Cartoon Saloon is the studio behind the “Wolfwalkers” for Apple TV+. It’s their third film exploring Irish folklore and each one used hand-drawn animation.
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Apple in Talks to Acquire Two John Lasseter Films From Skydance Animation
Apple is in talks with Skydance Animation to acquire “Luck” and “Spellbound” produced by John Lasseter.
Apple TV+ ‘Slow Horses’ Adds Olivia Cooke, Jonathan Pryce
“Slow Horses” is an upcoming spy drama series for Apple TV+ from Gary Oldman. Two stars were recently added.
Apple Releases iOS 14.3 With Fitness+, ProRAW, and Privacy Information
Apple has released its iOS 14.3 software update on Monday. It brings access to its newest service called Fitness+ and many more features.
Apple Updates ‘Shazam’ UI, Launches Web Beta, Holiday Deal
Apple has updated the Shazam app with a new user interface and improvements to syncing. A online web version has also launched in beta.
Apple Will End Support for Music Memos by March 2021
Apple says it’s ending support for the Music Memos app and encourages people to use the Voice Memos app instead.
Apple Orders Climate Change Series ‘Extrapolations’ From Scott Z. Burns
Apple has ordered a climate change series from Scott Z. Burns called “Extrapolation.” Mr. Burns will write, direct, and executive produce.
Ashley Liao, Della Saba, Paul Sparks Join Apple TV+ ‘Physical’
Ashley Liao, Della Saba, Paul Sparks, Dierdre Friel, Rory Scovel, and Lou Taylor Pucci are joining Rose Byrne in a series on Apple TV+ called “Physical.”
‘For All Mankind’ Receives Early Renewal for Season Three
Apple announced on Tuesday that its show “For All Mankind” on Apple TV+ has been renewed for a third season.
Apple’s Fitness+ Service Launches on December 14
Apple’s Fitness+ service it announced this year will officially launch on December 14 on iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV.
Apple Releases New ‘AirPods Max’ Over-Ear Headphones
Apple has launched a new product called AirPods Max, a wireless, over-the-ear headset with high-fidelity audio, active noise cancellation, and more.
Apple Releases iOS 14.2.1 for HomePod
Apple has released a 14.2.1 update for the HomePod and HomePod mini, bringing general bug fixes and improvements ahead of iOS 14.3.
Apple Music is Now Available on Google Nest Speakers
Google announced on Monday that Apple Music is now available on its Nest product line of speakers, like Nest Audio, Nest Hub Max, and Nest Mini.
Apple’s Family Sharing Now Supports In-App Purchases
Apple’s Family Sharing feature now supports sharing in-app purchases among members at the discretion of each developer.
Apple Orders World Surf League Docuseries for Apple TV+
Apple has ordered a six-part documentary series from World Surf League (WSL) and Box to Box Films with the top surfers around the world.
Apple Orders Docuseries ‘Gutsy Women’ With Hillary and Chelsea Clinton
Apple has given a straight-to-series order for “Gutsy Women” a documentary series starring Hillary Clinton and her daughter Chelsea.
Apple Seeds OS 14.3 Beta 3 for Developers
Apple has released the third version of its developer betas for iPadOS 14.3, iOS 14.3, tvOS 14.3, and watchOS 7.2.
Parking Service SpotHero Gets CarPlay Integration
Parking service SpotHero now has CarPlay integration, meaning that users can book and pay for parking while en route.
New Apple MagSafe Duo Charger Now Available
Apple’s MagSafe Duo charger is now available and a cost of $129, and there is also a monthly payment option.
Apple Picks up Bilingual Comedy Series ‘Acapulco’
Apple announced a series order for “Acapulco” on Tuesday, a Spanish and English language comedy series from Austin Winsberg and Eduardo Cisneros.
New Disney Parks Holiday Playlist Streams on Apple Music
Disney is curating a brand new holiday playlist for this year on Apple Music. It includes songs from Frozen and other beloved shows.
The iPhone 12 Pro Costs Apple $406 to Manufacture
In a teardown of the iPhone 12 Pro, an estimation of the device’s components suggest it costs about US$406 to manufacture.
Apple Reminds Developers of App Store Connect Holiday Schedule
Apple issued a notice today reminding developers of the App Store Connect holiday schedule that happens yearly.
Apple Extends In-App Purchase Deadline for Online Group Events
Apple is extending the requirement for apps offering online group events to use the company’s in-app purchase system until 2021.