Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of July 20-24.

° Apple developed, but didn’t release, “M2 Extreme” and “‘M3 Extreme”chips.

° Apple probably won’t name Jony Ive in its lawsuit agains OpenAI.

° Apple is testing a new Genius Bar tool dubbed Live Notes.

° Apple is now in the AI race in China, a market arguably among those showing the highest consumer AI awareness and preference in the world.

° iPhone sales in China grew 23% year-over-year in the second quarter.

° The 20th anniversary iPhone could have a 6.96-inch display.

° Apple recorded a 4% week-over-week increase in European smartphone sales June 21-27.

° Apple says it has fixed a vulnerability in its Hide My Email feature.

° iPhone sales in India grew 12% year-over-year as of quarter two.

° Apple and Klarna — which provides digital payments, short-term consumer credit, cards, banking services and merchant tools for online and in-store commerce — are partnering on a new “Apple Upgrade” program.

° Apple has lost its bid to get out of paying Masimo $634 million.

° Apple is projected to capture a 25% share of the foldable smartphone market this year.

° Apple TV is looking for a head of local language scripted projects.

° Apple purportedly plans to update every Mac model over the next two years.

° Global PC shipments decreased by 4% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter two (Q2) of 2026 to reach 65 million units — but not Apple’s.

° Apple Maps will be integrated directly into Ford’s upcoming Universal Electric Vehicle (UEV) Platform.

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This could be good news for Apple with iPhone prices rising: 46% of consumers in India are willing to pay more for their favorite smartphone.

Indian consumers’ smartphone purchase plans are evolving as rising manufacturing and component costs continue to drive up smartphone prices. According to Counterpoint’s latest consumer survey, 46% of consumers in India planning a purchase within the next six months are willing to stretch their budgets to purchase their preferred smartphones despite a price increase. This behavior is primarily driven by consumers aged 25-30 (52%) and is slightly more pronounced among Tier 1 consumers. This group includes consumers who are willing to stretch their budgets, opt for affordability-driven payment options, or even switch ecosystems to purchase their preferred smartphones.

29% of consumers will continue with their purchase by either staying within their planned budget or choosing a refurbished device. This behavior is most prominent among respondents aged above 50 (34%).

In contrast, 25% of consumers planning to buy a smartphone in the next six months will delay their purchase in case of a price increase in their preferred device, according to Counterpoint. Most of these consumers intend to either continue using their current device for longer or get it repaired to extend its life. This behavior is more prevalent among homemakers and students.

“Consumers’ dependence on smartphones has grown significantly, leading to a clearer understanding of the features and experiences they value,” Senior Analyst Arushi Chawla says. “Against this backdrop, price increases are driving shifts in consumer purchase plans, creating opportunities for brands with strong pull, especially in the mid-to-premium segment. Brands offering a balanced portfolio across adjacent price bands are likely to benefit from this movement. At the same time, growing awareness of rising smartphone prices is shaping expectations for the 2026 festive season. Consumers are increasingly looking for stronger value through discounts, exchange offers, financing options and other affordability-driven promotions before making their purchase.”

The uncertainty created by rising smartphone prices elevates the role of retailers as the final influence on purchase decisions, he adds. At the same time, longer replacement cycles highlight the need for stronger after-sales support to build long-term value, while flexible financing and affordability-led payment options can help mitigate the impact of price increases and drive conversions.

Counterpoint Research conducted this consumer survey among 2,095 prospective smartphone buyers planning a purchase within the next six months. These respondents represent diverse demographics across genders, city tiers, age groups and occupations. The research explores the impact of higher prices on purchase intentions, spending patterns, upgrade behavior and brand preferences, offering a comprehensive view of how Indian consumers are responding to the evolving smartphone market.

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In May Apple agreed to pay $250 million to settle a class action lawsuit accusing it of false advertising on the promised-then-delayed “more personalized” Siri.

Apple’s settlement has now received preliminary approval from a judge, according to a July 17 court document. However, there’s  no settlement website yet, and it may take months before eligible customers can begin submitting claims, notes MacRumors.

In June 2025 Apple shareholder Eric Tucker filed a proposed class action lawsuit against Apple in a California court, over alleged violations of federal U.S. securities laws.

The complaint alleges that Apple made false statements related to the more personalized version of Siri that it previewed during its WWDC 2024 keynote. The complaint alleges that these actions hurt the company’s stock price, and thereby harmed shareholders.

And that wasn’t the first lawsuit about the delay of Apple Intelligence features and a more personalized Siri. At least four such lawsuits have been filed.

On March 7, 2025, Apple announced that it was indefinitely delaying promised updates to its Siri digital assistant. Specifically, Apple said that certain features initially announced in June 2024, including Siri’s ability to tap into a user’s personal information to answer queries and have more precise control over apps, would released sometime in “the coming year.” 

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Apple’s trade secrets lawsuit against OpenAI has been reassigned to U.S. District Judge Edward Davila, replacing the magistrate judge, Magistrate Judge Virginia K. DeMarchi,  initially assigned to the case, reports 9to5Mac.

From the article: When a civil lawsuit is filed in the Northern District of California, it is randomly assigned to either a district judge or a magistrate judge. If the case is assigned to a magistrate judge, each party must then indicate whether it agrees to let that judge oversee the entire case.

That is because district judges have the authority to oversee federal civil cases from start to finish, while magistrate judges can do so only with the consent of every party involved. 

Apple, for its part, appears to have declined to okay DeMarchi.

The background for all this: In a lawsuit filed with the Northern District of California earlier this month, it was announced that Apple is suing OpenAI. The tech giant says it’s uncovered evidence of a months-long scheme to steal confidential information. 

Apple says OpenAI hardware lead and former Apple designer Tang Tan and former electrical engineer Chang Liu directed Apple employees interviewing with OpenAI to provide details on unreleased devices, components, manufacturing processes, and vendor relationships.

Here’s what Apple said in a statement to MacRumors: At Apple, our teams are constantly developing breakthrough technologies to create the best products and services in the world, and protecting their work and intellectual property is something we take very seriously. Recently, significant evidence has emerged suggesting individuals employed by OpenAI wrongfully took Apple’s secret and confidential information regarding our unreleased technologies, processes, and products. We will always defend our teams’ hard work and innovations, and we are taking all appropriate steps to do so.

And from the lawsuit: 

OpenAI also instructs new hires on how to avoid scrutiny when they leave Apple. For example, Mr. Tan warns them not to tell Apple that they have taken jobs at OpenAI, so they can stay at Apple as long as they can. After his own departure, Mr. Tan improperly retained or obtained an internal Apple managers’ document marked “Need to Know” that describes security procedures for employee departures. Messages left on Apple-issued work devices show that Mr. Tan and his OpenAI colleagues have been sharing this document with new hires before they give notice to Apple of their departures, previewing Apple’s security protocols. Unsurprisingly, Apple’s investigation has found a pattern by employees who depart for OpenAI of taking steps to evade the security processes intended to protect Apple’s confidential information.

OpenAI has long been luring talent from Apple. The latest that I know of was Paul Meade, who oversaw development on the Vision Pro and Apple’s upcoming smart glasses. Also among the hires from Apple are former Apple industrial design head Evans Hankey and former hardware engineering executive Tang Tan.

However, Open AI said it is “not aware” of any evidence that Apple’s allegations of trade secret theft have merit in a statement to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The statement: While we take these allegations seriously, we’re not aware of any evidence that this complaint has merit. We believe in fair competition and allowing people the freedom to work wherever they choose, and we’re focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.

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Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements:

° WaterField Designs has introduced the US$129 Packable Messenger, a lightweight packable messenger bag made to stow inside a suitcase, car, backpack or larger bag until an extra carry is needed. It fold into its own internal pocket, then opens into a clean-lined, compact shoulder bag.

° Casana has launched the $199 Smart Seat, a smart toilet seat that automatically monitors blood pressure trends, heart rate, heart rate variability, blood oxygen, and respiratory rate at home — giving adults and their families effortless, daily health tracking with nothing to wear, charge, or learn.

° Okay, here’s an unusual one: Augmental has announced the public U.S. launch of the MouthPad, its tongue-driven computer mouse, and, at the same time, releases a beta of its “invisible keyboard,” Vox. First launched via an Early Access program in 2024, the MouthPad is a hands-free Bluetooth mouse that lets users control phones, tablets, and computers using tongue, head, and “sip” gestures. The device is currently used by over 100 people living with mobility challenges, including students, artists, and gamers, for up to 16 hours a day by some users.

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“The Dink,” a sports comedy starring Jake Johnson as a former tennis prodigy who finds himself pulled into the world of pickleball after an injury changes his plans, premieres today on Apple TV.

Here’s how the film is described: Washed up former tennis prodigy Dusty Boyd (Johnson) has been reduced to coaching unruly children at his father Chuck’s (Ed Harris) suburban country club. Desperate for his father’s approval, Dusty blindly supports Chuck’s vendetta against the new craze taking over the club: pickleball. But when Dusty reaggravates an old injury, taking away his ability to play tennis, he resorts to the unthinkable in the name of rehab. He not only tries pickleball, but, thanks in part to his enchanting new partner Candace (Mary Steenburgen), he finds himself actually enjoying it. Torn between two worlds, Dusty is forced to finally face the ghosts of his past athletic failures, including his childhood nemesis, Andy Roddick (Andy Roddick). Ultimately, Dusty is drawn into a desperate battle for the future of the club, his father’s affection and his very identity.

Alongside Johnson, Steenburgen, Harris and Roddick, the all-star cast includes Patton Oswalt, Chloe Fineman, Chris Parnell and Aaron Chen, as well as Ben Stiller.

Directed by Josh Greenbaum (“Barb and Star Go to Vista Del Mar”), “The Dink” is an underdog story produced by Stiller (“Dodgeball”) and John Lesher for Red Hour Films, and Rob Paris and Mike Witherill for Rivulet Entertainment. In addition to starring, Johnson serves as producer. The film is written by Sean Clements (“Workaholics”) and executive produced by Rick Steele, Clements, Greenbaum, Joe Hardesty, Jonathan McCoy and Daniel Crosser.

About Apple TV

Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku an Amazon Fire TV devices, with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. 

For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free. For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

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Here are some of the latest software announcements.

° WhatsApp has announced new features spanning CarPlay, iPad, and iPhone that are “designed to work wherever you do, across your devices and the other apps you use.”

° Anthropic has added iOS Simulator support to Claude Code Desktop, letting Mac developers build, run, test, and debug iPhone apps in public beta.

° The Freebie Guy, whose real name is Kendall Motzny, has launched The Freebie Guy mobile app, giving shoppers instant access to real-time deals, freebies, sweepstakes, exclusive coupons and money-saving opportunities. It’s a free download on the Apple App Store and Google Play.

° Google has introduced a new selfie sign-in option for Google Account recovery. It offers an alternative way for Google users to access their accounts alongside passkeys, recovery contacts, and other entry methods.

°  NowSecure, which specializes in mobile application risk management, has announced a new set of AI-native capabilities within the NowSecure Platform designed “to help mobile app security keep pace with the speed of AI-driven development.” Specifically, these additions include a new AI Chat, an MCP server, an extended API for agentic workflows, and new capabilities that detect AI-specific vulnerabilities.

° Opera One browser has gotten an update adding a Vertical Tabs option that moves the tab bar from the top of the window to a resizable panel down the left-hand side.

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Apple has alerted Apple Pay users about a new promotion offering discounts on Columbia Gear. 

You can get US$20 off purchases of $120 or more from the sportswear company. The discount works when you make a purchase from the Columbia website and us ‌Apple Pay‌ to check out. 

The discount — good through August 7 — isn’t available in Columbia retail locations. Products from the Amaze Puff Collection and the ROC Collection are excluded. And the promo can’t be combined with other discounts.

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Apple TV has announced a new eight-episode dating documentary series, “The Last Person on Earth,” with New York Times bestselling author and couples therapist Esther Perel. 

Here’s how it’s described: In the series, couples who appear to be opposites are expertly paired by Perel and a team of matchmakers and therapists, before embarking on an adventure in one of the world’s most romantic and remote destinations. With more single people than ever before and increasing levels of polarization and social isolation, this innovative experiment asks the question: could the last person on Earth you think you’d ever want to date end up being the one person you can’t live without? And will an unexpected pairing in paradise open their horizons and be the beginning of a life-changing relationship?

From Boldprint Studios, “The Last Person on Earth” is executive produced by Dan Gray, Lou Hutchinson and Phil Harris, with series director Josh Jacobs. Olly Lambert also serves as director on the series.

About Apple TV

Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku an Amazon Fire TV devices, with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. 

For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV+ for free. For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

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Here are the top Apple-related articles at Apple World Today for the week of July 13-17.

° Apple sues OpenAI for a scheme to “steal confidential information.”

° The Trump administration may have pushed Apple to make a chip-making deal with Intel.

° Apple purportedly has no plans for M6 Pro, M6 Pro Max, or M6 Pro Ultra processors.

° Apple’s global smartphone shipments grew to a record 20% in the second quarter.

° Apple has acquired SigLens, a platform for monitoring and debugging the processes of interrelated apps.

° Australia’s online safety regulator wants tech companies like Apple to do better at stopping online sexual extortion.

° Apple has 18.1% of China’s smartphone market as of the second quarter of 2026.

° A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Apple regarding child sexual abuse material on iCloud.

° Apple Intelligence has been registered for use in China.

° The European Commission has adopted new exemptions to its Batteries Regulation that free the Apple Watch and AirPods from having to offer user-removable and replaceable batteries.

° Apple has offered a list of products eligible for a “sales tax holiday”  in certain states.

° Apple has won a discovery fight in their ongoing 2024 DOJ antitrust lawsuit, successfully blocking subpoenas they issued to 14 federal agencies.

° An Apple user has filed a proposed class action accusing the company of misleading customers about Hide My Email’s privacy protections.

° Apple TV comedy “Acapulco” is nominated for 13 Imagen Awards.

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Apple has decided to raise the prices of the iPhone in Japan, specifically of the entire family of iPhone 17 models, reports iPhoneros (as translated).

Prices increased by up to 11%. Increases range from 8,000 yen for the most affordable model, the iPhone 17e, to 20,000 yen or 25,000 yen for the different storage levels of the iPhone 17 Pro Max. 

iPhoneros says that it was anticipated that Apple wouldn’t raise iPhone prices until the iPhone 18 line debuted. The iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max are anticipated to arrive in September or October (along with a foldable iPhone). A non-Pro iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and iPhone Air 2 are due in the first half for 2027.

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Apple has overtaken Nvidia to reclaim its title as the most valuable publicly traded company in the U.S., reports the Wall Street Journal.

Apple’s current market capitalization hit $4.91 trillion Friday. Nvidia is behind at $4.83 trillion in early-morning trade.

From the WSJ article: Apple has shown a steadier upward trajectory, driven by investor confidence that its dominant consumer position can solve most problems. It may have lagged behind in AI, but that hasn’t prompted iPhone users to switch to Android devices. And Apple may be catching up with the new Siri AI coming this fall. The company’s stock has risen roughly 57.8% over the past year.

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Apple and Google have been ordered to take down apps that can “nudify” or “undress” people and told that they must stop profiting from the harmful technology, according to cease-and-desist letters sent to the companies seen by WIRED.

On July, San Francisco city attorney David Chiu sent legal notices to the two companies demanding that they remove from their app stores 13 face-swapping apps. Such apps allow users to create AI-generated nonconsensual nude images. 

The letters say the Apple and Google should stop “aiding and abetting” the sale of explicit deepfake images and “sever” business relationships with the app developers.

“Generating non-consensual intimate images is illegal, harmful, and completely unacceptable,” Chiu tells WIRED. The city attorney, whose office previously took legal action against 16 popular deepfake websites, says Apple and Google have likely “made millions of dollars in fees” from apps that offer nudification, and they should improve their moderation processes to stop them appearing in their stores in the first place. These companies have responsibility to ensure that apps on their platforms do not facilitate sexual abuse.”

The city’s legal letters say California’s laws prohibit supporting services that create deepfake pornography. Researchers have repeatedly found and reported apps in Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store that allow people to generate sexual images using AI—including some apps being rated as suitable for use by children. 

WIRED notes that both Apple and Google have developer policies that prohibit pornography, abuse, and harassment on their platforms. The companies have previously removed dozens of nudify and deepfake apps, after reports by researchers and journalists.

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India’s smartphone shipments fell 10% year-over-year (YoY) in quarter two (Q2) of 2026 (April-June), according to Counterpoint Research’s Monthly India Smartphone Tracker.

The decline, the biggest for a June quarter in six years, was mainly driven by record-high memory prices, which increased smartphone prices across almost all segments, weakening consumer demand and extending replacement cycles, despite promotions and financing initiatives.

Apple’s iPhone shipments declined 3% YoY in Q2 2026, with its market share reaching 7%. While consumer demand for the iPhone 17 series remained strong, persistent supply constraints and inventory shortages across online and offline channels limited the brand’s shipment growth during the quarter, according to Counterpoint.

Among the top five smartphone manufacturers, Samsung was the only one that registered growth (2% YoY). The brand’s growth was supported by healthy demand across its Galaxy A series and flagship S series.

“We expect India’s smartphone market to remain under pressure through the rest of the year, as elevated memory and component costs continue to keep device prices high. Smartphone memory prices have increased nearly 4x since September 2025 and are expected to rise further, potentially reaching 5x in the coming months,” says Counterpoint Research Director Tarun Pathak. “As a result, we expect the market to decline by 13% YoY for the full year.

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Apple has sent legal preservation letters to about 40 former employees now working at OpenAI, reports the Financial Times (a subscription is required to read the article).

The letters tell the former employee to preserve potentially relevant documents and communications as part of Apple’s lawsuit against AI. In the filing, the tech giant says it’s concerned about data that OpenAI and the named co-defendants have already deleted. There are purportedly over 400 ex-Apple employees presently working at OpenAI.

In the lawsuit filed with the Northern District of California, last week, Apple says it’s uncovered evidence of a months-long scheme to steal confidential information. The company says OpenAI hardware lead and former Apple designer Tang Tan and former electrical engineer Chang Liu directed Apple employees interviewing with OpenAI to provide details on unreleased devices, components, manufacturing processes, and vendor relationships.

Here’s what Apple says in a statement to MacRumors: At Apple, our teams are constantly developing breakthrough technologies to create the best products and services in the world, and protecting their work and intellectual property is something we take very seriously. Recently, significant evidence has emerged suggesting individuals employed by OpenAI wrongfully took Apple’s secret and confidential information regarding our unreleased technologies, processes, and products. We will always defend our teams’ hard work and innovations, and we are taking all appropriate steps to do so.

And from the lawsuit: 

OpenAI also instructs new hires on how to avoid scrutiny when they leave Apple. For example, Mr. Tan warns them not to tell Apple that they have taken jobs at OpenAI, so they can stay at Apple as long as they can. After his own departure, Mr. Tan improperly retained or obtained an internal Apple managers’ document marked “Need to Know” that describes security procedures for employee departures. Messages left on Apple-issued work devices show that Mr. Tan and his OpenAI colleagues have been sharing this document with new hires before they give notice to Apple of their departures, previewing Apple’s security protocols. Unsurprisingly, Apple’s investigation has found a pattern by employees who depart for OpenAI of taking steps to evade the security processes intended to protect Apple’s confidential information.

In response to the lawsuit, OpenAI spokesperson Drew Pusateri told MacRumors that, “We have no interest in other companies’ trade secrets. We remain focused on building innovative technology that empowers people everywhere.”

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Here are some of the latest hardware and accessory announcements:

° Satechi has announced its MacBook Neo Collection to complement the MacBook’s new port design and expand its capabilities in matching colorways: Citrus, Blush, Indigo, and Silver. 

The collection includes two all-new hubs — the OntheGo 5-in-1 Multiport Adapter and the USB-C Snap Hub — each designed to unlock the full potential of the MacBook Neo’s USB-C architecture. Completing the lineup is the Slim EX Wireless Mouse, Satechi’s aluminum-body, sleek wireless mouse, now available in Neo colors for the first time.

° XPG, the gaming brand of ADATA Technology, has launched its latest ergonomic gaming chairs, the NIMBUS and NIMBUS PLUS. They offer two distinct seating solutions tailored to different user preferences, making pure comfort second nature.

°BodyPark ATOMhas officially launched commercially and is now available to purchase. The AI-powered fitness companion brings real-time coaching, movement recognition, and workout insights to anyone training independently.

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Here are some of the latest software announcements.

°  MacWhisper — a Mac app that lets you transcribe audio, video, meetings, and system audio directly on their Macs using locally run AI models — has been updated to version 14. The update offers a redesigned transcript editor and performance improvements.

° Eyes On Eyecare has launched Cited, a mobile app that reimagines how retina specialists and other eyecare professionals discover, digest, and react to the research shaping their practice. Cited is available now on the iOS App Store and will come to Android at a later date.

° Stellar, has announced a major enhancement to Stellar Repair for Video, delivering broader support for modern video formats, faster repair performance, and improved repair success across today’s most widely used recording devices.

° Google has announced the rollout of Chrome’s latest AI features to Mac and PC users in the U.K., indicated by a new “Ask Gemini” button with a sparkle icon in the upper right side of the browser.

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Apple TV has announced an all-new season five of the beloved, award-winning animated kids and family series “Stillwater,” premiering with five episodes on Friday, August 21. 

Based on the bestselling Scholastic “Zen” book series by Jon J Muth, “Stillwater” follows a wise panda who teaches three young siblings about the world and each other. The series centers on siblings Karl (Judah Mackey), Addy (Eva Ariel Binder) and Michael (Tucker Chandler), who encounter everyday challenges — big and small — which sometimes feel insurmountable. 

Fortunately for these three, they have Stillwater (James Sie), a wise panda, as their next-door neighbor. Through his example, stories and gentle humor, Stillwater teaches the children the concept of mindfulness, while offering them a deeper understanding of their feelings as well as tools that help them face their own day-to-day challenges. 

“Stillwater” is produced for Apple TV by Gaumont and Scholastic Entertainment. You can watch the first four seasons on Apple TV.

About Apple TV

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The Elizabeth Banks-led half-hour comedy series rounds out its series regular cast with Hamish Linklater (“Widow’s Bay,” “Manhunt”), Michelle Buteau (“Survival of the Thickest”), and Simu Liu (“Shang-Chi,” “Barbie”) in recurring roles., reports Deadline.

Ted Danson, Katey Sagal, Rob Delaney, Jared Goldstein and Spencer Moss have been previously announced as part of the cast. The series is from creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward and is set to begin production in Los Angeles this year.

Here’s how it’s described: Fresh off a messy divorce, Heidi (Banks) sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids. But when she stumbles into coordinating her father’s (Danson) retirement community sexcapades, Heidi is forced into an unlikely alliance with his girlfriend’s perpetually single son. 

About Apple TV

Apple TV is available on the Apple TV app in over 100 countries and regions, on over 1 billion screens, including iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K, Apple Vision Pro, Mac, popular smart TVs from Samsung, LG, Sony, VIZIO, TCL and others, Roku and Amazon Fire TV devices, Chromecast with Google TV, PlayStation and Xbox gaming consoles, and at tv.apple.com, for $12.99 per month with a seven-day free trial for new subscribers. For a limited time, customers who purchase and activate a new iPhone, iPad, Apple TV 4K or Mac can enjoy three months of Apple TV for free.

For more information, visit apple.com/tvpr and see the full list of supported devices.

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