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Apple Partners With Futuro Studios to Develop New Podcasts With Option to Adapt Them For Apple TV+
Apple has entered into an agreement with production company Futuro Studios. The partnership sees Apple helping to develop new podcasts with the understanding that the company has the first option to adapt them into a series or film for Apple TV+. Futuro Studios is a Pulitzer Prize-winning production company, behind the criminal-justice series Suave. The...
Netflix’s Games Initiative Sees Light Engagement, Estimated 1.7 Million Daily Active Players
Netflix has been making investments in the gaming space, growing its offering to the subscriber base. However, according to data from app tracker Apptopia, Netflix Games is receiving fairly low engagement with an estimated 1.7 million daily active players. As reported by CNBC, Apptopia finds that roughly one percent of Netflix subscribers engage in its...
Apple’s First Animated Film Luck is Now Available to Stream on Apple TV+ in Canada
Apple has debuted its first animated film Luck on Apple TV+. The film has been garnering a lot of marketing and push from Apple in the lead-up as this marks a new era for Apple's original content. Apple Original Films partnered with Skydance Animation to develop Luck. The film revolves around Sam Greenfield, a generally...
Apple Stores Now Have Access to New Tool to Diagnose iPhones With Restart Issues
Customers who are experiencing unexpected restart issues regarding their iPhones may be in luck. Apple Stores and Apple Authorized Service Providers now have a new tool in order to better diagnose the issue. According to an internal memo sent by Apple to its technicians, the new tool is referred to as a "System Stability" diagnostic...
Amazing Bomberman Launcing on Apple Arcade on Friday, August 5th
Konami is launching Amazing Bomberman exclusively on Apple Arcade on Friday, August 5th, 2022. The new game in the long-running franchise puts a twist on the classic top-down gameplay by infusing some rhythm-based mechanics into it. The Bomberman franchise first began in 1983. It has since gone on to grow into multiple sequels and spinoffs across...
Jetpack Joyride 2 to Launch Exclusively on Apple Arcade on August 19th
Jetpack Joyride 2, a sequel to the lauded endless runner from 2011, is coming to Apple Arcade this month. This unexpected follow-up will be available exclusively on Apple's subscription service. Jetpack Joyride 2 sees players take on the role of Barry and navigate new environments and obstacles. Similar to the original, players must tap their screen...
iPhone 14 Pro Suggested to Support Always-On Display, According to Xcode 14 Beta
Apple's unannounced iPhone 14 Pro models may support an always-on display, similar to the Apple Watch. Rumours have circulated about this feature in the past. However, new evidence emerges that Apple's higher-end iPhone 14s may offer support. Within the latest Xcode 14 beta, it's been discovered that there are suggestions that the iPhone 14 Pro...
Apple Offering $70 Gift Card With Purchase of Apple TV in Canada
Apple is currently offering a $70 Apple gift card when purchasing an Apple TV 4K or Apple TV HD in Canada. Apple is now offering this deal towards a purchase of Apple TV in Canada and select countries. As noted by MacRumors, this deal was previously exclusive to U.S. customers. Apple first began offering a...
Original Series Surface Now Available to Stream on Apple TV+ in Canada
The original series Surface has premiered on Apple TV+ in Canada. Subscribers to Apple's streaming service can now tune in and watch the first three episodes of the new series. Surface is based in San Fransisco and explores the life of Sophie, a woman who has suffered a traumatic head injury. This event has resulted...
Apple Hires Lamborghini Executive to Assist on Electric Vehicle
Apple has hired 20-year Lamborghini veteran Luigi Taraborrelli to help work on the company's unannounced, yet widely known, electric vehicle (EV). Taraborrelli is bringing a rich history of working on chassis and vehicle dynamics. Taraborrelli left Lamborghini in May 2022. Following 20 years of working for the automotive company, Taraborrelli is now transitioning to Apple...
iCloud Passwords Gains 2FA Code Generator on Windows PC
Those using Apple iCloud on Windows PC can begin to take advantage of a new level of security. The iCloud Keychain password manager is gaining 2FA code generator support. News of this was first spotted by 9to5Mac who discovered Reddit users discussing this heightened security feature. According to some, users have experienced Apple rolling out 2FA...
Apple Settles Court Case Against Koss, Regarding Wireless Headphone Patent
Apple has agreed to settle the court case brought before it by Koss Corp in regards to its AirPods wireless earbuds and Beats headphones. The settlement was agreed upon this past weekend as the two companies were originally expected to enter the courts this week. Koss originally alleged that Apple infringed on patents regarding wireless...