Apple not a monopoly but must allow alternate payment methods for apps, judge rules

As a result of a ruling in the Epic versus Apple legal battle, Apple must allow developers to include alternate purchase links in apps on the App Store — but Apple prevailed in most other counts.

Mike Wuerthele and Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 135

Best Deals Sept. 10 - Free Disney+ with Amazon Music, $5 Amazon credit with $50 Apple gift card, more!

Friday's best deals include $190 off Roborock Vacuum and Mop, Free Disney+ with Amazon Music, 60% off Uno Premium Anniversary Edition, and more!

Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 0

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iPhone 13 event preview, 2022 'iPhone 14' leaked, CSAM delayed on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 4 years ago 0

Apple's iPhone 12, 'iPhone 13' to command a third of global 5G shipments

The forthcoming "iPhone 13," together with the existing iPhone 12, will increase Apple's total share of 5G smartphone sales to 33% in 2021, claims new research.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple thought low-cost TV dongle would ruin its premium reputation

A new report has detailed some of the inner-workings of Apple TV+, including how the company shelved plans to build a low-cost dongle because it didn't want to tarnish its premium reputation.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 17

Apple TV+ planning 50 new shows for 2021, doubles production slate

A new report claims that Apple is planning to greatly increase its Apple TV+ program library with at least one new show per week in 2022, plus it is currently spending half a billion on advertising.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple's $1B data center project in Ireland challenged again

An Irish High Court challenge has been filed, looking to block an extension of a permit for Apple's $1 billion data center in Athenry, Ireland with complaints citing potential environmental issues.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Apple TV+ expands children's lineup with 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' & orders new series

Apple is extending its deal with 'Peanuts' company WildBrain to add the classic 'Yo Gabba Gabba!' series to Apple TV+, as well as 20 new episodes.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple Maps brings Look Around, improved navigation to Italy & Andorra

Apple Maps has rolled out Look Around nationwide in Italy, plus improved navigation, 3D buildings, and more including Siri natural language guidance.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

Apple Music can now identify and compensate artists in DJ mixes

Apple on Thursday announced that Apple Music uses Shazam audio recognition technology to identify and compensate artists in DJ mixes, allowing the service to pay for and host a wider selection of content.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Apple says Epic can return to App Store only if it follows the rules

Apple in a statement said Epic is welcome to return to the App Store when it agrees to "play by the same rules as everyone else," terms to which the developer has not yet agreed.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 16

Kuo: 'Apple Watch Series 8' might integrate temperature measurement feature

While Apple has yet to announce an expected "Apple Watch Series 7" and revamped AirPods model, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo is predicting both devices will boast new health management features in 2022.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 4

'Apple Watch Series 7' mass-shipments to begin in late September, Kuo says

Apple has remedied an "Apple Watch Series 7" manufacturing issue and partner suppliers are expected to start mass production of the next-generation wearable in mid-September, according to analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 3

Apple fires employee who spoke out on workplace issues, cites alleged leak

Apple on Thursday fired Ashley Gjovik for violating company policy regarding the disclosure of intellectual property, but failed to specify what confidential information, if any, was leaked. The senior engineering program manager has for the past few months publicly aired concerns over unresolved workplace issues including sexism and discrimination.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 56

Epic asks Apple to reinstate developer account so it can re-release 'Fortnite' in Korea [u]

Following the passage of a law in South Korea that loosens Apple's hold on App Store payments, Epic Games on Thursday said it asked the tech giant to reinstate its developer account in hopes of re-releasing "Fortnite" in that country.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 30

UK government lauds Apple's CSAM plans as it seeks to skirt end-to-end encryption

Priti Patel, Home Secretary of the UK, penned an op-ed this week highlighting a need for enhanced child protection online, and in doing so lauded Apple's now-postponed CSAM monitoring plans.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 38

VMware Fusion for M1 Macs gets private beta, official Windows support not included

VMware this week released a private beta version of Fusion for M1 Macs, though users eager to run Windows VMs on their new MacBook Air might want to look elsewhere.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 12

Apple's Kevin Lynch tapped to take over leadership of 'Apple Car' project

Apple software executive Kevin Lynch has reportedly taken over the company's "Apple Car" project after its previous manager departed for Ford.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 16

Apple has the best privacy amongst all of the video streaming providers

The Apple TV and Apple TV+ provided the best privacy among streaming hardware and services, though some of its policies aren't entirely transparent, according to a new report.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Compared: Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 versus AirPods and AirPods Pro

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 aim to take on the AirPods Pro with ANC and a variable Transparency-style feature at a price that beats AirPods. Here's how Samsung's latest attempt at wireless earbuds fare against Apple's lineup.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 4

ESPN, ABC News apps to end third-generation Apple TV support in October

The ESPN and ABC News apps will stop supporting the third-generation Apple TV beginning in early October, according to a message shown within the apps.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Facebook launches $299 Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses

Facebook's $299 Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses come in 20 style combinations and connect to your smartphone to perform basic tasks.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 29

Down the rabbit hole: How Apple brought 'Matrix Resurrection' to our pocket

The Matrix may be an alien construction, but to be fair to our new overlords, the new trailer shows that they have kept its technology updated into the iPhone era.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Facebook & Ray-Ban 'smart glasses' leak hours before announcement

Images of Facebook's Ray-Ban smart glasses have appeared, and they look fairly similar to other offerings, like Snap Spectacles.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 8

Best deals Sept. 9 - $139 off GoPro Hero7, up to 40% off Anker charging, more!

Thursday's best deals include up to 40% off Anker charging products, $5 off Fifine Gaming Microphone, almost $139 off GoPro Hero7, and more!

Daniel Hipskind 4 years ago 0

Frustrated security researchers speak out about Apple's bug bounty program

Apple's bug bounty program is frustrating the security research community, with complaints spanning poor communication, confusion about payments, and more.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

B&H slashes up to $150 off Apple Watch Series 6, offering year's cheapest prices

B&H's latest price cuts on the Apple Watch Series 6 deliver the year's best prices on several styles, with discounts of up to $150 off.

Christine McKee 4 years ago 0

Norfolk State University partners with Apple to provide iPad Pro to students

Apple will provide over 6,000 devices to Norfolk State University faculty and students during the Fall 2021 semester to include iPad Pro, AirPods Pro, and more.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Amazon opens preorders for new Fire TV Stick 4K Max

The new Amazon Fire TV Stick features Wi-Fi 6 support, is compatible with most major streaming services including Apple TV+, and can be bundled with a number of other devices.

Amber Neely 4 years ago 20

Piper Sandler ups Apple price target to $175, cites robust iPhone 12 demand

Ahead of Apple's September 14 event, Piper Sandler has raised its Apple price target to $175 on strong demand for the current iPhone 12 lineup offsetting relatively low interest in the "iPhone 13."

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

The lawyers have heard about M1 MacBook cracked screen reports

Washington, DC, law firm Migliaccio & Rathod is seeking reports of cracked M1 MacBook Pro and MacBook Air screens, with a class action suit likely to follow.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Apple now looking to tackle car manufacture by itself

A report suggests that Apple has restarted its internal Apple Car development after it failed to partner with third parties for parts manufacture and assembly.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 38

iPhone 13 colors & storage capacities may have been leaked by retailer

A Ukrainian e-commerce site lists alleged details of the whole "iPhone 13" range, including color options and different storage capacities of each model.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 10

China not issuing new game licenses, may impact App Store earnings

Repeating a scenario that impacted iOS developers and Apple itself three years ago, China is again not issuing licenses for online game releases, including those hosted on the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple may have solved bending batteries for the folding iPhone

Apple is continuing to investigate ways that it can fill the entire volume of an iPhone, and is researching batteries that can fill the gaps in flexible devices such as a future iPhone Fold.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple customers increasingly attached to brand during COVID

Apple's customers have expressed an increasingly strong emotional attachment to the brand during the COVID-19 pandemic as they become more reliant on the company and its services, according to a new study.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

HBO Max to launch in six European countries on Oct. 26

WarnerMedia on Wednesday confirmed that its flagship streaming service, HBO Max, will push into Europe with a debut in six countries on Oct. 26.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

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