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Tom Hiddleston Poised to Star in New Apple TV+ Series 'The White Darkness'
Today Apple announced that Tom Hiddleston is set to star and executive produce the limited run series “The White Darkness.” A new series for Apple TV+.
Apple Employees Show Mixed Emotions Over Apple's Return to Office Decision
As Apple slowly incorporates its hybrid RTO model, many employees are voicing their complaints in online forums.
Sonic the Hedgehog Races Into Apple Arcade in Sonic Dash+
Sonic the Hedgehog 2 opens in theaters, and the blue superhero rodent races onto Apple Arcade to continue saving the world from villains.
iWork App Updates Include New macOS Shortcuts
Apple recently seeded iWork app updates bringing better font size precision on iOS and support for macOS Shortcuts.
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[U] macOS Big Sur Update Fixes Security Vulnerabilities
Apple finally released a macOS Big Sur update, apparently addressing two security vulnerabilities that were patched in Monterey 12.3.1.
iPhone App Store Dominated by Third-Party Apps, Apple-Commissioned Study Shows
Apple announced the availability of a commissioned study demonstrating the success of third-party apps in the iPhone App Store.
Tap to Pay on iPhone Feature Gains Second Partner
Apple’s Tap to Pay feature might be unreleased, but that’s not slowing it down. A second payment platform announced support for the service.
Apple Announces Broadcasters and Production Details For ‘Friday Night Baseball’ on Apple TV+
Apple has announced the broadcasters and additional production details for “Friday Night Baseball.” Games begin April 8.
Congressional Chair Asks Google and Apple to Look Into Tax Fraud on Messaging App Telegram
Congressional chair and South Carolina Representative James Clyburn is seeking help from Google and Apple in response to scams on Telegram.
Surfing DocuSeries 'Make or Break' Receives Second Season Before Debuting on Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has announced the second season of ‘Make or Break’ ahead of the show’s premiere. The series follows legendary surfers.
Meta Says Facebook Removed Over 400 Accounts Ahead of Philippines Election
Meta announced the removal of over 400 accounts and pages for misinformation ahead of the Philippines election. The election is set for May 9.
Apple Reinstates Kremlin Opposition's App to App Store in Russia
Months after the country’s election, Apple has reinstated a controversial app made by Kremlin opposition leaders to the App Store in Russia.
First OLED iPad May Arrive in 2024, OLED MacBook in 2026 as Chinese Supplier Prepares Panel Production
Chinese supplier BOE is preparing production line that will produce OLED displays for the next iPad and MacBook.
Apple Previews New Retail Store in Korea, Opening on April 9 in Myeongdong District
Apple gave a preview of the Apple retail store in Myeongdong, Seoul, South Korea which is set to open on April 9.
Apple Pay Is Favored Payment App for Teens, Study Shows
Proving once again the popularity of Apple’s iPhone with Generation Z, a recent study shows Apple Pay the favored payment app among teens.
Apple Announces Third Swift Student Challenge for WWDC22
Apple has announced the requirements and prizes for this year’s Swift Student Challenge. This marks the third year of the contest.
iPhone X Users Can Now Receive Face ID Fix Without Device Swap
Apple has recently expanded its repair program to allow the iPhone X to receive repairs to Face ID without swapping the entire device.
New iOS 15.5 and macOS Betas Released
New iOS 15.5 beta software is available, along with new builds for iPadOS and macOS Monterey. Both developer and public betas are available.
Apple TV+ Announces a Second Season of Severance Days Before Season One Finale
Days before the season finale, Apple has announced that Severance will receive a second season. The show takes a look at work/life balance.
Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers
Reports are indicating that Apple is testing a new feature in the app store that auto enrolls app subscribers for new subscription prices.
OtterBox Announces New iPad mini Case For Your Mini-Me
The latest OtterBox case for iPad mini provides protection from almost anything your little ones might throw its way.
Google Maps for iOS Updated with Better Navigation and Apple Watch Support
Google is rolling out updates to Google Maps for iOS, making it easier to navigate on the go, as well as standalone support for Apple Watch.
Apple Fails to Patch Big Sur and Catalina, Leaves Older Macs Vulnerable to Two Security Exploits
Apple has not issued security updates for macOS Big Sur and Catalina, leaving many older Macs vulnerable to two security exploits.