As smartphone markets all across the globe wither away, China saw only two manufacturers pick up any new growth so far in 2023 — and Apple is one of them.iPhone 14 Pro MaxThe global smartphone market continues to contract even as 2023 ticks on, but Apple has managed to keep things relatively positive. Folks switching away from Android and opting for Apple's devices seem to be helping with that. Read more...

China's government has moved forward with restricting exports on certain materials central to chip manufacture — but TSMC does not foresee this will impact production in the short term for Apple devices.TSMCTensions between the United States and China continue, with the two government bodies going back and forth with specific restrictions impacting businesses on both sides. It's notable enough that major companies like TSMC are considering moving some of its operations to Japan, hoping to avoid some potential blowback. Read more...

Apple Studios has revealed a first-look image from Brad Pitt’s hotly anticipated Formula One feature. The drama is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer Films, Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment and seven-time F1 champion Sir Lewis Hamilton’s Dawn Apollo Films banner. Abid Rahman for The Hollywood Reporter: The untitled film, which also features Snowfall star Damson Idris in a lead role, is set in the world of elite motor racing. Pitt stars as a former F1 driver who returns to race for the fictional APXGP team, a middling outfit, alongside Idris’ character. In June 2022, The Hollywood Reporter revealed that the deal for Apple’s F1 feature was a potential game-changer in Hollywood. The unique deal, which calls for a wide theatrical release with…

According to the latest numbers, Apple Music remains comfortable in second place in the music streaming wars, but Amazon Music is rising up the charts.Apple MusicApple Music's second place spot was confirmed in early 2022, following data showing the service accounted for 15% of global music streaming in the market at the time. That same report confirmed what's also become standard: Spotify remains at the top. Read more...

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Satechi is back with another accessory for creatives, launching a brand new dock with 16 ports that works with both Mac and Windows.The front of Satechi's Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro dockThe Thunderbolt 4 Multimedia Pro dock is "meticulously crafted with creative professionals and content creators in mind." To that end, the 16-in-1 dock is packed with all sorts of features that anyone working in the creative field will more than likely be able to take advantage of. Read more...