Under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), iPhone users in the European Union can now access third-party app stores…
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iPhone 16 fear prompts Google to move up Pixel phone launch
Despite debuting its “copied from Apple” Pixel phones eight years ago, Google remains a niche player to this day…
Extended Apple Intelligence rollout means the payoff will slowly build
The highly anticipated Apple Intelligence features, set to be a cornerstone feature of the Mac, iPhone, and iPad, will not be available at…
17% of iPhone buyers upgraded from an Android phone in Q224; up sharply YoY – CIRP
CIRP assesses the percentage of iPhone owners that upgrade from another iPhone and what percentage upgrade from Android to iOS…
Apple allows PC emulator ‘UTM SE’ in App Store for iOS and VisionOS
Apple gave the green light this weekend to “UTM SE,” a free PC emulator app for iPhone, iPad, and Vision Pro. This app lets users run…
Apple issues new iPhone ‘spyware’ warning to users in nearly 100 countries
Apple issued a new wave of spyware warnings this week, targeting iPhone users in 98 countries. On Wednesday, social media buzzed with…
Apple to add Japan’s ‘My Number’ ID card functions to iPhone
At the request of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, Apple CEO Tim Cook agreed to put Japan’s “My Number” identification card…
Bolt brings iPhone tech to spine surgery: Vanguards of Health Care
Bolt Navigation has shrunk the use of a navigation system for spine surgery into an Apple iOS device, an iPhone, utilizing…
Opening a third-party iPhone app store in Europe isn’t easy
In January, Apple announced it would soon allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to download apps from third-party app stores …
Apple brings AI-powered eye tracking to iPhone and iPad
Apple is set to release AI-enabled Eye Tracking on the iPhone and iPad as part of a new range of accessibility tools announced…
Apple and Google deliver support for unwanted tracking alerts in iOS and Android
Apple and Google have worked together to create an industry specification — Detecting Unwanted Location Trackers…
Apple reportedly finalizing terms to incorporate OpenAI’s ChatGPT technology into operating systems
Apple reportedly is close to a deal with ChatGPT-creator OpenAI to integrate its generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology…
‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ for iOS and iPadOS arrives June 6th
Assassin’s Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6 on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Air, and iPad Pro with…
Truth Social to launch streaming platform on Apple’s iOS, Android, and Web
Trump Media & Technology Group Corp., operator of the social media platform Truth Social, announced today that after six months of testing…
Apple working to fix iPhone suggestion of Flag of Palestine when some type ‘Jerusalem’
Apple is working to a fix a bug in its latest iOS software that suggests the Palestinian flag emoji when some users search for the word…
Switching from an iPhone to an Android phone doesn’t last long
Brian X. Chen switched from an iPhone to an Android phone last week to see how things would go. By Day 6 he was back to his trusty iPhone…
Apple’s Shortcuts app just might be your most useful app
Apple’s Shortcuts app for iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and watchOS just might be the most useful app on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch…
Apple releases Pages, Keynote, and Numbers updates for Mac, iPad, and iPhone
Apple on Tuesday updated its Work apps: Pages, Keynote, and Numbers for the Mac, iPad, and iPhone. The new versions…
Google touts RCS on the iPhone is coming in fall 2024
Alphabet subsidiary Google’s Android website has added a new landing page for Google Messages which touts that RCS on Apple’s iPhone…
Apple retail stores soon to get in-box iPhone software updates
Getting your new iPhone and having to update it to the latest iOS release during setup is about to become a thing of the past…
Apple to pay $14.4 million to settle ‘Batterygate’ lawsuit in Canada
A Canadian court in British Columbia has given its approval for a settlement to end a class-action lawsuit over alleged iPhone throttling;
Apple says multiple governmental agencies have concerns about sideloading apps on iPhone
Apple on Friday said that a number of governmental agencies in the European Union and elsewhere have voiced concerns about security…
The European Commission forced Apple to discontinue web apps in EU
As Apple prepares to comply with the Digital Markets Act, the company is turning off the ability to use web apps right from the iPhone…
Apple’s first foldable said to be an iPad or MacBook, not an iPhone
According to a new report, Apple’s first product with a foldable display is likely to be a MacBook or an iPad instead of an iPhone, which…
The Top 7 Best-Selling Smartphones of 2023 were all Apple iPhones
Apple, for the first time, captured the top seven positions in the global list of best-selling smartphones in 2023, according to…
EU to hit Apple with €500 million fine over rival music streaming subscriptions
The EU’s European Commission is to impose its first ever fine on tech giant Apple – reportedly around €500 million (US$541 million) – for…
Apple announces changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store in the European Union
Apple today announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store impacting developers’ apps in the European Union (EU) to comply…
IDC: Apple iPhone is No.1 in China smartphone market for first time ever
Apple became the leading smartphone company in China for the first time with record high market share of 17.3% in 2023.
Apple preps new fees and restrictions for third-party app downloads
Apple is planning to add new fees and restrictions when it begins allowing third-party app downloads outside its App Store in response to a…
iPhone owners get $92 payouts from Apple in throttling settlement
In yet another testament to the expediency of the U.S. judicial “system,” iPhone users had to submit claims in Apple’s iPhone thottling …
‘Grand Theft Auto: The Trilogy – The Definitive Edition’ now available for iPhone and iPad as standalone premium games and also via Netflix Games
After multiple delays, Rockstar Games’ remake/remaster of the classic “Grand Theft Auto” trilogy is now available on iOS, iPadOS, and…
Apple and Corellium settle four-year court battle
Apple and cyber startup Corellium are settling a copyright lawsuit after four years of court battles. Terms have not been disclosed…
Seven iOS features remain U.S.-only
Seven iOS features remain exclusive to the United States: Apple Card, Apple Card Savings, Apple Cash, Apple Pay Later, Wallet IDs, Roadside…
Apple’s head of security: Sideloading on iPhone and iPad will not increase users’ choice
The European Union’s recently signed Digital Markets Act requires Apple and other operators of app stores – must allow for sideloading, or…
Mass lawsuit against Apple over iPhone batteries may proceed, London tribunal rules
Apple lost a bid to block a London lawsuit worth up to $1.9 billion which accuses it of using ‘defective’ batteries in millions of iPhones …
Apple expected to deliver generative AI to iPhone and iPad as soon as next year – analyst
According to Haitong International Securities, Apple will delivers generative AI technology to iPhone and iPad in late 2024 at the earliest…
Porsche fully embraces Apple CarPlay since the overwhelming majority of its customers have iPhones
High-performance vehicle maker Porsche is fully embracing Apple CarPlay since the overwhelming majority of its customers are iPhone owners…
FEMA will send a test emergency alert to your iPhone in the U.S. on October 4th
FEMA, in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will conduct a national test of the Integrated Public Alert and…
Nearly every iPhone and iPad app will run on Apple Vision Pro on day one
In a note to developers via its Developer app, Apple says that a brand‑new App Store will launch with Apple Vision Pro, featuring apps and…
PSA: If you haven’t already, update your iPhone and iPad
If you haven’t already updated your iPhone and iPad to Apple’s latest iOs and iPadOS releases, take a few minutes today to do so in order…
Apple iPhone owners are 7.4 times more valuable than Android users
Apple iPhone owners are 7.4 times more valuable than those who settle for wannabe iPhones loaded with Android…
Apple iPhone poised to take No.1 in annual global smartphone shipments for first time ever
2023 shipments are forecast to decline 6% to 1.15 billion units, the lowest in a decade. Apple’s iPhone is the best-positioned OEM…
