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Argylle spy flick sneaks onto Apple TV+

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After two months in theaters, Argylle will soon reach Apple TV+.
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The action-comedy romance film Argylle finally reached Apple TV+. The spy thriller turns spy-movie tropes upside down.

The star-studded movie — there’s Henry Cavill, Dua Lipais and many more — is not a hit with critics but it does fairly well with audiences.

Apple TV+ commits to Monarch: Legacy of Monsters season 2 with Godzilla and Kong

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Kong is likely be a star of "Monarch: Legacy of Monsters" season two.
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The hit series Monarch: Legacy of Monsters is officially getting a season two. In addition, Apple TV+ struck a deal with Legendary Entertainment that will result in multiple spinoff series based on the franchise.

“We couldn’t be more excited for viewers to not only have the chance to experience even more thrills in season two, but to embark on epic, new journeys in the franchise as we expand Legendary’s Monsterverse,” said Morgan Wandell, head of international development for Apple TV+.

Apple finally allows used parts for independent product repairs

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This is an iPhone repair in progress.
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Customers and independent repair services can include used Apple parts in repairs for the first time beginning in fall 2024 with select iPhones, the company said Thursday.

This-coming fall is when a new parts calibration process will launch. And it includes an Activation Lock to prevent use of parts from lost or stolen devices.

iPhone users around the world warned they are specific target of spyware

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Mercenary spyware is being used against iPhones.
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Mercenary spyware is being used to target specific iPhone users in almost 100 countries. Apple reportedly sent warnings to these people on Wednesday.

This is different from general warnings that all computer users need to be careful about malware. The individuals warned Wednesday are being targeted — probably for political reasons.

Apple provides temporary solution for Apple Watch ghost touch issues

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Apple Watch ghost touch issues are more widespread than initially believed.
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Experiencing “ghost touch” problems on your Apple Watch, where the device responds to finger taps that never happened? You are not alone. Although the bug was initially limited to the Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2, it appears to affect some older models, too.

Apple informed its service providers not to replace Apple Watch models plagued by the ghost touch bug. Instead, it has provided a temporary solution while the company works on a permanent software fix.

iOS 17.5 brings Apple’s new Quartiles word game

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This screenshot shows the new Quartiles word game in iOS 17.5 beta.
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iOS 17.5, iPadOS 17.5 and macOS 14.5 Sonoma, all currently in beta testing, feature a new word game called Quartiles, according to a new report. The game joins Apple News’ pair of daily crossword puzzles.

More iPhones are made in India than you might think

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More iPhones are made in India than you might think
China isn't the only country where iPhone is assembled.
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Everyone knows iPhone is made in China, right? Well, yes and no. A new report indicates that as many as 14% of Apple handsets are actually produced in India.

It’s part of Apple’s plan to diversify where its products are assembled to reduce its dependence on China.

TSMC on track toward 2nm and 1.4nm processors for Apple devices

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2nm processors made by TSMC will be faster while using less power than today's 3nm iPhone and Mac chips.
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Progress is reportedly going well at Apple’s chipmaker TSMC on development of the 2nm and later 1.4nm processors to power the 2025 through 2027 Mac and iPhone models.

Getting these chips into production is a critical part of keeping Apple at the forefront of technology.

Apple showcases what Vision Pro can do for business

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Multitasking is easy between Microsoft 365 productivity apps using life-size windows.
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Vision Pro and spatial computing can help businesses find new ways to customize workspaces, collaborate on 3D designs, deliver specialized employee training and guide remote fieldwork, Apple said Tuesday, citing visionOS apps.

“There’s tremendous opportunity for businesses to reimagine what’s possible using Apple Vision Pro at work,” said Susan Prescott, Apple’s vice president of worldwide developer relations and enterprise marketing, in a statement.