Apple TV has too many good shows on now and I can’t keep up
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Apple TV has too many good shows on now and I can’t keep up

Apple TV has expanded its original series slate, now offering multiple high‑quality shows such as Dark Matter, Brothers, Last Seen, Silo, and Sugar. The platform’s output has grown from a handful of titles to seven new releases in October, surpassing HBO in Emmy wins for the year. Subscribers, like the author, find the volume overwhelming, struggling to keep pace with weekly premieres and competing streaming options. Apple’s strategy focuses on quality over quantity, positioning itself as a [...]
Apple Card adds new feature in iOS 27 that every card should have
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Apple Card adds new feature in iOS 27 that every card should have

iOS 27 introduces a new recurring‑transactions hub in Apple Wallet for Apple Card users, accessible via a “Recurring” option in the card’s three‑dot menu. The feature lists upcoming subscription charges and displays them on a monthly calendar, helping users track recurring expenses without third‑party apps. Apple warns that predictions are based on past activity and may misclassify routine spending, but users can correct errors. The update aims to simplify subscription management and could influence other card issuers to [...]
Interview: Why Ron Johnson says Apple had no choice but to gamble millions on retail
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Interview: Why Ron Johnson says Apple had no choice but to gamble millions on retail

Ron Johnson, former Apple retail chief, explains in an AppleInsider interview that the Apple Store was a critical gamble that saved the company from near bankruptcy after Steve Jobs returned. At a time when Apple’s flagship products struggled to sell through third‑party retailers, the company invested millions in physical stores to control the customer experience. Johnson’s forthcoming book, Shop Different, offers an insider view of the risks, successes, and cultural impact of the retail strategy that helped [...]
Apple Music Hall confirms first eight shows, starting with Elton John
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Apple Music Hall confirms first eight shows, starting with Elton John

Apple announced the inaugural lineup for its new Apple Music Hall in London’s Battersea Power Station, confirming eight shows that will begin with Elton John next week. The venue seats up to 600 attendees and will livestream performances worldwide via Apple Music. Artists receive a finished Spatial Audio recording, a broadcast‑ready mix, and multicamera video. Tickets for the first three acts—Elton John, Baby Keem, and Skye Newman—go on sale September 28, with remaining dates to follow. The venue [...]
Apple Watch Ultra 4 drops to $779 during weekend sale
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Apple Watch Ultra 4 drops to $779 during weekend sale

Amazon offers the newly launched Apple Watch Ultra 4 at $779.99, a $20 discount on several models, including the Natural Titanium case with Translucent Gray Ocean Band and the Black Titanium case with Burgundy Trail Loop. The sale coincides with the September 22 release and also features $10 reductions on select Apple Watch Series 12 models. The deals highlight Amazon’s strategy to attract buyers early in the product cycle.
Apple’s dimensional drawings offer a fascinating look at its product designs
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Apple’s dimensional drawings offer a fascinating look at its product designs

Apple maintains a publicly accessible repository of detailed dimensional drawings for its hardware, aimed at accessory manufacturers. The collection, highlighted by longtime curator Jason Kottke, currently covers 96 products, including the iPhone 18 Pro, Apple Watch Ultra 4, Series 12, AirPods 5, MacBook Neo, Siri Remote, AirTag, and the Vision Pro’s ZEISS optical inserts. Each PDF provides exact measurements of chassis dimensions, curves, button placements, camera modules, sensors, speakers, connectors, and defined keep‑out zones that specify prohibited material locations. While the primary audience is [...]
Elton John announced as first Apple Music Hall gig
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Elton John announced as first Apple Music Hall gig

Apple Music has unveiled the inaugural lineup for its new Apple Music Hall in London’s Battersea Power Station, kicking off with Elton John on September 28, 2026. The intimate 600‑seat venue will host eight acts between late September and early December, including Baby Keem, Skye Newman, Troye Sivan, Arlo Parks, Burna Boy, Chase & Status, and Charli XC. Tickets, priced at a single £40 tier, go on sale the morning of each concert, beginning with the Elton John show. Doors open at 6 p.m. for the first three [...]