iOS

Google welcomes Apple's move to adopt RCS

Apple has promised to adopt RCS in 2024, and Google welcomes the company's contribution despite not adopting its encrypted extension for the standard.

Apple's flavor of RCS won't support Google's end-to-end encryption extension

Apple wants no part of Google's addition of end to-end encryption to RCS, and the iPhone maker will instead work with the standards body to mandate a universal version instead.

Google's RCS messaging is coming to iPhone in 2024

Following years of pressure from Google for Apple to adopt the presently flawed RCS system within iMessage, Apple has committed to doing so during 2024.

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How to bring Screen Mirroring back to the Control Center on the iPhone 15 Pro

The Screen Mirroring button in iOS 17 for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max users has been removed from Control Center and replaced by a mute switch. Here's how to get it back.

Will Apple save us from surveillance advertising?

Recovering after a second chance afforded me by Collision Detection on my Apple Watch, I'm hoping Apple will spare me once again, this time from the ad avalanche inherent across online social engagement monetization.

Japan to require companies like Apple to pay taxes in place of developers

Small developers operating outside of Japan can be tough to get ahold of for owed consumption tax payments, so the Finance Ministry is placing the burden on Apple and other app market operators.

Third developer beta of iOS 17.2, iPadOS 17.2 out now

Apple has moved on to the third round of developer betas, with new builds of iOS 17.2 and iPadOS 17.2 now available for testing.

Apple shares 2023 App Store Awards finalists

The annual App Store Awards celebrate the best apps on the App Store, and nearly 40 apps have been nominated in 2023.