Apple World Today

Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of May 18-22.

Google has appealed a ruling that it violated antitrust laws by paying to be the iPhone’s default search engine.

Ben Stiller may star in Apple TV’s "Protective Custody" comedy from Mike Judge.

The IAM Union is holding a protest rally on May 27 over upcoming closure of the Apple retail store in Towson, MD.

Apple led the global smartphone market in the first quarter for the first time with 21% market share.

Northside High School in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, has joined the exclusive ranks of Apple Distinguished Schools.

Apple has filed for a patent for “controlling external devices using reality interfaces" with the Vision Pro.

Apple patent filing for "Techniques for Detecting Motion" may hint at an Apple home security camera.

A newly granted patent shows that Apple continues to work on ways to beef up the health monitoring features of the Apple Watch. The patent filing is for “user interfaces for health monitoring.”

On an iPhone and iPad, you can view and manage your notifications to minimize disruptions throughout the day.

Business technology assets lose value quickly. Laptops, servers, networking equipment, mobile devices, point-of-sale systems, and software infrastructure can become outdated long before they stop working.

Apple has “sent a pointed message to music labels and distributors,” says WebProNews. Audio that depends too much on artificial intelligence for its core sound won’t make the cut on Apple Music. 

Andrew Schulz is joining the cast of the Apple Original Films pic “Running”from director Gavin O’Connor, reports Deadline.

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