Con artists involved in a so-called “pig butchering” scam sneaked apps into Apple’s App Store and Google Play Store by temporarily presenting innocuous functionality.
Commerce Department calls Google and Apple ‘gatekeepers’ of mobile apps
A Biden administration report describes Apple and Google as ‘gatekeepers’ of the mobile apps that consumers and businesses rely on. The Commerce Department says users “should have more control over their devices” and argues that more legislation is probably needed to boost competition.
App Store antitrust pressure
A new report commissioned by the White House has further added to the App Store antitrust pressure, concluding that the control exerted by both Apple and Google results in inflated prices for apps, as well as potentially diminishing innovation.
Nostr iPhone app Damus makes it to the App Store
Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey has celebrated the arrival in the App Store of the first Nostr iPhone app, Damus. Dorsey described the launch of the app as “a milestone for open protocols,” effectively for the creation of a new generation of social tools that are free from big tech control
iPhone 11 is £50 cheaper in Amazon refurb sale and the perfect budget Apple handset for 2023
IF you want to get your hands on top Apple tech but don’t want to spend big you’ll love this latest deal in Amazon’s refurbished sale. You can save £54 on the refurbished Apple …
Pig-butchering scam apps sneak into Apple’s App Store and Google Play
Researchers from security firm Sophos said on Wednesday that they uncovered two apps available in the App Store that were part of an elaborate network of tools used to dupe people into putting large …
Apple stops signing iOS 16.2 after iOS 16.3 rollout
With iOS 16.3 now available, Apple stopped signing iOS 16.2. With that, you can no longer downgrade to older iOS 16 build versions.
Apple and Google app stores get thumbs down from White House
The Biden administration is taking aim at Apple and Google for operating mobile app stores it says stifle competition …
Will Apple’s changes to App Store pricing affect your apps?
Apple announced further changes to its App Store pricing on Friday. The changes will affect app and in-app purchases in the UK and other countries and are scheduled to be rolled out in February. So …
Best iPhone SE deals in February 2023
iPhone SE deals can be found across various retailers this month. The iPhone SE 2022 is one of the best budget phones you’ll find and retailers from Verizon to the Apple Store have new deals at …
Folding iPad will launch in 2024, top Apple analyst Kuo says
Apple will launch a foldable iPad in 2024, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo wrote in a tweet Monday, rather than a foldable iPhone.
Apple iPhone in India likely get cheaper as government announces relief for manufacturers
Apple iPhone will likely get cheaper in India as Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced relief in customs duty on import of certain parts and inputs of smartphones. “To further deepen …
Jaw dropping deal! iPhone SE 2020 price drops to 19900; check Flipkart offer here
The iPhone SE 2020 can be purchased at a very cheap rate after Flipkart announced a huge price drop. Price of the phone can come down to under Rs. 20000. Check offer details here.
iPhone SE Problems: 5 Things You Need to Know
iPhone SE users are reporting a variety of problems … new version of iOS 14 since the release of iOS 14.8.1 in October of 2022 and that update is now gone. Devices running on iOS 14.8 and …
Apple vs Samsung: The ultimate head-to-head
The Face of Android goes up against the only game in town for iOS. How does the Apple iPhone compare to the Samsung Galaxy today?
Top 5 compact smartphones: iPhone 13 mini, Google Pixel 6a, Samsung Galaxy S22, more
Looking for a compact smartphone? These will fulfill all your needs! Check iPhone 13 mini, Google Pixel 6a, Samsung Galaxy S22, more.
Decentralized Twitter alternative goes live on Apple’s App Store
Damus, a so-called “Twitter killer” built on a decentralized network has been approved on the Apple App Store. The Damus team confirmed the approval to its 11,500 Twitter followers on Jan. 31, following what it claims was at least three rejections from …