Apple Store app gets Liquid Glass overhaul and a new icon

The Apple Store application has been updated to utilize the Liquid Glass material Apple introduced with iOS 26.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 1

Apple launches new Mini App Partner Program

Following Apple's moves to get much more cash from apps embedded in China's WeChat, the company has issued a Mini Apps program for the App Store worldwide.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 0

UK refuses Apple's request to appeal $2 billion App Store ruling

The UK's Competition Appeals Tribunal has refused to grant Apple an appeal against the ruling that saw it required to pay App Store users $2 billion, but the case is not over.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 8

Apple is trying to get permission to appeal UK $2 billion App Store ruling

Apple is in court in the UK, arguing for why it should be allowed to appeal the lawsuit that saw it hit with a $2 billion fine for alleged App Store anti-competitive practices.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 0

New in iOS 26.2 beta 2: Liquid Glass tweaks, Games app changes, more

The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 has arrived with changes to system animations and updates for the Games app. Here's what's new.

Marko Zivkovic 6 months ago 2

Second developer betas of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2 now available for testing

Apple has moved on to the second round of developer betas for the current testing generation, with fresh builds of iOS 26.2, iPadOS 26.2, watchOS 26.2, tvOS 26.2, visionOS 26.2, and macOS Tahoe 26.2 available for testing.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Passports on iPhone arrive with new Digital ID feature

Apple's new Digital ID uses information from a U.S. passport and hosts it on the iPhone securely, providing a new way for users to prove their identity to the TSA.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 4

EU developers don't pass on App Store fee savings to users

The main reason the Digital Markets Act exists according to the European Union is to lower costs for consumers. For App Store customers, developers didn't bother to cut prices.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 31

Apple Invites now lets attendees say how many kids will be at the party

Apple Invites will now allow attendees to say how many adults and children will be turning up, a change that comes just in time for holiday parties.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 4

Moving Apple Fitness+ over to Health is part of Apple's 2026 AI plan

The previously reported reorganization of Apple Fitness+ to come under Apple's Health division comes alongside Apple Intelligence plans for 2026.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 2

Apple Music must emulate Spotify or die, says nonsensical report

There's a recurring theme from industry watchers, repeated on Friday, that Apple Music is doomed, if Apple doesn't copy Spotify's business model. The core premise is nonsense, and the reasoning for it is ridiculous.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 7 months ago 23

How Spatial Scenes & Spatial Photos on Apple Vision Pro add depth to your memories

Apple has introduced two interesting ways to view photos across its platforms, Spatial Photos and Spatial Scenes, and each adds depth in its own way. Here are the differences and what you need to know.

Wesley Hilliard 7 months ago 8

Ikea's new smart home lineup makes Matter more affordable

Ikea's smart home reboot leans on Matter to simplify setup and expand compatibility across devices, and by doing so, it makes the entire lineup far more Apple Home compatible than it was before.

Amber Neely 7 months ago 0

Previous winners talk about how to win Apple's Swift Student Challenge

Three previous winners of Apple's Swift Student Challenge reveal what got them started in programming, and how they won, as the company prepares to launch the next contest.

William Gallagher 7 months ago 0

iOS 26.2 beta 1 seemingly pulled for devices using C1 modem

Users trying to install the iOS 26.2 or iPadOS 26.2 beta say that it fails to install on devices running the C1 modem, which could indicate the update has been pulled for those devices.

Wesley Hilliard 7 months ago 4

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