News items you should check out: March 19

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From AppleInsider: Over four years after its debut, Apple Arcade has beaten the expectations of critics, and Apple Arcade chief Alex Rofman believes Apple’s strategy for the service will continue to do so for a while longer.

° From iMore: A product roadmap of Apple’s plans for the next four years reveals the company has some significant upgrades in the pipeline for several of its major product categories, including a new foldable iPhone, a foldable iPad, and some futuristic AR glasses. 

° From MacRumors: Apple researchers have developed a new method for training large language models (LLMs) that seamlessly integrates both text and visual information.

° From Reuters: Apple on Monday fended off criticism that it has not done enough to open up its closed eco-system as required under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, saying it has complied with the landmark legislation.

° From 9to5Mac: Ahead of NCAA March Madness kicking off later this week, the March Madness Live app has received an update with a few new features. The app is now compatible with Apple Vision Pro, offers expanded capabilities for CarPlay users, and more.

° From Deadline: Soo Hugh, the creator and showrunner of Pachinko, is staying in business with Apple and Media Res after striking an overall deal with the two companies.

° From MacVoices Live!: The MacVoices Live! panel of David Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Mark Fuccio, Chuck Joiner, Marty Jencius, Ben Roethig, Jim Rea, Jeff Gamet, Eric Bolden, and Web Bixby discusses and debates latest developments in the Apple vs. European Union skirmishes.