WARNING: This article contains SPOILERS for Ant-Man & The Wasp #1 With Ant-Man & The Wasp preparing to take the spotlight in Marvel’s movie universe, it’s only right that they get a comic book miniseries of their own, too boot. The six-issue series is being given the talent to make the title sing, with writer Mark Waid and artist Javier Garron teaming up these mismatched heroes for science-bending adventure from the very first page....
Concept art for Ant-Man & the Wasp reveals a strange scene featuring not one, but two Giant-Men. The “Giant-Man” concept was introduced in Captain America: Civil War, a smart way of increasing the drama and scale of the airport battle. Until that point, Pym Particles had only really been used to shrink things down, and then restore them to their proper size. That twist, though, introduced a whole new idea; that things could be enlarged rather than shrunk....
Truecaller is a popular anti-spam app that alerts users about unwanted calls and text messages. This week, the company announced a major update for the iOS version of the app, which has been completely rebuilt with improved filters and other new features. With Truecaller, users can separate important communications from spam or even fraud. The app uses native iOS APIs to do this in a way that is integrated into the Phone app, so you can identify a spam call directly from the call screen....
Apple has updated its Developer’s Design Resources page with new templates of the company’s newest products such as the iPhone 13, Apple Watch Series 7, new MacBook Pro, Apple TV, and more. This page is part of the Human Interface Guidelines section of Apple Developer’s website and helps users get in-depth information and UI resources for designing apps that integrate with Apple platforms. The page contains templates, guides, and other resources for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, other technologies, fonts, SF Symbols, and product bezels....
The long-running saga of the Apple Irish data center appeared to be over in 2018, when the Cupertino company announced that it had abandoned its plans. However, the project appears to have been revived. Apple successfully applied for an extension to its planning permission, and stated in its application that it expects to build the center within the next five years… “Several years ago we applied to build a data center at Athenry....
Apple has today announced Apple Music Sessions, comprising exclusive live releases recorded in Spatial Audio. The first two artists featured are Carrie Underwood and Tenille Townes. Each performance includes companion live videos … Apple Music Sessions Apple says that the performances include new versions of existing songs, as well as new covers. Ronnie Dunn and Ingrid Andress are next up, and although this already covers both types of music – country and western (© H....
A new report estimates that Apple’s app privacy policy – aka App Tracking Transparency – will cost social media companies almost $10B in the second half of this year. It says that’s because their unique selling point (USP) was the ability to target particular demographics and interest groups, and that now they can no longer offer that, advertisers are taking their business elsewhere … The Financial Times reports. Even very basic forms of targeting are lost when users decline permission for apps to “track” them....
While Apple has acknowledged that it has slowed hiring amid concerns about an economic downturn, a new report from Insider has more details about the company’s internal plans. The report claims that Apple has “paused almost all hiring,” and this freeze could remain in effect through late 2023… Tim Cook has said that Apple has slowed its hiring rates amid broader concerns about the economy, but that it would still be hiring on a “deliberate basis....
In classic fashion, the Apple Store is down as Apple prepares the store for the rush of iPhone 14 sales. The iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max will all be available to order starting at 5 AM PT. AirPods Pro 2 will also be available to order at that time. The new iPhone lineup retains the same starting prices as the iPhone 13 range, albeit with the loss of the cheapest 5....
Apple Watch doesn’t have any data ports accessible to users, which means that only Apple is able to repair your watch if there’s a firmware failure. Luckily, iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5 introduce a new tool to let users wirelessly restore the Apple Watch firmware using their iPhone. Shortly after releasing iOS 15.4 and watchOS 8.5 to the public on Monday, Apple updated its support article with information on what users need to do if the Apple Watch stops working....
The Apple Watch lineup is getting a big expansion this fall with the addition of a new so-called Apple Watch Pro. This new Apple Watch Pro is said to feature a new design, longer battery life, and improved durability and will be announced tomorrow. Head below for all of the latest details on what we know about the Apple Watch Pro so far. Lead concept by Ian Zelbo and Parker Ortolani...
Just like the stainless steel models of the Apple Watch, the Apple Watch Ultra features sapphire crystal to cover the display. Since sapphire is one of the most hardest minerals known, it is extremely difficult to scratch – which makes it perfect for premium watches. This time, JerryRigEverything put the sapphire crystal of the Apple Watch Ultra under test to compare it with other smartwatches that also have a sapphire cover....
Newly unveiled Aquaman movie figures give fans a good look at some of the characters’ comic-accurate costumes, as well as the reveal of Black Manta. With the release of James Wan’s Aquaman in December nearing, excitement is mounting for the project, especially considering that it’ll be the first DCEU project since late 2017’s Justice League. Warner Bros.’ marketing machine is slowly heating up with the release of people’s first look at Jason Momoa’s titular character, as well as several of the supporting characters in the film last month....
Aquaman’s final “I am Aquaman” speech at the end of his first solo movie isn’t just a classic example of superhero pomp; it’s also by far the most Dark Knight-esque moment in the DC Extended Universe so far. Directed by James Wan, Aquaman is a bright and adventurous affair that sees Arthur Curry (Jason Momoa) overcome the distance between his life on the surface world and his legacy as the heir to the throne of Atlantis....
[This is a review of Arrow season 4, episode 12. There will be SPOILERS.] - If ‘Unchained’ succeeds at anything, it’s in demonstrating just how many players there are milling around the zone of the television landscape that Arrow inhabits. And from the look of things, it’s pretty enormous. The episode features guest appearances from just the core Arrow storyline – not The Flash or Legends of Tomorrow – and it seemingly has more characters than you can shake a shared universe at....
Brandon Routh’s Superman being a part of the Arrowverse was foreshadowed three years before it was officially announced he would return to the role as part of the Crisis on Infinite Earths event. While the realities of other DC Comics’ television series have been confirmed to be a part of the Arrowverse, this is the first time the Arrowverse has been suggested to encompass movie universes as well. Routh was a virtual unknown when he was cast to play Clark Kent and Superman in 2006’s Superman Returns....
Leading board game publisher Asmodée has announced a new entertainment division that will develop movies, TV shows, and more. The French gaming giant has been on an acquisition spree in recent years, growing its already-impressive catalog of board/card games and video games based on them. Their products range from family-friendly to high-end strategic games, and they’re known for creating their own products like Dungeon Twister. However, Asmodée has acquired the rights to plenty of popular board games produced by other board game companies over the years, most notably Mayfair Games, which had previously sold the English publishing rights to The Settlers of Catan to Asmodée....
Back To The Future director Robert Zemeckis claims another sequel simply can’t happen. Back To The Future was the brainchild of Zemeckis and writing partner Bob Gale, and tells the story of a teenager named Marty McFly, who accidentally finds himself transported back to 1955 in a time-travelling DeLorean. The movie had something of rocky production, with Marty originally being played by Eric Stoltz. After a month of filming, Zemeckis decided Stoltz had been miscast, with his performance being too intense and dramatic....
The original Batman Beyond series showed fans the future of Gotham City, but one thing it didn’t show was the fate of Catwoman, Bruce Wayne’s greatest love. As it turns out, that’s because she was originally going to be part of one of the biggest twists in Terry McGinnis’s entire story. The successor to Bruce Wayne’s legacy, Terry McGinnis’s life started off simple enough: a child of Neo-Gotham who saw his father killed, setting him on a path to the Batcave....
Adapting existing IPs from other forms of media to the big screen has always been a focus of Hollywood. Young adult novels had their day, comic books are currently in the spotlight, with video games hoping to make a name for themselves in the near future, but manga adaptations are starting to pop up now as well. Ghost in the Shell is next up, but Alita: Battle Angel is not too far behind....
