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Hulu Reactivates Picture-in-Picture on iOS 14 in Latest Update
With its latest App Store update, Hulu has reactivated picture-in-picture for iPhone users running iOS 14, months after stripping the feature from...With its latest App Store update, Hulu has reactivated picture-in-pictur...
Apple makes macOS Big Sur 11.3 beta 3 available to developers
If you are a developer and want to know what to expect in macOS Big Sur 11.3, here is how to install the third developer beta.If you are a developer and want to know what to expect in macOS Big Sur ...
‘The incredible boxes of Hock Wah Yeo’ ↦
Photo courtesy of Macintosh Garden. Kids, when I was your age, the App Store was called “boxed software...Photo courtesy of Macintosh Garden...
Review: Kyvol's S31 Robot Vac cleans all the things and empties on its own
Looking for a self-emptying smart robot vacuum and mop at a reasonable price? Then Kyvol's Cybovac S31 might be the one for you! Here's our full re...Looking for a self-emptying smart robot vacuum and mop at a reasonable p...
Apple Card disabled my iCloud, App Store, and Apple ID accounts
About ten days ago, when I went to update a few apps in the App Store on my Mac, I was met with a curious error...About ten days ago, when I went to update a few apps in the App Store on...
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Crash Bandicoot’s first new iOS game in a decade available to pre-order
Preorders for Crash Bandicoot's first iOS game in a decade are now up and (endless) running. Here's what you need to know.Preorders for Crash Bandicoot's first iOS game in a decade are now up an...
New Apple Card Customers Can Get 6% Daily Cash on Apple Purchases in March
Apple is offering new Apple Card customers 6% Daily Cash Back for purchases made from Apple for the month of March. The new promotion is...Apple is offering new Apple Card customers 6% Daily Cash Back for purcha...
M1 Mac user says Apple ID held hostage when payment failed
An M1 Mac user says he saw his Apple ID held hostage when a sequence of events meant that the Cupertino company was unable to collect ...An M1 Mac user says he saw his Apple ID held hostage when a sequence of ...
Popular Weather Line App Acquired By Unnamed Buyer, Service to Shut Down Next Year
Popular iOS app Weather Line has been acquired by an unnamed buyer and removed from the App Store with immediate effect, the developers behind the...Popular iOS app Weather Line has been acquired by an unnamed buyer and r...
Music Memos no longer available to download on iOS
Apple has finally closed its Music Memos app for good, and the app is no longer available to download from the iOS App Store.Apple has finally closed its Music Memos app for good, and the app is no...
Apple: Arizona bill government mandate to give away the App Store
A new report says Apple and Google have both reverently lobbied against a new Arizona bill that could let app developers use third-party payment sy...A new report says Apple and Google have both reverently lobbied against ...
Apple Officially Retires Music Memos App
As expected, Apple has officially retired its Music Memos app, which allows musicians and songwriters to capture song ideas on the fly. As...As expected, Apple has officially retired its Music Memos app, which all...
Apple has been lobbying against an Arizona bill that could affect App Store sales
Even after North Dakota senators voted down a proposal that would allow developers to offer apps outside the App Store on iOS, other US states are ...Even after North Dakota senators voted down a proposal that would allow ...
Weather Line Acquired by Mystery Buyer
Weather Line is shutting down on April 1, 2022. No personal data has been sold. All active subscriptions have been extended for free...Weather Line is shutting down on April 1, 2022...
Apple aggressively lobbies against Arizona bill that would allow third-party App Store payment systems
Apple and Google are ramping up lobbying efforts against an Arizona bill that would allow developers to use third-party in-app payments methods, by...Apple and Google are ramping up lobbying efforts against an Arizona bill...
Apple Lobbying Against Arizona Bill That Would Let Developers Use Third-Party Payment Options
Arizona is considering legislation that would prevent developers from being forced to use Apple's in-app purchase options, and as the bill heads...Arizona is considering legislation that would prevent developers from be...
Google Docs, Calendar for iOS updated with privacy labels
After dragging its feet for nearly three months, Google on Monday continued a slow rollout of updates to its flagship iOS apps that includes Apple'...After dragging its feet for nearly three months, Google on Monday contin...
Apple and Epic will do battle, hopefully in court, starting May 3
Apple and Epic will meet in court starting May 3 depending on the COVID-19 situation.Apple and Epic will meet in court starting May 3 depending on the COVID-...
Apple-Epic trial to happen in May and could be held in-person
The trial for Epic Games' App Store lawsuit against Apple could take place on May 3, with the judge keen to bring witnesses to the court for in-per...The trial for Epic Games' App Store lawsuit against Apple could take pla...
The popular Weather Line app has been acquired, will shut down April 2022
Popular Weather app Weather Line has been bought and will shut down as of April next year.Popular Weather app Weather Line has been bought and will shut down as o...
Gmail for iOS Updated for the First Time in Three Months
After neglecting the app for several months, Google today finally updated Gmail on the App Store for the first time in exactly three months. ...After neglecting the app for several months, Google today finally update...
Judge in Apple v. Epic Games Case Wants In-Person Trial Starting on May 3
Lawyers for Epic Games and Apple today participated in a management conference with Judge Yvonne Gonzalez to hammer out the details of an upcoming...Lawyers for Epic Games and Apple today participated in a management conf...
How to remove, reorganize, and launch Apple Watch apps faster
Here's how to make your Apple Watch apps show up when you want, hide them when you don't, and how to get quicker access to the ones you use the most.Here's how to make your Apple Watch apps show up when you want, hide the...
Apple drops limited edition gift card to celebrate Billie Eilish doc
In celebration of the release of "Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry," Apple has released a limited edition gift card with a collectible st...In celebration of the release of "Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Bl...
iOS 14 runs on 80% of all iPhones, says Apple
New official figures from Apple indicate that iOS 14 runs on 80% of all active iPhones and 86% of iPhones introduced in the last four years.New official figures from Apple indicate that iOS 14 runs on 80% of all ...
Minnesota and Arizona Bills Aim to Let Developers Skirt Apple's In-App Purchase Rules
After North Dakota tried and failed to pass legislation that would have paved the way for third-party App Store options, Minnesota and Arizona have...After North Dakota tried and failed to pass legislation that would have ...
Facebook’s new app Bars will let you rap over premade beats
The rap app from Facebook could be so good or so bad.The rap app from Facebook could be so good or so bad.
Bouncing light looks unbelievably beautiful in new puzzle game Lyxo
"Lyxo" is an ultra-realistic game about bounced light, and it's gorgeous. Creator Tobias Sturn talks about turning physics into fun puzzles."Lyxo" is an ultra-realistic game about bounced light, and it's gorgeous...
Minnesota the latest to introduce bill that allows developers to bypass App Store billing
Following on the heels of failed legislation in North Dakota and a similar bill in Arizona, Minnesota has joined the ranks of states trying to forc...Following on the heels of failed legislation in North Dakota and a simil...
Minnesota introduces new App Store reform legislation following failed bill in North Dakota
After a failed bill was proposed in North Dakota earlier this month that would have forced Apple to allow developers to sideload apps and use alter...After a failed bill was proposed in North Dakota earlier this month that...
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