Apple today introduced several changes to the App Store in Japan to meet the requirements of the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) that goes into effect on December 18. The MSCA is similar to …
Apple announces sweeping App Store and iPhone changes in Japan
To comply with the Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), Apple has announced a set of major changes to the App Store and iPhone in Japan. The changes include new app distribution options for …
Apple opens iPhone to alternative app stores in Japan
Japan’s law also requires Apple to open up its iPhone hardware to third-party device makers, but does so differently than European law. Apple set up a system in Japan for taking interoperability …
Apple announces more ads are coming to App Store search results
Currently, there is a single ad spot at the top of search results in the App Store. For example, if you search for “Facebook,” you might see an ad at the top of the results for TikTok. This is because …
New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety
Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.
The New 2025 Apple iPad Air with M3 Chip Just Dropped to a New All-Time Low Price
The iPad Air M3 is the newest generation iPad Air that was released earlier in March. The biggest upgrade is the Apple M3 chip, which is about 20% faster than the M2 chip found on the previous …
Preserve iPhone Battery With Charging Limit Options in iOS 18
Apple has introduced expanded charging limit options for iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models in iOS 18, offering users more control over their device’s battery health. This feature, which previously capped …
iOS 26.2: Apple Abruptly Cancels Key iOS 18.7.3 Update For Most iPhones
If you’ve been waiting for iOS 18.7.3 to reach your iPhone, it looks like it’s been scrapped. Here’s what to know.
Apple Aims to Boost Popularity of iPhone Air 2 in Two Ways
We have been covering iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 17e, and iPhone Fold details from The Information’s report about future iPhone models, and next up is the iPhone Air 2. The report says that Apple aims to …
Apple Launches iOS 26.2 Update After iPhone Vulnerabilities ‘Exploited’
Apple has rolled out the iOS 26.2 update for iPhone users, followed by an emergency warning to update their devices immediately to install the critical security fixes.
Trump Mobile Is Selling Marked-Up Refurbished Old Smartphones
The “iPhone 15 Renewed,” as the website describes it, costs a ridiculous $629.00, which is $100.00 more than Apple’s retail price for the device that is constantly on sale.
The Apple Watch Ultra 2 is still overbuilt in the best way, just not overpriced anymore
If you’ve been eyeing the Apple Watch Ultra 2 but choking a bit at the usual $799 price tag, this discount is the nudge you’ve been waiting for. At $549, you’re getting Apple’s most rugged, …
Challenge to the Texas ‘App Store Accountability Act’ heard in federal court
A new law in Texas requiring parental consent for minors to use mobile device app stores is being challenged in court, with arguments made that it violates the First Amendment and free speech rights …
iPhone 17 Pro review three months later: Still fresh
More than three months have passed since the launch of Apple’s iPhone 17 Pro, and I’ve been using it daily. It’s still the best choice and balance of size, cost, battery life, and features.
iOS 26.3: New features for your iPhone
The big change in iOS 26.3 is a new “Transfer to Android” system, which makes it easier for an iPhone user to switch to an Android device. This new system was developed as part of a joint collaboration between Apple and Google.
iPhone Fold’s Outer Display Could Be Smaller Than iPhone Mini Screen
Apple’s first foldable iPhone may turn out to be smaller on the outside than many people imagine. According to a new report from The Information, the outer display on the book-style device will …
Apple Confirms iPhone Users Must Upgrade iOS 18 To iOS 26.2 Now
Apple’s detailed security notes for iOS 18.7.3 have also changed — the fixes now only show for older devices, not for newer ones eligible for iOS 26. A quick scan of online forums shows users are …