Crime Blotter: 94-Year-Old Man Attacked in Apple Store 25 Aug 2025, 3:33 pm

A shocking incident unfolded earlier this month at the Upper East Side Apple Store in Manhattan, where a 94-year-old customer was assaulted. According to police reports, a 31-year-old man approached the elderly shopper and punched him in the face without provocation. The attacker fled the store on foot but was arrested two days later. Authorities […]

Apple Watch Blood Oxygen Feature Faces New ITC Challenge 25 Aug 2025, 3:05 pm

On August 14, Apple re-enabled the blood oxygen feature on Apple Watch in the U.S., ending an 18-month pause. The update arrived through iOS 18.6.1 and watchOS 11.6.1 after U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) cleared the change. Apple built a software workaround that shifts the processing of blood oxygen readings from the Watch to […]

Apple Introduces Enterprise Tools to Manage AI Access 25 Aug 2025, 2:20 pm

Apple is rolling out new enterprise tools designed to give businesses more control over how employees use artificial intelligence. The focus is on ChatGPT for Enterprise, but the tools are not limited to OpenAI’s service. Granular Management Options IT administrators will be able to set detailed controls, including which features are available and whether employee […]

Fake Apple Support Ads Spread Mac Malware, CrowdStrike Warns 24 Aug 2025, 1:16 pm

Security researchers have revealed a new malware campaign that used fake Apple support pages to target Mac users. Between June and August 2025, CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform detected over 300 attempts to deliver Shamos, a variant of the Atomic Stealer malware. The campaign was traced back to Cookie Spider, a criminal group that rents out malware […]

Apple Chips to Be Made at Texas Instruments’ New $60B Plant 24 Aug 2025, 12:04 pm

Texas Instruments (TI) has officially opened its $60 billion semiconductor facility in Sherman, Texas, marking a major step in U.S. chip manufacturing. Apple is among the first companies to source chips from the site, reinforcing efforts to reduce reliance on overseas suppliers. The Sherman plant is the first of four new fabs, part of TI’s […]

Apple Memorabilia Auction Draws Sky-High Bids 24 Aug 2025, 11:16 am

Apple’s history continues to attract passionate collectors, as a recent RR Auction event highlighted the growing demand for rare memorabilia. From signed checks to factory-sealed devices, items tied to the company’s early years fetched remarkable sums. Steve Jobs check tops auction The standout item was a Wells Fargo temporary check signed by Steve Jobs on […]

Apple Celebrates 109 Years of National Parks 23 Aug 2025, 12:28 pm

Apple is honoring the 109th anniversary of the U.S. National Park Service with a campaign that blends fundraising and digital experiences. From August 22 to August 29, every Apple Pay purchase made at Apple Stores, on the Apple Store app, or through Apple’s website will trigger a $10 donation to the National Park Foundation. This […]

Another Apple AI Leader Joins Meta Despite Hiring Freeze 23 Aug 2025, 12:11 pm

Apple has lost yet another high-profile executive to Meta. Frank Chu, who led Apple’s AI efforts in cloud infrastructure, training, and search, has officially joined Meta. Chu marks the sixth Apple executive to move over in recent months, continuing a trend many describe as an “AI brain drain.” Meta’s Costly AI Bet Meta has aggressively […]

Apple TV+ Executive Chris Parnell Joins Paramount+ 23 Aug 2025, 11:08 am

Chris Parnell, senior creative executive of U.S. Television at Apple TV+, has joined Paramount+ in a high-profile transition. Parnell, who began working with Apple in 2020 after 16 years at Sony Pictures Television, played a significant role in shaping Apple’s original programming and immersive content . Key Contributions at Apple TV+ During his tenure at […]

Apple Launches First U.S. Manufacturing Academy in Detroit 22 Aug 2025, 11:28 am

Apple has opened its first Manufacturing Academy in Detroit, marking a major step in supporting U.S.-based businesses and workers. The program is part of Apple’s $500 billion commitment to investing in American industries and aims to boost advanced manufacturing skills across the country. Launched on August 19, the two-day event was held in collaboration with […]