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Twitter shuts down official Twitter for Mac app

Ubiquitous microblogging service Twitter on Friday announced an imminent end to its native Mac client, saying the change comes as part of efforts to maintain a consistent user experience across all platforms.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 15

Apple says all new iPhone apps must support iOS 11 SDK, iPhone X display as of April

Starting in April, developers submitting new titles to the iOS App Store will have no choice but to use the iOS 11 SDK — and if they're supporting the iPhone, offer iPhone X display compatibility.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 14

New Apple webpage touts apps & technology for augmented reality on iOS

Apple has created a new mini-site promoting ARKit, the company's augmented reality platform for iPhones and iPads, as well as recent hardware advances made to enhance the technology.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Facebook to launch subscription tool in iOS app after resolving dispute with Apple

Facebook has resolved a revenue sharing issue with Apple, it was announced on Monday, allowing the social media giant to launch a subscription tool for publishers looking to enable paywall access on Facebook's iOS app.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 8

iOS 11 News app adds curated reporting of 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics

Apple has added a new feature within iOS 11 News to supply human-curated updates on the 2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics. The special coverage, in collaboration with NBC, is designed to not overwhelm iOS users' existing News feeds while at the same time providing timely, accurate and high-quality reporting for everyone interested in the Olympic events.

Daniel Eran Dilger 8 years ago 1

How to download old versions of apps from the App Store on an older iPhone or iPad that can't run iOS 11

Apple hasn't totally left old iPad owners behind. In addition to still signing the last iOS releases for those devices, you can still download software for them — assuming you know where to look.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 23

Apple blames misdirected Search Ad reports on 'processing error,' makes corrective changes

A mistake in which Search Ads Basic reports were sent to the wrong developers was linked to a "processing error," and safeguards have been put in place to prevent a repeat incident, Apple said this week.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Apple cracks down on unsanctioned use of its emoji designs in third-party apps

Apple appears to be taking a harder stance against developers using its custom emoji font, known as Apple Color Emoji, even in the case of apps that have been using the art for years.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 1

Uber reinstates Maps extensions, Siri integration in update

Uber in an update to its iOS app on Tuesday re-enabled Maps and Siri integrations that were inexplicably removed in January, suggesting the apparent error originated with the ride sharing app and not Apple's operating system.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 0

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