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Apple is expanding its efforts to combat child sexual abuse material (CSAM) across its platform. Content scanning in Messages, iCloud Photos, and web searches will arrive to iOS | iPadOS 15 and macOS Monterey this fall.…

The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is forming an initiative called the Joint Cyber Defense Collaborative along with certain private sector companies (via WSJ).…

Apple Music now allows artists to share various metrics and milestones with their fans, Macrumors reported. These include highs and all-time best number of  plays, number of Shazams, and whether tracks are feature in ‌curated playlists.…

Ahead of the season finale on Friday, Apple TV+ announced that Physical will return for a second season. The dramedy stars Rose Byrne as a frustrated California housewife who changes her life through aerobics.…

The latest edition of The Hollywood Reporter is dedicated to CODA, which is set for release on Apple TV+ and in theaters on August 13. The film is about a family that is deaf except for one child, who has ambitions to sing but has to decide whether to stay…

Remember AirPower, Apple's wireless charging mat that never made it to release? Well, The Verge has was sent pictures of a prototype and took a closer look...…

On Thursday Coinbase announced additional payment methods for buying cryptocurrency on its platform. For Apple users that means Apple Pay.…

I’ve got a couple of things for you this week. The first is something new (for me): A word to the wise about the latest Apple Security updates, and the second is a follow-up on typing faster and ergonomic keyboards.…

There was some interest towards the end of July as it appeared that Apple would be attending the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show, starting October 9 in Las Vegas. The news was deemed significant as Apple had not been officially at the industry…

Dr Mac joins Kelly to give an update on the ergonomic keyboard search, and plead the case for security updates.

Metapho is an app that let’s you edit your photos’ metadata, and the engine has been rewritten for higher precision. It preserves Portrait-ness, HDR-ness, special color profiles, and other custom metadata tags when you adjust date or location. It…

In China, owners of the iPhone XR, iPhone 11, and iPhone 12 models enjoy dual-SIM support. This means they can insert two nano-SIMs, even from different carriers, into their phones. This feature is only available in China, and Apple doesn't provide the…

Apple Original Films is set to scoop the worldwide rights to Argylle, the latest film from Matthew Vaughn. Deadline reported that the entire package is set to go for US$200m.…

The team behind iMazing has updated their tool to detect NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware. You don’t have to buy an iMazing license to scan for it.…

In a new 'first look' clip, Joseph Gordon Levitt and the cast and crew of Mr. Corman discuss the forthcoming show. The series follows Josh Corman, who wanted a career in music but is instead teaching fifth grade. The star-studded cast includes Arturo Castro,…

ScreenHits TV is set to roll out a new 'TV Friends' social feature this week. It will be available on the content and platform aggregator's iPhone and iPad apps, Deadline reported.…

WhatsApp began rolling out photos and videos that can only be used on Wednesday. It will become available to all users, according to a blogpost from the Facebook-owned messenger.…

Otterbox’s newest addition to its line of gaming accessories is the Mobile Gaming Clip for MagSafe. Featuring one-handed angle adjustment and tilt for non-stop gaming comfort, this Xbox phone clip is designed for seamless interaction with Apple MagSafe…

Charlotte Henry and Bryan Chaffin join host Kelly Guimont to discuss the newly unveiled Apple (online) Store, and give some tips for finding gear.

Facebook has banned the accounts of researchers who were studying the platform’s political ads and disinformation.…

Logitech released its Combo Touch keyboard case in June, and I got a chance to review it for my iPad Pro. It’s an attractive, capable keyboard that includes a trackpad for iPads running iPadOS 13.4 or later.…

A range of iconic items related to Apple and Steve Jobs is set for auction this month. They include an Apple II manual signed by the Apple co-founder and a leather bomber jacket that he wore.…

Apple Arcade is fast approaching its second birthday. AppleInsider has a nice overview of where the gaming service sits in the marketplace, how it's changed, and what some of its hits are.…

On Tuesday accessory maker Nomad launched its MagSafe Mount Stand for the iPhone 12 device line. It’s available to purchase for US$59.95.…

Lawyer Michael Fuller used Apple’s AirTag trackers to track the location of belongings that were seized from homeless people and illegally thrown away.…

As I mentioned in my previous piece, Reddit maintains a helpful list of all the known apps that use Sign In with Apple. Here’s the list.…

Researchers at Sophos have been tracking a piece of malware called Raccoon Stealer. A recent update means it can target cryptocurrency wallets.…

With no warning, Apple launched a redesigned online store on Tuesday There is also now a dedicated 'Store' tab on the website.…

If you haven't had enough of Ted Lasso and the AFC Richmond crew there are live events taking place in Los Angeles over the coming days. The "Believe" Fan Experience begins in Banc of California Stadium on Wednesday, with further events on August 7 and 8 at…

Brendan Fraser (No Sudden Move) has joined the cast of Killers of the Flower Moon, reported Deadline. The Martin Scorsese-directed picture, which we got a first look at back in May, is set for release on Apple TV+.…