Tim Cook hangs out with George Clooney as ‘Wolfs’ gets standing ovation

Brad Pitt and George Clooney in 'Wolfs' Tim Cook was in Italy for the Venice Film Festival where Apple TV+ movie "Wolfs" got its world premiere, while George Clooney called it a "bummer" that Apple was limiting its theatrical release. "Wolfs" premiered out of competition at the festival, ahead of a shortened theatrical run from…

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Game engine Godot’s iPad port could start testing in September

Developers could soon have a new option for making games on an iPad, with a port of the game engine Godot getting close to an initial test release. Apple's Swift Playgrounds is an entryway to game and app development on iPad, which can also allow users to publish them to the App Store. However, while…

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New accessories, hands on with a Qi2 charger, & Apple’s embrace of Matter

On this episode of the HomeKit Insider Podcast, we cover several new products that have launched, go hands on with a new charger, and talk about Apple's perhaps self-destructive embrace of Matter. This week IFA kicks off in Berlin so ahead of the show, we saw several products hitting the market. Many smart home related.…

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FineWoven won’t be missed, but it should be remembered

Apple FineWoven case review Apple is likely to kill off its FineWoven range of cases and bands when the iPhone 16 launches. Most of you still shouldn't buy them while stocks last, they were at least a valiant attempt to replace leather. It's not a surprise that FineWoven is about to disappear. Perhaps its not…

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Last Day for Huge Labor Day Discounts on MacBooks at Best Buy

Labor Day deals on Apple's MacBook Air end today. The Labor Day specials at Best Buy slash up to $1,000 off MacBook Air and MacBook Pro models with a Plus membership. But the deals end today. M2 13" (7-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD): $749 ($250 off) with Best Buy Plus M3 13" (8-core GPU,…

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iPhone 16 rumors vs iPhone 13

The average time between iPhone upgrades is three years, and that means when the iPhone 16 launches, iPhone 13 owners will be in that window. Here's what an upgrade from Apple's three-year-old smartphone to the latest practically means. Owners of Apple hardware tend to hold onto their devices for a long time. For a typical…

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Apple a big child smartphone safety proponent, while spending millions to lobby against mandates

Apple may be adding new ways to combat smartphone addiction, but it's also spending millions on lobbying regulators to limit what it's required to do with the iPhone and App Store. According to the Wall Street Journal, multiple states are looking to regulate teen smartphone use, and can all expect pressure from Apple. Detailing one…

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Wombat Willow review: A solid typing tool with some quirks

At a glanceExpert's Rating ProsSolid constructionNice mechanical feel when typingBacklit varietySupports multiple Bluetooth connectionsConsNon-standard layout for Function keys and number padNeed to read the manual to be able to adjust some settingsOur VerdictThe Willow is Wombat’s mechanical keyboard offering for the Mac market. Overall, it’s a solid keyboard, ideal for anyone who prefers the feel…

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