Apple celebrated 40 years in France by opening a new Apple Music studio on the iconic Champs-Élysées in Paris.
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Tencent Music Entertainment and Apple Music Strike Worldwide Deal For Chinese Catalog
Tencent Music Entertainment Group announced that it has struck a deal with Apple Music to make its Chinese catalog available worldwide.
Samsung Teases Apple With Cleaning Cloth Offer
Samsung is never one to avoid teasing Apple, and they’ve done so again regarding the infamous US$20 cleaning cloth. iMore reported on its latest offer.
In a move that seems to be part of the German Galaxy Club, Samsung customers can apply to get their very own cleaning cloth sent through the mail and they won’t have to spend a penny. They’ll need to be quick, though — there are only so many freebies to go around. First spotted by Galaxy Club, the offer is presumably taking aim at Apple and its own Polishing Cloth. No surprises there — Samsung is never shy when poking fun at Apple, whether it has a point or not.
Tim Cook Dismisses Idea Apple Will Accept Payment in Cryptocurrency
Tim Cook dismissed the idea that Apple will accept cryptocurrency in exchange for products, but revealed he does personally own some.
The Exhausting Velvet Underground — Media+
Mic Wright joins Charlotte Henry to discuss Todd Haynes Apple TV+ film ‘The Velvet Underground’. They also look at the potentially important role of music and other documentaries for the streaming platform.
Billie Eilish 'Was Excited And Scared' About Apple TV+ Doc
Billie Eilish spoke about the Oscar-contending Apple TV+ documentary The World’s a Little Blurry at an event moderated by Apple Music’s Zane Lowe. She described the emotions she felt being followed by cameras for three years, Deadline reported.
“I was excited and scared and nervous, and worried and hopeful,” she told attendees at a post-screening Q&A. “It was not acting, I wasn’t playing a character. It was real life footage of my life… It was a very real and good interpretation of my three years that you were filming it, or however long it was, and it’s really scary. It’s hard to tell anybody a lot of information about your life, let alone put it on a platform for literally anyone in the world to see.” Millions have seen it, noted Zane Lowe, Apple Music’s creative director, who moderated the discussion. Billie was joined on stage by Cutler and by her parents, Maggie Baird and Patrick O’Connell, who feature prominently in the film. The only family member missing (apart from dog Pepper and cat Misha) was Finneas O’Connell, Billie’s older brother and songwriting partner.
App Store Accepting Submissions Through Holiday Season
Apple has announced that the App Store will continue to accept submissions over the forthcoming holiday period.
Apple Music Responds to Tragedy at Live Streamed Travis Scott Concert
Apple Music has responded to the tragic events at Travis Scott’s Astroworld performance on Friday, saying they were “devastated.”
Apple Offers Fix For macOS Monterey Bug Bricking Some T2 Macs
When macOS Monterey was rolled out, an issue arose whereby some Macs with T2 chips were bricking. 9to5Mac reports that this has now been resolved.
Now, Apple says it has identified an issue affecting the T2 security chip that caused this problem and is rolling out a fix to prevent it from happening in the future. In a statement, Apple explained (via Rene Ritchie): We have identified and fixed an issue with the firmware on the Apple T2 security chip that prevented a very small number of users from booting up their Mac after updating macOS. The updated firmware is now included with the existing macOS updates. Any users impacted by this issue can contact Apple Support for assistance. To prevent this problem from occurring to additional users, Apple has rolled out an updated version of the bridgeOS firmware that runs on the T2 security chip. Users already impacted by the problem are instructed to contact Apple Support for assistance.
'Finch', 'Dickinson' Season Three, and 'Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show' Out Now on Apple TV+
‘Finch’, starring Tom Hanks, season three of ‘Dickinson’, and’Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show’ are all now available to Apple TV+ subscribers.
Apple Fitness+ Chief Hints at Content in More Languages
Apple Fitness+ became available in 15 new countries earlier this week. The executive running the service, Jay Blahnik, has also hinted in an interview with O GLOBO, spotted by 9to5 Mac, that it could offer content in a wider range of languages in the future.
Jay Blahnik says that Apple is “open to the possibility of investing in Portuguese content with Brazilian professionals”…Whether English could be a problem for non-natives, Blahnik says they “talked a lot with users and I think people are really looking forward with the ability [to try] these practices and meditations in the instructor’s language. People want to hear their voice intonation and not a dubbed version.”
Rare Apple-1 Going to Auction With US$20k Starting Bid
A rare Apple-1 computer, hand-built by Steve Wozniak, is up for auction, AppleInsider reported. The sale will happen later this month, with bids opening at US$200,000.
The Apple-I, which is being put up for auction by John Moran Auctioneers and Appraisers, was hand-build by Steve Wozniak. The specific model in question is known as the “Chaffey College” Apple-I because it was purchased by an electronics professor at the school in 1976 and sold to a student. According to the auction listing, the computer is made up of an original “NTI” motherboard sporting Sprague 39D capacitors, original power regulators, and rare “Circle D” ceramic capacitors. In addition, the lot includes an Apple Cassette Adapter and is housed in an original ByteShop Apple-1 koa wood case with a Datanetics Keyboard, the connecting cable and power supply, a 1986 video monitor.
'Swan Song' Debuts on Apple TV+ on December 17
The movie ‘Swan Song’ will be released on December 12 on Apple TV+ and in theaters, with a new trailer now available.
Magic Johnson Docuseries Set For Apple TV+
Apple TV+ has announced a new four-part documentary series chronicling the life and career of Earvin “Magic” Johnson.
Travis Scott 'Astroworld' Performance To Stream Exclusively on Apple Music [Updated]
Rapper Travis Scott’s first show at Astroworld 2021 will stream exclusively on Apple Music from 7 pm PDT/4PM EDT on Friday, November 5.
Apple Releases HomePod Software 15.1.1 With Podcast Bug Fixes
Apple has released HomePod Software 15.1.1. which fixes a bug that could stop podcasts from playing on the smart speaker.
Notability Makes U-Turn on Subscription Model Details
Notability has had to make a U-turn on how it will treat customers as it moves to a freemium, subscription model.
Mark Zuckerberg Hits Out at Apple While Announcing Updates to Facebook Subscription Product
Mark Zuckerberg announced an updated version of its Subscription product for creators with an attack on Apple.
#AppleToo Organizer Files Complaint With U.S. Labor Agency
A former Apple employee involved in the #AppleToo movement has filed a charge with the U.S. National Labor Relations Board (NLRB).
Apple TV+: First Look at 'Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show'
Apple TV+ shared a first look at Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show Tuesday. The series from Emmy Award nominee Jack McBrayer is the latest addition to the service’s growing offering to kids and families. It premieres on Friday, November 5.
Mariah Carey, Queen of Christmas, Returns to Apple TV+ For Holiday Special
Mariah Carey will return to Apple TV+ this holiday season with ‘Mariah’s Christmas: The Magic Continues’ debuting globally in December.
Reflecting on Two Years of Apple TV+ - Media+
TMO Editor-in-Chief Bryan Chaffin joins host Charlotte Henry to discuss two years of Apple TV+, including their favorite shows and films on the service.
Yahoo Exits China Due to ‘Challenging’ Environment
Yahoo announced that it has pulled out of China as of November 1 2021, citing an “increasingly challenging business and legal environment.”
Beats Fit Pro Wireless Earbuds Now Available to Order
The Beats Fit Pro headphones are available to order in the U.S. on Monday, costing US$199. Shipping begins November 4.