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Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial
Apple exec ‘outright lied’ during Epic trial Apple executive Alex Roman was found to have “outright lied” under oath during the Epic trial, according to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. Roman testified that Apple hadn’t decided on its 27% commission fee for purchases outside the App Store until January 16th, 2024, but contemporaneous business documents reveal […]
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Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US
Epic says Fortnite is coming back to iOS in the US Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney announced that Fortnite will return to iOS in the US “next week” following a court order that blocks Apple from taking a commission on purchases made outside the App Store. The app was removed from the App Store in […]
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A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store A US judge has ruled that Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside of apps. The ruling also blocks Apple from restricting how developers can point users to where they can make purchases outside of apps. Apple is prohibited from imposing […]
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Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode
Sketchy rumors hint at an iPhone desktop mode There are rumors that Apple may be working on an iPhone desktop mode, allowing users to extend their screen space when connected to an external display. The rumored feature would provide a Stage Manager-like interface, similar to what’s already available on iPadOS, but with limitations such as […]
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Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple
Apple launches a new celebrity hub that’s all about Apple Apple has launched a new website called “Snapshot on Apple” that showcases celebrity profiles and their work across various Apple services. The website features a carousel of 36 celebrity images, with no manual scrolling or searching option. Clicking on each image takes you to a […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince fooled people into paying $10 Apple’s App Store review process failed to catch an unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince, which was available for $10 and claimed to be the official game. The pirated iOS port was removed from the App Store shortly after it was discovered, but […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts Unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince game has appeared on App Store, despite not being officially announced by developer Dogubomb and publisher Raw Fury. The pirated version costs $9.99 and appears to be a barely-modified version of the actual game, but with […]
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Apple’s most affordable iPad is now the cheapest it’s ever been
Apple’s most affordable iPad is now the cheapest it’s ever been The latest iPad (11th generation) is now $50 off its lowest price to date, starting at $299 for Wi-Fi models. The new iPad features Apple’s faster A16 chip, 128GB of storage, and a larger 11-inch display with more screen real estate. The tablet has […]
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How to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhone
How to use Visual Intelligence on the iPhone Visual Intelligence on the iPhone uses the camera to identify objects and answer questions. The feature requires specific iOS versions (18.2, 18.3, or 18.4) and models (iPhone 16-16 Pro Max, iPhone 15 Pro-Max). To launch Visual Intelligence, tap and hold the Camera Control button on iPhone 16 […]
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Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know
Did Tim Cook finagle a special tariff deal? Senator Warren wants to know Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) has sent Apple CEO Tim Cook a letter asking for information about conversations between Apple and President Trump’s administration regarding tariffs. The letter highlights Apple’s significant influence on the Trump Administration, including Cook’s $1 million donation to Trump’s […]
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