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The LEGO Apple Store Inches Closer to Becoming a Reality

6 days ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

It seems like there’s a significant overlap between Apple fans and LEGO enthusiasts. If the nearly two dozen LEGO-themed apps for iPhone and iPad users to enjoy aren’t enough, last year, one particularly creative fan submitted a LEGO design for a detailed Apple Store that now looks like it could become a real product.
Here's What's Coming to Apple Arcade in June

6 days ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

Apple continues to roll out fun titles each month for its subscription gaming service, both new and old. In March, we saw an iPhone and iPad-friendly version of Atari’s RollerCoaster Tycoon Classic alongside new installments in the Katamari Damacy and Space Invaders franchises. Then, April brought What the Clash? from Triband’s “What the…” series and four other games that let you raise virtual pets, play with your LEGO Friends, and more.
Apple Card Perks: What's New?

6 days ago | idropnews.com | Chris Hauk

Apple has long partnered with merchants to offer customers three percent Daily Cash back for using the Apple Card with those vendors. T-Mobile has been a long-time participant in the program, having partnered with Apple since 2019. However, as reported by Mactrast, that particular perk is coming to an end in July, when Daily Cash for T-Mobile purchases will revert to the standard two percent rebate that Apple Card users receive when paying via Apple Pay at any online or retail store.
Apple Is Already Working on a Custom Chip for Its Smart Glasses

6 days ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

Rumors of the demise of Apple’s Smart Glasses may have been premature. Not only does the company still plan to release a pair of smart glasses to compete with Meta’s Ray-Ban specs, but a new report suggests it’s actively working on the chips that will power these new devices.
Netflix Is Redesigning Its Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad Apps

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

Text Size - + Netflix keeps raising prices, but at least it’s arguably putting some of that money to good use. Today, the company announced an “innovative new TV experience” that will be coming to its apps across all platforms, including the Apple TV, iPhone, and iPad, with an aim to simplify things while also improving content recommendations.
Developers’ New App Store Freedoms May Be Short-Lived

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

It’s no surprise that Apple wasn’t happy after it got smacked down by a US District Judge last week. The day after the decision, it issued a statement stating that it “strongly disagree[d] with the decision” and that, while it would abide by the court’s order, it also planned to appeal it.
Apple Watch Sales Falling Due to Lack of New Models and Updates

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Chris Hauk

Global shipments of the Apple Watch plunged by 19% year-over-year in 2024, marking the second consecutive annual drop in shipments and the fifth quarter in a row where the wearable saw falling sales, according to new data released by Counterpoint Research. Counterpoint’s Global Smartwatch Shipment Tracker for the fourth quarter of 2024 shows the Apple Watch seeing shipment declines in all major regions except India.
Google Releases Gemini for iPad

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

Although there’s a good chance that iOS 19 will add Google’s Gemini to Apple Intelligence, fans of the search giant’s chatbot don’t need to wait for that. There’s already a standalone Gemini app for the iPhone that’s been available since November, and now Google has expanded that to embrace the iPad’s larger canvas.
‘We Act, or We Lose’ | ‘Foundation’ Season 3 Arrives July 11th

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

It’s been nearly two years since Apple wrapped the second season of Foundation, its epic, galaxy-spanning sci-fi hit. Now, it’s about to launch the next chapter in the thousand-year-saga. Apple just released an official two-minute teaser to announce that Foundation Season 3 will premiere on July 11 on Apple TV+. We don’t know much beyond what’s in the teaser, as Apple has yet to issue a press release.
Not Sold on the Latest iPhone? Apple Will Now Sell You a Refurb iPhone 15

1 week ago | idropnews.com | Jesse Hollington

After opening sales of refurbished iPhone 15 models in Europe earlier this year, Apple has now brought the older 2023 iPhones to its Certified Refurbished stores in the US and Canada. This means that you’ll be able to get some nice discounts on an older iPhone. With a base 128 GB iPhone 15 going for as little as $619, it’s an even more compelling option next to Apple’s most affordable iPhone 16e, which sells for only $20 less. Notably, the refurbished store includes all four iPhone 15 models.