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Apple TV has released the trailer for its new culinary docuseries “Awkwafina: The Unlikely Cook,” premiering globally on November 6. The eight-episode series follows Nora Lum, aka Awkwafina, on a cross-country culinary road trip as she attempts to revive her family’s...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From the Beaumont Enterprise (a subscription is required to read the article): The Beaumont (Texas) Independent School District’s board of directors have approved a...

Apple Arcade has rolled out a lineup of new games with topics ranging from cozy cat collecting to zombie-blasting mayhem to App Store hits.  Apple says the games are for players who “want to unwind in Pusheen’s Place, dive into the adrenaline-pumping chaos of...

AppleCare coverage for the iPhone Duo will include a US$99 full inner display replacement or $19 “cover layer” swap in case there are noticeable crease issues.  An interview with Kate Bergeron, Apple’s vice president of hardware engineering, shared by 9to5Mac,...

A federal judge refused to a toss a case against a former Apple Watch engineer, ruling Apple’s breach of contract claims are enough to move the case forward, according to the Courthouse News Service. U.S. District Judge Eumi Lee found Apple plausibly claimed former...

Apple sold 314,000 iPads in India in the second quarter of 2026, according to new data from Omdia. That compares to sales of 233,000 in the second quarter of 2025 for 34.5% annual growth. Apple now has 23.% of India’s tablet market, compared to 19.6% in the second...

Apple TV has debuted the season one trailer for “Small Prophets,” a six-episode comedy from BAFTA Award-winning creator, writer and director Mackenzie Crook (“Detectorists”). The series will premiere on Apple TV with the first two episodes on October 7, excluding the...

Apple has updated its Invites app, which is available on the App Store. Here’s what’s new, per Apple’s release notes: Shared Albums now support full-resolution sharing, so you can relive every moment in stunning detail right in the app. Anyone, including users without...

Microsoft is now disabling Exchange Web Services (EWS) by default in Exchange Online, reports MacRumors. This will cut off the protocol that Apple’s Mail and Calendar apps on Mac still rely on to sync Microsoft 365 work accounts. Microsoft says organizations that have...

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From 9to5Mac: A new fake iPhone Duo preorder page can steal crypto wallet data and more. ° From AppleInsider: Apple’s AirPods 5 have replaceable batteries in the...

Jamf Threat Labs has posted a report on new malware that attacks macOS. CloudSyncD is a fake Zoom installer disguised as a legitimate application that uses a phished login password to launch an embedded backdoor while concealing the credential inside a decoy...

Apple’s iPhone 18 Pro series saw a solid launch in China with 12% year-over-year (YoY) growth in its first week, according to Counterpoint Research’s China Weekly Smartphone Sell-Out Tracker.  This helped the tech giant lead sales in week 38, supported by strong...

Benjamin is a new physical control surface and adjustable iPad stand built for musicians who learn through YouTube and online video, a category of interface designed for watching, not practicing. Key features include: The ability to loop any passage in two presses —...

Russian cybersecurity firm Positive Technologies claims it’s discovered 11 security flaws affecting Apple and Android devices, reports TechRadar. The company, which you should note is currently under American sanctions, gave the findings to Russian news agency TASS....

Apple TV has released the trailer and key art for “Nocturne,” a drama based on the internationally bestselling crime novel “The Sandman” by Lars Kepler. “Nocturne” stars and is executive produced by Tony Award winner, Actor Award winner, Emmy Award nominee and Golden...

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Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles from some other neat sites: ° From MacRumors: Some iPhone 18 Pro owners have noticed an unusual crackling sound coming from the speaker of the device, leading to complaints on the MacRumors forums...

Apple says its decision to remove ICEBlock and similar platforms from the app store last year was prompted by concerns — including those raised by the Trump administration — about agent safety following a fatal shooting that left two detainees dead at a Dallas...

Planning on getting an iPhone Duo? You can take advantage of the the “Get Ready” process starting on Monday, October 12,  according to Reddit — as noted by MacRumors. The info has been added to the iPhone Duo product page, which says to “Come back on 10.12 to get...

Planning on getting an iPhone Duo? You can take advantage of the the “Get Ready” process starting on Monday, October 12,  according to Reddit — as noted by MacRumors. The info has been added to the iPhone Duo product page, which says to “Come back on 10.12 to get...

Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India later Tuesday with Axis Bank as its initial banking partner, reports TechCrunch. The initial rollout will be limited, the article says, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter.” Apple Pay will initially support...

Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India later Tuesday with Axis Bank as its initial banking partner, reports TechCrunch. The initial rollout will be limited, the article says, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter.” Apple Pay will initially support...

Apple is set to launch Apple Pay in India later Tuesday with Axis Bank as its initial banking partner, reports TechCrunch. The initial rollout will be limited, the article says, quoting unnamed “people familiar with the matter.” Apple Pay will initially support...

Apple CEO John Ternus wants to make the company leaner and meaner to speed up product accelerate product development and introduce new products more often, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article). “Ternus apparently wants...

Final Cut Camera, the professional filming app for iPhone, has received a major update with version 2.4. It adopts a new design, adding support for variable aperture on iPhone 18 Pro, and giving creators even more pro options with the release of iOS 27. The new...

Apple has introduced updates to Apple Creator Studio, its collection of creative and productivity apps.  Pixelmator Pro for iPad adds edge-refinement tools for advanced selections; native video captured on iPhone 18 Pro can now have Cinematic mode effects applied...

Apple has introduced updates to Apple Creator Studio, its collection of creative and productivity apps.  Pixelmator Pro for iPad adds edge-refinement tools for advanced selections; native video captured on iPhone 18 Pro can now have Cinematic mode effects applied...

In partnership with the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP), Apple has released a new guide to help families create healthy digital habits that balance screen time with sleep, exercise, schoolwork, and time with friends and family.  The AAP’s expert guidance has...

Apple has postponed plans to lay off about 5,000 support personnel, according to Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman (a subscription is required to read the article). He says that the tech giant believed that AI-powered phone and web agents could take over some of the...

Apple made the top 10 list for “2026 Best Perks & Benefits, Large Companies” by Comparably, a ZoomInfo company and employee review platform for workplace culture and compensation. However, the tech giant didn’t make either the “2026 Best Happiness, Large...