The New York Times has acquired Wordle, whose creator said it “will be free to play for everyone” following the transition.
Charlotte Henry
Charlotte is a media junkie, covering how Apple is not just a revolutionary tech firm, but a revolutionary media firm for TMO. She is based in London, and writes and broadcasts for various outlets.
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Revealed: The Full Voicemail Message Jon Hamm Left For Tom Hanks
The recent Apple TV+ advert featuring Jon Hamm was brilliant. But it did leave viewers wondering – was that all he said to Tom Hanks in his voicemail message? The answer, it turns out is no. A follow-up video reveals all and adds to the speculation about what show or film he might appear in on the streaming service.
App Store Introduces Support For Unlisted Apps
The App Store is now supporting unlisted apps, which do not appear in App Store categories and can only be accessed via a direct link.
Apple TV+ Announces New Preschool Series 'Pretzel And The Puppies'
Animated preschool series ‘Pretzel and the Puppies’ will premiere on the Apple TV+ streaming service on February 11.
Apple Heart and Movement Study Shares Preliminary, Not Very Surprising, Findings
Walking, cycling and running were how most filled up the Activity minutes on an Apple Watch, according to the Apple Heart and Movement Study.
Apple Providing Resources to Celebrate Heart Month
Throughout February, Apple will support U.S. users’ bids to get healthy and move more with a variety of resources to celebrate Heart Month.
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PSA: Neil Young Still on Apple Music, Amidst Joe Rogan Spotify Row [Updated]
Neil Young is headed off of Spotify, having decided he won’t be on the same platform as podcaster Joe Rogan, but he remains on Apple Music. You can get classic albums like 1972’s Harvest and 1989 hit “Rockin’ in The Free World” with a subscription. The service costs $9.99 per month, or $14.99 for family sharing, and is included in all Apple One bundles.
[Update: January 28] Apple Music appears to be trolling Spotify over its Neil Young/Joe Rogan decision. It is posting tweets from its official Twitter accounts as well as push notifications reminding people that the artists is still available there, The Verge reported.
Apple Original Films And Series Receive Producers Guild Awards Nominations
Apple Original films and series ‘Coda’, ‘Come From Away’, ‘Ted Lasso’, and ‘The Morning Show’ have earned Producers Guild Awards nominations.
Apple TV+ Makes 'The Afterparty' Premiere Episode Available on YouTube
Apple TV+ made the entire premiere episode of The Afterparty available for free on YouTube. It is a very interesting move. While we have seen plenty of clips of movies and shows released online previously, as well as trailers and complimentary content, there have never been full episodes shared likes this. The Afterparty is a comedy-drama that follows the fallout of a school reunion gone wrong. It features a star-studded cast led by Tiffany Haddish. A further two episodes, alongside the pilot, were released to subscribers on Friday.
'Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock' Guest Stars Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, Daveed Diggs Play Frictionary
In a newly released clip, Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock guest stars play ‘Frictionary’. Ed Helms, Cynthia Erivo, and Daveed Diggs all appear in the new Apple TV+ series, but do they really know what all the phrases they are saying mean? Their answers are, it’s fair to say, unimpressive…However, the show is lovely and available now to subscribers to the streaming service.
Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods
An Apple patent application indicates it may introduce biometrics to futures models of the AirPods for users authentication purposes.
iPad First Launched January 27, 2010 - 12 Years Old Today
The first iPad was launched on 27 January, 2010, with Steve Jobs unveiling the new device at an Apple event.
Apple TV+: Drama 'Pachinko' to Premiere March 25, 2022
Drama series Pachinko will debut globally on March 25, with the first three episodes released on Apple TV+ on that day.
Apple M1 Max vs Intel Alder Lake Core i9 - Who Wins?
Benchmarks are out for Intel’s Alder Lake Core i9 chip. The raw numbers look like a win for PC users, even when compared with Apple’s M1 Max. However, as Macworld pointed out, there is a bit more to consider when making comparisons.
Geekbench 5’s OpenCL graphics benchmark results look dramatic. The PC laptops PCWorld tested have expensive discrete GPUs that offer peak performance, and it shows in the results. But a more applicable comparison is to examine the results for the integrated GPUs. In this case, the M1 Max and its 32-core GPU posts a 183 percent increase over the Alder Lake’s integrated GPU, an Iris Xe.
Analysts Confident Apple Ahead of AAPL Earnings Call
Some analysts believe that Apple has managed to deal with supply-chain issues caused by the Covid pandemic better than its rivals at the end of last year. It could also surpass Wall Street growth targets of six percent when it announces its latest earnings on Thursday. Reuter has a nice round-up of analyst opinion.
We expect Apple to reach its highest market share in China since Apple entered the market in 2008,” said analyst Nicole Peng of Canalys. Investment firm Wedbush Securities forecasts record iPhone sales of more than 40 million units during the holiday period from Black Friday to Christmas. Morgan Stanley estimates total holiday quarter iPhone shipments at 83 million, representing a 4% increase from the previous year. Wall Street analysts expect Apple to post about $118.7 billion in revenue, representing 6.48% year-over-year growth, and quarterly earnings per share of $1.89, according to Eikon data as of Tuesday.
Apple TV+: Animated Feature 'Luck' to Premiere August 5
Animated movie ‘Luck’, featuring a star-studded cast that includes Jane Fonda and Whoopi Goldberg, will premiere on Apple TV+ on August 5.
iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3 Available Now
Apple released iOS 15.3 and iPadOS 15.3. While it does not appear to be a major release, it is important to keep up with security updates.
Apple to Highlight Black Voices Throughout Black History Month
Apple plans to highlight Black voices throughout Black History Month, including content across Apple Music, Fitness+, and the Podcasts app.
Dropbox 'Actively Working' on Full macOS Monterey 12.3 Support
Dropbox is “actively working on full support” for macOS 12.3 in order to fix an issue that affects online-only files.
'Succession' Actor Dagmara Dominczyk Joining Billy Crudup in 'Hello Tomorrow' on Apple TV+
Dagmara Dominczyk, who plays Karolina Novotney in ‘Succession’, is set to join Billy Crudup in the upcoming Apple TV+ series Hello Tomorrow!.
Dutch Antitrust Regulator Begins Issuing Weekly Fines Against Apple in Dating Apps Row
The Dutch antitrust regulator fined Apple €5 million for failing to allow dating apps to use alternative pay methods beyond the App Store.
Jon Hamm...at West Ham? — Media+
Sigmund Judge of Screen Times joins Charlotte Henry to discuss his passion for the Apple TV box, forthcoming TV+ content, and where Jon Hamm might end up.
First Ever Mac Launched January 24, 1984
On this, day, January 24, in 1984, Steve Jobs launched the first Mac, showing it to company shareholders at their annual meeting.
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Exclusive: UK Apple Store Covid 'Appointment Only' Procedures Set to End [Updated]
Apple will phase out its Covid procedures in the UK which meant almost every customer had to book a time slot to visit one of its stores.