ConnexionCritics Choice Awards: Apple TV’s 26 nominations include Best Drama Series for Pluribus
Apple has once again picked up multiple nominations for its shows and films, this time at the 31st annual Critics Choice Awards. Here are the details.
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House panel questions Apple on apps used to track immigration officers
Following the controversy that led to Apple removing apps like ICEBlock from the App Store a few months ago, US lawmakers want to know what steps the company is taking to prevent similar tools from returning. Here are the details.
more…India considers new surveillance measure requiring iPhone A-GPS to stay active 24/7
Fresh off abandoning its controversial mandate to preload a state-run “security” app on all smartphones, the Indian government may already be heading into an even bigger privacy battle. Here are the details.
more…New report sheds a bit more light on who at Apple has been departing for OpenAI
A few days ago, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that OpenAI was poaching Apple hardware engineers “left and right”. Now, a new WSJ piece offers a closer look at some of these departures.
more…Rewind Mac app shutting down following Meta’s acquisition of Limitless
Rewind, which recorded and transcribed everything users saw or heard, is shutting down in two weeks, following Meta’s acquisition of its parent company. Here are the details.
more…New data shows iPhone Air resale value dropping faster than any recent iPhone
A new report shows that the iPhone Air registered a steeper drop in resale value during the first 10 weeks of availability compared to the rest of the iPhone 17 line, as well as previous models. Here are the details.
more…SpongeBob and PowerWash Simulator headline today’s six additions to Apple Arcade
As announced a few weeks ago, Apple Arcade added multiple new titles today, including SpongeBob: Patty Pursuit 2 and PowerWash Simulator. Here’s the full list.
more…Sam Altman and Jony Ive lose appeal over ‘io’ name
The legal fight between OpenAI and iyO took another turn, following a decision by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Here are the details.
more…Apple TV’s ‘Born to be Wild’ gets an official trailer
Apple released today the first trailer for its upcoming series “Born to be Wild,” which premieres next Friday, December 19. Watch it below.
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Rivian to add Apple Wallet car keys support with upcoming R1T and R1S software update
Rivian’s Chief Software Officer Wassym Bensaid confirmed today that the .46 OTA update will bring Digital Key support to the second-generation R1S and R1T. Here’s what that means.
more…Maybe a design blow-up is just what Apple needed
With Alan Dye departing for Meta and leaving a hollowed-out design division behind him, his replacement, Stephen Lemay, will have a rare opportunity to rebuild the company’s design culture from the inside out.
more…Video: Gavin Newsom says Tim Cook’s dealings with Trump ‘break his heart a little bit’
At The New York Times’ DealBook Summit today, California Governor Gavin Newsom addressed the tech sector’s deference to the Trump administration, and discussed Tim Cook’s overtures to the president. Here’s what he said.
more…This hidden Vehicle Motion Cues adjustment in iOS 26 solved my motion sickness issues
When Apple rolled out Vehicle Motion Cues, it made my kinetosis much more manageable, but didn’t fully fix it. With iOS 26, a new adjustment finally did the trick.
more…ExpressVPN now has a native Mac app
Alongside a new Mac version, the latest ExpressVPN update also features a welcome connectivity option on iOS. Here are the details.
more…Apple Watch and AirPods health features roll out in multiple new countries
Apple Watch hypertension notifications and sleep apnea alerts, as well as AirPods Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, are now available in these new countries.
more…macOS Tahoe 26.2 RC rolling out to developers and public beta
macOS Tahoe 26.2 Release Candidate is now available for developers, as well as for the public beta, ahead of the official upcoming release. Here’s what to expect.
more…India confirms that users may delete mandatory state-owned ‘security’ app
Following pushback from a mandate requiring phones in India to come pre-installed with a state-owned, undeletable app, the government is now saying that the app may be deleted if users choose to do so.
The move, however, is unlikely to change Apple’s refusal to comply with the order. Here are the details.
more…New study shows how AI could unlock deeper heart data from the Apple Watch’s optical sensor
A few days ago, we looked into how Apple could one day use brain wave sensors in AirPods to measure sleep quality and even detect seizures.
Now, a new paper shows how the company is exploring deeper cardiac health insights with the help of AI. Here are the details.
more…Europe greenlights Dutch antitrust lawsuit against Apple over App Store conduct [U]
Apple is facing hundreds of millions of euros in damages claims over its allegedly “excessive” App Store fees. Here are the details.
more…Apple doubles down on humanitarian efforts following devastating storms in Asia
After pledging donations to help victims of the recent Hong Kong fire, Apple CEO Tim Cook announced today that the company will also make donations to relief and rebuilding efforts across several Asian countries. Here are the details.
more…Germany evaluates Apple’s proposed fixes for App Tracking Transparency antitrust concerns
Apple’s proposed changes to App Tracking Transparency, aimed at addressing antitrust concerns, are now being put to the test in Germany. Here are the details.
more…Here are the main challenges that Apple’s new AI lead will face from day one
Amar Subramanya will likely become one of the most closely watched hires Apple has made in years. Here’s what he needs to do first.
more…Maclock is an adorable desk clock for 1984 Macintosh lovers
Featuring three display modes, including one with Susan Kare’s original Happy Macintosh icon, this limited-edition scale recreation of the 1984 Mac is too cute to ignore.
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