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A bug briefly makes Apple's own App Store less convenient in EU [u]

In a bug in the iOS 17.4 beta, EU users face an extra security step when buying from Apple's App Store, to give them the same hurdle facing those who buy from the new rival stores.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

App Review's sudden enforcement of an in-app gift rule catches a meditation app off guard

Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Apple defends its controversial EU App Store plans

Responding to accusations that it has made minimal effort to allow third-party App Stores in EU, Apple says it focused expressly on complying with the region's new laws while protecting users security.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 26

Apple is hardening iMessage encryption now to protect it from a threat that doesn't exist yet

Apple is overhauling the cryptographic security of iMessage by introducing a new messaging protocol to thwart advanced computing that has yet to become a feasible threat, and probably won't for years.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 12

Apple Maps teams return to UK to improve navigation and walking details

For nine months, Apple Maps cars and team members with LiDAR backpacks will be touring the UK to update its general mapping, its navigation directions, and the Look Around street view.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

US Supreme court declines to hear $503M Apple-VirnetX patent case

The U.S. Supreme Court has decided it doesn't want to look into the patent battle between VirnetX and Apple, effectively ending VirnetX's chances of reviving a $503 million verdict.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 7

Apple's new RCS stance may have been forced by China

Apple's decision to introduce RCS support to iMessage sometime in 2024 wasn't caused by pressure from Europe, according to a new report, but instead China may have had more to do with the move.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 16

Fake crypto app on the App Store has stolen thousands of dollars already [u]

An app purporting to be for the Rabby Wallet crypto service, is the latest failure for Apple's App Store review team.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 5

Apple Pay isn't working for some Chase customers

Chase customers are having problems using Apple Pay on Saturday, with attempts to pay using Apple's payment platform failing while an "unexpected upgrade" is allegedly underway.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 4

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