Apple revises US App Store rules to let developers link to outside payment methods, but it will still charge a commission
In light of the US Supreme Court denying to hear Apple’s appeal in its legal battle with Epic Games, Apple has announced a handful of changes coming to the App Store Guidelines. Starting today, Apple is updating the App Store Guidelines to comply with ...
Bonus second round of AppleCare settlement payments being sent out, here’s why
Back in 2022, Apple began sending customers payments after settling a long-running class action lawsuit over its AppleCare replacement devices. As it happens, the $95 million settlement isn’t done yet as a second round of payments is being sent now to ...
Apple Vision Pro appears to lack Ultra Wideband and the latest Wi-Fi used in Macs
If you were hoping for Ultra Wideband and Wi-Fi 6E or 7 chips in Apple Vision Pro, well, those are very specific expectations. Also, Apple Vision Pro appears to lack those chips, based on the official FCC filing from today.
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How to see MacBook battery health and when is it time for a replacement?
Whether you’re wondering how your MacBook battery health is doing or having regular issues with battery life, it’s easy to check in macOS Settings. Read along for how to see MacBook battery health, tips on when to get a replacement, charge cycle expect...
Apple Vision Pro pre-reviews, this time with pictures!
Apple Vision Pro pre-orders in the US start on Friday, and reporters are getting their twelfth round of hands-on time with the hardware. That officially makes Vision Pro the most reviewed Apple hardware before journalists publish their actual reviews o...
First visionOS-ready apps now rolling out on the App Store
A few months ago, developers with access to an Apple Vision Pro Developer Kit were given access to the App Store to download compatible iPhone and iPad apps. As Vision Pro arrives in stores in February, Apple has made it possible for developers to subm...
Here’s how much faster iPhone 15 Pro Max is than Samsung and Google for mobile performance
A month after the iPhone 15 lineup launched we saw the Pro models come out on top as the fastest smartphones for mobile download speeds. Now after measuring Q4 data, Ookla has shared that the iPhone 15 Pro Max remains the king of cellular speed. Here’s...
T-Mobile beats Verizon and AT&T in every mobile metric, says Speedtest maker Ookla
Ookla has unveiled its Q4 2023 US mobile Internet report and T-Mobile has kept its top spot for the fastest download and upload speeds, lowest latency, best consistency, video experience, and more. Here’s how much faster and better T-Mobile performed t...
Supreme Court upholds Apple vs. Epic ruling, Apple must allow app developers to link to other payment systems
The outcome of the much publicized 2021 Apple vs. Epic trial saw Apple winning on most counts, except for the fact the judge did rule that Apple must relax its App Store anti-steering policy and allow developers like Epic Games to include links to alte...
Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, says Apple
Vision Pro Immersive Video makes it the ultimate entertainment device, according to Apple, as the company highlighted the entertainment capabilities of its spatial computer.
The company previewed “immersive, first-of-its-kind original stories, produ...