Facebook asked for a pass on Apple’s 30% App Store tax, but was denied. It says it tried to tell users about the fee, but Apple blocked it.
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Facebook says Apple didn’t let it tell users about App Store tax
Facebook is at odds with Apple’s developer team yet again. The social network claims Apple made it remove a note that informed users about App Store tax.
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Apple blocks Facebook update that called out 30-percent App Store ‘tax’
The feature lets Facebook users buy tickets for online events directly through the app. Apple’s rules say that purchases of digital content have to use the App Store’s payments system, giving Apple 30 …
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The next iPhone update will let you see COVID-19 exposure notifications without downloading any contact-tracing apps
Apple’s contact tracing tech uses Bluetooth to notify people when they come into contact with someone who’s tested positive for COVID-19.
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Facebook says Apple blocked in-app message informing users of 30% App Store fee
Facebook on Thursday said Apple recently rejected a transparency notice designed to inform users about its customary 30% App Store fee, reportedly saying the information is “irrelevant.” …
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Exclusive: Facebook says Apple rejected its attempt to tell users about App Store fees
Facebook Inc on Thursday told Reuters that Apple Inc rejected its attempt to tell users the iPhone maker would take a 30% cut of sales in a new online events feature, forcing Facebook to remove the …
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OnePlus Watch About To Launch To Take On Apple Watch, Report Says
Recently, it released true-wireless earbuds to challenge Apple AirPods and now, the long-rumored OnePlus Watch looks like it’s about to be launched.
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iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7 betas now available to download
Apple rolled out iOS 13.7 and iPadOS 13.7 for iPhone and iPad on Wednesday. The update allows iPhone and iPad users to opt in to the COVID-19 Exposure Notifications system without needing to …
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Apple Watch Series 3 back down to its lowest-ever price at Amazon
Amazon has cut the price on its Apple Watch Series 3, making this the perfect time to embrace smartwatch technology.
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Future Apple Watch may anticipate workouts when you change bands
Just swapping to another band may be enough to make a future Apple Watch reconfigure settings, start workouts, and track your strap usage.
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Amazon Launches Halo to Take On Apple Watch and Fitbit
Amazon (NASDAQ:AMZN) introduced a new wristband and fitness tracker dubbed Amazon Halo, which will take on industry leader Fitbit as well as the Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) Watch. The Ama …
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New Apple store in Singapore is world’s first to sit on water — reports
Is it safe to say Apple is trying to do a Jesus? Because the third and newest Apple store in Singapore will be, ehem, sitting on water, in Marina Bay Sands to be specific. According to Straits Times, …
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Rumors Persist About Apple Selling iPhone 12 Models Without a Charger or EarPods in the Box
Apple has decided to sell its upcoming iPhone 12 models without a few accessories such as a power adapter and wired EarPods, according to …
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Next-gen iPad Air leak shows a feature never before seen on any iPad or iPhone
Several rumors said a new iPad Air will be released this year with a bigger screen than the previous generation. A brand new leak featuring images from a purported iPad Air manual seems to …
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Apple’s iPad Air 4 Allegedly Leaks With Thinner Bezels, USB-C And Relocated Touch ID
A manual for the iPad Air 4 has reportedly been spotted, and it shows an all-new design for Apple’s “middle child” iPad tablet.
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Amazon unveils Halo to battle Apple Watch and Fitbit — tracks activity, body fat, emotions
Amazon will track everything from physical activity to sleep. It is also bringing some new features to the market, including technology to measure users’ body fat percentages and emotional states.
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Apple is opening a new store in Singapore that looks like a glowing, floating orb
Apple announced this week that it’ll be opening a new store near the Marina Bay Sands restore in Singapore, its third retail store in the country. The building, which appears to be floating on water, …
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