The Financial Times reports that Apple has stepped up its preparations for the handover of the CEO role from Tim Cook. Here are the details.
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How to watch ‘A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving’ for free this weekend on Apple TV
A few weeks ago, Apple announced its holiday plans for Apple TV, which kick off tomorrow with a free weekend streaming event for A Charlie Brown Thanksgiving. Here’s how to watch.
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Last month, during Apple’s Q4 2025 earnings call, CEO Tim Cook mentioned that the company “couldn’t be more pleased” with the reception of the iPhone 17 lineup in China. Now, Counterpoint Research has a few numbers on that.
Expand Expanding CloseApple ex-COO Jeff Williams now officially retired
Last July, Apple announced that its longtime Chief Operating Officer, Jeff Williams, would retire “late in the year.” According to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, he just clocked out for the last time.
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Firefox tests a smart approach to AI-assisted browsing through a dedicated AI Window
Yesterday, Mozilla announced that Firefox will get an experimental feature aptly called AI Window, where the company intends to centralize the browser’s upcoming AI features. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseTwo months in, here are the macOS Tahoe features I actually use
macOS Tahoe introduced multiple productivity and continuity features. But after two months, only a few have actually stuck in my workflow.
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Apple to adapt ‘Hot Money: The New Narcos’ podcast into a TV series
Apple and Richard Plelper’s EDEN Productions are teaming up once again to turn investigative podcast Hot Money: The New Narcos into an Apple TV show. Here are the details.
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If you’re a Compressor user, you should really get the latest update
Apple has released Compressor 4.11.1, with an important security fix. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple and OpenAI fail to dismiss Elon Musk’s antitrust lawsuit
A US District Judge rejected Apple’s request to toss the lawsuit that accuses it and OpenAI of thwarting competition in the AI sector. Here are the details.
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Opera says DMA contributed to 5x growth of iOS users in Europe
Norway-based Opera announced today that its iOS user base in Europe has grown by as much as five times since the Digital Markets Act (DMA) took effect in 2024. Here are the details.
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Missourians and Kansans alike can now virtually navigate the metro area within Kansas City in richer detail, including Apple’s in-street viewing feature. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple releases macOS Tahoe 26.2 public beta 2
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Belkin recalls three products, including two USB-C power banks, due to fire hazards
Accessory maker Belkin has issued a product safety recall notice due to a fire hazard affecting three of its products. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseWeb Summit: Apple Music co-lead discusses AI and the future of music creation
As expected, Apple Music co-lead Ole Obermann spoke today at the Web Summit event in Lisbon, where he was joined by Dutch DJ and producer Armin van Buuren. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple tightens App Review Guidelines to crack down on copycat apps
Apple has updated its App Review Guidelines with multiple new rules, including one targeting the misleading use of other developers’ branding. Here are the details.
Expand Expanding CloseApple Store app updated with Liquid Glass support
Slowly but surely, Apple has been updating its own apps with the Liquid Glass look announced at WWDC. Today, it was the Apple Store app’s turn to get the visual update.
Expand Expanding CloseSpotify tests AI-powered audiobook recaps on iOS, expands playlist Shuffle controls
Spotify is rolling out today a beta feature on its iOS app that summarizes audiobooks up to the point where the user left off, helping them jump back in with the right context. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding CloseiOS 26.2 shows Apple is still tweaking the Liquid Glass look and feel
The iOS 26.2 developer beta released earlier today brings a few animation and interface tweaks, indicating that Apple is still working on the balance between practical usability and its original vision for Liquid Glass. Here’s what’s changed.
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The final chapter of Apple TV’s WondLa just got its first trailer
WondLa, Apple’s animated adventure trilogy, returns on November 26 for a final run of six episodes. Watch the trailer below.
Expand Expanding Close1Password now lets you auto-unlock your vault when you unlock your Mac
Today, 1Password announced a new “unlock with device” setting that auto-unlocks the app when you unlock your Mac. Here’s how it works.
Expand Expanding ClosemacOS Tahoe 26.2 beta 2 now available
Less than a week after releasing beta 1, Apple is now rolling out macOS Tahoe 26.2 developer beta 2. Here’s what to expect, including a new feature for video calls.
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You should get these gorgeous iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max internals wallpapers
Following two months of meticulous work, Basic Apple Guy has released the much-anticipated iPhone 17 Pro and iPhone 17 Pro Max Internals Wallpapers. Here’s how to get them.
Expand Expanding CloseThe Outsiders now offers an Apple Watch app for high-level athletes
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Palm Royale season 2 premieres on Apple TV
More than a year after wrapping up its first season, Palm Royale is back on Apple TV for a star-studded season 2. Here’s what to expect.
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