An insatiable desire by gamers to jump to the next level generated record revenues for App Store developers in 2016, according to Apple. Developers who sell their apps through Apple earned a record $20bn in 2016, up 40% on the previous year. Games …
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Apple removes The New York Times' apps from the App Store in China
Normally available in many regions around the world, news apps created by The New York Times are no longer offered through Apple’s App Store in China at the insistence of the country’s authorities, The Times reports. According to Apple, the authorities …
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Apple confirms plans for first retail store in South Korea
Apple is planning its first retail store in South Korea, the home turf of rival Samsung, the company confirmed to Reuters in a statement Friday. Four hours in Apple Store hell: What iPhone Upgrade customers need to know If you’re considering buying an …
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The enterprise iPhone: Improvements in Apple iOS over the last 10 years
Uncover some of the cool new features hidden in iOS 10. It’s been nearly 10 years since I camped out in the rain to purchase the original Apple iPhone. We’ve seen the iPhone go from a MP3 player feature phone to a full blown handheld computer that is …
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Does Apple Watch Series 3 need a major overhaul? [Friday Night Fights]
The next-generation Apple Watch will be another incremental upgrade focused on performance and battery life improvements, according to recent rumors. But almost three years after the original model made its debut, should we be expecting more? Many Apple …
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iOS 10 Hits 76 percent adoption rate; according to Apple’s stats
Apple has released its latest iOS adoption numbers, revealing that the version 10 of its mobile operating system now powers 76% of compatible devices. iOS installation rates have grown significantly over the holiday period, jumping up 13 percentage points …
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Competition Bureau drops probe into Apple's iPhone deals with carriers
Canada’s competition watchdog is dropping its investigation into Apple’s iPhone contracts with the country’s wireless carriers. The regulator launched the probe in 2014 after it received information suggesting Apple’s agreements with the Canadian carriers …
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Appy new year! Apple's App Store generated $20 BILLION for developers in 2016 – and customers spent $240 million on New Year's Day
Apple, USA. According to Nintendo, Super Mario Run is now the number one free game on the app store in 140 countries, and is among the top 10 money-earning games. It is free to download, but users can unlock more content by paying a one-time $9.99 fee.
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Apple App Store breaks record
Apple rang in the New Year with some good news: the first day of 2017 marked the highest daily sales ever for App Stores. The company took in $240 million from app purchases on Jan. 1 through its app platform App Store, according to a news release …
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This iPhone app will help you find your missing AirPods
There’s an app called “Finder for AirPods” in the iOS App Store that will help you find missing AirPods that, as many would say, “gotta be here somewhere.” The Finder for AirPods app uses your iPhone and missing AirPod’s Bluetooth connection to show you …
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This was Apple's prototype for the iPhone
An early prototype of the iPhone reveals how Apple considered making its iconic smartphone a lot more like the iPod. A newly discovered video, posted to YouTube by independent tech journalist Sonny Dickson, shows an iPhone running an iPod-like precursor to …
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Has Apple accidentally revealed a new iPhone? Beats headphone Instagram post shows 'jet white' handset
When Apple unveiled the iPhone 7 in September, its brand new ‘jet black’ design sold out in a matter of hours. But it appears that a new ‘jet white’ version could soon be hitting stores – if the Beats Instagram page is to believed. The headphone division …
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How To Wirelessly Charge Your iPhone 7
My iPhone always needs more power. My iPhone always needs charging. I need a quick and convenient solution to both issues. Mophie’s Charge Force range of battery cases offer more power when I’m out and about, and convenient charging when back at base.
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Massive iPhone 8 Leak Reveals Essential Upgrades
And lastly there’s no mention of wireless charging, but I remain hopeful given the change of chassis material. Tap to Wake Is An ‘iPhone 8’ Exclusive Just because three new iPhone models are expected in 2017, doesn’t mean there will be parity …
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Instagram gets better on iPhone 7, 7 Plus
Instagram on Friday rolled out iPhone 7 and 7 Plus-specific features that support wide colour capture and display, and users don’t need to update the app. Photo sharing for iPhone users can be more fun as Instagram on Friday rolled out iPhone 7 and 7 Plus …
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Apple iPhone 7 Plus vs iPhone 6S Plus vs iPhone 6 Plus: Battery performance test and comparison [VIDEO]
The iPhone 7 Plus is the best phone Apple has ever produced to date, but how does it fare battery-wise against its predecessors? Let’s see if the Cupertino-based tech giant’s latest handset can topple the older iPhone 6s Plus and the even older iPhone …
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iOS 10 Adoption Hits 76% After 4 Months, Slightly Outpacing iOS 9
iOS 10 is now installed on 76 percent of active iOS devices, according to new data published this week on Apple’s support website. Roughly four months after its release, iOS 10’s adoption rate is slightly faster than its predecessor, iOS 9, which hit …
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