According to Bloomberg, Apple is seeking a partnership with Google to use the Gemini AI model to enhance functionality on the iPhone. This strategic move will put Google in a dominant position, given its existing agreement with Apple to serve as the primary search engine provider for the Safari browser …
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Apple has been fined $1.84 billion by the EU for anti-steering practices in the iOS music streaming market
The European Union has fined Apple €1.84 billion for breaking antitrust laws in the music streaming services market on its iOS platform.Apple’s penalty is centered around their implementation of anti-steering provisions, limiting music streaming apps from informing consumers about lower-priced options outside of Apple’s App Store.Apple, with its own music …
Read More »Apple has finally expressed its opinion on the debate around whether you should put your iPhone in rice
It is a common occurrence, even among the most skilled individuals. As you casually doomscroll on your phone, it slips from your grasp and falls into the toilet bowl. Almost immediately after mentioning that your phone is wet, someone will advise you to promptly submerge it in rice. If no …
Read More »Apple acknowledges its deliberate action to disable iPhone web applications in the European Union
It has been discovered that the malfunction affecting iPhone web applications, commonly referred to as progressive web apps (PWAs), in the EU is not caused by a software defect. Apple has addressed concerns raised by developers and media outlets over the loss of functionality of Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) in …
Read More »Apple has recently released a newly redesigned iCloud application specifically for Windows users
Apple has recently released a revamped version of its iCloud app for Windows, aiming to enhance the onboarding process and improve content syncing for iPhone or iPad users who do not possess a Mac. The latest application, compatible with both Windows 10 and 11, features an enhanced setup process to …
Read More »Spotify strongly criticizes Apple’s DMA compliance plan, describing it as extortion and a complete and total farce
Spotify is among the companies expressing dissatisfaction with Apple’s approach to complying with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA aims to introduce features such as sideloading apps, alternative app stores, browser choice, and other changes. Last Friday, the streaming music company released its official statement in regards to …
Read More »Instead of ChatGPT, Apple and Google choose AllTrails and Imprint as their “app of the year”
AllTrails was named Apple’s iPhone App of the Year for 2023, while Imprint: Learn Visually was named Google Play’s best app. Apple and Google chose Honkai: Star Rail for Game of the Year. These year-end “best of” lists aren’t just a way to promote new apps and games, but also …
Read More »Foxconn to invest $1.5 billion in India with Apple
Following South Asian revenue growth, Foxconn will invest $1.54 billion in India, the latest expansion plan. Foxconn said in a stock exchange filing that the investment will meet “operational needs.” The investment comes two months after the Taiwanese company announced it would double its Indian workforce and investment by next …
Read More »Mac gets Proton Drive encrypted cloud storage
Four months after launching on Windows, Swiss privacy-focused company Proton launched its end-to-end encrypted (E2EE) cloud storage service for Mac. Nine years ago, Proton focused on Gmail alternatives like Proton Mail, but now it offers VPNs, password managers, calendars, and cloud storage. After launching Proton Drive on the web in …
Read More »Finally, iPhone RCS from Apple
Apple announced Thursday that it will add RCS support to iOS next year, resolving the widespread issue of text messaging compatibility between iPhones and Android smartphones but not eliminating the “green bubble” dread. Critics have long argued that Apple’s refusal to support RCS has fragmented messaging ecosystems, particularly for Android …
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