NBC has canceled “Manifest” and is apparently not even giving it a movie to wind up its storyline. Perhaps Apple should give it a home. In an article for “Pajiba”in the long ago days of 2013, Steve Lloyd Wilson said that Netflix could democratize t…
Lees meerIn a new document dubbed “Building a Trusted Ecosystem for Millions of Apps,” Apple says that studies show that devices that run on Android had 15 times more infections from malicious software than iPhone. Why? Android apps “can be downloaded from j…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,043,018) for a “video pipeline” that involves the rumored “Apple Glasses.” That’s the anticipated augmented reality/virtual reality/mixed reality head-mounted display (HMD). Virtual reality (VR) systems dis…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,042,233) for a “finger-mounted device with fabric.” It’s one of several such patents that involve controlling the rumored “Apple Glasses,” Macs, and other devices. Electronic equipment such as computers and…
Lees meerApple TV+ has earned two Critics Choice Real TV Awards for Oprah Winfrey’s talk series “The Oprah Conversation,” which took home the prize for Best Structured Series, and the docuseries “1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything,” which was awar…
Lees meerApple’s AirTag trackers are pretty cool, but they have some flaws. One: they scratch easily thanks to their plastic and chrome services. Two: unlike, say most Tile products, there’s no hole. You can’t slip an AirTag onto your keyring. You’ll need t…
Lees meerApple will drop its mask requirements for vaccinated customers at many of its U.S. retail stores next week, reports Bloomberg. What’s more, the requirement for face coverings will also be dropped at some of the company’s U.S. offices, the article ad…
Lees meerThe latest game on Apple Arcade, Apple’s US$4.99/month or $49.99/year game streaming service that has over 130 games, is Legends of Kingdom Rush. It’s available for the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac. (Apple Arcade is also available as part of the …
Lees meerApple is finally adding support for Windows Precision Touchpad drivers in its latest Boot Camp update, according to The Verge. The new 6.1.15 update includes support for Windows Precision Touchpad, including single tap to click, lower-right corner …
Lees meerIn a new promotion, Apple says you should “show Dad some love with Apple Pay.” You can use Apple Pay in the adidas app — available at the App Store — and get $20 off select items when you spend $100 or more, through June 17. Other companies particip…
Lees meerApple has announced the winners of the 2021 Apple Design Awards. You can find the complete list here. The awards honor excellence in innovation, ingenuity, and technical achievement in app and game design. Categories include: ° Inclusivity winners. …
Lees meerLet the Apple Car rumors roll on. Apple has hired Ulrich Kranz, a former senior exec at BMW AG’s electric car division, reports Bloomberg. The article says his hiring is a sign that Apple is determined to build a self-driving vehicle that will rival…
Lees meerWhoopi Goldberg has joined the cast of the upcoming animated Apple TV+ series, “Luck,” reports The Wrap. “The View” host will star along side Jane Fonda. About ‘Luck’ Goldberg will voice “The Captain,” the head of security for the Land of Good Luck,…
Lees meerApple has filed for a patent (number 20210176548) for a “haptic output system.” It involves the company’s AirPods and AirPods Pro devices. It could also involve the company’s rumored augmented reality headset. The company wants you to be able to fee…
Lees meerJessica Ann Collins (“Clickbait,” “Zero Dark Thirty”) is set as the female lead opposite Luke Evans and Michiel Huisman in Apple’s “Echo 3” action-thriller drama series from Oscar winner Mark Boal (“The Hurt Locker”) and Keshet Studios, reports Dead…
Lees meer“CODA” writer and director Siân Heder has signed a multiyear overall deal with Apple, according to The Wrap. Under the deal, the tech giant will have a first-look on her features, as well as an exclusive deal for series written and developed by Hede…
Lees meerWaterField kicks off its Packable Bag Month with the first of four community-designed packable travel bags: the Packable Backpack. Over 1,000 survey participants asked for an ultralight, comfortable, packable bag that folds down small, feels substa…
Lees meerPersonal computer shipments (including tablets) in India grew by 72% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021 to reach 4.0 million units. Apple placed fourth among the top five vendors, knocking out Acer. Apple’s performance in India Canalys says …
Lees meerThe PC (personal computer) market in the U.S. grew 73% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2021, according to Canalys. And Apple’s Mac and iPad sales grew 35.7% year-on-year. Apple’s performance in the first quarter Canalys says that Apple sold app…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,030,784) for a “method and system for presenting digital information related to a real object.” It involves the company’s increasing focus on augmented reality on the iPhone, iPad, and other devices. And it…
Lees meerAnother day, another lawsuit. Non-practicing entity Scramoge Technology is suing Apple for — what else? — patent infringement. The patent troll (more on that in a moment) claims the tech giant infringes its wireless charging patents. AppleInsider r…
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