Apple, Visa, Mastercard face lawsuit over high merchant fees

Apple has been named in a proposed class-action lawsuit alongside Mastercard and Visa, over claims of conspiracy to cut competition and make merchants pay higher fees for credit and debit card transactions.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 17

Beeper Mini for Android lives again, but for how long is anybody's guess

Beeper Mini is back and working, with the developers releasing an update for the Android app that lets it use Apple's iMessage network once again.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 19

Apple confirms it blocked Beeper Mini citing security risks

Apple has officially responded to the Beeper Mini controversy, confirming it cut off the Android app's access to iMessage citing "significant risks to user security and privacy."

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 10

Apple's AR ambitions could expand into Personal Shopping and tech support sessions

Using hardware like Apple Vision Pro, future Apple Store Personal Shoppers could demonstrate devices to users, and show the products interactively within the customer's home.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

Xencelabs Pen Display 24 review: Finally, a worthy Wacom competitor

The Xencelabs Pen Display 24 is a dream for artists wanting to step into the professional world, and it gives comparable Wacom tablets a run for their money.

Brian Patterson 2 years ago 1

Apple's corporate reshuffle includes many VP promotions

A reshuffle of executives at Apple has seen more promotions to vice president than usual, with changes impacting many areas of the company.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Google's Pixel 8 series offers extended software support & AI camera features

Google has finally lifted the curtain on its much-anticipated Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones and the next generation of its wearable device, the Pixel Watch 2. Here's a look at what these new flagships bring to the table.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 25

Apple, Google, Amazon face Australian big tech influence probe

Apple will join Google and Amazon in submitting evidence to a probe into the influence of Big Tech companies in Australia, starting with a hearing set to happen with a senate committee on Tuesday.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 2

Humane shows off its wearable AI pin at Paris Fashion Week

Humane has quietly teased its forthcoming AI Pin at Coperni's Parish fashion show, and will unveil it fully on November 9, 2023.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 12

Apple has most of the elements it needs to create its own search engine

Apple could make its own search engine and end its reliance on Google, a report points out, with Apple already possessing most of the components it needs to go it alone.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 34

Bluetti AC180 Solar Portable Power Station review: Perfect merge of price, ports, and power

The Bluetti AC180 Solar takes on all the best aspects of the AC200Max and crams it into a smaller, lighter form factor that should satisfy most users' needs.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

Don't buy a looted iPhone, it will never work

An Apple Store in Philadelphia was looted overnight, and thieves are going to try selling the bounty. Apple has already disabled all of them — so don't buy one.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Future visionOS could mirror a display without the iPhone or Mac's screen being on

If this technology comes to fruition, an Apple Vision Pro or an iPhone could be used to privately display the a screen of a blanked-out iPhone or Mac.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

'Fortnite' refund applications open for $245 million Epic settlement

The US Federal Trade Commission has opened up applications for refunds for "Fortnite" players, as part of a $245 million settlement over alleged bogus in-game purchases.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 10

Cook justifies Apple's advertising on X as a 'town square' for the Internet

Elon Musk's X is too important to stop Apple's advertising on the platform, according to Tim Cook, with the Apple CEO touching on political equality and environmental efforts.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 44

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