single click. Open Control...

Stage Manager in macOS allows you to automatically organize your apps and windows so your desktop stays clutter-free.  What you want to focus on is front and center with your other windows arranged on the side and accessible with a single click. Open Control...

The 2026 Consumer Electronics Show is being held this week in Las Vegas. Here are some of the interesting announcements: ° Belkin has introduced a new lineup of accessories designed to power, protect, and enhance the way people work, play, and connect. The new...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From AppleInsider: A Ukrainian soldier has shown how his M1 MacBook Air has almost survived a direct hit from artillery shell shrapnel. ° From MacRumors: Apple is not...

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of December 29-January 2. (Hey, it’s a holiday week, so things are slow). ° Apple wants a £1.5 billion (about US$2 billion) court ruling on behalf of millions of UK customers overturned....

I think 2026 is going to be a banner year for Apple with the tech giant releasing the most new and/or updated products in its history.  Following is what I think we’ll see next year. I won’t call them predictions since rumors of all the products mentioned have...

Apple and various third parties released several outstanding hardware and software products last year. Following are my 10 favorites: ° The iPhone 17 Pro Max is a big, bright smartphone with all the bells and whistles you could want. ° The $249 AirPods Pro 3...

Apple has announced that, starting January 5, Apple Fitness+ introduces four brand-new workout programs that offer users weekly training plans to help take the guesswork out of how to reach their goals.  The Artist Spotlight series launches new workouts with full...

Apple has further scaled back production and marketing of the Vision Pro due to weak sales, according to a report from the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the entire article).  Apple’s manufacturing partner, Luxshare, reportedly halted...

Maxon has released Cinebench 2026, its latest iteration of the benchmarking software.  The upgrade takes advantage of the latest developments in hardware technology, adding compatibility with Nvidia’s new Blackwell GPUs (5000 series)...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From MacRumors: Apple has added the final 13-inch MacBook Air powered by Intel processors, the Apple Watch Series 5, and additional products to its vintage products list....

Happy New Year wishes from Apple World Today. I’m taking the day off, but will be back in the full swing of things on Jan. 2. And I hope you have a blessed 2026.

Apple TV has debuted the trailer for the upcoming third season of its comedy, “Shrinking,” starring Emmy Award-nominee Jason Segel and multi-award winner Harrison Ford. It also stars Christa Miller, Emmy Award nominee Jessica Williams, Luke Tennie, Emmy Award nominee...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From The Information (a subscription is required to read the article): Apple will reverse its AI slump in 2026. ° From MacRumors: The Apple Fitness+ Instagram account has teased...

The FBI and CISA [Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency] are warning iPhone users of iMessage vulnerabilities, particularly in SMS/RCS fallbacks to non-Apple devices, exposing messages to hacks by foreign adversaries and scams causing over $260 million in...

Apple donated US$5 for every Apple Pay purchase made at an Apple store, in the Apple Store app, or on apple.com, from Nov. 28 – Dec. 7, raising a total of US$3 million for The @globalfund for (RED). From a (RED) X post: Thank you, Apple and Apple customers for...

I’ve not noticed the issue on my iPhone 17 Pro Max, but some iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max report speaker issues when the smartphone is charging.  There are multiple discussions about the issue on Reddit, the MacRumors forums, and Apple’s Support Community. Some...

TrendForce’s recent findings show that, amid a sluggish economic recovery and cautious consumer spending, surging memory prices are squeezing notebook brands’ profit margins and pricing freedom.  Consequently, the research group has reduced its 2026 global...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from other websites. ° From The Ringer: The first draft of Alison Tatlock and Gordon Smith’s script for the Pluribus season finale ended on a muted but intriguing note. But executives at Sony and...

Apple TV series have been nominated for six awards from the Make-Up Artists & Hair Stylists Guild. “The Studio” is nominated for Best Contemporary Make-Up for and Best Contemporary Hair Styling” for a “Television Series.” “Chief of War” and “Palm Royale” are both...

Apple is marking the new year in Japan with a big sale, reports AppleInsider. Customers can nab a gift card, and if they buy an iPhone, a specially-engraved AirTag. From January 2-5 Apple Japan will provide a gift card worth up to 38,000 yen (about US$250) to buyers...