Apple today released watchOS 5.2, the fifth update to the watchOS operating system that runs on modern Apple Watch models. watchOS 5.2 comes more than two months after the release of watchOS 5.1.3, a bug fix update.
watchOS 5.2 can be downloaded for free through the dedicated Apple Watch app on the iPhone by going to General > Software Update. To install the new software, the Apple Watch needs to have at least 50 percent battery, it needs to be placed on a charger, and it needs to be in range of the iPhone.
The watchOS 5.2 update expands the availability of the ECG app to Hong Kong and 19 European countries, including Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Romania, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and the UK.
"We've seen the ECG App and irregular rhythm notifications on Apple Watch have meaningful impact on our customers across the United States" said Jeff Williams, Apple's chief operating officer. "We are excited to bring these features to customers in Europe and Hong Kong, giving them access to empowering information about their heart health."
Countries where ECG functionality has been added will also have access to irregular heart rhythm notifications, which will allow the Apple Watch to send you a notification if an irregular rhythm is detected.
The ECG feature was introduced in watchOS 5.1.3 in December 2018, but at launch, it was limited to the United States, Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, and Guam. Today's release of watchOS 5.2 marks the first time ECG functionality has expanded to other countries.
An ECG, or electrocardiogram, is designed to measure the electrical activity of the heart to detect abnormal rhythms and diagnose serious heart conditions.
The Apple Watch Series 4 is designed to let users take a single-lead electrocardiogram using electrodes built into the sapphire crystal of the Apple Watch and the Digital Crown to keep an eye on heart health The electrodes detect the electrical impulses from the heartbeat and route the data to the S4 processor in the device, where it is converted into a signal for Apple's algorithms.
Capturing an ECG is as simple as wearing the Apple Watch, initiating the test, and placing a finger on the Digital Crown of the device for 30 seconds. After an ECG reading has been captured, Apple will provide a heart rhythm classification that can be shared with your doctor.
If your heart is beating in a normal rhythm, Apple will let you know that a standard sinus rhythm has been detected. If your heart is not beating normally, however, the app will let you know that atrial fibrillation has been detected.
Along with ECG functionality, today's watchOS 5.2 update introduces support for the second-generation AirPods, allowing them to be used with the Apple Watch, and it supports real-time text (RTT) for phone calls.
There are also two new watch faces for Hermès watches that match the spring Hermès band collection, and the update introduces support for the Apple News+ feature added to iOS earlier this week.
Apple's full release notes for the watchOS 5.2 update are below:
ECG app on Apple Watch Series 4 now available in Hong Kong and some regions in Europe. For a list of available regions, visit: https://www.apple.com/watchos/feature-availability/ - Irregular heart rhythm notifications now available in Hong Kong and some regions in Europe. For a list of available regions, visit: https://www.apple.com/watchos/feature-availability/ - Adds support for AirPods (2nd generation) - Supports real-time text (RTT) for phone calls
Apple has dozens of original TV shows and movies in development for its Apple TV+ streaming service, which debuted on November 1, 2019. In this guide, we've rounded up everything that Apple is working on, including shows that have launched, and shows and projects that are still in development.
Details about TV shows and movies become clearer as these shows are cast and as episodes are filmed, so for some of these titles, we don't have a lot of information at this time. This guide is updated on a regular basis with all new original content details, and more information on each title can be found on Apple's Apple TV+ press site.
2022 Release Timelines
Apple plans to release a number of new shows and movies in 2022, and the premiere dates that we know of are listed below.
"Causeway" is a drama that shares the story of a soldier named Lynsey struggling to adjust to life after returning home to New Orleans. Lynsey is a military engineer who returns home after a debilitating brain injury from an IED explosion in Afghanistan.
She goes through a painful and slow recovery, relearning to walk and regaining her memory. When she returns home to New Orleans, she has to deal with memories from her childhood and a tense relationship with her mother.
Notable names: Jennifer Lawrence stars.
Spirited (Coming November 11)
"Spirited" is a live action musical version of classic Charles Dickens tale "A Christmas Carol." It is a comedy that will see "Scrooge" (played by Ryan Reynolds) visited by four ghosts.
Recent Movie and TV Show Announcements
Causeway
"Causeway" is an upcoming film that will focus on a soldier struggling to adjust to her life after returning home from New Orleans. The film will be available both in theaters and on Apple TV+ when it launches in the fall.
Notable names: Jennifer Lawrence is set to star.
The Buccaneers
"The Buccaneers" is an upcoming Apple TV+ series that's based on the unfinished Edith Wharton novel of the same name. The eight-episode series is in production in Scotland.
In the show, a group of fun-loving young American girls "explore into the tightly corseted London season of the 1870s, kicking off an Anglo-American culture clash as the land of the stiff upper lip is infiltrated by a refreshing disregard for centuries of tradition."
Formula One Racing Film
Apple acquired the rights to a Formula One racing feature that is set to star Brad Pitt. Pitt will play a driver who comes out of retirement to compete alongside a rookie driver against the titans of the sport.
Hijack
"Hijack" is an upcoming seven-part thriller that will see Idris Elba starring as Sam Nelson, an accomplished negotiator in the business world who needs to step up and use his skills to try to save the lives of the passengers on the plane, but it is a risky move and could be his undoing.
Noel Fielding Comedy Series
Apple has signed a series order for a comedy adventure series starring Noel Fielding, known for "The Mighty Boosh" and "The Great British Bake Off." Fielding will star as legendary British highwayman Dick Turpin in the as-of-yet unnamed series.
The White Darkness
"The White Darkness" is an upcoming drama series based on David Grann's nonfiction work of the same name, which chronicled the Antarctic expeditions of British explorer and army officer Henry Worsley. Worsley journeyed across Antarctica in 2008, leading an expedition to pioneer a route through the Transantarctic Mountains. He also returned in 2011 and 2015.
Apple's TV show will tell Worsley's story, with Tom Hiddleston set to star in the show.
Notable names: Tom Hiddleston will star.
Available TV Shows
Apple has dozens of TV shows that have launched, and a bunch more that are at different stages of production. There are comedies, dramas, thrillers, documentaries, and shows aimed at children, with a full list of what Apple's working on below.
Shantaram
"Shantaram" is an Apple TV+ drama series based on Gregory David Roberts' 2003 novel of the same name. The show focuses on a character named Lin, a convict who flees from an Australian prison and disappears into the city of Bombay. In India, Lin's journey takes him through a hidden society of soldiers, gangsters, and criminals.
Notable names: Charlie Hunnam stars in the series.
Bad Sisters
"Bad Sisters" is a 10-episode darkly comedic murder mystery series. It tells the story of the Garvey sisters, who have always looked out for one another. When their brother-in-law ends up dead, his life insurers kick off an investigation to prove malicious intent, setting their sights on the sisters, all of whom had reason to kill him.
Notable names: Anne-Marie Duff, Eva Birthistle, Sarah Greene and Eve Hewson star.
Gutsy Women
"Gutsy" is an docuseries hosted and executive producted by Hillary Rodham Clinton and Chelsea Clinton. The series is based on their book "The Book of Gutsy Women: Favorite Stories of Courage and Resilience," and it will feature a diverse cast of trailblazing women.
Five Days At Memorial
"Five Days at Memorial" is a limited TV series from John Ridley (known for "12 Years a Slave," "American Crime," and "Guerrilla") and Carlton Cuse (known for "Locke & Key," "Jack Ryan," and "Lost").
The TV show is based on the novel of the same name written by Sheri Fink. It chronicles the first five days in a New Orleans hospital after Hurricane Katrina hit in August 2005, telling the story of the exhausted caregivers who were forced to make life-and-death decisions amid rising floodwaters, intense heat, and no power.
Notable names: Vera Farmiga, Cherry Jones, Cornelius Smith, Jr., and Adepero Oduye star star.
Best Foot Forward
"Best Foot Forward" is a family comedy that's based on the book "Just Don't Fall" by paralympic athlete Josh Sundquist. It follows middle schooler Josh as he transitions from homeschool to public school, facing a new set of challenges along the way.
Surface
"Surface" is an eight-episode psychological thriller that focuses on Sophie, a woman who has suffered a traumatic head injury that's caused extreme memory loss. Sophie embarks on a quest to put the pieces of her life back together with her husband and friends, but it turns out the truth she's told is not the truth she's lived.
Notable names: Gugu Mbatha-Raw stars.
Loot
"Loot" is a workplace comedy series that focuses on billionaire Molly Novak, who has private jets, a sprawling mansion, and everything else she desires. Her husband of 20 years betrays her and she spirals publicly, making tabloid headlines. Her charity foundation pleads with her to stop generating bad press, and helps to set her on a better path.
Notable names: Maya Rudolph will star as Molly Novak.
Black Bird
"Black Bird" is a six-episode psychological thriller that is adapted from the true crime memoir "In with the Devil: A Fallen Hero, a Serial Killer, and a Dangerous Bargain for Redemption" by James Keene and Hillel Levin.
When high school football hero, policeman's son, and drug dealer Jimmy Keene is sentenced to 10 years in prison, he is given the option to enter a maximum security prison for the criminally insane and befriend suspected serial killer Larry Hall to shorten his sentence. Keene must get a confession from Hall and find out where the bodies of several young girls are buried.
Shining Girls
"Shining Girls" is a metaphysical thriller based on the 2013 novel of the same name. The series focuses on Kirby Mazrachi, a Chicago reporter who survives an attempted murder by a time-traveling Depression-era serial killer and then teams up with a homicide reporter to track down her would-be killer and bring him to justice.
Notable names: Elisabeth Moss, Jamie Bell, and Wagner Moura star in the show.
Make or Break
"Make or Break" follows the world's best surfers as they battle for the World Championship title. The series follows the 2021 World Surf League Men and Women's Championship Tour, with the first episode following a competition at the Banzai Pipeline in Hawaii. Banzai Pipeline and other surf spots used in championship events are highly dangerous, with Pipeline is specifically known for some of world's deadliest waves that have led to several surfer deaths.
Some of the highest ranked surfers in the world are featured in the documentary, including 11-time world champion Kelly Slater, seven-time world champion Stephanie Gilmore, Three-time world champion Gabriel Medina, Two-time world champion Tyler Wright, 2019 World Champion and Olympic gold medalist Italo Ferreira, and 2021 Olympian Tatiana Weston-Webb. The series has already been renewed for a second season.
The Big Conn
"The Big Conn" is a four-part documentary series that tells the true story of larger-than-life attorney Eric C. Conn, who defrauded the government out of more than half a billion dollars. The series is accompanied by a podcast that explores Conn's outrageous lifestyle with interviews and behind-the-scenes details.
The Essex Serpent
"The Essex Serpent" follows the story of a newly widowed woman named Cora Seaborne who escapes from an abusive marriage and relocates from Victorian London to the small village of Aldwinter in Essex. Cora is fascinated with the local superstition that a mythical creature called the Essex Serpent roams in the area. She forms a bond of science and skepticism with the local pastor, Will Ransome, but when tragedy strikes, she ends up being accused of attracting the creature. The series is based on the book of the same name by Sarah Perry.
Notable names:Claire Danes plays Cora, and Tom Hiddleston plays Will Ransome.
Now and Then
"Now and Then" is a bilingual thriller that explores the differences between youthful aspirations and the reality of adulthood.
The series focuses on a group of college students who are forever changed after a celebratory weekend ends up with one of them dead. 20 years later, the remaining five are reunited by a threat that puts their lives at risk.
Roar
"Roar" is an upcoming TV show that's been described by Apple as an "anthology series of darkly comic feminist fables" that paint a portrait of what it means to be a woman today.
It features a blend of magical realism, familiar domestic and professional scenarios, and futuristic worlds, telling eight stories that mirror the dilemmas of ordinary women in "accessible yet surprising ways."
"Roar" is based on Cecilia Ahern's book of short stories, which features women exploring different absurd contradictions or issues in their lives.
Notable names: Nicole Kidman, Cynthia Erivo, Merritt Wever, Alison Brie, Meera Syal, Fivel Stewart, Kara Hayward, and Betty Gilpin are set to star in the show.
They Call Me Magic
"They Call Me Magic" is a four part documentary series that tells the story of two-time NBA Hall of Famer and cultural icon Earvin "Magic" Johnson. The series will explore the accomplishments and global impact of Magic's life, both on and off the court, plus it will feature interviews with Magic, his family, and an all-star lineup.
The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball
"The Long Game: Bigger Than Basketball" is a five-part documentary series that chronicles the coming-of-age story of basketball phenom Makur Maker.
Slow Horses
"Slow Horses" is a six-episode espionage series following a team of British intelligence agents who serve in a dumping ground department of MI5 called Slough House. Washed up spies are placed in Slough House following failed carriers. Season 2 is launching on December 2.
Notable names: Gary Oldman stars as Jackson Lamb, the leader of the Slough House spies. Will Smith is writing the show.
WeCrashed
"WeCrashed" is a limited series that details the greed-filled rise and inevitable fall" of WeWork, a startup that provides flexible shared workspaces for people.
"WeCrashed" is based on the podcast "WeCrashed: The Rise and Fall of WeWork," and it is set to star Jared Leto, and Anne Hathaway, both of whom will also serve as executive producers on the series. America Ferrera will also have a role. WeWork in early 2019 was valued at close to $50 billion as it prepared for an IPO, but the company crashed and burned after a series of articles highlighted mismanagement and odd behavior from CEO Adam Neumann, who was quickly ousted. WeWork's IPO was halted and the company's valuation plunged to $5 billion.
Pachinko
"Pachinko" is an upcoming TV show based on Min Jin Lee's bestselling novel of the same name, which chronicles the lives of four generations of a poor Korean immigrant family in Japan.
The story begins in 1911 with the birth of Sunja, who becomes involved with a married yakuza, falling pregnant and facing ruin in her small village. The town's minister offers her a new life in Japan as his wife, where she is alone, lost, and unable to speak the language. The story then follows Sunja's family through eight decades and four generations.
Notable names: Korean superstar Lee Minho will play Hansu, Jin Ha will play Solomon, Anna Sawai will play Sunja, Minha Kim will play Sunja, Soji Arai will play Mosazu, and Kaho Minami will play Etsuko.
The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey
"The Last Days of Ptolemy Grey" is an limited series starring Samuel L. Jackson, and it is based on the novel of the same name. Jackson plays titular character Ptolemy Grey, a 91-year-old recluse who has been all but forgotten and been abandoned by his family, his friends, and himself.
As he is on the brink of sinking deeper into dementia, Ptolemy is given a chance to regain his memories when he meets 17-year-old Robyn at his nephew's funeral. Robyn challenges Ptolemy to interact more with the world around him, giving him a better grasp on his disappearing consciousness. He's then given a chance to take a drug that hastens his demise, but also clears his mind. Ptolemy uses his time and lucidity to solve his grand-nephew's death, which involved a drive-by shooting.
Severance
"Severance" is an Apple TV+ show that's described as a workplace thriller set at a company that's aiming to take work-life balance to a new level. Severance centers around Mark Scout (Adam Scott), a leader of a team of office workers whose memories have been surgically divided between their work and personal lives.
This experiment in 'work-life balance' is called into question as Mark finds himself at the center of an unraveling mystery that will force him to confront the true nature of his work... and of himself.
Notable names: Adam Scott ("Parks and Rec"), Patricia Arquette, John Turturro, Christopher Walken, and Tramell Tillman will star, and Ben Stiller will direct and produce.
Lincoln's Dilemma
"Lincoln's Dilemma" is a four-part documentary series that features never-before heard stories about Lincoln and close-up perspectives of him as a man, shining a light on a side of Lincoln that's rarely seen and offering a fresh perspective on his accomplishments.
The documentary series is based on David S. Reynolds book "Abe: Abraham Lincoln in His Times."
See
"See" is an epic post apocalyptic drama where the world has been wiped out by a virus. There are survivors, but all of the survivors have been rendered blind. The second season of "See" premiered on August 27, 2021. The show has been renewed for a third season.
Notable names: Jason Momoa (Aquaman), Alfre Woodard (12 Years a Slave), and Dave Bautista (Guardians of the Galaxy) star in the series.
The Morning Show
"The Morning Show," as the name suggests, is a morning talk show drama that takes a look inside the lives of the people who help America wake up in the morning. The second season premiered on September 17, 2021, and the show has been renewed for a third season.
Notable names: Reese Witherspoon, Jennifer Aniston, Steve Carell, Billy Crudup, and Gugu Mbatha-Raw star in the show. Hasan Minhaj is joining for season two, as is Julianna Margulies.
For All Mankind
"For All Mankind" is a space drama that explores what might have happened in the world if the global space race had never ended. Season 2 premiered on February 19, 2021, and season 3 is set to kick off on June 10.
Notable names: Joel Kinnaman (Altered Carbon), Michael Dorman (Patriot), and Sarah Jones (The Path) star in the show, with Michaela Conlin joining in season 2. Ronald D. Moore created and wrote the series.
Truth Be Told
"Truth Be Told," previously known as "Are You Sleeping," is a drama that is based on a novel by Kathleen Barber. It focuses on the story of a podcast that reopens a murder case, similar to popular podcast "Serial."
The show explores how the reopening of the murder case impacts the victim's daughter and impacts her life. Sarah Koenig, known for her work on "Serial," consulted on the series. Season 2 of "Truth Be Told" launched on August 20.
Notable names: Octavia Spencer (Hidden Figures), Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad), Lizzy Caplan (Masters of Sex), Ron Cephas Jones (This Is Us), Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds), and Mekhi Phifer (ER) have roles in the show. The second season stars Kate Hudson, Merle Dandridge, Jason O'Mara, Alona Tel, Hale Appleman, and others.
Servant
"Servant" is a horror thriller produced by M. Night Shyamalan, who has also directed a few of the episodes. The series follows a Philadelphia couple who are in mourning after losing their child. Their baby, Jericho, is replaced by a reborn doll that the mother thinks is real, and a strange nanny, Leanne, is hired to look after the doll. After Leanne arrives, bizarre things start happening to the family.
The show follows a young couple who hire a nanny to care for their newborn child, but the child is actually a fake baby and the nanny is also suspicious. Season 2 premiered January 15, 2021, and the third season premieres on January 21, 2022.
Notable names: Lauren Ambrose (Six Feet Under), Rupert Grint (Harry Potter), and Tony Kebbell (Planet of the Apes) star.
Little America
"Little America" is an anthology series that takes a look at the funny, romantic, heartfelt, inspiring, and unexpected lives of immigrants in America. Every episode is written by a different writer, with the content collected by Epic Magazine. "Little America" has been renewed for a second season, which premieres on December 9.
Notable names: Kumail Nanjiani and Emily V. Gordon, known for "The Big Sick," are writing the show.
Mythic Quest
"Mythic Quest" follows a team of video game developers as they navigate the challenges of running a popular online video game. "Mythic Quest" season 2 launched on Friday, May 7. The second season focuses on the team's efforts to create a new expansion for the game, building on the "Raven's Banquet" expansion that was featured in the first season. Season three will premiere on November 11.
Notable names: F. Murray Abraham, Imani Hakim, David Hornsby, Danny Pudi, Ashly Burch, Charlotte Nicdao, Jessie Ennis, and Rob McElhenney ("It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia") star in the show.
Home Before Dark
Home Before Dark is a drama series about Hilde Lysiak, a child journalist who publishes a newspaper called the Orange Street News in her hometown of Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania.
The show follows a young girl who moves from Brooklyn to the small lakeside town her father is from, where she unearths a cold case that everyone else in the town had attempted to bury. The story is based on Lysiak's own efforts to report on a murder in Selinsgrove, where she was the first person to expose it. Season 2 premiered on June 11, 2021.
Notable names: Brooklynn Prince, Jim Sturgess, Abby Miller, Kylie Rogers, and Adrian Hough star.
The Mosquito Coast
Adapted from the novel of the same name, "The Mosquito Coast" tells the story of a brilliant but radical inventor who uproots his family and embarks on a dangerous journey to Mexico to escape the U.S. government. "The Mosquito Coast" was renewed for a second season in June 2021, and it will premiere on November 4.
Notable names: Justin Theroux, Melissa George, Logan Polish, and Gabriel Bateman star.
Home Docuseries
Home is a documentary series that offers a never-before-seen look inside the most extraordinary homes in the world and at the minds who dreamed them up. The series sounds similar to "Extraordinary Homes" on Netflix and classic show "MTV Cribs." Apple ordered 10 one-hour episodes of the "Home" docuseries.
Defending Jacob
"Defending Jacob" is a thriller based on the best selling William Landay novel of the same name. The show is a drama series that unfolds around a shocking crime in a small Massachusetts town, following a district attorney who is torn between his love for his son and his duty to uphold justice.
Notable names: Chris Evans (Captain America), Jaeden Martell (It), and Michelle Dockery (Downton Abbey) star.
Trying
Trying is a UK series that takes a look at "growing up, settling down, and finding someone to love." The show focuses on Jason and Nikki, a couple who are trying to have a baby but have thus far been unsuccessful. Season 2 focuses on their adoption journey.
Notable names: Rafe Spall and Esther Smith star.
Central Park
"Central Park" is an an animated TV series developed by Loren Bouchard, known for popular cartoon "Bob's Burgers."
The series is a musical comedy that tells the story of a family of caretakers who live in Central Park and must protect it from a rich old lady who wants to turn it into condos. Season two of the show premieres on June 25, and Apple has already greenlit season 3.
Notable names: Josh Gad, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Emmy Raver-Lampman, Kathryn Hahn, Tituss Burgess, and Stanley Tucci voice characters.
Dear Docuseries
"Dear..." is a docuseries that profiles famous people using an "inventive and cinematic approach" that involves sharing letters written by people whose lives the celebrities have touched. The show was renewed for a second season, which is debuting on March 4.
Notable names: Oprah Winfrey, Gloria Steinem, Spike Lee, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Yara Shahidi, Stevie Wonder, Aly Raisman, Misty Copeland, and Big Bird are subjects of the series.
Greatness Code
"Greatness Code" is a short-form sports docuseries that features stories from athletes like LeBron James, Tom Brady, Alex Morgan, Shaun White, Usain Bolt, Katie Ledecky, and Kelly Slater.
Ted Lasso sees Jason Sudeikis reviving his "Ted Lasso" character that first debuted during the 2013 NBC Sports English Premier League coverage. In the Apple TV+ show, Sudeikis plays a small-time college football coach from Kansas who is hired to coach a professional soccer team in England, despite having no experience coaching soccer. The second season of the series premiered on July 23.
Notable names: Jason Sudeikis stars.
Long Way Up
"Long Way Up" is a motorcycle series follows Ewan McGregor and Charley Boorman as they ride through Latin American countries that include Argentina, Chile, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia, and Mexico.
The two cover 13,000 miles over the course of 100 days, exploring the "glorious and underexposed" landscapes of South and Central America.
Notable names: "Long Way Up" stars Ewan McGregor.
Tehran
"Tehran," an espionage thriller made in partnership with an Israeli TV producer, tells the story of a Mossad agent who goes deep undercover on a dangerous mission in Tehran that places everyone around her in dire jeopardy.
"Tehran" has been renewed for a second season.
Lisey's Story
"Lisey's Story," is an Apple TV+ series that came out on June 4. Starring Julianne Moore and Clive Owen, the series is based on the best-selling novel by Stephen King, who also created the show. "Lisey's Story" is a personal thriller that tells the story of Lisey Landon two years after the death of her husband, famous novelist Scott Landon. Unsettling events cause Lisey to face her memories of her marriage to Scott that she's blocked out of her mind as she's also terrorized by a former fan of her husband's.
Notable names: Stephen King is the writer on the series. Julianne Moore, Dane Dehaan, and Clive Owen will star. J.J. Abrams is executive producing.
The Oprah Conversation
Apple partner Oprah Winfrey's latest show, "The Oprah Conversation," features interviews with the "foremost newsmakers, thought leaders, and masters of their craft."
Tiny World
Narrated by Paul Rudd, "Tiny World" is a nature docuseries that looks at the world "through the eyes of the tiniest creatures" to examine the things they do for survival using "brand new camera technology."
Notable names: Paul Rudd, known for "Ant Man," narrates.
Becoming You
"Becoming You" is a docuseries that explores how children's first 2,000 days shape their lives. The series features more than 100 children across the world, from Nepal to Japan to Borneo, examining the ways that children learn to think, speak, and move from birth to five-years-old.
Earth at Night in Color
Narrated by Tom Hiddleston, "Earth at Night in Color" follows animals at night using "next-generation cameras" to "reveal new insights and never before seen behaviors." The six episode series was filmed across six continents, ranging from the Arctic Circle to the African grasslands.
Notable names: Tom Hiddleston, known for playing Loki in the Marvel movies, narrates.
Losing Alice
Psychological thriller "Losing Alice" is a "thrilling cinematic journey that uses flashbacks and flash-forwards in a satisfyingly complex narrative that takes the viewer through the conscious and subconscious of its protagonist's mind."
The series follows Alice, a 48-year-old female film director who "feels irrelevant since raising her family." Alice becomes obsessed with 24-year-old screenwriter femme fatale Sophie, and "eventually surrenders her moral integrity in order to achieve power, relevance and success." The show "explores issues such as jealousy, guilt, fear of aging, and the complex relationships women have among themselves and each other."
Notable names: Sigal Avin directs, and Alice is played by Ayelet Zurer.
Calls
"Calls" is a horror/mystery show adapted from a French TV series of the same name. In France, "Calls" is a short-form series that tells stories based on snippets of audio taken from real-life situations with minimal use of visuals. Apple says "Calls" is a "groundbreaking immersive television experience that masterfully uses only audio and minimal abstract visuals to tell bone-chilling snackable stories." The series will chronicle the "mysterious story of a group of strangers whose lives are thrown into disarray in the lead-up to an apocalyptic event."
Physical
"Physical" is a dark comedy set in 1980s San Diego, when Jazzercise became popular. The show follows Sheila Rubin, a quiet, dutiful housewife supporting her husband's political aspirations. Sheila has a darkly funny take on life that she keeps to herself as she battles personal demons related to her self-interest.
She becomes hooked on exercise and then uses the technology of the videotape to start a new fitness business, with the series tracking her journey from overlooked enabler to confident fitness guru. Apple renewed "Physical" for a second season in August.
Notable names: Rose Byrne will star along with Paul Sparks, Rory Scovel, Lou Taylor Pucci, Della Saba, Dierdre Friel, Ashley Liao, and Geoffrey Arend.
Schmigadoon
Apple has inked a deal for a star-studded musical comedy featuring several well-known "Saturday Night Live" alums. Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Cecily Strong will have roles in the show.
The series is described as a parody of iconic musicals, with the two main stars playing a couple on a backpacking trip that's meant to reinvigorate their relationship. They come across the magical town of Schmigadoon, where everyone lives in a studio musical from the 1940s. They're unable to leave until they can find "true love."
Cecily Strong will star as Melissa, one half of the couple on the trip, while Key will play Josh, her long term partner. Armisen will play Reverend Layton, the mild-mannered religious leader of the town, and Chenoweth will play Mildred Layton, Reverend Layton's wife.
Notable names: Keegan-Michael Key, Fred Armisen, Kristin Chenoweth, and Cecily Strong star.
The Me You Can't See
Oprah Winfrey and Prince Harry have teamed up for a mental health docuseries called "The Me You Can't See," which hosts discussions about mental health and emotional well-being with singers, athletes, and other high-profile guests.
Participants in the series include Lady Gaga, Glenn Close, San Antonio Spurs player DeMar DeRozan, Phoenix Suns player Langston Galloway, mental health advocate and speaker Zak Williams, Olympic boxer Virginia "Ginny" Fuchs, and celebrity chef Rashad Armstead.
1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything
"1971: The Year That Music Changed Everything" is an immersive eight-part docuseries that explores the musicians and soundtracks that shaped the culture and politics of 1971. It provides a look at iconic artists like he Rolling Stones, Aretha Franklin, Bob Marley, Marvin Gaye, The Who, Joni Mitchell, Lou Reed, and more.
Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson
"Watch the Sound with Mark Ronson" is a six-part docuseries that examines sound creation and revolutionary technology used to shape music. Each episode follows Ronson as he "uncovers the untold stories behind music creation and the lengths producers and creators are willing to go to find the perfect sound."
The Problem With Jon Stewart
Former "The Daily Show" host Jon Stewart is returning to television with a new current affairs series that's available on Apple TV+ called "The Problem With Jon Stewart."
Stewart explores topics at the center of national conversation in hour-long episodes.
Isaac Asimov's Foundation
Apple has purchased the rights to a TV series adaptation of popular sci-fi book series "Foundation" written by sci-fi author Isaac Asimov.
"Foundation" follows psychohistory expert and mathematician Hari Seldon who is able to predict the future. Seldon creates a group of exiles called the Foundation to preserve humanity's collective knowledge ahead of the impending fall of the Galactic Empire. The show premiered on September 24, 2021, and it has been renewed for a second season.
Notable names: Lee Pace plays Brother Day, the Emperor of the Galaxy, while Jared Harris plays Hari Seldon.
Acapulco
"Acapulco" is an Apple TV+ Spanish and English-language comedy that is based on the 2017 movie "How to Be a Latin Lover." The series will feature half-hour episodes focusing on the story of a young Mexican man who gets his dream job at the hottest resort in the city. He soon realizes the job is more complicated than he imagined, and his beliefs and morals start to be questioned.
Notable names: The TV series will star Eugenio Derbez, who was also in the movie, as well as Enrique Arrizon, Damian Alcázar, Camila Perez, and Raphael Alejandro.
Invasion
"Invasion," from Simon Kinberg and David Weil, is a science fiction series that has been described as one of Apple's most ambitious TV shows to date. It follows an alien invasion across multiple continents, offering a perspective from several different countries around the world.
Notable names: The series stars Sam Neill (known for "Jurassic Park") as Sheriff John Bell Tyson, a rural lawman who is on the verge of retirement. Shamier Anderson (known for "Bruised" and "Awake") plays Trevante Ward, a soldier stationed in Afghanistan. Golshifteh Farahani (known for "Extraction") plays Aneesha Malik, a first-generation Syrian immigrant living in Long Island, while Israeli actor Firas Nassar plays Malik's husband.
Swagger
"Swagger" is a drama series based on the early life and career of NBA star and Golden State Warriors player Kevin Durant. The show was inspired by Durant's experiences as a youth playing basketball, and it will highlight the world of Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) basketball, taking a look into the lives of players, their families, and coaches. Swagger premiered on Friday, October 29, 2021.
Notable names: O'Shea Jackson Jr, Isaiah Hill, Shinelle Azoroh, Caleel Harris, Tessa Ferrer, Jason Rivera, Solomon Irama, Ozie Nzeribe, and James Bingham star in the show.
The Shrink Next Door
"The Shrink Next Door" is a limited comedy series with Paul Rudd and Will Ferrell. The show is based on the Wondery podcast of the same name. It follows the bizarre relationship between a psychiatrist to the stars (played by Rudd) and a longtime patient (played by Ferrell).
Over the course of their relationship, Rudd's character, Dr. Isaac "Ike" Herschkopf, slowly takes over the life of Ferrell's character, Martin "Marty" Markowitz, moving into Marty's home and taking over his family business. "The Shrink Next Door" premiered on November 12, 2021.
Notable names: Paul Rudd, Will Ferrell, Casey Wilson, Kathryn Hahn, and Sarayu Blue star in the series.
Dr. Brain
"Dr. Brain" is a Korean-language series based on the popular Korean webtoon of the same name. The show tells the story of a brain scientist who works to find new technologies to access memory, tools that he uses when his family is in a mysterious accident.
"Dr. Brain" is written and directed by filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, and it stars Lee Sun-Kyun, best known for "Parasite."
The Afterparty
"The Afterparty" is a murder mystery comedy set at a high school reunion afterparty. Each of the eight episodes features a retelling of the same night from a different character's perspective, each with its own unique visual format.
Notable names: The series was created by Chris Miller and Phil Lord, known for "21 Jump Street," "Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse, "The Lego Movie," and "The Last Man on Earth." It stars Tiffany Haddish, Sam Richardson, Zoë Chao, Ben Schwartz, Ike Barinholtz, Ilana Glazer, Dave Franco, Jamie Demetriou, and John Early.
Suspicion
Apple in February 2022 released an English language adaptation of Israeli TV show "False Flag," and the U.S. version of the show is called "Suspicion."
Suspicion is a high-paced thriller about the kidnapping of the 21-year-old son of a prominent American business woman. From Apple: "Twenty-one-year-old Leo's abduction from a large, upmarket hotel in central New York is captured on video and goes viral. Swiftly, four British citizens staying at the hotel become the prime suspects. But are they guilty of anymore than being in the wrong place at the wrong time?"
Notable Names: Uma Thurman ("Pulp Fiction"), Kunal Nayyar ("The Big Bang Theory"), Noah Emmerich ("The Americans"), Georgina Campbell ("Black Mirror"), Elyes Gabel ("Scorpion"), Elizabeth Henstridge ("Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D."), and Angel Coulby ("Dancing on the Edge").
Available Movies
Luck
Luck is an animated film from Skydance Animation. It tells the story of Sam Greenfield, the unluckiest girl in the world. Sam stumbles upon the never-before-seen world of good and bad luck and must team up with magical creatures to discover a force more powerful than luck itself.
Notable names: Eva Noblezada voices Sam, Simon Pegg voices lucky black cat Bob, and Whoopi Goldberg voices the head of security, Captain. Jane Fonda voices the dragon.
The Sky is Everywhere
"The Sky is Everywhere," produced by Apple partner A24, is based on the young adult novel of the same name. It tells the story of a high schooler named Lennie Walker who is coping with the sudden death of her older sister.
Notable names: Jason Segel, Cherry Jones, Jacques Colimon, and Ji-young Yoo star.
Tragedy of Macbeth
Apple is teaming up with A24 for "The Tragedy of Macbeth," a drama that's set to star Denzel Washington and Frances McDormand. "The Tragedy of Macbeth" is directed by Joel Coen, and is based on "Macbeth" by William Shakespeare.
It's the first film that's directed by just one Coen brother, and it was shot in black and white. As a duo, the Coen brothers have produced hit movies like "The Big Lebowski," "No Country for Old Men," "Fargo," and "O Brother, Where Art Thou?"
"The Tragedy of Macbeth" was released on Apple TV+ on January 14.
Swan Song
"Swan Song" is an movie starring Mahershala Ali. Ali plays a father and a husband who is given a risky chance to survive a terminal illness. It's been described as a "genre-bending drama" set in the near future that explores how far someone will go and how much they'll sacrifice to make a happier life for their loved ones.
Notable names: Mahershala Ali will play Milo and Naomie Harris will play his wife, Poppy. Awkwafina will play a friend of Ali's character, and Glenn Close will play a head scientist.
'Twas The Fight Before Christmas
"Twas The Fight Before Christmas" is a documentary that tells the story of lawyer Jeremy Morris, who is obsessed with Christmas and planned the biggest community Christmas event in America. His Christmas plans hit a snag when the home owner's association tells him his planned event violates neighborhood rules.
As the situation escalates, the film asks the question, who wins when different rights and interests collide? "The Fight Before Christmas" premiered on November 26.
Finch
In "Finch," a man named Finch, a robot, and a dog form a family as some of the few survivors of a cataclysmic solar event. Finch spends a decade in an underground bunker with his dog Goodyear, and he builds a robot during that time to watch over Goodyear when he's gone. The trio embark on a road trip out West, with Finch attempting to show his robot what it means to be alive. Finch premiered on November 5.
Come From Away
A movie version of the hit Broadway musical "Come From Away" debuted on Apple TV+ on Friday, September 10, 2021.
"Come From Away" tells the story of 7,000 people stranded in the small town of Gander, Newfoundland after all flights into the US are grounded on September 11, 2001. As the people of Newfoundland graciously welcome the "come from aways" into their community in the aftermath, the passengers and locals alike process what's happened while finding love, laughter and new hope in the unlikely and lasting bonds that they forge.
Directed by Christopher Ashley, who directed the original Broadway production, "Come From Away" has an ensemble cast led by members of the Broadway show. Apple says the live performance of "Come From Away" was filmed in May at the Gerald Schoenfeld Theater in New York City for an audience of 9/11 survivors and front-line workers.
The Velvet Underground
Apple purchased the rights to "The Velvet Underground" a documentary that follows the 1960's band of the same name. "The Velvet Underground" was headlined by Lou Reed and was once managed by Andy Warhol, and it was known as the "house band" at the Factory, which was Warhol's studio that served as a hangout for artists and a venue for legendary parties.
"The Velvet Underground" documentary features never before seen performances and recordings, Warhol films, experimental art, and in-depth interviews with key players of that time. It came out on October 15, 2021.
CODA
Apple paid $25 million for the rights to "CODA," a movie that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival. Directed and written by Siân Heder, "CODA" stars actress Emilia Jones as Ruby, the only hearing individual in her deaf family. As her high school years come to an end, Ruby is torn between staying at home to help family or heading off to college to pursue her dreams.
"CODA" premiered on Apple TV+ on August 13.
Cherry
Apple paid $40+ million for the rights to crime drama "Cherry," directed by Anthony and Joe Russo. "Cherry" became available to watch on Apple TV+ on March 12.
In "Cherry," actor Tom Holland (known for his role as Spider-Man) plays a Cleveland man named Walker who joins the army after being spurned by the love of his life. He becomes an Army medic in Iraq and is traumatized by the experience, suffering from PTSD. To treat his PTSD, Walker is treated with Oxycontin, and that eventually leads to a heroin addiction. To pay for the drugs, Walker begins robbing banks.
Notable names: Tom Holland stars.
Billie Eilish Documentary
"Billie Eilish: The World's A Little Blurry," is an Apple TV+ documentary that tells the coming-of-age story of singer-songwriter Billie Eilish and her rise to stardom as she navigates life on the road and at home with her family while writing and recording "WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO?"
Palmer
"Palmer" tells the story of former football phenomenon Eddie Palmer who returns to his hometown to get his life back on track after a stint in prison. Back at home, Palmer faces lingering conflicts from his past as he looks after a young boy who has been abandoned by his mother.
Notable names: Justin Timberlake stars as Eddie Palmer. Juno Temple, June Squibb, Alisha Wainright, and new actor Ryder Allen are also in the movie.
Wolfwalkers
Wolfwalkers is an animated film from Cartoon Saloon, a company that Apple has signed a deal with to produce content for Apple TV+.
Wolfwalkers, like other Cartoon Saloon films, is set in Ireland. Robyn, an Irish girl, is set on wiping out the demonic, evil wolves until she meets a wild native girl, Mebh, whose friendship leads her to discover the world of the Wolfwalkers.
Fireball Documentary
"Fireball" is the latest documentary from Werner Herzog and geoscientist Clive Oppenheimer. It explores the cultural and physical influence that meteors, comets, and deep impacts have had on Earth in regard to mythology, religion, and human imagination.
The Elephant Queen
"The Elephant Queen" is a feature-length documentary about an elephant matriarch who leads her herd to find a new watering hole. Apple will release The Elephant Queen in theaters on October 18 before adding it to Apple TV+ in November.
Hala
Hala, directed by Minhal Baig and executive produced by Jada Pinkett Smith, is a coming-of-age movie that follows the life of Hala, a 17-year-old girl attempting to navigate her social life as a teen in Chicago and her obligations as the only child to Pakistani immigrants.
The Banker
The Banker is a feature film inspired by a true story, focusing on two African American entrepreneurs who try to circumvent the racial limitations of the 1950s and quietly provide housing loans to the African American community in Jim Crow Texas.
Notable names: Anthony Mackie, Samuel L. Jackson, Nia Long, and Nicholas Hoult star in the movie.
Beastie Boys Story
Apple acquired the rights to "Beastie Boys Story" a documentary about the band directed by Spike Jonze and penned by Beastie Boys members Mike Diamond and Adam Horovitz. The film will launch on Apple TV+ on April 24 and will have a theatrical release at some point in the future.
Dads
"Dads," directed by actress Bryce Dallas Howard, is a "joyful exploration of contemporary fatherhood." It offers anecdotes and wisdom from celebrities like Will Smith, Jimmy Fallon, Neil Patrick Harris, Kenan Thompson, Ken Jeong, and more, along with portraits of non-celebrity dads around the world.
Details about Bryce Dallas Howard's dad, Ron Howard, and his partner Brian Grazer, are interspersed throughout the documentary as well.
Greyhound
"Greyhound" stars Tom Hanks as Ernest Krause, a career officer given command of Navy destroyer Greyhound during the Battle of the Atlantic. Krause fights his own self doubts and personal demons along with the enemy to prove that he belongs in command.
Notable names: Tom Hanks stars and also wrote the movie.
Boys State Documentary
"Boys State" is a political coming-of-age documentary that examines the health of American democracy.
The film features an experiment in which 1,000 17-year-old boys from across Texas gather together to build a representative government from the ground up, reproducing some of democracy's worst principles and flaws.
On the Rocks
"On the Rocks," the first film produced under Apple's partnership with A24, follows a young mother who reconnects with her larger-than-life playboy father on an adventure through New York. "On the Rocks" was released in theaters on October 2, 2020 and premiered on Apple TV+ later in the month.
Notable names: "On the Rocks" is directed by Sofia Coppola and stars Bill Murray and Rashida Jones.
Bruce Springsteen's Letter to You
"Letter to You" is a documentary film about musician Bruce Springsteen, which features Bruce Springsteen recording live with The E Street Band for the first time in 35 years.
The film serves as a tribute to the E Street Band, rock 'n' roll, and the way music has shaped Bruce Springsteen's life, with the documentary featuring Bruce reflecting on love and loss while recording with his full band for the first time since "Born in the U.S.A." The launch accompanies the launch of Springsteen's new album "Letter to You."
The Year Earth Changed
Narrated by Sir David Attenborough, "The Year Earth Changed" is a documentary that looks at the effect national lockdowns in 2020 had on wildlife and the natural world. From the documentary's description:
"From hearing birdsong in deserted cities, to witnessing whales communicating in new ways, to encountering capybaras in South American suburbs, people all over the world have had the chance to engage with nature like never before. In the one-hour special, viewers will witness how changes in human behavior -- reducing cruise ship traffic, closing beaches a few days a year, identifying more harmonious ways for humans and wildlife to coexist -- can have a profound impact on nature."
Fathom
"Fathom" is a documentary that follows Dr. Ellen Garland and Dr. Michelle Fournet as they attempt to communicate with humpback whales and unravel the mystery of why they sing.
According to Apple, the documentary "uniquely reveals a deep commitment and reverence to the scientific process and the universal human need to seek answers about the world around us."
Who Are You, Charlie Brown?
"Who Are You, Charlie Brown?" is a documentary that takes a look at the origins of Peanuts and its creator Charles M. Schulz.
9/11: Inside the Presidents War Room
"9/11: Inside the President's War Room" is a documentary special that will recount the definitive timeline of the U.S. presidency in the immediate hours after the September 11, 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center towers in New York and The Pentagon.
The documentary debuted on Apple TV+ on September 1, 2021 to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the attacks.
Shows for Kids
Pretzel and the Puppies (Coming February 11)
Pretzel and the Puppies focuses on Pretzel, the world's longest dachshund. The cartoon comes from the creators of Curious George.
El Deafo
"El Deafo" is a children's story about a girl named Cece who loses her hearing and needs to learn to navigate school and make new friends through her superhero alter ego named El Deafo.
Surfside Girls
"Surfside Girls" is a 10-episode live action kids series based on the best-selling graphic novel of the same name. The series features Jade and Sam, two best friends who dive head-first into a mystery about a pirate ship and cursed treasure that lies beneath the Danger Point Bluff. The duo meets a pirate ghost, and aim to help him break his curse while saving the town.
Stillwater
"Stillwater" is an animated series based on the book "Zen Shorts" by Jon J. Muth. It features three siblings who have a wise panda named Stillwater as their next door neighbor.
The panda uses stories and humor to help the kids to understand their feelings and provides them with mindfulness tools to help them face day-to-day challenges. He also "brings newfound fun and adventure for the three, opening their eyes to the quiet wonders of the world around them, and guiding them to their place within it."
The Snoopy Show
Apple in February 2021 launched a new series called "The Snoopy Show," which features new Snoopy and Peanuts adventures. There are six episodes starring the popular Peanuts gang.
Peanuts - Snoopy in Space
Apple has signed a deal with DHX Media owner Peanuts Worldwide to produce new "Peanuts" content that is available on Apple TV+. One project that's been released is a short that features astronaut Snoopy, themed around STEM education.
Peanuts in Space follows Snoopy as he pursues his dream to become an astronaut. Together, Snoopy, Charlie Brown and the Peanuts crew take command of the International Space Station and explore the moon and beyond.
Helpsters
Apple is partnering with Sesame Workshop to create several TV shows for children. One of the first shows will be called "Helpsters," and it is designed to teach preschoolers the basics of coding. It will feature Cody and a team of vibrant monsters who love to solve problems.
Ghostwriter
Ghostwriter is a reinvention of the previous popular TV show Ghostwriter. It follows four children brought together by a mysterious ghost in a bookstore, with the children teaming up to release fictional characters from works of literature.
Fraggle Rock
"Fraggle Rock: Rock On" is a shortform series from the Jim Henson Company that airs on Apple TV+ on Tuesdays. Episodes are three to five minutes in length, and have all been shot remotely using iPhones in producers' homes. It will be followed by "Fraggle Rock: Back to the Rock" on January 21, 2022.
Doug Unplugs
"Doug Unplugs" is a series about a young robot that senses that there's more to life than just facts. While all of the other robots plug in for their daily download, Doug unplugs and ventures into the human world with his best friend Emma.
"Doug Unplugs" comes from DreamWorks Animation and is based on the "Doug Unplugged" book series from Dan Yaccarino.
Wolfboy and the Everything Factory
"Wolfboy and the Everything Factory" follows Wolfboy, an imaginative oddball who discovers a strange realm at the centre of the earth where beings called Sprytes create things for the natural world on the surface -- clouds, trees, rabbits, dreams, hiccups, memories, time, and more.
With his Spryte friends, Wolfboy learns that not only can he use the creative energy of the Everything Factory to make his imagination come to life, but that he is destined to play a central role in an age-old battle between the forces of creation and destruction.
Getting Rolling With Otis
"Get Rolling With Otis" is an animated adventure series starring Otis the tractor and his friends. Otis is a small tractor, but he has a big heart, and when he sees his a friend in need, he always makes sure to help out.
Puppy Place
"Puppy Place" chronicles the adventures of dog-loving siblings, Charles and Lizzie Peterson, and the puppy pals they foster in search of forever homes. The Peterson family does everything they can to find a happy home for each and every dog.
Yo Gabba Gabba
Apple acquired the rights to "Yo Gabba Gabba" and is creating a a new 20-episode "Yo Gabba Gabba" series as well as adding older "Yo Gabba Gabba" content to Apple TV+.
Hello, Jack
"Hello, Jack! The Kindness Show" is a live action children's TV series that aims to ignite kindness through exploring empathy, humor, playfulness, and imagination.
The series invites preschoolers into a world where a little act of kindness can change the world, and it's hosted by Jack McBrayer, known for "30 Rock."
Other TV Shows and Movies in the Works
Constellation
"Constellation" is a new conspiracy-based psychological thriller drama series featuring a woman who returns to Earth after a disaster in space. She soon discovers that key pieces of her life seem to be missing, with the series set to explore the dark edges of human psychology.
Dark Matter
"Dark Matter" is a nine-episode sci-fi series based on the Blake Crouch book of the same name. "Dark Matter" has been called one of the best sci-fi novels of the decade, and according to Apple, it is a "story about the road not taken."
It will follow Jason Dessen, played by Joel Edgerton, who is a professor of physics abducted into an alternate version of his life while out for a walk one evening in Chicago. He attempts to return to his own reality while exploring the multiverse of lives he could have lived.
Midnight Family
"Midnight Family" is a 10-episode Spanish-language medical drama that's in production in Mexico City, and it is Apple TV+'s first all-Spanish-language original series.
The show follows Marigaby Tamayo, an ambitious and gifted medical student who spends her nights saving lives throughout Mexico City aboard her family's privately owned ambulance.
Metropolis
"Metropolis" is an upcoming drama series inspired by the Fritz Lang science fiction film of the same name. The original movie is set in a futuristic urban dystopia where workers toil underground in harsh and dangerous conditions for their rich business magnate overlords. Freder, the wealthy son of the city master, and his companion Maria work to bridge the gap separating the classes.
The series will be written and directed by Sam Esmail, known for "Mr. Robot" and "Homecoming."
Benjamin Franklin Drama
Apple is working on a limited drama series about Benjamin Franklin starring Michael Douglas, with the show based on the book "A Great Improvisation: Franklin, France, and the Birth of America" by Stacy Schiff. From Apple:
"At age 70, without any diplomatic training, Franklin convinced France - an absolute monarchy - to underwrite America's experiment in democracy. By virtue of his fame, charisma and ingenuity, Franklin outmaneuvered British spies, French informers and hostile colleagues, all while engineering the Franco-American alliance of 1778 and the final peace treaty with England of l783. The eight-year French mission stands as Franklin's most vital service to his country, without which America would not have won the Revolution."
The Dynasty
"The Dynasty" is a 10-part documentary event series about the New England Patriots, based on the bestselling book by Jeff Benedict. Benedict spent two years inside the organization, chronicling the rise and 20-year run of the Patriots during the Brady-Belichick-Kraft era.
The documentary will draw on thousands of hours of hours of never-before-seen video footage and audio files, plus the filmmakers have access to the Partriots in the 2021 season and have conducted hundreds of interviews with past and present Patriots players, coaches and executives.
The New Look
"The New Look" is an epic thriller set against the World War II Nazi occupation of Paris, with Coco Chanel's reign coming to an end as Christian Dior's groundbreaking fashions rise to popularity. Apple say the series will be filmed in Paris, and that it's inspired by true events that saw Christian Dior's creations dominate world fashion following World War II.
Notable names: Juliette Binoche will play Coco Chanel, and Ben Mendelsohn will play Christian Dior. "Game of Thrones" star Maisie Williams will play Catherine Dior, Christian's younger sister.
Mrs. American Pie
"Mrs. American Pie" is a period comedy about a woman named Maxine Simmons who wants to be a part of Palm Beach high society and what she'll sacrifice to get there.
Notable names: Kristen Wiig will play Maxine Simmons, and Laura Dern may also star.
Dear Edward
"Dear Edward" focuses on Edward Adler, a 12-year-old boy who is the sole survivor of a commercial plane crash that kills everyone on board, including his family. The series is described as a "heartbreaking, life-affirming and uplifting story about survival, resilience, connection and the examination of what makes us human."
Notable names: Connie Britton and Taylor Schilling are set to star in the show. It will be written and produced by Jason Katims, who was also responsible for shows like "Parenthood" and "Friday Night Lights."
"Following the thunderous battle between Godzilla and the Titans that leveled San Francisco and the shocking new reality that monsters are real, the series explores one family's journey to uncover its buried secrets and a legacy linking them to the secret organization known as Monarch."
There is no title for the series as of right now, nor do we know a debut date. It has been co-created by Chris Black, known for his work on "Star Trek: Enterprise" and "Outcast."
The Beanie Bubble
"The Beanie Bubble" is an upcoming film about the Beanie Baby craze in the 1990s, and it's based on the book "The Great Beanie Baby Bubble: Mass Delusion and the Dark Side of Cute."
Notable names: Elizabeth Banks, Sarah Snook, Geraldie Viswanathan, and Zach Galifianakis are set to star in the film.
Manhunt
"Manhunt" is a limited true crime series based on the events of the Lincoln assassination and aftermath.
Part historical fiction, part conspiracy thriller, "Manhunt" will take audiences into the aftermath of the first American presidential assassination and the fight to preserve and protect the ideals that were the foundation of Lincoln's Reconstruction plans -- issues that reverberate into the present day.
Notable names: "Manhunt" will star Tobias Menzies, known for "Outlander," as Edwin Stanton, Lincoln's war secretary and friend, who was driven close to madness by the need to catch John Wilkes booth and fulfill Lincoln's legacy.
The Sound of 007
"The Sound of 007" is a documentary that explores six decades of James Bond music. It will go behind the lens into the James Bond movie franchise, from the genesis of "Dr. No" and the iconic 007 theme song all the way to "No Time To Die," featuring interviews and James Bond archive material.
Bad Blood
"Bad Blood" is a drama about the rise and fall of Theranos CEO Elizabeth Holmes. Elizabeth Holmes is facing charges of defrauding investors and patients over claims that she made about blood testing startup Theranos. Holmes claimed to have developed new methods of testing that used very small volumes of blood, which made her billions. She lost everything after an expose by The Wall Street Journal revealed that she made false or exaggerated claims about Theranos technology.
Notable names: Adam McKay will direct, Jennifer Lawrence will star.
The Big Door Prize
"The Big Door Prize" is a 10-episode series based on the M.O. Walsh novel of the same name. "The Big Door Prize" tells the story of the residents of a small town named Deerfield, who discover that there's a magical, destiny predicting machine in their local grocery store.
Notable names: Chris O'Dowd will star.
Amber Brown
Apple is working on a TV series based on the "Amber Brown" books by Paula Danziger. "Amber Brown" tells the story of a girl finding her own voice through art and music following her parents' divorce.
Notable names: Carsyn Rose, Sarah Drew, Darin Brooks, and Liliana Inouye will star.
City on Fire
"City on Fire" is an adaptation of Garth Risk Hallberg's bestselling novel of the same name. In the mystery series, New York University student Samantha Cicciaro is shot in Central Park on the Fourth of July, with no witnesses and no physical evidence found.
She tells her friends at a club that she's leaving to meet someone and promises to return, but she never does. The investigation into the crime against Samantha unveils a connection between a series of citywide fires, the downtown music scene, and a wealthy uptown real estate family.
Wool
"Wool" is a dystopian drama that's based on Hugh Howey's book of the same name. "Wool" is set in the distant future where the planet has become toxic and unable to sustain life. People live in giant silos underground, subject to restrictive rules and regulations that they think are designed to keep them safe.
The main character is Juliette, a mechanic who works in the lower depths of the silo. She's promoted to sheriff after the prior sheriff is kicked out of the silo, and in her new role, she finds hints of a sinister conspiracy.
Notable names: "Wool" will star Tim Robbins, Rebecca Ferguson, Rashida Jones, and David Oyelowo.
The Changeling
"The Changeling" is an upcoming fantasy drama that's based on the best-selling Victor LaValle book of the same name. Described as a "fairytale for grown-ups" that's part horror story, part parenthood fable, and a "perilous odyssey through a New York City you didn't know existed."
The book's main character, Apollo Kagwa, is an antiquarian book dealer who is beginning to settle into his new life as a devoted father when his wife Emma begins acting strangely and eventually disappears. He meets a mysterious stranger who provides him with information about Emma's whereabouts and embarks on a quest to find her.
Notable names: LaKeith Stanfield, known for "Atlanta and "Judas and the Black Messiah" will star.
Bad Monkey
"Bad Monkey" is a 10-episode drama based on Carl Hiaasen's 2013 novel of the same name. It tells the story of Andrew Yancy, a South Florida detective who has been demoted to a restaurant inspector. After a tourist finds a severed arm while out fishing, Yancy is pulled innto a world of greed and corruption that decimates the environment in Florida and the Bahamas.
Notable names: Vince Vaughn will play Andrew Yancy. Michelle Monaghan, Jodie Turner-Smith, and Meredith Hagner will also star in the series.
Disclaimer
Based on a novel of the same name, "Disclaimer" is a psychological thriller that will see Cate Blanchett taking on the role of Catherine Ravenscroft, a successful and respected television documentary journalist. An intriguing novel by a widower appears on her bedside story, and she is horrified to learn that she is a key character in a story that she had hoped was long buried.
Notable names: "Disclaimer" will be directed by Alfonso Cuaron and it will star Cate Blanchett and Kevin Kline.
The Reluctant Traveler
"The Reluctant Traveler" is a travel series hosted by Eugene Levy. In the show, Levy will visit the world's most remarkable hotels, and "explore the people, places, and cultures that surround them." Levy is "not usually adventurous or well-versed in globe-trotting" but has decided to broaden his horizons.
Shrinking
"Shrinking" is an upcoming comedy series starring Jason Segel. Segel will play a therapist who begins to break the rules and tells his clients what he really thinks of them. "Ignoring his training and ethics, he finds himself making huge, tumultuous changes to people's lives ... including his own," reads the show's description.
Segel is writing and executive producing the show alongside "Ted Lasso" co-creator Bill Lawrence and "Ted Lasso" star and writer Brett Goldstein, who plays Roy Kent on the series.
Notable names: Jason Segel and Harrison Ford will star.
Hello Tomorrow!
"Hello Tomorrow is a retro-future dramedy featuring a group of traveling salesmen who are hawking lunar timeshares. The series will star Billy Crudup as Jack, a talented, ambitious salesman "whose unshakeable faith in a brighter tomorrow inspires his coworkers, revitalizes his desperate customers, but threatens to leave him dangerously lost in the very dream that sustains him."
Notable names: Billy Crudup, Jacki Weaver, and Hank Azaria will star.
Justin Timberlake CIA Assassin Show
Apple is developing an hour-long drama series that will see Justin Timberlake star as former "The Gong Show" host Chuck Barris. The untitled series will be based on "Confessions of a Dangerous Mind," a 1984 memoir in which Barris claimed that hosting "The Gong Show" was a cover for his real job as a CIA assassin. Barris later admitted that he made up the story.
The Line
"The Line" is a podcast and TV show pairing that will feature a a six-part non-fiction podcast and a four-part limited documentary series that will air on Apple TV+.
The multi-media series will expose "previously untold aspects" about the story of former Navy SEAL Eddie Gallagher, who was charged in 2018 with committing war crimes in Iraq, before being acquitted on all but one minor count and being given a presidential pardon. The series will examine the complicated realities involved with fighting a decades-long war and look at counterterrorism efforts in the Middle East.
Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong
"Black & Blues: The Colorful Ballad of Louis Armstrong" is a documentary that offers a look at Louis Armstrong's "life and legacy as a founding father of jazz" who was "often mischaracterized for not doing enough to support the civil rights movement." Apple says his "fight for social justice was fueled by his celebrity and his willingness to break his silence on issues of segregation and patriotism."
The documentary's creators will have access to "a treasure trove of never-before-seen archival materials, including hundreds of hours of audio recordings, film footage, photographs, personal diaries and a life's worth of ephemera for exclusive use in the first significant documentary dedicated entirely to his life."
The Greatest Beer Run Ever
Apple is in talks to finance "The Greatest Beer Run Ever, which is based on the best-selling novel "The Greatest Beer Run Ever: A Memoir of Friendship, Loyalty and War," by John "Chick" Donahue and J.T. Malloy. In 1967, when he was 26, Donahue had a plan to bring beer to his childhood friends in the Army, who were fighting in Vietnam at the time.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran turned merchant mariner, Donahue was able to hitch a ride on a cargo ship before heading off through the jungle with a backpack full of beer to track down his friends.
Notable names: The movie is set to star Zac Efron and Russell Crowe, with Bill Murray possibly taking on a supporting role. Jake Picking, Will Ropp, Archie Renaux, and Kyle Allen will also have roles.
Maya Rudolph Comedy
Apple has given a series order for a half-hour comedy series starring Maya Rudolph. The series is untitled as of yet, but Rudolph will play Molly, a woman whose life is upended after her husband leaves her with 87 billion dollars.
Now and Then
"Now and Then" is a drama series being shot in Spanish and English. It's described as a multi-layer thriller set in Miami. The series "explores the differences between youthful aspirations and the reality of adulthood, when the lives of a group of college best friends are forever changed after a celebratory weekend ends up with one of them dead. Now, 20 years later, the remaining five are reluctantly reunited by a threat that puts their seemingly perfect worlds at risk."
The Jet
Apple has signed a deal for "The Jet," a docuseries that tells the true story of the 1990s Pepsi campaign that advertised a Harrier jet in exchange for Pepsi points.
The docuseries will tell the story behind Pepsi's "Drink Pepsi, Get Stuff" campaign that saw Pepsi depicting a fighter jet in one of its commercials, offering it up for seven million Pepsi points. Someone gathered those points, leading to a lawsuit where Pepsi claimed that the jet offer was meant to be a joke. The show is described as a nostalgic deep dive into 1990s pop culture.
Lady in the Lake
"Lady in the Lake" is an Apple TV+ limited series that's an adaptation of Laura Lippman's best-selling novel of the same name.
The series will take place in 1960s Baltimore, where an unsolved murder pushes housewife and mother Maddie Schwartz (Natalie Portman) to reinvent her life as an investigative journalist, a move that sets her on a collision course with Cleo Sherwood (Lupita Nyong'o), a hard-working woman juggling motherhood, multiple jobs, and a commitment to advancing Baltimore's Black progressive agenda.
Notable names: Natalie Portman and Lupita Nyong'o will star.
In With The Devil
"In With The Devil" is based on the James Keene and Hillel Levin novel "In With The Devil: A Fallen Hero, A Serial Killer, and A Dangerous Bargain for Redemption," the true crime story of a football star who ends up in prison and is tasked with coaxing a confession out of a serial killer to get released. It will star Ray Liotta, Taron Egerton, and Paul Walter Hauser.
Egerton, known for the "Kingsman" movies, will play James Keene, the football star who gets in trouble with the law and thrown in prison with no chance of parole. Hauser, known for "Cobra Kai" and "BlacKkKlansman," will play the serial killer whom Egerton attempts to befriend. Liotta will play the role of a Chicago policeman who is also Keene's father.
Notable names: Ray Liotta, Taron Egerton, Paul Walter Hauser, Greg Kinnear, and Sepideh Moafi will star.
Masters of Air
"Masters of Air" is a followup to "Band of Brothers," and it's the first series that's coming from Apple's own internal production studio run by Apple TV+ heads Zack Van Amburg and Jamie Erlicht.
"Masters of Air" is based on the novel "Masters of the Air" by Donald L. Miller. It follows the story of the American and British bomber boys in World War II. John Orloff, who wrote "Band of Brothers," is writing "Masters of Air" for Apple, and Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks are serving as executive producers on the series.
Notable names: Austin Butler will play Major Gale Cleven, while Callum Turner will play Major John Egan. Nate Mann and Anthony Boyle will also star.
Dolly
Apple purchased the rights to "Dolly" after a competitive bidding war, but the project has not yet been greenlit because the script has not yet been written and a director has not been picked.
"Dolly" is described as a sci-fi courtroom drama in which a robotic companion doll kills her owner and then shocks the world by proclaiming her innocence and requesting a lawyer. The movie was inspired by Elizabeth Bear's short story of the same name.
Notable names: Florence Pugh is set to star.
Strange Planet
Popular comic "Strange Planet" from Nathan Pyle is being turned into an animated television series that's coming to Apple TV+.
The "Strange Planet" comics and books feature blue aliens from an Earth-like planet who describe their Earth-like activities in new and unusual ways. Nathan Pyle has amassed millions of followers on Instagram with the webcomic, which debuted in 2019, and has published multiple books.
Nathan Pyle will be working with Dan Harmon to turn the comic into an animated TV show, and both will serve as executive producers. This will be Apple's second animated television show following "Central Park," from "Bob's Burgers" creator Loren Bouchard.
Jane
"Jane" is a family friendly live action/CGI blended series that follows Jane Garcia, a 10-year-old with an active imagination. The series comes from J.J. Johnson and the Jane Goodall Institute.
"Through pretend play, Jane and her trusty teammates work to protect an endangered animal in each mission-driven episode because, according to her idol: "Only if we understand, will we care. Only if we care, will we help. Only if we help, can they be saved."
Lessons in Chemistry
"Lessons in Chemistry" is a 1960s-era drama series that will feature Brie Larson as Elizabeth Zott, with the show based on a novel of the same name by Bonnie Garmus.
Elizabeth Zott has a dream of being a scientist, but that dream is put on hold in a society that believes women should be in the domestic sphere, rather than the professional one. Elizabeth finds herself pregnant and alone, fired from her job in a lab, so she accepts a job as a host on a TV cooking show. She sets out to teach housewives and men "a lot more than recipes, all the while craving a return to her true love: science."
Notable names: Brie Larson, known for "Captain Marvel," will star.
Kitbag
"Kitbag," directed by Ridley Scott, will see Joaquin Phoenix starring as French emperor and military leader Napoleon. Production is expected to begin in early 2022.
Scott said in an interview that he has "always been fascinated" by Napoleon, and that nobody could "ever embody Napoleon like Joaquin" after his role as Emperor Commodus in Gladiator.
Notable names: Joaquin Phoenix will star as Napoleon and Vanessa Kirby will play Empress Josephine.
Andy Samberg Sci-Fi Comedy
Apple has signed a deal for a sci-fi comedy series starring Andy Samberg, known for "Brooklyn Nine-Nine" and "Palm Springs." The series is bring produced by Samberg and Ben Stiller, and it is based on an original idea from BoJack Horseman" creator and author Raphael Bob-Waksberg.
Notable names: Andy Samberg will star.
Platonic
Platonic is an Apple TV+ comedy series that will feature a pair of best friends in their youth who reconnect as adults and try to mend the rift that led to their falling out. As their friendship becomes more consuming, it destabilizes their lives and causes them to reevaluate their choices.
Notable names: Rose Byrne and Seth Rogen will star.
Earthsound
"Earthsound" is a natural history documentary series that tells stories from the natural world using the latest in audio technology. It will take advantage of cinematic 360-degree sound to "reveal the unexpected, unfamiliar, and untold natural stories on every continent of the planet."
Apple has ordered 12 half-hour episodes of the series.
High Desert
"High Desert" is a half-hour comedy series that will follow Peggy (who will be played by Patricia Arquette), a former addict who decides to make a new start after the death of her mother, whom she lived with in the desert town of Yucca Valley, California. Peggy decides to make a life-changing decision to become a private investigator.
Notable names: Patricia Arquette, Matt Dillion, and Rupert Friend will star in the series. Ben Stiller will direct.
Extrapolations
"Extrapolations" is an anthology series about climate change. The series was created by Scott Z. Burns, who is writing, directing, and executive producing.
The show, which features 10 interconnected episodes, will tell "intimate, unanticipated stories" about how changes to the planet will affect "love, faith, work, and family on a personal and human scale."
Notable names: Meryl Streep, Kit Harington, David Schwimmer, Gemma Chan, Sienna Miller, Tahar Rahim, Matthew Rhys, Daveed Diggs, and Adarsh Gourav will star in the series.
The Last Thing He Told Me
"The Last Thing He Told Me" is based on author Laura Dave's novel of the same name. The show follows a woman who forms an unexpected relationship with her sixteen-year-old stepdaughter while trying to discover the truth behind why her husband has mysteriously vanished.
Notable names: Jennifer Garner, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, and Aisha Tyler are set to star in the series.
Dark Matter
Apple has commissioned a series based on best-selling sci-fi novel "Dark Matter" that will be adapted by author Blake Crouch. The book explores the paths taken by different choices and how far individuals will go to achieve their dreams.
Surface
Apple has given a straight to series order to Apple TV+ series "Surface." The eight part series was created by Veronica West, known for co-creating "High Fidelity." The show is described as a psychological thriller, but little else is known about it at this time.
Notable names: Gugu Mbatha-Raw will star.
You Think It, I'll Say It
"You Think It, I'll Say It" is a half-hour comedy series based on the "You Think It, I'll Say It" short story collection by Curtis Sittenfeld, which "upends assumptions about class, relationships, and gender roles in a nation that feels both adrift and viscerally divided."
Damien Chazelle Drama
Apple has signed a deal for a drama series from "La La Land" creator Damien Chazelle, but little is known about the show at this time.
Docuseries from McMillion$ Creators
Apple has inked a deal for a four-part documentary series from the creators of McMillion$, a docuseries that detailed how the McDonald's Monopoly game was rigged for over a decade.
The untitled docuseries tells the "unbelievable true story of one of the largest scams in government history."
Time Bandits
Apple has secured the rights for a TV show based on 1980s fantasy movie "Time Bandits." "Time Bandits" featured the story of an imaginative 11-year-old boy, Kevin, who gets sucked into a fantastical adventure with a band of dwarves during the Napoleonic Wars in Italy.
Kevin and the band of dwarves travel through time using a magical map, visiting ancient Greece, the Titanic, and more, all while fighting off an evil being intent on stealing the time travel map.
Notable names: Taika Watiti (Thor: Ragnarok) will direct.
Custom of the Country
Sofia Coppola is creating a limited TV series based on Edith Wharton's novel "Custom of the Country."
"Custom of the Country" is about midwestern girl Undine Spragg, who moves to New York City with her family. Socially naive but beautiful and ruthlessly ambitious, Undine marries aspiring poet Ralph Marvell, from an old New York family. Undine works to integrate into New York society and is unhappy with her simple life with Ralph, ultimately divorcing him, falling out of favor, and moving to Paris where she does the same thing with another man.
Throughout the novel, Undine endlessly strives for the lavish lifestyle she's always dreamed about, not caring who she ruins in the process.
Notable names: Sofia Coppola will write and direct the series.
Detective Drama
Apple has given a straight to series order for a detective drama based on Michael Lista's Toronto Life article "The Sting," which follows a Canadian detective who reopens a decades-old cold case with the aim of winning a confession and becoming a hero.
The case spirals out of control when the detective launches an elaborate sting with playacting cops, taxpayer resources, and an unexpected friendship with the target of the investigation.
Notable names: Robert Downey Jr.'s production company will produce, and Downey Jr. might have a supporting role in the series.
Losing Earth Climate Change Project
Apple has purchased the rights to develop a project based on the New York Times Magazine story "Losing Earth: The Decade We Almost Stopped Climate Change."
Written by Nathaniel Rich, "Losing Earth" covers the 10-year period from 1979 to 1989, a decade when "humanity settled the science of climate change and came surprisingly close to finding a solution" but ultimately failed to act due to various political forces. Apple plans to turn the article into a TV show, with Nathaniel Rich to executive produce.
My Glory Was I Had Such Friends
"My Glory Was I Had Such Friends" is a TV series based on the 2017 memoir by Amy Silverstein, which follows a group of women who supported Silverstein as she waited for a life-saving heart transplant.
Notable names: J.J. Abrams will executive produce and Jennifer Garner will star in the show.
CIA Drama Series
Apple's CIA drama will be based on "Life Undercover: Coming of Age in the CIA," a memoir written by CIA operative Amaryllis Fox. The show will offer a look at a young woman's journey in the CIA.
Notable names: Brie Larson (Captain Marvel) will star.
Echo 3
"Echo 3," based on Israeli TV series "When Heroes Fly," tells the story of Amber Chesborough, a young scientist who goes missing at the Colombia-Venezuela border. Her brother and her husband, who both have "deep military experience and complicated pasts," struggle to find her.
Notable names: Mark Boal, known for "The Hurt Locker" and "Zero Dark Thirty," is the showrunner and creator. Michiel Huisman and Luke Evans will star.
Alabama
"Alabama" is an eight-part comedy drama series that Apple is developing in partnership with the BBC. Plot details aren't yet available.
Notable names: Imelda Staunton, known for her role as Dolores Umbridge in the "Harry Potter" series, is set to star.
Hedy Lamarr Series
Apple signed a straight-to-series order for a TV show about actress Hedy Lamarr, which will follow the true story of her escape from pre-war Vienna to her rise in the golden age of Hollywood to her fall and eventual disgrace at the dawn of the cold war. The show will focus on her life as an actress and as her work as an inventor. Lamarr is known for inventing an early version of frequency-hopping spread spectrum that is the basis for spread spectrum technology used today.
Notable names: Gal Gadot will star.
The Search for WondLa
Apple has inked a deal with Skydance Animation, which is headed up by John Lasseter. The first series from the partnership will be "The Search for WondLa," a series based on the science fiction children's book of the same name by Tony DiTerlizzi. The book follows the story of Eva Nine, a girl who spent most of her life living underground before being forced to flee outside and survive with a robot named Muthr, an alien named Rovander Kitt, and a water bear named Otto.
Harriet the Spy
Apple signed a series order for "Harriet the Spy," an adaptation of the classic children's novel that chronicles the adventures of the tomato sandwich-loving 11-year-old Harriet M. Welsch.
The story is set in the 1960s, which is when the book was published, It will star Harriet, a "fiercely independent, adventurous, curious 11-year-old girl" that wants to be a writer. Harriet thinks being a writer requires knowing everything, and knowing everything requires her to be a spy.
Notable names: "Harriet the Spy" will star Jane Lynch ("Glee") as the voice of Ole Golly, Harriet's nanny, while Lacey Chabert ("Mean Girls") will voice Marion Hawthorne, one of Harriet's classmates. Harriet will be voiced by Beanie Feldstein ("Lady Bird").
My Kind of Country
"My Kind of Country" is a country music competition series on Apple TV+ that will feature a "groundbreaking global search for unconventional and extraordinary country music talent."
"My Kind of Country" will be produced by Reese Witherspoon's production company, Hello Sunshine, along with Jason Owen and Izzie Pick Ibarra. Owen is the CEO of Sandbox Entertainment and manager to country music stars like Kacey Musgraves, Kelsea Ballerini, Little Big Town, and Faith Hill, while Izzie Pick Ibarra is the showrunner behind popular series "The Masked Singer" and "Dancing With the Stars."
According to Apple, "My Kind of Country" will have a fresh, documentary sensibility that will also break down cultural and musical barriers in the country music space to let musicians "unleash their authentic voices and take center stage."
Future Apple TV+ Films and Documentaries
Argylle
"Argylle" is an upcoming spy thriller that's based on an upcoming novel of the same name. It follows the world's greatest spy in a globe-trotting adventure, and it has a star-studded cast.
Notable names: Henry Cavill, singer Dua Lipa, John Cena, Bryce Dallas Howard, Samuel L. Jackson, Sam Rockwell, Catherine O'Hara, and Bryan Cranston will star.
Raymond and Ray
"Raymond and Ray" is about two half brothers who have lived together in the shadow of their terrible father, but still have a sense of humor. After their father dies, they have a chance to reinvent themselves.
"There’s anger, there’s pain, there’s folly, there might be love, and there’s definitely grave-digging," according to Apple's description of the film. Alfonso Cuarón is set to produce, while Rodrigo García will direct. García is known for "In Treatment," "Albert Nobbs," and "Blue."
Notable names: Ewan McGregor and Ethan Hawke are set to star.
Ghosted
"Ghosted" is a romantic adventure written by Paul Wernick and Rhett Reese, known for "Deadpool" and "Zombieland." Little is known about the plot of the film at this time, other than it will be a romance-oriented action adventure movie.
Notable names: Ana De Armas, Chris Evans, and Adrian Brody are set to star.
Brad Pitt/George Clooney Thriller
Apple has inked a deal for an untitled thriller that is set to star George Clooney and Brad Pitt. It will be directed by Jon Watts, who also directed "Spider-Man," and it will see a theatrical release.
The film will follow two lone-wolf fixers who have been assigned to the same job.
Being Heumann
"Being Heumann" is an upcoming film based on Judy Heumann's best-selling memoir of the same name. Heumann contracted polio in 1949, and was confined to a wheelchair. Since then, she has been a crusader for the rights of the disabled.
Tetris
Apple purchased the rights to a Tetris movie that will explore the story behind the iconic game. British actor Taron Egerton will play Henk Rogers, a dutch video game designer who secured the rights to Tetris and licensed the game to Nintendo for the original Game Boy.
Bride
"Bride," a new movie from Apple and film studio A24, is coming to Apple TV+. The plot follows a "brilliant entrepreneur" who creates a woman to be the ideal wife. She rejects her creator and is "forced to flee her confined existence, confronting a world that sees her as a monster." While on the run, she finds her true identity and the strength to remake herself.
Notable names: Scarlet Johansson will star.
Prehistoric Planet
"Prehistoric Planet" is a documentary series that will provide a look at the last days of the dinosaurs using CGI to recreate the events.>
Notable names: Jon Favreau will produce and direct.
Killers of the Flower Moon
"Killers of the Flower Moon" is a high-profile movie coming to Apple TV+. Based on the David Grann book of the same name, "Killers of the Flower Moon" tells the story of the Osage Nation in 1920s Oklahoma, where the Native Americans were murdered one by one. Amid the rising death toll, the FBI took up the case and unraveled a conspiracy and one of the most monstrous crimes in American history, now known as the Reign of Terror.
Notable names: Leonardo DiCaprio, Robert DeNiro, Jesse Plemons, Brendan Fraser, Lily Gladstone, and Tantoo Cardinal will star, Martin Scorsese is the director.
Emancipation
Apple purchased the rights to "Emancipation, an action thriller film about a slave on the fun from the confederacy in the middle of the Civil War who is journeying north to join the Union Army.
Notable names: Will Smith stars, and Antoine Fuqua is the film's director.
Snow Blind
Apple won the rights to create a film adaptation of graphic novel "Snow Blind," which tells the story of high school teenager Teddy as his life in a sleepy Alaskan suburb is turned upside-down when he posts a photo of his dad online, only to learn he and his family are in a Witness Protection Program. A man seeking revenge visits their town, followed soon after by pursuing FBI agents.
Notable names: Jake Gyllenhaal will star.
Idris Elba Spy Romance
Apple won an auction for an as-of-yet untitled spy romance film set in Africa that will star Idris Elba. No other details are known about the movie yet.
The Supermodels
"The Supermodels" is a documentary event series that explores the careers of high-profile models that include Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington.
According to Apple, the docuseries will feature "exclusive access" and interviews with the models, who plan to revisit their careers and the "collective disruption of the 90s fashion scene."
Notable names: Naomi Campbell, Cindy Crawford, Linda Evangelista, and Christy Turlington are featured in the documentary.
Sharper
Sharper is an A24 film that follows a woman who cons her way through the world of Manhattan's wealthy elite. A24 is known for popular films like "Midsommar" and "The Lighthouse."
Notable names: Julianne Moore and John Lithgow will star, Ben Caron will direct.
Spellbound
An animated movie from Skydance Animation, "Spellbound" is a musical fantasy that's set in a world of magic where a young girl aims to break the spell that has split her kingdom in two.
Big Man on Campus
"Big Man on Campus" is a docuseries that focuses on 20-year-old basketball player Makur Maker from Howard University.
Cha Cha Real Smooth
"Cha Cha Real Smooth" is an upcoming film that focuses on 22-year-old Andrew, who is stuck at home with his family in New Jersey. He gets a job doing motivational dancing at the bar and bat mitzvahs for his younger brother's classmates. He befriends a local mom, Domino, and her daughter, and discovers a future that he wants.
Notable names: Dakota Johnson, Brad Garrett, and Leslie Mann will star.
Canceled or Finished Shows
Dickinson
"Dickinson" is a comedy about the life of famous American poet Emily Dickinson. The show offers a comedic look into Dickinson's world, exploring the constraints of society, gender, and family from the perspective of a budding writer who doesn't fit into her own time. The second season of "Dickinson" launched on January 8, 2021, and the third and final season is came out in November 2021.
Notable names: Hailee Steinfeld (Edge of Seventeen) and Jane Krakowski (30 Rock) star in the series.
Amazing Stories
"Amazing Stories" is a science fiction and horror anthology series that was created by Steven Spielberg, which ran from 1985 to 1987. Apple has teamed up with Spielberg to revive the show.
The show focuses on a new topic each episode, similar to "Black Mirror" and "Twilight Zone." Apple says that each episode of the series is designed to "transport the audience to worlds of wonder through the lens of today's most imaginative filmmakers, directors and writers."
Notable names: Steven Spielberg is the executive producer. Stars in "Amazing Stories" include Dylan O'Brien ("Maze Runner," "Teen Wolf"), Victoria Pedretti ("You"), Josh Holloway ("Lost," "Yellowstone"), Sasha Alexander ("Rizzoli & Isles," "Shameless") and Robert Forster ("Twin Peaks").
Mr. Corman
Joseph Gordon-Levitt, known for "3rd Rock from the Sun," "Looper," "Inception" and "50/50" is developing a TV show called "Mr. Corman" for Apple. It's a drama series that follows an elementary school teacher, Josh Corman (played by Joseph-Gordon Levitt), who is grappling with adulthood in Los Angeles. "Mr. Corman" premiered on August 6, 2021, and was canceled after one season.
Notable names: Joseph-Gordon Levitt wrote, produced, and starred in the show.
Little Voice
"Little Voice" follows Bess King, a talented performer who struggles to fulfill her dreams while navigating rejection, love, and complicated family issues. Apple says the "intensely romantic" show is about "finding your authentic voice and the courage to use it." "Little Voice" was canceled after one season.
Visible: Out on Television Docuseries
"Visible: Out on Television" is a five-episode docuseries that explores themes that include invisibility, homophobia, the evolution of LGBTQ characters, and coming out in the TV industry.
The series is narrated by Janet Mock, Margaret Cho, Asia Kate Dillon, Neil Patrick Harris, and Lena Waithe.
Friday Night Baseball
Apple on April 8 began airing Friday Night Baseball games for the 2022 MLB season. The games are available for anyone through the Apple TV app or website, no Apple TV+ subscription required, but Apple TV+ subscribers located in the United States and Canada will also be able to access a 24/7 livestream that features MLB game replays, news and analysis, highlights, classic games, and MLB-themed original content and programming on demand.
There is a new "Major League Baseball" heading in the Apple TV+ section of the TV app that serves as a hub for all Friday Night Baseball-related content.
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Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming macOS Mojave 10.14.5 update to developers for testing purposes, just a few days after the launch of macOS Mojave 10.14.4.
The new macOS Mojave 10.14.5 beta can be downloaded through the Software Update mechanism in System Preferences after the proper profile has been installed from Apple's Developer Center.
We don't yet know what improvements the next update to macOS Mojave will bring, but it is likely to include bug fixes and performance improvements for issues that weren't able to be addressed in the macOS 10.14.4 update.
macOS 10.14.4 introduced the Apple News+ subscription service, brought Apple News to Canada, and introduced an automatic Safari Dark Mode feature for websites, among other features.
Apple in August 2019 released the Apple Card, a credit card that's linked to Apple Pay and built right into the Wallet app. Apple is partnering with Goldman Sachs for the card, which is optimized for Apple Pay but will still works like a traditional credit card for all of your transactions.
There's a lot of fine print associated with the Apple Card, so we've created this guide to provide details on what you can expect when signing up for the card. Apple Card has been available since 2019, and Apple is continuing to add new features. Apple says that more than 12 million people now use the Apple Card in the United States.
You'll find everything that you need to know about Apple Card below.
How do you get the Apple Card?
Signing up for Apple Card is as simple as opening up the Wallet app, tapping on the Apple Card interface, and walking through the activation steps. Much of the information you need is pulled from your Apple ID, which means Apple Card setup takes just a couple of minutes to set up. You can also apply on Apple's website when making a device purchase that uses the Monthly Installment Plan or through the Apple Card website.
Information required includes first and last name, date of birth, phone number, home address, country of citizenship, the last four digits of your Social Security number, and your annual income. Some users may also be asked to scan their driver's license or state ID.
Once you've signed up for Apple Card, it will be available for use immediately for digital purchases. Availability is subject to credit approval, so you need to qualify for Apple Card just like you do with any other kind of credit card. While digital payments are available immediately, Apple will also ship out a physical Apple Card that can be used like a traditional credit card.
Who Qualifies for the Apple Card?
To get an Apple Card, you need to be 18 years or older and be a U.S. citizen or a lawful U.S. resident with a U.S. residential address (no P.O. Box). The Apple Card is not available outside of the United States, and there is no word on if or when it will expand to additional countries.
An iPhone running iOS 12.4 or later is required to use the Apple Card, and it will not be available if you do not have an iPhone. Two-factor authentication must be turned on, and you must be signed in to iCloud on your iPhone with your Apple ID.
Using Apple Card with Apple Pay
Apple Card is designed to work with any other credit or debit card stored in the Wallet app for use with Apple Pay. You can set it as the default card and use it for in store purchases on iPhone and online purchases on Apple Watch, iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
If you need to pay for purchases that can't be made with Apple Pay, you can use the physical version of the Apple Card that Apple sends once you sign up. In addition to Goldman Sachs, Apple is partnering with Mastercard, so the physical Apple Card can be used wherever Mastercard is accepted.
When your physical card comes in the mail, setting it is simple. On a modern iPhone, all you need to do is hold your device near the envelope that it came in for an NFC scan and then tap the "Activate" button on your iPhone when it pops up.
On the iPhone X and earlier, you need to open up the Apple Card, open the Wallet app, tap the "Activate" button in the Wallet app and then hold your iPhone near the packaging that the Apple Card came in. Unlike traditional cards, you do not need to place a phone call for activation purposes.
The Titanium Apple Card
With Apple Card you can make digital Apple Pay payments, but Apple is also providing a physical card. Since this is a credit card designed by Apple, it is, of course, unique among credit cards.
It's made entirely from titanium, which is laser etched with your name. The front of the card does not have a card number or an expiration date listed, and on the back, there's no CVV and no signature. If someone finds or steals your card, there's no real way for them to use it, at least for online purchases.
There's still a traditional magstripe on the back, along with a built-in chip. While the card number and CVV are not on the card itself, you can find them in the Wallet app if you need them.
The physical Apple Card does not support contactless payments itself -- you need to use your iPhone for Apple Pay payments. There is no cost for the card and there is no fee associated with replacing it if you lose it.
The titanium Apple Card weighs in at 14.7 grams, which is heavier than the Chase Sapphire Preferred and lighter than the AMEX Platinum, both of which are also considered heavier weight cards.
The Apple Card offers deep integration with the Wallet app on the iPhone, but it can also be used on the iPad, Apple Watch, and the Mac for making purchases and viewing some credit card information.
Adding the Apple Card to iPad can be done via the Wallet & Apple Pay section in the Settings app and the Wallet & Apple Pay section of the My Watch tab in the Apple Watch app on iPhone.
On Mac, you can add Apple Card by going to System Preferences, selecting Wallet & Apple Pay, and clicking the "+" button to add the Apple Card. Adding an Apple Card to Wallet on Mac requires a Mac with Touch ID.
On Macs without Touch ID, you can turn on the "Allow Payments" feature that will let you complete purchases on your Mac using authentication via an eligible iPhone or Apple Watch.
Credit Limits
As with any other credit card, there is a credit limit for Apple Card that will vary from person to person. A better credit score means a higher credit limit, and credit limit also increases over time.
Making Payments
Apple in July 2020 added an Apple Card website that allows users to apply for a card, check their balances, view statements, and make Apple Card payments online. With the addition of the website, an iPhone is no longer required to get an Apple Card, so it can be used for things like Mac purchases for those who want to sign up for Monthly Installment Options.
The website can be found at card.apple.com, and Apple Card holders can sign in with their Apple IDs.
Apple Pay payments can also be made directly on an iPhone or iPad using the Wallet app.
Monthly Apple Card statements are provided in the Wallet app. You can save a PDF of the statement from the Wallet app so that you can access it on other devices.
Apple Card Family Sharing
Apple May 2021 debuted an Apple Card Family feature, which allows for spouses to share a single Apple Card account, with each person serving as a co-owner in order to build credit.
Apple Card Family also lets parents share an Apple Card with their children for making purchases, with optional spending limits and parental controls to help children learn smart financial habits. All spending by the family is tracked with a single monthly bill.
Up to five people can be added to an Apple Card account for sharing purposes, with sharing handled through the Wallet app. All users must be part of the same Family Sharing Group, and be 13 years of age or older.
Co-owners must be 18 years or older, and will have a combined spending limit and the ability to see each other's spending. Existing Apple Card customers will be able to merge their Apple Card accounts if they have two cards, resulting in a higher shared credit limit with the lower APR of the two accounts. Apple Card Family launched in May, but merging accounts won't be available until July.
Apple says there are no annual fees, international fees, fees for making a late payment or fees for exceeding your credit limit.
There may be no late fees, but if you make a late or miss one payment, Apple says this will result in "additional accumulating toward your balance." That means making a late payment will not result in penalty rates, aka increased interest rates. You're still going to have to pay interest on the outstanding balance, and a late payment will impact credit score, but interest rates won't increase.
There are no foreign transaction fees, but the exchange rate for foreign transactions is determined by Mastercard.
PIN for International Purchases
The Wallet app does not provide a PIN, which is often necessary when making credit card purchases outside of the United States. There is no PIN support, which means the Apple Card may not be accepted by some international vendors.
Interest Rates
The Apple Card offers an APR between 10.99 percent and 23.99 percent based on your credit score. On the low end, that's lower than the national average APR of 17.67 percent, but it doesn't offer APRs as low as some other credit cards.
Apple is aiming to make the Apple Card available to as many customers as possible with its wide APR range, offering it even to those with less than stellar credit scores. There are tools built into the Wallet app to encourage users to pay off their balances quicker to avoid interest fees.
Credit Check
A credit check is required when signing up for the Apple Card. Approvals are done by Goldman Sachs, and Goldman Sachs uses TransUnion for credit checks. If you have a credit freeze applied, you will need to unfreeze your TransUnion credit.
TransUnion has an option to temporarily release your credit report for a set number of days, which makes it easy to unfreeze and then refreeze your credit. Lifting your credit freeze temporarily is free.
Apple does a soft credit pull when you apply for Apple card so you can see Apple's offer with credit limit and APR. A hard pull happens after you hit the "accept" button.
Credit Ranges
Apple wanted to make the Apple Card accessible to as many people as possible, which means Apple Card partner Goldman Sachs is approving people with a wide range of credit scores.
Reports have suggested that some customers with credit scores in the 600s have been successfully approved. APRs and credit limits will vary based on credit score, but many people may be able to successfully get an Apple Card.
Rewards System
Apple offers a cash back rewards system for the Apple Card, providing daily cash up to 3 percent. Depending on your particular spending habits, there may be better options available (Apple Card Rewards vs Others).
With Apple Card, you get 1 percent cash back for all of your purchases, which is just okay compared to many other credit cards available. On purchases made with Apple Pay, you get 2 percent cash back, a good motivator to use Apple Pay where available.
For purchases made from the Apple Store (physical or online) you'll get three percent back. This also includes purchases made from the App Store, iTunes Store, and Apple services.
One of the perks of Apple Card's rewards system is "Daily Cash," with Apple paying out your cash back bonuses on a daily basis rather than making you wait weeks for them to show up on a statement.
If you've signed up for Apple Cash (the feature that adds an Apple Pay Cash debit card to your Wallet for sending and receiving money from friends) you will get your Daily Cash payouts on your Apple Cash card.
Apple Cash is required for Daily Cash, but if you don't have Apple Cash set up, you'll still get your rewards, just on a monthly basis as a credit on your statement balance. There is no limit on the amount of Daily Cash that you can get, according to Apple.
Your Daily Cash balance, which is transferred to your Apple Cash card (essentially an Apple debit card) can be used for Apple Pay purchases, sent to friends or family using the Apple Cash feature in Messages, or transferred over to your bank account.
Apple Cash can be transferred to your bank account at no cost, a process that takes between one and three days. There's also an Instant Transfer feature that will cost one percent of the total money being sent. The Instant Transfer fee has a minimum of $0.25 and maxes out at $10. Transfers can be initiated in the Wallet app after linking a bank account to Apple Cash.
Daily Cash - Returns
If you return a purchase that you made with Apple Card, you will be refunded the purchase price. Daily Cash that you received when making the purchase is charged back to the Apple Card.
Spend Tracking and Budgeting
All transactions made with the Apple Card are listed clearly in the Wallet app with color-coded categories like Food and Drinks, Shopping and Entertainment, and more. Apple Card also provides weekly, monthly, and yearly (as of iOS 14.2) spending summaries, again using the same color coding so you can see what you're spending at a glance.
Along with categorized spend tracking, the Wallet app provides a Total Balance summary that provides a look at your previous monthly balance, new spending (including pending transactions, and any payments or credits that have been made.
Interest charged and Daily Cash earned are also offered up, and users can see PDF statements from past months.
Daily Cash Savings Account
Apple Card owners can open a high-yield savings account from Goldman Sachs that houses Daily Cash, with Daily Cash automatically deposited when it is accrued. There are no minimum fees, no minimum deposits, and no minimum balance requirements.
The Savings account has a 4.40 APR, though Apple initially launched it with a 4.15 APR.
Purchase Notifications
As is the case with many cards added to Apple Pay, when you make a purchase with Apple Card, you'll get an instant notification right on your phone. This will let you know immediately if there's a charge that you don't recognize, and there are built-in tools for flagging a fraudulent purchase.
Clear Transaction Labeling
Apple is using machine learning and Apple Maps to make sure that all of your Apple Card transactions are clearly labeled. If you've opened up a credit card statement and have seen a confusing arrangement of truncated letters and numbers instead of a full merchant name, that's the problem Apple is solving.
All transactions are listed clearly with merchant name and exact location so you can better keep track of what was purchased and where it was purchased.
Payments
Apple Card shows you multiple payment options and it calculates the amount of interest that you'll be paying on different payment amounts in real time. Apple says Apple Card is designed to encourage customers to pay a bit more every month to cut down on interest, and it offers the flexibility to schedule payments in multiple ways -- weekly, biweekly, and monthly rather than just monthly. You can also make a one-time payment if desired.
Payments are made by linking a bank account to your Wallet app (or to your Apple Card though the website), but Apple Cash can also be used as an Apple Card payment method. If you've already linked a bank account for Apple Cash, Apple will ask you if you want to use the same bank account for Apple Card, but you can also select a different account or swap your account at any time.
Privacy
As with any credit or debit card added to Wallet, Apple creates a unique card number on iPhone for Apple Card that's stored in the Secure Element. All payments are confirmed with Face ID or Touch ID along with a one-time unique dynamic security code.
This system means Apple does not know which stores a customer shopped at, what was purchased, or how much was paid.
Goldman Sachs, Apple's partner, can see data for internal reporting purposes, but it cannot be used for external or internal marketing or advertising, and the same goes for any regulatory or operational third-party partner. Apple in March 2020 updated its privacy policy with the aim of sharing additional anonymized data to ultimately make Apple Card available to a greater number of users.
Because Apple Card uses the Mastercard network for payment processing, it offers benefits available to Mastercard card holders, such as fraud protection, identity theft protection, and a free ShopRunner membership that offers free two-day shipping from some websites.
Other benefits include Mastercard's travel discounts and upgrades, Mastercard's exclusive "special events," Mastercard golf offerings, and home rental discounts via Onefinestay, all of which are available to all Mastercard users. Purchase protection and extended warranties offered by some credit cards as benefits are not available with the Apple Card.
Apple does offer a Disaster Relief Program for Apple Card holders affected by a natural disaster. This program lets users apply to skip a payment and pay no interest for two months.
Advanced Fraud Protection
Advanced Fraud Protection is a new feature in iOS 15 that's designed to keep Apple Card information more secure by changing the three-digit security code associated with the card on a regular basis.
When enabled, Advanced Fraud Protection will cause the three digit security code used for making purchases online to change every so often, which protects you if your card details are compromised by an online merchant. Apple says that the feature will not impact recurring purchases and subscriptions.
Advanced Fraud Protection can be enabled by opening up the Wallet app, tapping on the Apple Card, tapping on the card number icon, authenticating, and then toggling on the Advanced Fraud Protection option.
Interest-Free iPhone Payments
Apple Card customers can purchase a new iPhone and then pay it off over 24 months with no interest. It's the same general setup as Apple's current device payment plan options, but integrated into the Apple Card for convenience with cash back and the option to manage payments in the Wallet app.
The 24-month purchase option also applies to the SIM-free iPhone, allowing the SIM-free iPhone to be paid for in installments, something that was not previously possible with Apple's payment plans.
Interest-Free Payments for Mac, iPad, and More
Apple in June 2020 began offering interest-free monthly installment payment plans for Macs, iPads, AirPods, HomePods, and more. Users can pay for products over time with the Apple Card, and will also earn 3 percent Daily Cash for purchases.
The installment plans can be used when checking out on the online Apple Store. Products like Macs and iPads offer 12-month interest-free installment plans, while others, like the Apple TV, AirPods, and HomePod have 6-month interest-free installment plans.
There are no payment plans for Apple Watch or iPod touch, but there are payment options for accessories like iPhone and iPad cases.
Credit Reporting
For the first few months after launch Goldman Sachs was not reporting the Apple Card to credit bureaus, but that changed in December 2019. Goldman Sachs now works with TransUnion, Experian, and Equifax to report Apple Card information, so Apple Card holders will see Apple Card data on their reports.
Apple also has an option for downloading a CSV spreadsheet or OFX data featuring Apple Card transactions for the month. Apple also supports exporting in Quicken QFX and QuickBooks QBO formats as of May 2020.
The Apple card only allows transactions to be downloaded for a full statement, with no option to download recent activity. Downloads are also limited to the iPhone because there's no website designed for the Apple Card.
Virtual Card Numbers for Online Non-Apple Pay Purchases
There are no credit card numbers or other information on the physical titanium Apple Card. This data is instead available in the app, leaving some questions about online purchases where you often need a number and a CVV.
Apple Card is able to generate virtual card numbers for these kinds of purchases. The Wallet app provides a virtual card number and a virtual confirmation code, with the number being semi-permanent and able to be regenerated whenever you want. This info can be used for non-Apple Pay online purchases, over-the-phone purchases, and other similar situations.
There is not, however, support for single-use numbers or single-merchant numbers for having separate card numbers for different merchants. Purchases are also protected by a one-time use dynamic security code rather than a persistent CVV.
Apple Card support is handled through the Messages app, with support representatives available 24/7. All you need to do is send a text, which is a handy way to interact with support staff.
If you run into an issue with a transaction, you can select the transaction and tap on the "Report an Issue" option. This lets you provide feedback to Apple if the wrong spend category, merchant name, or location is listed.
It also provides tools for a Charge Dispute, Unknown Transaction, and Other, which will put you in touch with the Apple Card support staff.
Apple Card Denials
Apple has a detailed support document and webpage outlining reasons why people might be declined for an Apple Card, and what can be done about it.
Reasons for denial include low credit score, frequent credit card applications, heavy debt and low income, tax liens, bankruptcy, property repossession, past due debt obligations, a recent checking account closure by a bank, past due medical debt, and more.
For those denied, Apple recommends requesting a free credit report and checking for common errors that can be disputed if inaccurate.
Apple also has a "Path to Apple Card" program that's designed to help people who have their Apple Card applications declined improve their credit over a four-month period to quality. The program offers suggestions and goals like resolving past due balances, making payments to secured and unsecured debt accounts on time, and lowering credit card and personal loan debt.
Availability and International Expansion
Apple Card is limited to the United States, but in the future, it could be expanding to additional countries much like Apple Pay has expanded, and Apple was rumored to be in talks with European regulators about an expansion in Europe, but it has not been made available in other locations as of yet. Apple Card can be used worldwide where Mastercard is accepted.
Customer Agreement
The Apple Card Customer Agreement provides additional insight into how the Apple Card works and the terms and conditions of its usage. Details are available on the Goldman Sachs website. [PDF]
Apple is ending its credit card partnership with Goldman Sachs over the next 12 to 15 months, which means Apple will need to find a new parter for the Apple Card. Goldman Sachs is exiting the consumer credit card business and has been aiming to get out of its deal with Apple. Goldman Sachs provides the Apple Card and the Apple Savings account.
As of right now, there are no changes for Apple Card users because it will take time for Apple to establish a new partnership and transition the Apple Card service.
Apple Card Features
Up to 3% cash back
Daily cash back
No fees
Accepted worldwide (wherever Mastercard is available)
Engraved Titanium physical card with concealed numbers
Easy sign-up on iPhone
Spending tracking
Clear transaction labeling
Privacy focused
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Volkswagen's Jetta compact sedan, a mainstay of the German automaker's lineup for 40 years, received a significant redesign for the 2019 model year, bringing a new platform, fresh new design, technology upgrades, and more.
The Jetta is popular with car buyers looking for a cost-efficient daily commute vehicle, and the new Jetta starts at a little under $19,000 but can rise to around $27,500 if you opt for the high-end SEL Premium trim..
I spent some time testing out a relatively modestly specced 2019 Jetta SE, which is the second lowest of the five available trims and starts at just over $22,000 before any additional options.
VW offers three different infotainment systems across the Jetta trims, starting with the 6.5-inch Composition Color system on the S, SE, and R-Line trims and moving up to an 8-inch Composition Media system on the SEL trim that adds features like voice control, CD player, and premium Beats Audio in addition to the larger screen. On the top-level SEL Premium trim, you'll find that same 8-inch screen but with what VW calls its Discover Media system that includes built-in navigation.
As an SE trim, my test vehicle came with the 6.5-inch Composition Color system, which gave me an opportunity to see what a buyer with a relatively modest budget can expect to experience in a Jetta.
Composition Color
On its own, the Composition Color system is pretty basic. It includes AM/FM radio, Bluetooth and USB connectivity for media sources, Bluetooth phone support, and some vehicle efficiency data.
Main FM radio screen on Composition Color infotainment system
There's no SiriusXM and no embedded navigation, but what it does have is VW's Car-Net App-Connect that's standard across the lineup, and that means support for CarPlay and Android Auto, which I'll get to shortly.
Connection screen for CarPlay, Android Auto, and MirrorLink
The Composition Color system is simple and easy to use, with large icons for changing radio presets and making other adjustments. The user interface design isn't very exciting, as it's mostly white on black with a bit of accent color here and there, but that's partly due to the simple functions it offers.
FM radio station list for browsing
On higher-level trims with the Composition or Discover Media system, the general look is the same but you'll see a bit more color in appropriate places like channel logos on the preset buttons in SiriusXM.
Playing audio from a phone via Bluetooth
The screen has a matte finish that does a decent job of minimizing glare and fingerprints, although the hardware buttons surrounding the screen tend to pick up a bit of visible oils from your fingers.
Speaking of those hardware buttons, they represent a straightforward set of options that eliminates the need for any sort of home screen on the system. Radio and Media buttons at the top left let you jump straight to the radio controls or change audio sources, while a Car button at the bottom left shows you some vehicle data like fuel and power efficiency.
Bluetooth phone favorites
At the top right, you'll find a Phone button for accessing a Bluetooth-paired phone and an App button to take you into CarPlay or Android Auto. Finally, a Setup button at the bottom right gets you into various settings. A power/volume knob on the left and a tune/scroll knob on the right complete the lineup of hardware controls.
The Jetta offers nearly a full set of hardware climate control knobs and buttons, which is great for making adjustments by feel rather than having to hunt around on a touchscreen. There are also touchscreen controls if you prefer to use them, although it took me a little while to even discover them.
Hardware climate controls
The climate control screen on the infotainment system is activated by hitting a Menu button on the center fan control knob. Locating it so far from the screen is a little odd, but I guess it makes sense to have it with the physical controls and once you learn it's there, you're unlikely to forget it.
On-screen climate controls
The touchscreen pretty much duplicates what the hardware controls can do, although the digital screen lets you see more information such as exactly where air flows from on different fan settings and quickly switch between them.
Driver's display in instrument cluster
The Jetta SE does include a digital driver's display with several different views to help you see some data like audio track information, but it's monochrome and pretty low resolution, so it could stand to see some improvement. It's not until you get up to the SEL and SEL Premium trims that you get a full digital cockpit, including the ability to display full-screen navigation on the SEL Premium's Discover Media system.
CarPlay
To augment the Composition Color, VW supports CarPlay and Android Auto standard on all trims, and here you'll get the usual CarPlay experience with full, vivid color on the screen. At only 6.5 inches, things can get a little cramped, particularly in Apple Maps or Google Maps where you have informational overlays obscuring portions of the map view.
CarPlay home screen
There's a VW app icon on the CarPlay home screen that takes you back to the Composition Color system, but it's easier to just use the hardware buttons to jump straight to your desired function from wherever you are in CarPlay.
Apple Maps in CarPlay
The combination of CarPlay and the Composition Color system on the lower-level Jetta trims really lets you see how you can get away with a barebones infotainment system. The built-in infotainment system really doesn't need to support much more than terrestrial radio, as even basic phone connectivity like Bluetooth call and media support are unnecessary once you activate CarPlay.
CarPlay's "Now Playing" screen
With nearly everything you need being delivered from your phone through CarPlay, it makes even a basic built-in system much more powerful, as long as you have a decent screen and some good hardware controls around the periphery.
Google Maps in CarPlay
The Composition Color system found on the lower-level Jetta trims doesn't include its own voice assistant functionality, so the voice control button on the steering wheel serves only a single function, and that's for interacting with your phone. That means Siri Eyes Free if you're connected via Bluetooth, and if you're got CarPlay running over USB it'll bring up the Siri interface for that.
Voice assistant button is at top left of right cluster
Ports and Connectivity
The S, SE, and R-Line trims of the 2019 Jetta include only a single USB-A port located near the bottom of the center stack, adjacent to a roomy tray where you can store your phone.
Phone storage tray with USB-A port
The SEL and SEL Premium add a second USB-A port inside the center console compartment, although it's charge-only. I always like to see as many ports as possible for maximum flexibility, so I would have liked to see the second USB port in the console compartment support data connection and ideally be standard across all trims.
Wrap-up
Most people considering a Jetta are probably, looking for a relatively cheap, reliable daily commuter car, and the Jetta delivers on that front, complete with one of the best warranties in the business. All Jettas come with CarPlay and Android Auto support standard, which is great as even an entry-level buyer can end up with a fairly powerful infotainment system based around their phone.
I do wish that an 8-inch display, or even a 7-inch one, was standard, as it would give a bit bigger palette for CarPlay. Many apps look fine on the smaller 6.5-inch screen found on lower Jetta trims, but navigation in particular suffers from the limited screen space.
It's always nice to have some sort of extra display space to show more than CarPlay, whether it be a split widescreen main display, a secondary one on the dash, or a multifunction one in the driver's cluster. It's great that these lower-level Jetta trims include one, but it could stand to some improvement in both looks and functionality.
The 2019 Volkswagen Jetta starts around $19,000, and with CarPlay being a standard feature it's one of the cheapest ways to get into a CarPlay-equipped vehicle. Manufacturers are rapidly bringing CarPlay support downmarket in both models and trims, but it's good to see VW being one of the leaders here. If anything, CarPlay is more important on a low-end trim than it is on a maxed-out vehicle with its own navigation system and all of the other bells and whistles.
If you do want to upgrade your Jetta, you can certainly do that, and the higher-end Composition Media and Discover Media infotainment systems offer some nice upgrades on that front, topped out by the Digital Cockpit that can fill nearly the entire driver's cluster with a navigation view on the top-end Discover Media.
Earlier this week, Apple announced plans to debut an updated TV app in May, and as of today, that revamped app is available on the iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV in a beta capacity.
The new betas of iOS 12.3 and tvOS 12.3 both include the new TV app. The TV app is an updated version of the original TV app, housing movies, sports, news, and more all in one easy-to-access spot.
Apple still has the "Watch Now" feature for keeping track of what you're watching, which is offered alongside a new machine learning-based "For You" feature that offers recommended TV shows and movies based on what you like to watch.
To make recommendations, Apple will pull content from more than 150 streaming apps, like Hulu, Amazon Prime, DirecTV Now, PlayStation Vue, and more.
The TV app also has a new feature called Channels, which are subscription services that you can sign up for and watch all in the TV app without having to open another app. Some of the new Channels include CBS All Access, Starz, Showtime, HBO, Nickelodeon, Mubi, The History Channel Vault, and Comedy Central Now. During the beta, users can subscribe to Showtime, Starz, Smithsonian, and Tastemade.
In the future, the TV app will house Apple TV+, Apple's new streaming service that will feature all of its original TV shows and movies.
Update: Apple today also released new software designed for the third-generation Apple TV, and this software adds the updated Apple TV interface on the older set-top box.
Apple this morning seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 12.3 update to developers for testing purposes, just a few days after the launch of tvOS 12.2.
Designed for the fourth and fifth-generation Apple TV models, the new tvOS 12.2 developer beta can be downloaded onto the Apple TV via a profile that's installed using Xcode.
tvOS updates have historically been minor in scale, focusing on under-the-hood bug fixes and improvements rather than major outward-facing changes. Apple provides little to no information on what's included in tvOS updates, so we may not discover anything new after installing the new beta.
Though we don't often know what's new in tvOS updates, we let MacRumors readers know when new software is available so developers are able to download it upon release. Today's update could, however, include a major new feature -- Apple's updated TV app that's coming in May.
The updated TV app features a revamped design along with new functionality. A new machine learning-powered recommendation engine will surface TV shows and movies that fit with your interests, while a new Channels feature will let you subscribe to and watch content from sources like HBO, Starz, and Showtime right in the app.
Along with tvOS 12.3, Apple has also released a beta version of Apple TV software 7.3, which is designed for the third-generation Apple TV.
Update: Today's tvOS 12.3 update does indeed include the new Apple TV app. The TV app icon itself has also been updated with a new look to match the redesign.
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming iOS 12.3 update to developers, a few days after the launch of iOS 12.2, a major update that introduced an Apple News subscription service, new Animoji, and tons of other changes.
Registered developers can download the new iOS 12.3 beta from Apple's Developer Center or over-the-air once the proper configuration profile has been installed from the Developer Center.
As a 12.x update, the new software may include more significant features than the smaller 12.x.x updates. iOS 12.3 will mark the third major update to iOS 12 after iOS 12.2, an update that brought an Apple News subscription service, updates to the TV remote and TV features in HomeKit, Safari changes, new Animoji, tweaks to the Wallet app, and more.
iOS 12.3 could potentially introduce the revamped TV app that Apple is planning to debut in May, and it may also bring improvements to the Apple News+ service that launched on Monday.
The redesigned TV app, which will be available on Apple TV and iOS devices when it launches, has an updated look and new functionality. A new recommendation engine will surface TV shows and movies that fit with your interests, while a new Channels feature will let you subscribe to and watch content from sources like HBO, Starz, and Showtime right in the app.
We don't yet know exactly what's new in iOS 12.3, but once we've installed the software, we'll update this post with any new features that are discovered.
What's new in iOS 12.3: Today's update includes Apple's new TV app, which will see a public release in May.
Presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren has shared another Medium post today, this one outlining a plan to enact a national right-to-repair law in the event that she is elected. Her stance on right-to-repair laws is just a portion of her Medium post, which mostly focuses on "leveling the playing field" for American farmers.
One of Warren's points centers on the fact that many farmers are forced to rely on authorized agents to repair equipment, leading to higher prices for the farmer. Warren says this is "ridiculous" and that farmers should be able to repair their own equipment, leading to her "strong support" for a national right-to-repair law.
Although Warren's post focuses on agriculture, Motherboard points out that her legislation would impact American customers across the board, from farmers fixing tractors to an iPhone owner looking to fix their smartphone at a lower cost without breaking warranty.
Elizabeth Warren: Farmers should be able to repair their own equipment or choose between multiple repair shops. That’s why I strongly support a national right-to-repair law that empowers farmers to repair their equipment without going to an authorized agent.
The national right-to-repair law should require manufacturers of farm equipment to make diagnostic tools, manuals, and other repair-related resources available to any individual or business, not just their own dealerships and authorized agents. This will not only allow individuals to fix their own equipment — reducing delays — but it will also create competition among dealers and independent repair shops, bringing down prices overall.
Apple encourages users to visit authorized repair shops, or Apple itself, to fix its devices. The company also builds its devices with many proprietary tools that make it difficult for users to repair at home, as many iFixit teardowns have proven. If Warren's legislation passed, this practice by Apple would seemingly be under a microscope in Washington.
This is the second Medium post that Warren has shared that could affect Apple in some way if she becomes President of the United States. Earlier this month, Warren outlined a plan to "break up" big tech companies to prevent monopolistic behavior. For Apple, this means that it would either have to choose between running the App Store or selling its first-party apps on it, but not both simultaneously.
The presidential candidate also wants to unwind big mergers like Amazon and Whole Foods, Facebook and Instagram, and Google and Nest. Warren argued that undoing these mergers would promote healthy competition in the tech market and put pressure back on big tech companies, making them more responsive to user concerns about privacy.
Note: Due to the political nature of the discussion regarding this topic, the discussion thread is located in our Politics, Religion, Social Issues forum. All forum members and site visitors are welcome to read and follow the thread, but posting is limited to forum members with at least 100 posts.
Third-generation butterfly keyboard on 2018 MacBook Pro via iFixit
In a statement, an Apple spokesperson acknowledged the issues and apologized:
We are aware that a small number of users are having issues with their third-generation butterfly keyboard and for that we are sorry. The vast majority of Mac notebook customers are having a positive experience with the new keyboard.
Unfortunately, while Apple initiated a service program offering free repairs of affected 2015-2017 MacBook and 2016-2017 MacBook Pro models with first- and second-generation butterfly keyboards, the latest 2018 MacBook Pro and 2018 MacBook Air models with third-generation butterfly keyboards do not qualify at this time.
Stern wrote her column without using the letters E or R as a clever way of illustrating the problem — there are toggle switches to turn each letter back on. Humorously, there are also toggle switches to read the article with double E's or double T's, as repeating letters are one symptom of the sticky keys.
In an internal document obtained by MacRumors last year, Apple said the third-generation keyboard has a silicone membrane under the keycaps to "prevent debris from entering the butterfly mechanism." However, the membrane has only reduced the keyboard issues instead of eliminating them entirely.
Apple has not admitted this reasoning publicly, instead saying that the third-generation keyboard delivers a "quieter" typing experience.
Stern concludes with a plea to Apple to "stop prioritizing thinness over usability."
Apple's first and only retail store in Singapore opened at the Knightsbridge Mall shopping complex on Orchard Road in 2017. Now, a report says the iPhone maker plans to open two additional stores in the island country later this year.
A render of Jewel Changi Airport
The Straits Times reports that one of Apple's new stores will open at Jewel Changi Airport within Singapore's main airport. The tourist destination, slated to open April 17, will feature more than 280 shops amid a five-story terraced garden with a 40-meter-tall waterfall cascading from a vaulted glass roof.
The other new store is said to open at the Marina Bay Sands resort next to Singapore's central business district. The dome-shaped store will be situated over water, connected to the luxurious resort with a walkway nestled amid palm trees. The site was previously occupied by night club Avalon.
An aerial view of Marina Bay Sands via Wayfarer, highlighted with reported location of Apple's new store
Apple is believed to be behind the construction of this dome-like structure for its Marina Bay Sands store
Both locations look like they will be very unique additions to Apple's chain of over 500 stores around the world, in line with the company's more ambitious store designs in recent years. The report claims the new stores will open in the "coming months," but Apple has yet to announce any grand opening dates.
A year and a half ago, Flexibits branched out from its popular calendar app Fantastical to debut Cardhop, an intuitive contacts management app for macOS. Cardhop took Apple's Contacts to the next level, offering a smart input field that intelligently parses the text you're typing and figures out what you want to do. Customizable quick actions let you easily perform tasks related to your contacts, such as placing a phone call, sending an email, or contacting on Skype.
Flexibits is now bringing the power of Cardhop to iOS, today launching a universal iPhone and iPad app that offers many of the same features found in the macOS version. The intelligent natural language input is here, automatically detecting whether you're trying to search, add, or edit a contact based on what you've typed.
While Cardhop's contact cards will look very familiar to those who are used to Apple's native Contacts app, Cardhop's enhanced abilities make it much easier to manage and use the information stored on those cards.
Cardhop for iOS makes it easy to edit your contacts, as all you have to do is tap and hold on the piece of information you're looking to update. As on macOS, there are customizable action keys that give you one-tap access to whatever functions you're most interested in, and those action keys live right above your keyboard at all times.
Cardhop for iOS offers a choice of dark and light themes, as well as a combination theme that shows your lists and results in a dark color and individual contact cards in a light color. Siri Shortcuts are also supported in Cardhop, letting you automate various actions with your contacts and integrate those actions across apps.
Notes is another area Flexibits has chosen to emphasize with Cardhop. While Apple's Contacts app lets you take notes about people stored in your database, Cardhop makes the feature more prominent with a slide-up interface and distinctive background (yellow or gray depending on theme), encouraging you to save information about the people you meet for more meaningful future interactions.
Cardhop also supports personal business cards, letting you customize a card with the information you want to share and displaying it like a business card on your phone. With a QR code embedded on the card, it's easy to share just by letting others scan the code using the camera app on their phones.
The natural language input field in Cardhop supports English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, and Japanese, and if the app incorrectly parses your input, you can hit a flag icon to help the app learn what it should have done.
Finally, Cardhop for iOS supports directory lookups for Google Contacts, G Suite, and Exchange to let you quickly pull down contact information from your accounts on those services. A free update to Cardhop for macOS launching today also brings directory lookups to the desktop.
Flexibits is launching Cardhop for iOS as a paid universal app with no additional in-app purchases required. A limited-time launch sale will see Cardhop priced at $3.99, and once that expires the regular price will be $4.99.
Apple Pay appears to be on the cusp of another European expansion, with upcoming availability in at least seven additional countries.
Mobile banking service N26 today on its Twitter account announced that Apple Pay will soon be available in Estonia, Greece, Portugal, Slovakia, and Slovenia, one day after revealing that Apple Pay is coming soon to Austria. Likewise, ING Bank has announced that Apple Pay is coming soon to Romania.
Coming Soon! @n26 will bring #ApplePay, which is transforming mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay that’s fast and convenient to customers in Estonia 🇪🇪, Greece 🇬🇷, Portugal 🇵🇹, Slovakia 🇸🇰, and Slovenia 🇸🇮! pic.twitter.com/iWgyH7pBYA
— N26 (@n26) March 27, 2019
Hey André, it's true! 😊 Apple Pay will be coming to Portugal soon, please keep an eye out on our social media for further updates on the release!
— N26 Support (@N26_Support) March 27, 2019
Slovakian bank Slovenská sporiteľňa confirmed that it will start supporting Apple Pay later this year, as reported by Zive.sk.
Apple Pay has been gradually expanding across Europe and the Middle East, including Belgium and Kazakhstan in November, Germany in December, and Czech Republic and Saudi Arabia last month. Apple said the service, which debuted in the U.S. in October 2014, will be available in over 40 regions by the end of 2019.
If you missed Apple's "It's Show Time" event that took place at 10:00 a.m. Pacific Time yesterday morning, or if you just want to rewatch, the event video is now available in its entirety on YouTube.
Apple's March event focused on services, with the company introducing multiple new products, most of which are launching later in the year. Apple debuted Apple News+, Apple Card, Apple Arcade, Apple TV+, and a revamped Apple TV app.
Apple News+, the only service that's available now, is designed to let Apple News readers sign up to access magazines and content from some paywalled news sites like The Wall Street Journal for $9.99 per month.
Apple Card, set to be available this summer, is a new Apple credit card being released in partnership with Goldman Sachs. Apple Card offers daily cash back on purchases, unique privacy features, and spending tracking options right in the Wallet app.
Apple Arcade is a gaming service that Apple plans to release this fall that will give subscribers access to more than 100 iOS games for a single monthly fee (not yet announced). Apple is contributing to the development costs of the games included, all of which are new and have been created with the service in mind. Apple Arcade includes all updates and content within games, with no in-app purchases.
Apple TV+, also launching in the fall, is Apple's new streaming TV service that will house its original content. It's similar to something like HBO in that it will only offer Apple-created content. Apple has also announced a revamped Apple TV app coming in May that will include channels, aka subscriptions you can buy right in the TV app with content you can watch without leaving the TV app.
If you missed MacRumors' coverage of all the announcements yesterday, we've rounded it up below:
You can also watch Apple's live stream on Apple's own Events website, but the YouTube version is easier to pause and fast forward/rewind than Apple's version.
Make sure to keep an eye on MacRumors because we have more coverage of Apple's new services coming, including guides on Apple Card and Apple TV+.
Apple's second-generation AirPods, announced last week, started showing up on people's doorsteps this morning and also became available for purchase in Apple retail stores. We picked up a set of AirPods 2 to see how they compare to the original AirPods.
Second-generation AirPods actually come in two configurations: with a new Wireless Charging Case and with a Lightning-only charging case, with the former priced at $199 and the latter priced at $159. We purchased the version with the Wireless Charging Case, as the new case is one of the major changes.
Design wise, you're not going to be able to tell the new AirPods from the original AirPods. They're still only available in white and they continue to feature the exact same design - white plastic buds with a stem at the bottom.
All of the changes to the AirPods are actually internal. There's a new H1 chip that replaces the W1 chip and brings quite a few improvements. In our experience, AirPods 2 connect to your devices much more quickly than the original AirPods, and swapping between devices is faster.
Latency has been cut down, and because the AirPods 2 support Bluetooth 5.0, you may see some range and quality improvements. We think the AirPods 2 seem to sound a bit better, especially at higher volumes.
There's a new "Hey Siri" feature that lets you activate Siri hands-free without the need to tap on the AirPods, and when talking on the phone, battery life is now three hours instead of two.
A major difference between AirPods 1 and AirPods 2 is the aforementioned Wireless Charging Case, which comes with AirPods 2 and can be purchased on a standalone basis for AirPods 1 for $79. The Wireless Charging Case lets you use any Qi-based wireless charger to charge up your AirPods, and it will let the AirPods work with the AirPower if Apple ever releases it.
If you try to use an original AirPod with a second-generation AirPod in the AirPods Charging Case, it will flash red to let you know they're incompatible, but the same warning also appears if you try to use AirPods from different sets of the same generation.
There's no real way to visually tell the two versions apart, but if you connect them to your iPhone, you can see which version you have by opening up the Settings app, choosing General, and scrolling down to the AirPods section. You can tell the Charging Case from the standard case because the LED light that indicates charging is on the outside of the case rather on the inside.
The second-generation AirPods shipped without features many were hoping for such as a new color and health tracking capabilities, but still mark a solid upgrade over the original version. What do you think of Apple's new AirPods? Let us know in the comments.
Apple today updated its Apple TV Remote app, which doesn't receive new features very often. According to Apple's release notes, there's nothing major that's included in the update, but it does feature a new app icon.
The prior icon was an Apple logo next to the word "TV," the branding that Apple uses for its Apple TV set-top boxes. The new logo resembles the Apple TV Remote, making it clearer what its function is.
Today's revamped logo matches the updated logo for the Apple TV Remote option in the Control Center on iOS devices. Apple also changed that icon from the Apple TV branding to a remote control design in the iOS 12.2 update.
iOS 12.2 brought other changes to the Remote option on the iPhone and iPad as well, introducing a design that is darker, more streamlined, and takes up the majority of the iPhone's interface. With a full Apple TV Remote available in Control Center on modern devices, there's little reason to download the standalone Apple TV Remote app.
Apple is, however, still keeping it around, and according to today's release notes, version 2.2 brings "general performance and stability improvements" along with the new app icon.
The Apple TV Remote app can be downloaded from the App Store for free. [Direct Link]
Apple in September 2019 launched its subscription gaming service, Apple Arcade, allowing App Store users to pay a $4.99 monthly fee to get access to hundreds of games that have no in-app purchases or additional costs. This guide features everything you need to know about Apple Arcade.
What is Apple Arcade?
Apple Arcade is Apple's premium subscription gaming service that lets users download and play included games for one monthly fee with no added costs.
What's Apple Arcade cost?
Apple Arcade is priced at $4.99 per month with a free trial available to test it out. Apple has a one-year subscription option available for $49.99 per year, a savings of $9.89 over the month to month payment price. Apple also often offers extended trials for those who purchase new devices and through partnerships with carriers like Verizon.
Is Family Sharing included?
Yes. A single $4.99 Apple Arcade subscription lets up to six family members access games. You just need to set up Family Sharing, which requires all family members to have the same credit card associated with their Apple IDs.
What games are included?
Apple has teamed up with both indie developers and big-name gaming companies to create "new and exclusive" games for the Apple Arcade service. Almost the content that is released through Apple Arcade is freshly created for Apple Arcade, with the exception of the classic titles that Apple has revamped.
Apple worked with Annapurna Interactive, Bossa Studios, Cartoon Network, Finji, Giant Squid, Klei Entertainment, Konami, LEGO, Mistwalker Corporation, SEGA, Snowman, ustwo games and many other developers for Apple Arcade games.
Apple has been steadily adding new titles to Apple Arcade on a regular basis, so there are now over 200 games to play. This includes original titles, along with many classic games like Fruit Ninja, Monument Valley, Threes, and more. On occasion, Apple also retires underperforming games.
Where can I find Apple Arcade games?
Apple added an Apple Arcade tab to the App Store where you can find all of the games included in the Apple Arcade service. Apple's App Store editors highlights different titles, make suggestions for you, and help you find new games to play.
Are there ads?
Nope. Apple Arcade is a play all you want subscription service with no additional in-app purchases or costs to unlock content. Since there are no ads, there's also no ad tracking, so user privacy is protected. All future upgrades and content additions are also included in the subscription price.
Will Apple Arcade games be able to be purchased separately?
No. Apple Arcade games are available in the iOS App Store only through Apple Arcade and cannot be purchased individually without an Apple Arcade subscription. Some of these games are also available on consoles, however.
Can Apple Arcade games be played offline?
Yep. Apple lets you download these games and play them even without a cellular or WiFi connection. Apple Arcade games are downloaded just like any other game in the App Store, just through the Apple Arcade tab.
What devices can Apple Arcade games be played on?
Apple Arcade games will work on the iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Macs. The games are supported by Made for iPhone game controllers along with PlayStation and Xbox controllers. Apple built controller support into tvOS 13, iOS 13, and iPadOS 13, so iOS/tvOS/iPadOS 13 or later is required if you want to use a controller with Apple Arcade.
Because multiple platforms are supported, you can start a game on one device and then swap over to another without losing your place. So if you want to play a title on Mac and then take it on the go on your iPhone, you can do so.
What countries is Apple Arcade available in?
Apple Arcade is available in more than 150 countries. Basically, any country with an App Store available has access to Apple Arcade titles.
When did Apple Arcade launch?
Apple Arcade officially launched on September 19, 2019 alongside iOS 13, and it is available on all later versions of iOS as well. Apple Arcade games can be accessed on iOS devices, Macs, and the Apple TV.
Free Trial
Apple offers a free trial to test out Apple Arcade before paying for a subscription. It's worth noting that if the trial is canceled before the expiration date is up, it will end immediately on the date of cancelation. That means if you want to try it for the maximum amount of time without paying, you should wait until the end of the trial to cancel.
Hands-On With Apple Arcade
We tested out Apple Arcade, so if you want to get a little taste of what it's like before signing up, make sure to check out our video.
Guide Feedback
See something we left out of our Apple Arcade guide or have a question not answered here? Let us know in the comments or Send us an email here.
A U.S. International Trade Commission judge today ruled that Apple has infringed on a Qualcomm patent with its iPhones, and has recommended that a limited exclusion order and a cease and desist order be issued against Apple.
According to the ruling, Apple violated claim 1 of U.S. Patent No. 8,063,674, "multiple supply-voltage power-up/down detectors." Apple did not violate two other patents that were involved in the case, with the infringement limited to the '674 patent.
The judge has recommended an import ban on infringing iPhones, which would prevent them from being sold in the United States.
As CNET points out, this is not a final ruling, and will need to be approved by a panel of judges before it moves on to presidential review.
This is one of two patent infringement rulings expected from the ITC in the ongoing Qualcomm vs. Apple legal battle. Back in September, an initial ruling in a second case also found that Apple infringed on a Qualcomm patent related to power management technology.
The judge in that case recommended against an import ban because of "public interest factors."
Qualcomm wants the ITC to ban imports of AT&T and T-Mobile iPhone 7, iPhone 7 Plus, iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X models that use chips from Intel.
Qualcomm and Apple have been fighting in courts all over the world, and Qualcomm has successfully won import bans in China and Germany, which Apple has since skirted with software and hardware updates.
In the U.S., a jury recently found Apple guilty of infringing on three of Qualcomm's patents, recommending a fine of approximately $31 million in damages. Apple is appealing that ruling and the fight between the two companies is far from over.
Update: In a second patent infringement case that the ITC ruled on today [PDF], Apple was found not to have infringed on patented Qualcomm technology related to power management. This second ruling does not impact the first infringement ruling covered in the initial article.
Update 2: Apple provided Bloomberg with the following statement on the second ITC verdict: "We're pleased the ITC has found Qualcomm's latest patent claims invalid, it's another important step to making sure American companies are able to compete fairly in the marketplace. Qualcomm is using these cases to distract from having to answer for the real issues, their monopolistic business practices. They are being investigated by governments around the world for their behavior and we look forward to detailing the many ways they're harming consumers and stifling innovation when we present our case in San Diego next month."
"Dr. Brain" is written and directed by filmmaker Kim Jee-Woon, and it stars Lee Sun-Kyun, best known for "Parasite." 
Apple today updated its 
