Faster, more flexible databases could be coming to FileMaker or iWork

Despite owning FileMaker, Apple has never included a database app with iWork. Apple has now acquired Kuzu, Inc, a firm developing fast, flexible graph databases.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 7

600 companies in Japan want the Epic treatment — a free ride in Apple's ecosystem

Apple set up alternative app stores and external payments in Japan similar to how it is being handled in the EU, but developers say it has "no economic incentive" and want to pay nothing to Apple.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 9

Discord age verification not a requirement for every user, but still bad

Discord is relying on algorithmic data analysis and third-party vendors to handle age verification, but it has clarified that not everyone will be met with explicit age checks.

Wesley Hilliard 3 months ago 2

'Oceanhorn 3' leads March updates coming to Apple Arcade

Apple Arcade is adding a major new original in March, alongside several family-friendly releases and themed updates to existing games. Here's what's coming.

Andrew Orr 3 months ago 0

UK gets Apple and Google to agree to easy App Store changes

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has extracted promises from Apple and Google over their App Stores, really just bringing over the same features already in place in Europe.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 4

A new Apple Watch app for Rivian electric vehicles is in the works

A dedicated Apple Watch application from automaker Rivian is set to enable vehicle locking, unlocking, window adjustment, and much more, even on cars from 2021.

Marko Zivkovic 3 months ago 4

Discord's upcoming safety update makes age verification hard to avoid

Discord plans to set every user's account to teen-by-default — unless you're willing to undergo an invasive age verification process.

Amber Neely 3 months ago 4

Jony Ive's Ferrari interior design is as close to an Apple Car as you can get

It's not quite what an Apple Car would have been on the outside, but the forthcoming Ferrari Luce looks a lot like it on the inside — and rather like CarPlay Ultra.

William Gallagher 3 months ago 40

Browser interoperability drive made Safari work more like the others

Safari now works a lot like other major browsers when it comes to displaying web content on an iPhone or Mac, after a year-long joint effort to make the online experience similar across the industry.

Malcolm Owen 4 months ago 5

CarPlay could soon support third-party AI voice assistants like ChatGPT

CarPlay could soon support more than just Siri, as Apple explores wider access for third-party voice tools.

Amber Neely 4 months ago 7

Capitol Hill probe spotlights claims Apple and Google were pushed to block ICE-monitoring apps

The removal of an ICE-monitoring app almost a year ago has triggered new questions about whether the US Department of Justice crossed a constitutional line in its dealings with Apple and Google.

Lou Hartle 4 months ago 17

Applications are now open for the 2026 Swift Student Challenge — but hurry

Aiming to encourage app development and celebrate the most creative participants, Apple's Swift Student Challenge is back and the winners will get to visit Apple Park.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 0

One song can ruin your entire Apple Music algorithm & there needs to be a fix

Users shouldn't be afraid of exploring music or letting their kids choose a song, but since Apple Music lacks manual algorithm controls, one wrong song can upend your recommendations for weeks.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 16

Apple Health+ scaled back internally, new focus on incremental improvement

The Apple Intelligence-powered Health+ service is reportedly being scaled back now that Eddy Cue is in charge, and will focus on getting features to users sooner with smaller releases.

Wesley Hilliard 4 months ago 3

Fresh iPhone 17e & iPad leak points to incremental upgrades

New chips, not new designs, will define Apple's next entry-level iPad and iPhone 17e as the company advances its entry-level lineup incrementally.

Andrew Orr 4 months ago 1

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