Apple Watch adoption climbs 56% year over year to become global favorite, Fitbit takes sharp dive

IDC is out today with its numbers on the global sales of wearables for 2017. Without any surprise, the data shows Apple Watch on top, like we saw confirmed from other firms last month.
Apple updates Logic Pro X with six key bug fixes in version 10.4.1

Apple has updated its pro audio app Logic Pro X with six new bug fixes to improve the experience for users. This bug fix update comes just over a month after Apple shipped loads of new features to Logic in version 10.4.
How well has your iPhone X leather case held up to long-term use? [Poll]

A few days ago, I tweeted the above photo of my iPhone X’s saddle brown leather case and asked friends how well their own cases had held up over time. I was surprised by the response.
iPhone X Plus concept imagines gorgeous gold and dual SIM next to today’s flagship [Video]

Earlier this week Bloomberg reporting backed up Ming-Chi Kuo’s prediction about a second, larger OLED iPhone model this year. Now a new concept video gives us a look at how much bigger bigger really is…
Rogue Amoeba discontinuing Nicecast for Mac, suggests alternatives for live podcast broadcasting

Rogue Amoeba, the makers of useful sound utilities for the Mac, will no longer be making one of their apps as Nicecast has officially been discontinued. Nicecast allows Mac users to broadcast audio from their machine over the Internet — originally intended for Internet radio — and is still used by podcasters today to create live streams.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: iPad Pro $230 off, Amazon Anker Sale, Brother Laser Printer w/ AirPrint $100, more

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Major US carriers working together on next-gen ‘mobile authentication platform’ to replace weak SMS system

We typically see the big four US carriers competing in a cut throat fashion to steal customers from each other, but even the strongest rivals can be frenemies sometimes. The Mobile Authentication Taskforce — AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and Sprint — have released product details for what it calls a “next-generation mobile authentication platform.”
First ‘Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery’ iOS gameplay revealed [Video]

Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery is one of two new games coming from the franchise this year to iOS. Today, the latest trailer for this new RPG is out and it gives us our first look at actual gameplay.
Apple celebrating International Women’s Day 2018 with recruiting event, special Today at Apple sessions

Next Thursday, March 8th, communities across the world will celebrate International Women’s Day 2018. The annual day of recognition draws attention to the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women. This year, Apple will again join in the festivities with special events of their own at select retail stores.
Apple wants to trademark its concentric ring logo of Apple Park

Apple uses a series of concentric circles to represent its spaceship campus, and it’s now seeking a US trademark for the Apple Park logo …