Apple's transition to displays with mini-LED technology is only an interesting one if you follow the rumor mill. If you do, then you know that the expectation is that Apple, at some point in the relatively near future, is going to make another transition in its display technology usage. This one will be to OLED, a technology that a lot of people have been demanding for quite some time.
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Apple TV+ shares first look at the kid-friendly series “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show”
Apple TV+ has shared a first-look video at its upcoming family-friendly show, dubbed “Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show,” scheduled to premiere on November 5.
Matt Dillon and Rupert Friend join the cast of Apple TV+ series ‘High Desert’
Last time we heard about High Desert, an upcoming comedy series for Apple TV+, it was September of 2020. But now, more than a year later and we actually have some new news to share on the upcoming show. And it's more people joining the cast.
Apple stops signing iOS 15.0.2, killing downgrades from iOS 15.1 just one week after launch
Apple last Monday released iOS & iPadOS 15.1 to the general public following a lengthy beta testing period with a bevy of enhancements for the company’s mobile operating systems. Those enhancements comprised of SharePlay, support for COVID-19 vaccination cards in the Wallet app, an automatic macro toggle for the Camera app, and a plethora of bug fixes among other things.
Netflix Games launches with support for Android devices, but iOS support is in the works
Back in July of this year, it was confirmed that Netflix had its eye set on jumping into the video game market. The company was making some hiring moves to justify the additional attention, and then, sure enough, before the end of that same month it confirmed that it would be supporting mobile games as part of a Netflix user's monthly subscription.
Apple will provide an iPhone XR as a loaner for lengthy repair times
If you find yourself in a situation where your iPhone needs a repair, Apple is more than willing to help with that. Whether that means by forking over money up front, or handling the repair via AppleCare+. And while that's all well and good, sometimes the repair process can take some time. Which means you might need a loaner phone until the process is complete.
Some iPad parts now allegedly used in iPhone 13 production as the chip crunch worsens
The global chip shortage has worsened and not even Apple is immune to this industry-wide supply chain problem. According to a new report, the Cupertino company has sharply cut back on iPad production and redirected certain tablet components to the latest iPhone 13 models in order to boost handset inventory and support holiday sales.
Deal: Buy a smart TV from LG and get three free months of Apple TV+
LG and Apple have teamed up for a promotion offering free Apple TV+ for three months to those who buy an eligible smart TV from the Korean consumer electronics maker.
Meadowlark Media, started by two former ESPN colleagues, signs first-look deal with Apple TV+
There was a time not too long ago when it seemed like Apple was signing new first-look deals with companies and creators on a regular basis. Things have cooled down quite a bit since then, on that front at least, but today revitalizes things a bit.
Apple apparently intends to launch car crash detection in 2022
Apple reportedly intends to unveil a new feature in 2022 for its iPhone and Apple Watch devices that would automatically place a call to emergency services such as 911 in the United States immediately after a car accident has been detected.
Apple TV+ explores the impressive worlds of the “Foundation” universe
The Apple TV+ science fiction show “Foundation” brings impressive worlds to your screen. As evidenced by Apple's new featurette, this monumental show based on the award-winning novels by Isaac Asimov was filmed in over a half-dozen countries.
Apple releases tvOS 15.1.1, bringing the TV app, Siri and App Store to South Korea
While Apple continues to work on the next big update for its mobile operating system (and iPadOS), the company has seen fit to release another minor update in the meantime. But this one's for its set-top boxes, the Apple TV HD and the Apple TV 4K, which is a small change of pace for Apple to say the least.