Apple has filed for a patent (number 20210243018) for “data encryption for emergency response” on an iPhone. About the patent filing The patent filing involves cryptographic techniques to secure user data. More specifically, it’s for techniques to …
Lees meerApple wants you to be able to select text , or at least text fields, with your eyes. The tech giant has filed for a patent (number 20210240331) for, well, “selecting a text input field using eye gaze.” It’s a little unclear exactly which devices Ap…
Lees meerThe Apple TV+ series, “Little Voice,” has been canceled after one season, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It’s the series of the streaming service to be canned. About ‘Little Voice’ Here’s how the series is described: A love letter to the diver…
Lees meerApple TV+ says its comedy “Physical,” starring Rose Byrne and created by Annie Weisman, has been picked up for a second season. Season one concludes this Friday. About ‘Physical’ Here’s how the show is described: Set in the idyllic but fragile beach…
Lees meerApple Original Films is closing worldwide rights on “Argylle,” a spy film to be directed by Matthew Vaughn and produced by his MARV banner, according to Deadline. The article says Apple will probably pay around US$200 million. It’s a deal for one p…
Lees meerGlobal notebook shipments reached 65.6 million units in quarter two (Q2) 2021, up 15% compared to Q2 2020 and down -4% from 68.2 million in Q1 2021, reports Strategy Analytics. And it’s good news for the Mac. Strategy Analytics says that commercial …
Lees meerApple Original Films has announced that the filmed version of the Tony and Olivier Award-winning hit musical “Come From Away” will premiere globally on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 10. About ‘Come From Away’ “Come From Away” is directed by Tony A…
Lees meerConsumer Intelligence Research Partners (CIRP) has released results from its research on smart speakers, including the Echo from Amazon, the Home from Google, and the HomePod/HomePod mini from Apple. Not surprisingly, Amazon still dominates the mark…
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Lees meerBrendan Fraser (“The Mummy” series, “No Sudden Move”) has joined the cast of the upcoming Apple TV+ series, “Killers of the Flower Moon,” reports Deadline. He’ll play a lawyer. About ‘Killers of the Flower Moon’ The film stars Leonardo DiCaprio as E…
Lees meerBen Foster, Charmaine Bingwa, Gilbert Owuor and Mustafa Shakir have joined the cast of “Emancipation,” the runaway slave drama starring Will Smith that’s set up at Apple, according to The Wrap. Antoine Fuqua is directing the film from a script by Bi…
Lees meerApple has removed a dating app for the “COVID-19 unvaccinated” from its App Store for failing to provide credible health information, according to PCMag. The Unjected software markets itself as a “place to meet like-minded unvaccinated people.” But…
Lees meerApple TV+’s “Ted Lasso” season 1 debuted with 1.9% shares of weekend streaming Aug 14 -16, 2020, according tp Reelgood, a U.S. movie and TV streaming search engine. Last week, season 2 got a much warmer reception, with 4.6% shares of weekend streami…
Lees meerAccording to an article on Apple’s Newsroom webpage, tens of thousands of students will be able to use mobile student IDs on iPhone and Apple Watch to get around campus and make purchases this school year. For the first time, mobile student IDs can…
Lees meerApple TV+ has unveiled the trailer for the second season of the NAACP Image Award-winning drama “Truth Be Told,” from writer, showrunner and executive producer Nichelle Tramble Spellman. Starring and executive produced by Academy Award winner Octav…
Lees meerApple has been granted a patent (number 11,079,995) for “user interfaces with multiple displays.” The goal is to allow Macs, iPhones, and iPads to interact with multiple displays. And the devices would use this set-up to, among other things, display…
Lees meerFuture iPhones may do away with notches and holes for cameras or other sensors. A newly granted patent (number 11,079,7970) hints at Apple may replace them with “adjustable display windows.” About the patent The aforementioned notches and holes are …
Lees meerApple is now offering the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for US$179. The keyboard with Touch ID and no numeric keypad is also available for $149. Previously, you could only get one by buying a 24-inch iMac. However, it’s a bummer that you can’t buy …
Lees meerApple has received eight Imagen Award nominations across five programs, including “Ted Lasso,” “The Mosquito Coast,” “Little Voice,” “Ghostwriter” and “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special.” The 36th Annual Imagen Awards celebrate Latino talent…
Lees meerOn a regular basis, Apple World Today posts a list of notable new apps or app updates that have been released. They may not necessarily be new, but they’re popular and deserve mention. Here are today’s picks. macOS Apptorium has announced SideNotes …
Lees meerAccording to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, Xiaomi topped all vendors with 25% market share as European smartphone shipments posted strong growth +14% year-over-year (YoY) to 50 million units. The smartphone market rebound was driven b…
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