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 …
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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 …
Read More »Apple’s Scary Fast October Mac event: What to watch and expect
Surprise! Apple has one more event this year. At last month’s iPhone 15 event, supply chain issues reportedly halted hardware announcements. This year, the company is holding a standalone event instead of press releases for its final announcements. Last week’s Scary Fast invites raised hopes that an October event could …
Read More »Apple expands drive, mail, and notes on iCloud.com
After updating iOS, iPadOS, and macOS in recent weeks, Apple has redesigned iCloud.com to support browser notifications for Mail and Calendar on a PC, a customizable home page with quick actions, and a slideshow view for photos. Last year, Apple added widgets to iCloud.com to view Notes and Pages data. …
Read More »The iPhone 15 Pro will be the next AAA console
During Tuesday’s iPhone 15 launch event, Apple focused on games. While mobile devs talked about the improved hardware and software, we also learned that some recent top-tier console games, including Resident Evil 4 remake, Resident Evil Village, and Death Stranding, are coming to the iPhone. The iPhone’s distinction from dedicated …
Read More »Some Chinese government officials are barred from using iPhones
China has banned central government officials from using iPhones at work as its relationship with the U.S. deteriorates. The Wall Street Journal reported the move, which could hurt Apple’s reputation in its second-largest market. According to the report, government employees are also asked not to bring foreign devices to work. …
Read More »On September 12th, Apple will reveal the iPhone 15 to the public
The rumors were accurate again. September 12 is Apple’s next iPhone event. The company sent out invites for the event at Apple Park in Cupertino again. Spoilers: the invite has a Thanos snap-like graphic and “Wonderlust” [sic]. The big show will likely feature the iPhone 15. Given its big deal …
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