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It's been a busy week in the Apple universe, with major software updates, landmark anniversaries, and even a few controversies brewing. Buckle up, friends, as we dive into the biggest headlines that dominated Apple news this week:

• Apple Releases iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3 With Stolen Device Protection, Collaborative Apple Music Playlists and More Apple released iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3, the third major updates to the iOS 17 and iPadOS 17 operating system updates that initially came out...

• iOS 17.3 – Stolen Device Protection explained – why you should upgrade now – Video iOS 17.3 feature walkthrough including Stolen Device Protection, Apple Music Collaborative Playlists, Emoji Reactions, and more.

• Apple Releases macOS Sonoma 14.3 With Collaborative Apple Music Playlists Apple released macOS Sonoma 14.3, the third major update to the macOS Sonoma operating system that came out last September. macOS Sonoma 14.3...

• Apple Releases watchOS 10.3 With New Watch Face Apple today released watchOS 10.3, the third major update to the watchOS 10 operating system that was released in September. watchOS 10.3 comes over...

• iOS 17.3 Features: What's New in iOS 17.3 Apple released iOS 17.3, a major update to the iOS operating system that adds Stolen Device Protection, collaborative Apple Music playlists,...

• The Mac turns 40 — and keeps on moving 40 years after Apple CEO Steve Jobs introduced the original Macintosh, the Mac product line is in a strange place.

• Here’s everything you should read about the Mac’s 40th birthday This week marks the 40th birthday for the Mac, and there’s a lot of reading out there for Mac fans looking...

• Research Reveals How iPhone Push Notifications Leak User Data Security researcher Tommy Mysk has demonstrated that iPhone push notifications are being used by popular apps to covertly send data about the user...

• Apple changes App Store rules in the EU, and the world watches More than a year ago, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman broke the story that Apple was actively preparing to allow alternative app stores on iOS in Europe, among other changes, as a result of the EU...

• Here Are All the iPhone Changes Coming to EU Users by March 6 Apple on Thursday seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 software updates to developers, and the betas revealed a panoply of...

• Here’s the new Apple tax every developer is going to hate Apple has a new fee structure in the European Union for apps that want to escape the App Store. But the 50 cent fee can add up quickly and become a costly tax.

• This is How Notarization Will Work for iOS Apps Distributed Through Alternative App Stores Apps that are distributed through alternative app stores in EU countries will need to submit to a notarization process that's similar to the...

• iPad users will miss out on third-party app stores, browser engines, and more