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The “‘abandoned apps” crackdown last month announced by Apple – and a similar move by Google – could see a total of 1.5 million apps removed across the two app stores. That would, according to a new report, amount to around a third of all available apps … Background Apple’s policing of abandoned apps – those which haven’t been updated for a long time – is not new. The company previously announced a similar purge back in 2016, though that one appeared to be focused on apps that were no longer fully functional with current devices...

Adam Robitel is an American film director, actor, screenwriter, and producer. He is most known for his work in the horror genre, having directed the exorcist genre film The Taking of Deborah Logan and writing on Paranormal Activity: The Ghost Dimension. Leigh Whannell is an Australian screenwriter, producer, director, and actor. He is most known for his contributions and participation with the horror genre, having written films for his friend, director James Wan....

The Back To The Future trilogy is an iconic part of 80’s science fiction. An unlikely story about a teenager and his disgraced scientist best friend traveling through time to stop his family from self-destructing, it has nonetheless remained cemented in the popular consciousness. However, not everything about the movies has stayed timeless. Back To The Future has delved into both future and past, so it’s double-dipping in details that aged poorly....

Buffy The Vampire Slayer ran for seven seasons from 1997 to 2003. However, its significance as a landmark television series was well beyond what anyone could have imagined. Originally starting out as a vapid horror/comedy flick (which creator Joss Whedon has since disavowed), the simple premise of the teenaged valley girl gifted with the powers to fight the forces of darkness proved to be a deep well of potent themes....

Every once in a while, audiences are graced with a film so beautiful that it doesn’t even matter what the story is. Over the past few years, these aesthetically pleasing films have been plentiful, delighting audiences and leaving their mark on the silver screen. Whether they have killer effects, beautiful scenery or just hit the viewers’ eye the right way, these films are referred to as some of the most visually pleasing that have ever been released....

Do you pay attention to during the movie credits? If you’re like most people, you probably look at them with little more than a passing interest. Sure, the actors are important, as is the director. Some folks might even be interested in knowing the names of the writer or the producer. But generally speaking, credits are either the things you endure to get to the movie, or the scroll that plays on the screen as you’re walking out afterward....

Eventually, Hollywood is going to run out of comic books and YA novels to turn into reliable cash-generating movie franchises, so the search is always on for the next big thing. Some analysts believe that video games will be the next big source of inspiration, leading to a mad dash by studios to snap up the film rights to popular franchises and well-known characters; with most of the attention being focused on currently-popular modern gaming staples like Assassin’s Creed, Warcraft and a new version of Tomb Raider....

In 1978, one movie made the world believe a man could fly. Superman: The Movie was a blockbuster hit. The late Christopher Reeve WAS Superman, and his supporting cast of Marlon Brando, Gene Hackman, Terence Stamp and more elevated a film that, nearly 40 years later, is still considered to be one of the best superhero movies ever made. Even today, it casts a long shadow, and popular opinion says no Superman movie made since has even come close to eclipsing it....

‘Cautious optimism’ would be the term used to describe Ant-Man’s release to theaters in 2015 after years of rabid anticipation. Although the character has been in the public eye since his Marvel debut in 1962, it took decades and several failed attempts to finally bring Hank Pym and Scott Lang to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. After behind the scenes drama and reports of last-minute changes, Ant-Man finally debuted with a film starring Paul Rudd as the titular hero....

Of all the shows that have ever aired on TLC, Say Yes to the Dress is one of the most iconic. It’s not only the catchy title that people recognize either. The store, Kleinfeld Bridal in Manhattan, the dress consultants (particularly Randy Fenoli), and the feverish activity of shopping for a dress are all associated with the show. These connections make sense. While Say Yes to the Dress wasn’t the first wedding reality TV show on the air, fans consider it to be the biggest and best....

After the “Unleashed” event where Apple introduced the new MacBook Pro, rumors have now turned their attention to the 2022 MacBook Air. Today, reliable leaker Dylandkt shared details about what people should expect from the next MacBook Air. According to Dylan, the upcoming MacBook Air, which could also be called simply “MacBook,” will be released in the middle of 2022. Like the new MacBook Pro, this machine will feature a MagSafe connector, a 1080p webcam, USB-C port, a 30W power adapter, and no fans....

Fan artists can be a strange bunch of lovable weirdos. Since the internet has become a platform that hosts anything and everything its users feel like expressing, talented artists have been using it to spread adorable tributes to their favorite characters. Unfortunately, this also means that, in our search for the greatest and most unusual pieces of fan art, we’ve come across some bizarre fan-drawn couples that we never expected to see....

Now that Avengers: Infinity War is one of the biggest movies of all time, it’s safe to start talking about what happens next in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. Those fans who were smart enough to sit through the credits of Infinity War already got a taste of that thanks to the final frame showing the logo of Captain Marvel. Captain Marvel will serve as the first female-led superhero film for Marvel, so a lot is riding on it....

One of the new features announced at WWDC 2021 with iOS 15 and macOS Monterey is iCloud Private Relay, which basically functions as an extra layer of security that ensures users’ privacy while browsing the web. Meanwhile, advertising companies are concerned about how Private Relay could put an end to fingerprinting. iCloud Private Relay is part of iCloud+, which is what Apple now calls the paid iCloud subscription plans with more storage....

Update: As reported by Reuters, Foxconn India’s iPhone plant restarted production this Wednesday after three weeks closed. The publication notes that the factory reopened with one shift and 120 workers. Foxconn will take over two months for the plant to produce at full capacity again. In December, Reuters had interviewed workers of the Foxconn iPhone plant in India. The publication reported “crowded dorms without flush toilets and food sometimes crawling with worms....

Jim Jarmusch is adding his name to the zombie horror-comedy genre with the movie The Dead Don’t Die, joining a group of movies that have their fair share of beloved cult classics. People often forget that zombie movies weren’t originally about the walking dead, but were Haitian voodoo stories until George Romero reinvented the genre in 1968. Just one decade after George Romero created the modern day zombie in Night of the Living Dead, spoofs arrived, and those spoofs eventually turned into zombie movies that were bitingly funny but maintained the socio-economical undertones of Romero’s classic masterpieces....

The CW network (formerly The WB and UPN) initially launched in 2006 with a focus on programming that appealed to female viewers. Not long after, The CW created additional shows that catered to men. Currently, the network’s viewership is even between men and women. Over the years, The CW has had some short-lived and amazing cult favorites like Veronica Mars, Reaper, and The Secret Circle. The network also has had some long-running shows that slowly waned in ratings and in key demographics during the final seasons....

Musicians are no strangers when it comes to the realm of film. While some efforts into the colliding world of real life musicians and movies can sometimes flop (see: From Justin to Kelly, How High), sometimes things just come together and gel. With the right creative team behind them, there’s no telling what movies some rockers and rappers are able to produce. Movies with musical icons have the benefit of having an established fan base already built into them....

There are so many wonderful, smart, insightful TV series out there… but sometimes you just want to turn off your brain and settle into a marathon of marshmallow viewing. The kind of shows that take no thought, no effort, and very little attention. Shows that may even make you dumber, but will make you feel much smarter. From predictable jokes to brain-dead characters, we’ve rounded up the sitcoms, clip shows, and reality TV shows still on the air and most likely to lower your IQ a few points....

He’s The Fastest Man Alive. The Scarlet Speedster. He’s one of the most iconic DC Comics characters, and the star of one of the most popular television series. So why is The Flash so beloved? Admittedly he’s got a super cool costume, a witty and engaging personality, and he’s full of heroic traits. Another important part of his appeal is his unique physique that which he uses to keep Central City safe....