Evan Selleck

Alfonso Cuarón set to direct thriller series ‘Disclaimer’ starring Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline for Apple TV+

Evan Selleck ∙ December 1, 2021

Apple TV+ had a bit of a rocky start, with initial reviews for shows like The Morning Show and See pointing to relatively lackluster results. But, those shows turned things around before the ends of their first seasons, series like Dickinson and For All Mankind started out strong, and then Ted Lasso arrived. So, things are looking good -- especially with all that hardware due to Apple TV+'s award wins. But the streaming service can't rest!

Apple Music reveals the most played songs of 2021

Evan Selleck ∙ November 30, 2021

As 2021 wraps up, there are "best of" awards to give out. And to show off just how popular something was as the year wraps up. Apple Music is doing just that as November closes out. The streaming service has already announced the winners of 2021, and now it's showing off the most-played songs, too.

Rocket League Sideswipe with its car soccer shenanigans launches globally for iPhone and iPad

Evan Selleck ∙ November 30, 2021

Remember back in March of this year, when video game developer Psyonix made some waves when they announced a brand new car soccer (football) experience for mobile? That was some good news, especially for fans of the original Rocket League they've been playing on PC and consoles for years. Unfortunately, we didn't know when, exactly, the game would launch. But, surprise! It's here now.

New photos show off translucent AirPods prototype

Evan Selleck ∙ November 30, 2021

Being a collector of rare Apple-branded items must be exciting. The rest of us get to live vicariously through that person as they post photos of their finds on the internet. Which is how we get to see crazy things like translucent prototypes of existing products.

Apple TV+ gets festive with official trailer for Peanuts special ‘For Auld Lang Syne’; holiday episodes of ‘Stillwater’ and ‘Get Rolling with Otis’

Evan Selleck ∙ November 29, 2021

It's the holiday season, which means popular entertainment is ready to show off a little bit. Apple TV+ is no different, and it's coming out swinging for the fences. Not only does it have a very special Peanuts special, but also a pair of episodes in two of its family-friendly shows as well.

Apple launches a new MacBook Upgrade Program for eligible businesses

Evan Selleck ∙ November 29, 2021

Apple has an iPhone Upgrade Program in place for general consumers, allowing for a single monthly payment and an easy path to upgrade to a new model when they want. Unfortunately, a similar program doesn't exist for the general populace with Macs. But! Eligible businesses can now sign up for their own option.

What’s your favorite iPad feature?

Evan Selleck ∙ November 27, 2021

I can still remember a few things about owning the original iPad. It was definitely a spur-of-the-moment purchase at the time, a piece of technology that had absolutely no place in my daily routine at the time. But I sure did love that ling. It was big and kinda bulky, and yet still portable. It was mainly a great way to play some mobile games and watch stuff.

The best soundbars you can buy right now

Evan Selleck ∙ November 26, 2021

If you're looking to build out a pretty great home theater audio experience, then the best place to start is a solid soundbar. Luckily, there are plenty of fantastic options out there to choose from. So, we've put together a list of the best options you can buy right now.

Apple resumes product sales in Turkey following currency crash, but with a price hike attached

Evan Selleck ∙ November 26, 2021

Earlier this week, it was reported that Turkey had seen one of its biggest single percentage declines in its currency to date. A currency decline that has been going on for months. But with this latest fall, one of the largest companies in the world made the decision to halt sales of its products until things started to even out.

Apple is ‘Saving Simon’ in a new short film shot on iPhone 13 Pro for the holidays

Evan Selleck ∙ November 24, 2021

Do you think one of the reasons Apple worked so hard on improving the camera systems in iPhones is so that, one day, it wouldn't have to rely on big, bulky cameras for its marketing efforts? No? Just a happy coincidence? That probably checks out.

Tim Cook says it ‘feels good’ to offer parts and manuals for self-service repair options

Evan Selleck ∙ November 24, 2021

For what feels like the longest time, Apple has been pushing back against the idea of self-service repairs for its products. The arguments have varied, but the more consistent ones have been about user safety and wanting to make sure that the repairs get done properly. Basically, "keep it for the experts" and call it good. But, that viewpoint has changed, and now Apple's CEO is making some public comments on the matter.

Apple suspends sales in Turkey following currency crash [Update: physical stores do the same]

Evan Selleck ∙ November 23, 2021

The currency decline in Turkey continues, with the latest reports saying the economy has seen a historic drop. As a result, Apple has apparently decided that it's going to temporarily halt sales of its products in the region. And, as it stands, there's no clear indication when that might change.