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Apple has surprisingly moved its upcoming feature Wolfs from a wide-theatrical release to a one-week showing and then straight to streaming just as Sony was about to ramp up its marketing efforts for its release next month. The Big Picture: After a series of box-office misfires, Apple is pulling back its theatrical ambitions in favor of putting more movies […]
The Future. One of the most-used features on the iPhone these days is the NFC chip — the technology that allows users to make contactless payments with Apple Pay. Now, that tech will be open to third-party developers, who can retrofit its use for any contactless applications. Expect there to be a new app gold […]
The Future. Apple is working on a foldable phone that could come out as soon as 2026. It would be one of the biggest design changes to Apple’s best-selling smartphone. But in order to avoid the same muted commercial reaction as the Vision Pro, watch for the tech giant to ensure the future foldable iPhone […]
The Future. Thanks to the rise of video game emulators, your iPhone is now a Game Boy, Nintendo 64, and even a full arcade all wrapped into one. What a time to be alive. As more users discover the old-school joy of emulators, it may spark a new trend around modifying classic games with creator-specific Easter […]
The Future. Apple and Netflix have both started signaling that they’re going to change how writers, directors, actors, and producers get paid to make films and shows for their streamers, opting for one based on a title’s performance on the platform as opposed to just writing big checks to attract name talent. If the new […]
The Future. Apple is potentially licensing a top generative AI system to be included in the next version of its operating system, with Google the likely winner. There are still kinks to work out — branding, access to personal data, etc. — but a deal would both shift the power in the AI industry and […]
The Future. Apple’s new “Apple Sports” app delivers instantly updated scores and stats of every game from nearly every major global sports league currently in season. If the app boosts engagement on AppleTV+, expect it to become a unique “second screen” to the streamer’s live sports offerings. Push pointsApple Sports — available as a free, […]
The Future. The EU handed down a €500 million (~$539 million) fine to Apple after investigating Spotify’s complaint that Apple prohibits iPhone apps from informing users about cheap alternatives to Apple’s music service. If the fine stands, Apple will likely have to give third-party apps more freedom than ever before. History timeThe story of the […]
The Future. Luxury brands are keeping a close eye on the rollout of the Apple Vision Pro, which may not just be one of the most incredible tech innovations of the decade but also the device that finally makes wearing big, techie goggles on the daily a normal occurrence. If enough people have them strapped […]
The Future. Apple is rerouting its car plans to something that feels, well, attainable. It shows how difficult and expensive it is to launch a new consumer vehicle, especially with the expectations that come from being an Apple product. If Apple wants to find success faster, it may need to take a page out of […]