A group that represents audio streaming firms including Spotify and France’s Deezer in Europe has urged the European Commission to reject Apple’s proposal in a music streaming case.
12 iPhone apps that I can’t live without (and why you need them, too)
There are nearly two million apps available on the App Store, but these are the 12 most useful, and I’m not gatekeeping them any longer.
Judge grills Apple exec about whether company is defying order to enable more iPhone payment options
A federal judge on Wednesday questioned whether Apple has set up a gauntlet of exasperating hurdles to discourage the use of alternative payment options in iPhone apps, despite a court order seeking to create more ways for consumers to pay for digital services.
The iPhone 17 may debut a new ‘slim’ model
In addition, Pu claims that the iPhone 17 and 17 Slim will feature 8GB of RAM with either the A18 or A19 chip, while the iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max will jump up to the A19 Pro with 12GB of RAM. All models are expected to include a 24MP front-facing camera. Previous rumors have suggested that all iPhone 17 models will get always-on displays as well.
A new iPhone shortcut replicates Android’s best new feature
One of Android’s best new features, Circle to Search, is unfortunately not available to iPhone users. But Google is throwing Apple fans a bone with a solution that essentially replicates the function.
Apple Store is down ahead of iPad event
Here we go: Apple Store is down ahead of the company’s “Let Loose” event, scheduled for 10am E.T. on Tuesday, May 7. As is tradition, there’s no additional information on the Apple Store page. “Be right back. We’re making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon,” a sign says, accompanied by the event’s logo.
Google brings a variation on ‘Circle to Search’ to iPhone users
Google has found a way to bring a variation of its clever “Circle to Search” gesture to iPhone users. The new interaction, launched in January, allows Android users to search from anywhere on their …
Apple profits surge as consumers choose pricier iPhone storage options
Amidst plateauing iPhone sales, Apple’s enhanced storage upgrade options have emerged as a significant profit driver.
Apple AirPods price tracker: When and where to buy Apple headphones at the best price
The AirPods Max are usually the priciest option of the bunch, with a list price of $549. They are currently discounted to $519 on Amazon. They go on sale consistently throughout the year, but the best deals have historically been during Amazon Prime Day events. We’ve seen them as low as $429 back in 2022 and for $450 last year.
The 6 best Apple Watch alternatives in 2024
The best Apple Watch alternatives come from big names like Garmin, Samsung, Google, and Withings. Here’s a look at six of our favorites.
Apple’s walled ecosystem is under pressure in Europe, but the revenue is still flowing
Investors should view Apple’s moves as the first salvo in retaining control of its platform, even as mandated policy shifts force this evolutionary transition. The competitive iOS landscape is indeed changing, but Apple is astutely guarding its services revenue — at least for now.
Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone SE (2022): Which one is the better buy?
The iPhone SE is Apple’s most affordable smartphone, but Google’s Pixel 8a makes a convincing stand if you’re willing to jump ship to Android.
5 things to consider when buying an iPhone
Finally, there’s the 4.7-inch iPhone SE (2022), which is a truly tiny phone, the likes of which we don’t often see anymore. If you miss the early days of smartphones where devices had big bezels and small screens then this could be for you, but its …
At last Apple is dumping those pointless, wasteful stickers
Granted, the number of people with papyrophobia is rather small, but out of over two billion stickers shipped, it’s not like everyone else slaps those on their devices. Consequent
Labor board rules Apple violated workers’ rights in New York store
The National Labor Relations Board on Monday said Apple illegally interrogated staff about union sympathies in 2021.
This iOS 17 Feature Gives Your iPhone a Security Boost
According to Apple, Stolen Device Protection can help protect your accounts and personal information in case your iPhone is pilfered. This is an optional feature, but Apple recommends everyone turn it …
Where is Apple headed after latest product event? Experts weigh in.
In its latest earnings report, Apple last week revealed a sales slump for some of its mainstay products. Smartphone sales dropped 10% over the three months ending in March, when compared with the same period a year earlier. Even more, iPad sales fell 17% over that period, the earnings report said.