The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Tiimo, Dredge, Cyberpunk 2077 win big at the 2025 App Store Awards

Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Release candidates of iOS 26.2, macOS 26.2 now available

Apple has reached the release candidate stage for the current developer beta cycle, with new builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 out now for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

'MLB The Show Mobile' is Sony's biggest push into iPhone gaming

A new mobile version of "MLB The Show" marks Sony's most direct move yet to bring a console-first franchise to iPhone.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

How to see all the books you read in 2025 with Apple Books

Apple has made a full snapshot of your 2025 reading habits with the Apple Books Year in Review. Here's how to see and share it.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 3

App Tracking Transparency under the gun by German antitrust investigators

Germany's antitrust regulator is reviewing Apple's revised tracking rules after asking the company to address concerns about unequal treatment of third-party apps.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

'I'm Not Remarkable' shows Apple's accessibility features helping students conquer college

Apple celebrates students of all abilities in an energetic music video that highlights how its accessibility features support learning, creativity, and campus life

Amber Neely 6 months ago 2

How to check Apple Music Replay 2025 and share your year

As 2025 winds down, the annual Apple Music Replay gives you an easy way to look back at your top artists, songs, and monthly listening trends. Here's how to see it and share it.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 0

Apple pushes back on India's iPhone security app install order

Apple is planning to tell the Indian government it won't comply with an order to preinstall a state-backed app on iPhones, as doing so would introduce big security and privacy issues.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

Apple owes its greatest strength in AI to Giannandrea

We've seen it already — many stories covering John Giannandrea's early 2026 retirement from Apple suggest his departure is the result of many failures. The reality of his tenure at Apple is much more complex.

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 30

US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections

The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 11

India demands Apple preinstall government security app onto iPhones

India is continuing to pressure Apple into preloading locally sold iPhone units with state-backed apps, something Apple has been keen to resist.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 12

Apple's Maps & Ads face new EU scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act

EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 4

How to stop accidentally making audio recordings in Messages

Audio recordings are a convenient feature in iMessage that can potentially lead to embarrassing message misfires. Here's how to take control of audio recordings in the app.

Charles Martin 6 months ago 6

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