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Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of August 17-22. ° Apple TV’s “Shrinking” won four awards at the 6th Astra TV Awards from the Hollywood Creative Alliance. ° Apple is hiring a Studio Producer for its Fitness+ service with a background in live production the hints at live content in […] The post Top Apple-related stories for the week of August 17-22 appeared…
Yesterday it was reported that Apple laid off an unknown number of people dedicated to VR development, the Apple Vision Group, which aligns with incoming CEO John Ternus reportedly putting the category “on ice,” but apparently there are deeper cuts. The tech giant is laying off people who worked on Siri and AI, reports Bloomberg‘ […] The post Apple reportedly lays off over 200 employees in is…
For the ninth year, Apple is celebrating national parks with an Apple Pay donation campaign that will support the National Park Foundation. From August 22 through August 29, Apple will make a $10 donation to the National Park Foundation for every purchase made with Apple Pay at an Apple Store location, in the Apple Store […] The post NPF and Apple Celebrate National Parks Through an Apple Pay…
Well, it finally happened. Walmart has announced that it’s finally accepting Apple Pay. The retail giant will be adding Tap to Pay to its payment options at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, with plans to roll it out to all U.S. stores and clubs by the end of 2026 and to fuel stations […] The post Walmart is finally accepting Apple Pay at select stores and Sam’s Club locations…
Apple paid Ireland $17.1 billion in taxes last year, representing around 40% of its worldwide total, according to a company filin, reports Reuters. The tech giant said the amount paid to Ireland was “significantly higher” than income taxes accrued as it included €13 billion ($15.18 billion) in back taxes that it was ordered to pay […] The post Apple paid Ireland $17.1 billion in taxes last…
The Bank of America (BoA) is predicting big changes after John Ternus becomes Apple’s CEO, reports The Street. Ternus will replace Tim Cook in that position on September 1. Cook will become executive chairman of Apple’s Board of Directors. Here’s some highlights of the report from The Street: Cook’s Apple has everything to do with […] The post Bank of America predicts big changes after John Ternus…
“The Dynasty: UConn Huskies,” which chronicles the 40-year run of the renowned University of Connecticut (UConn) women’s basketball program under Hall of Fame head coach Geno Auriemma, is now streaming on Apple TV. Directed and executive produced by Emmy Award winner Matthew Hamachek and Emmy Award nominee Erica Sashin, the highly anticipated three-part docuseries from […] The post ‘The Dynasty:…
Here are some of the latest software announcements. ° MacPlus Software has released MultiDock 2, an update of the Mac app that offers compact macOS panels for apps, files, and folders. Version 2 has been completely rewritten from the ground up and adapted for modern versions of macOS. It costs US$20.65; a demo is available […] The post Software announcements for the week of August 17-21 appeared…
Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° OtterBox and Realtree have expanded their collaboration with the introduction of Sole Series featuring Realtree, a new line of protective phone cases that “blends authentic outdoor heritage with bold, modern design.” The OtterBox Sole Series featuring Realtree is available at OtterBox.com for iPhone 17, iPhone […] The post…
Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements: ° OtterBox and Realtree have expanded their collaboration with the introduction of Sole Series featuring Realtree, a new line of protective phone cases that “blends authentic outdoor heritage with bold, modern design.” The OtterBox Sole Series featuring Realtree is available at OtterBox.com for iPhone 17, iPhone […] The post…
Apple TV has revealed a first look at the second season of its sports comedy “Stick,” starring and executive produced by Owen Wilson and created by Jason Keller. The second season will expand its cast to include Emmy Award nominee and Golden Globe winner Rhea Seehorn (“Pluribus”) in a supporting role. Also starring Peter Dager, […] The post Season two of ‘Stick’ arrives on Apple TV on November 4…
Teyonah Parris is joining the Apple Original Films’ “Running” from director Gavin O’Connor, reports Deadline. It stars Spike Fearn, Brian Tyree Henry and Rhea Seehorn. “Running” is based on an original story by writer/director Gavin O’Connor (“Warrior,” “The Way Back”), and a screenplay written by Ozark‘s Bill Dubuque. The film follows a homeless high school […] The post Teyonah Parris Joins Gavin…
Apple and Nike are the two brands most Gen Z consumers are loyal to and would recommend, according to new research from Rival Technologies. The study of 903 Gen Z consumers across the United States and Canada found that those who feel understood are roughly nine times more likely to be unconditionally loyal to a brand […] The post Apple and Nike are the two brands most Gen Z consumers are loyal to…
Latin America smartphone shipments contracted 10% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter two (Q2) of 2026, according to Counterpoint Research’s latest Market Monitor report, mainly driven by the ongoing memory shortage. The quarter posted the largest YoY decline since Q3 2023, when the post-pandemic economic recession and high inventories triggered a double-digit decline in smartphone shipments. Samsung…
Apple will upgrade some iPads and Macs with OLED displays over the next three years, according to DigiTimes (a subscription is required to read the article). The tech giant kicked off the tablet OLED era in 2024, introducing Tandem OLED in the iPad Pro to overcome bottlenecks in display lifespan and brightness. Now DigiTimes says […] The post These Apple products are expected to get OLED displays…
Apple TV’s “Widow’s Bay” topped all programs with three trophies including Outstanding Comedy at the 2026 Television Critics Association (TCA) Awards. The series, which is up for 19 Emmy Awards, also won for Outstanding New Program and Individual Achievement in Comedy for star Kate O’Flynn. Rhea Seehorn snagged the Individual Achievement in Drama award for […] The post Apple TV’s ‘Widow’s Bay’…
Adèle Exarchopoulos (“Blue Is the Warmest Color”) has landed a lead role opposite Zoë Kravitz in Apple’s upcoming mystery movie from director Megan Park, reports Deadline. No word on what role she’ll play. Details about the film are under wraps. Park will direct from her own script and exec produce, with Apple Studios and LuckyChap to […] The post Adèle Exarchopoulos Joins Zoë Kravitz In upcoming…
A spokesperson for the European Commission welcomed the changes to the App Store rules that Apple announced yesterday, reports the Irish Independent. On August 18, Apple announced changes to its business terms for apps in the European Union, following close collaboration with the European Commission. In a press release, the company says “these changes resolve Apple’s […] The post European…
Apple has urged a federal judge to reject OpenAI’s recent motion to dismiss its trade secrets lawsuit, arguing in a new filing that the company’s defense depends on “distortion, speculation, and improper extrinsic evidence. in a 32-page opposition brief filed Wednesday, seen by MacRumors, Apple restates several of its main allegations against former engineer Chang […] The post Apple asks judge to…
By Lucy Roberts Ten years back, ordering a new server meant a six week wait, a chunk of capital budget, and a rack somewhere that somebody had to physically babysit. That process has basically vanished for most companies now. What used to take weeks gets provisioned in minutes. And it didn’t happen because of some […] The post Why Businesses Are Turning to Public Cloud Platforms to Modernize Their…
Photos in iOS 13 introduced a Portrait Lighting feature dubbed High-Key Mono, which uses depth mapping to simulate studio lighting and gives the sensation of either being closer or farther away from your subject. That feature conveniently continues in iOS 26. To use the High-Key Mono effect on an iPhone running iOS 16, you’ll need […] The post How to use the High-Key Mono effect in iOS 26 appeared…
Apple TV has revealed first-look images from the second season of its comedy “Bad Monkey.” It stars and is and executive produced by Vince Vaughn and hails from a creator and executive producer Bill Lawrence. Based on Carl Hiaasen’s New York Times bestselling novel and enduring cult favorite, the 10-episode sophomore season will revolve around […] The post The second season of ‘Bad Monkey’ arrives…
