Google and a handful of European carriers have written to the European Commission (EC) to urge it to designate iMessage as a ‘Gatekeeper,’ a move that would force it to open the messaging service up to competing platforms.
5 best AI apps for Mac — here’s what I use to work smarter
Arc Browser is a modern web browser built for macOS that uses AI for advanced customization features. This includes the ability to react to your browsing habits and needs, adapting views and panels to …
Apple admits third-party App Stores in Europe are inevitable
Apple’s latest financial filings show that the company expects to be forced into allowing third-party App Store across Europe, starting in 2024.
WhatsApp Finally Got Added to Apple’s App Store for Mac
Weirdly enough, this app was not on Apple’s App Store for Mac. In order to install it, you’d have to head over to WhatsApp’s website. Finally, it is now available on the App Store. The WhatsApp team shared the news (via MacMagazine) and that the app is now available globally, and you can download it here.
APPLE And The EPA Take On The Future Of Environmental Policy
Lisa Jackson and Administrator Michael Regan sat for an interview after their impactful panel at Afrotech to discuss environmental justice and more.
Google paid Activision-Blizzard $360M to use its app store, Epic Games claims
Google gave “Call of Duty” parent Activision-Blizzard a whopping $360 million in incentives in 2020 to launch its video game on the “Play” app store, according to lawyers in Epic Games’ antitrust lawsuit targeting Google’s Android app …
Apple Store in west Chicago suburb targeted in crash-and-grab burglary
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (CBS) –Police in Naperville late Monday were investigating a smash-and-grab burglary – targeting an Apple Store. Naperville police said just before 6 a.m., thieves crashed into the Apple store at 120 W. Jefferson Ave. in downtown Naperville.
Changes afoot for Apple’s App Store after EU regulation
It looks like changes are coming to Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store. A modification in risk factor language at Apple (AAPL) indicates the company is adjusting in response to the EU’s Digital Markets Act. In the 10-K form filed to the U.S. Securities …
Early Apple Watch Black Friday deals for 2023 to shop now
You can rack up plenty of Apple Watch Black Friday deals right now. Choose from older models like the Apple Watch Series 7 or snag an Apple Watch 8 Black Friday 2023 discount. You’ll also find first of their kind discounts on the Apple Watch Series 9, so if you’ve been looking for the perfect time to commit to a new model, this is it.
Car goes window shopping at Naperville Apple Store
Police are investigating a possible burglary at Naperville, Chicago on Monday, after a car smashed through an Apple Store window after-hours.
Apple says it ‘expects to make’ App Store policy changes due to EU DMA
Apple has bowed to the inevitable and said it “expects to make” App Store policy changes to comply with EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The pan-EU DMA came into application across the bloc back in May. Apple has likely been expecting for months …
Google’s App Store Power Goes on Trial
Google’s power in the digital economy is facing another major legal test starting Monday in a case targeting its role as a gatekeeper on billions of mobile devices.A group of jurors heard opening arguments from Fortnite-maker Epic Games that Google used its dominant position to squeeze excess profits from app developers,
Epic Games goes to court to challenge Google’s app store practices
Epic games, the maker of the popular game “Fortnite,” launches a battle against Google in federal court today in a closely watched antitrust showdown that could reshape how smartphone users get Android apps and pay for in-app content.
Mark Zuckerberg Taps the Strengths of WhatsApp
The messaging app, which Meta bought nearly a decade ago, was an asset that Mr. Zuckerberg largely left alone for a while. No longer.
What’s the iPhone screen of a former president look like? Obama just shared his most-used apps.
If you’re addicted to Words with Friends or NBA League Pass then you have something in common with former President Barack Obama.
I like ChatGPT even more after OpenAI’s developer conference
OpenAI’s first DevDay opening keynote made me appreciate ChatGPT even more – here’s why Sam Altman’s keynote was so exciting.
ChatGPT updates: OpenAI held Apple-style presentation
OpenAI held its first developer conference, known as DevDay 2023, where the creator of ChatGPT and other artificial intelligence products presented numerous new features and capabilities, according to the OpenAI company’s website.