Apple released 'A Critter Carol,' an ad starring singing handmade animal puppets shot on the recently released iPhone 17 Pro.

While companies like Coca-Cola turned to generative AI to create “ visually jarring ” holiday ads this year, Apple continues to embrace practical effects with its new festive short film called A Critter Carol featuring a forest full of tech-savvy woodland creatures.

Apple CEO Tim Cook said on the firm's most recent earnings call that he expects this quarter to be the best in company history.

Garmin's Fenix 8 lineup begins at $1,200, making this Apple model a bargain by comparison.

For a bit of festive cheer, Apple has released a short film called A Critter Carol (top) about forest animals having some fun with an iPhone 17 Pro dropped by a hiker.

Apple's limited-edition iPhone pocket, made with Issey Miyake, is sold out worldwide. The versatile accessory debuted in eight colors and two sizes.

The EU has begun looking into whether Apple Maps and Apple Ads should be designated as "gatekeepers" and subject to greater regulation (via Reuters). The App Store, iOS, and Safari were classified as gatekeepers two years ago,