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Apple updates Pages, Numbers, Keynote with iOS 11 features

Following Tuesday's release of iOS 11, Apple has updated its iWork suite of productivity apps to better take advantage of the new operating system's features, with iPad-centric support for drag and drop, multitasking and more.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 2

Apple's new App Store rules say devs must provide alternative to Face ID for kids under 13

Updated App Store Review Guidelines published this week include a variety of changes, most notably dictating that apps wanting to make use of Face ID on the iPhone X must offer an "alternate authentication method" for children under 13.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 8

Apple's Clips to add new 'Selfie Scenes' mode powered by iPhone X TrueDepth camera in November

Apple on Tuesday quietly announced a forthcoming update to its Clips app that will add support for the new TrueDepth depth-sensing camera set to debut with iPhone X this November.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 3

Spat between Apple & India over 'Do Not Disturb' app could lead to new data rules

The impasse between Apple and the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India over the country's "Do Not Disturb" app could be swung by future rules that would force Apple to allow it, a report suggested on Wednesday.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 19

PSA: Zello app for iPhone is not an actual walkie-talkie, still needs internet connectivity to work

In the wake of Hurricane Harvey, and with Irma approaching, word is spreading about "push to talk" iPhone app Zello. However, downloaders should be aware that the app requires not only a solid internet connection, but connectivity to Zello's servers to function.

Mike Wuerthele 8 years ago 2

Nintendo's 'Super Mario Run' vanishes from iOS App Store [u]

Nintendo's Super Mario Run, the Japanese gaming giant's first official foray into mobile content, inexplicably disappeared from the iOS App Store on Monday, leaving the Google Play Store as the title's sole point of distribution.

AppleInsider Staff 8 years ago 10

Apple pulls ProTube from App Store following complaints by Google's YouTube

Despite it being available for nearly three years, Apple has removed a popular alternative YouTube client — ProTube — from the App Store, allegedly bowing to pressure by Google.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 20

Apple updates iTunes Affiliate program with new iTunes Store Credit payment option

Apple on Thursday announced a change to its iTunes Affiliate program, allowing members to receive commissions in the form of iTunes Store Credit instead of direct electronic bank transfers.

Mikey Campbell 8 years ago 0

Apple adds support for WeChat Pay in China

Purchases at Apple Music and the App Store in China can now make use of WeChat Pay, a popular service operated by Tencent, Apple has announced.

Roger Fingas 8 years ago 3

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