Google Play Books now links out to website & avoids Apple's 30% cut
Apple device owners that use Google Play Books to manage ebooks can now make purchases via a "Get book" link that takes them to the Google Play store to make a purchase.
iOS
Wesley Hilliard
EU pushes forward with Apple antitrust investigation despite Trump's criticisms
In the interest of what it calls fairness and stability, the European Union has decided to push forth with anti-trade investigations into companies like Apple, Meta, and X, hoping to reach a conclusion by March.
Amber Neely
Apple Maps paid search ads under consideration in monetization push
Apple is once again considering adding advertising to Apple Maps, a move that could help bump up its growing Services revenue even more.
Malcolm Owen
How to unplug from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS
Apple Intelligence is still in its infancy, but not everyone wants to use it. Here's how to disconnect from Apple Intelligence on iOS and macOS.
Chip Loder
Alibaba to manipulate Apple Intelligence output in China for censorship
Apple will finally be able to launch Apple Intelligence in China, but the cost is allowing Alibaba to manipulate AI output to be acceptable to the Chinese government.
TikTok has returned to the Apple App Store
Apple has finally returned TikTok to the App Store after receiving a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi.
UK's iPhone spying backdoor demand sparks bipartisan US lawmaker anger
US lawmakers want Britain to drop its demand for a backdoor into iOS, and say that if they don't, America should cut down intelligence sharing with the country.
William Gallagher
China to finally get Apple Intelligence as Alibaba deal is confirmed
The rumored collaboration between Apple and Alibaba to get Apple Intelligence in China has now been confirmed, sending Alibaba shares rising to a new high.
Apple's new research study is the most ambitious one yet
Following very many specific studies and research collaborations, Apple has announced a new program that takes a holistic overview of health.
Marko Zivkovic
Andrew Orr
Charles Martin
