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It's an end of an era as Apple says goodbye to iPod

Editor's Desk: WWDC wishes, Apple after Steve Jobs, and a goodbye

watchOS 9 needs to improve some long overlooked aspects of the software

macOS is expecting a Mammoth update
Gaming

These short Switch games have a long impact

Nintendo recap: Pokémon HOME will finally link with BDSP and PAL
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Watch a spine-tingling trailer for 'For All Mankind' S3 before 06/10 debut
Apple TV+ has today shared a new trailer for the hit show For All Mankind and its third season while also confirming that it will premiere on June 10. The new season will center around the race for Mars after the last two seasons focused on the Moon.

These iPad apps let you handwrite your notes as you see fit
Though sketching on your iPad with Apple Pencil is a joy to experience, it's not the only reason to use both. Handwriting a note can bring the house down. Here are our favorite note-taking apps for iPad and Apple Pencil.

Apple could bring some 'fresh' apps to iOS 16, says Gurman
Apple is expected to announce iOS 16 alongside iPadOS 16, macOS 13, tvOS 16, and watchOS 9 during its WWDC22 opening keynote next month — and it could bring with it some "fresh Apple apps" according to one report.

Lightning could strike back — expect portless iPhone problems, says analyst
Apple is now increasingly rumored to be ready to ditch all of the iPhone's ports at some point in the relatively near future, but one analyst is warning that it won't all be upside if it does.

WhatsApp is testing rich link previews in Status updates
WhatsApp is testing a new feature that would allow people to insert rich link previews into their Status updates. Sharing a link via a Status update currently displays the URL and nothing more.

Kuo: AirPods, other accessories will switch to USB-C like iPhone 15
Following the news that Apple is increasingly likely to switch from Lightning to USB-C for the iPhone 15 launch next year, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has also now shared expectations that the same fate will befall Apple's accessories, too.

The Apple Park Visitor Center is already using iPhone Tap to Pay
Apple is already using its new Tap to Pay functionality at one specific Apple Store — its Apple Park Visitor Center. The new feature allows people to pay for items in the Apple Store using Apple Pay by tapping their device against a standard iPhone — no need for attachments as is currently the case.

Unmissable Apple TV+ deal offers three months for free
Try Apple TV+ for free for three months — no hardware purchase required — with this limited-time offer.

Poll: Share your iPod memories as Apple discontinues iconic line
Apple this week announced that it was finally discontinuing the iPod, bringing an end to a 20-year run for the iconic product. What was your first iPod? Which was your favorite? Are you sad to see it go? Take our poll this week.

Here are 15 shortcuts for Apple's iWork apps on both iOS and macOS
Pages, Keynote, and Numbers are built for Shortcuts on iPhone, iPad, and Mac — the new actions make accessing documents, creating templates, and even inserting data into spreadsheets. We've covered each action, built example shortcuts, and show you how to take advantage of iWork with the Shortcuts app.

Kendrick Lamar's new album breaks 2022 Apple Music record
Apple says that Kendrick Lamar's new 'Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers' album has the most first-day streams for an album so far in 2022.

Steve Jobs wanted one iPhone feature to be very different
Steve Jobs wanted the original iPhone to come without a SIM Card slot, according to a new story from Tony Fadell.