Apple has acquired 50-year-old record label BIS Records, the Swedish company’s founder, Robert von Bahr, announced Tuesday. The purchase of the classical music-focused label follows Apple’s late March launch of the Apple Music Classical app.
Apple defends iMessage, says users can switch between IM apps
The EU is investigating iMessage for “gatekeeper” status, but Apple is defending it by saying how easy it is to switch between IM apps.
iPhone users spend seven times more on apps than Android users
A new analysis has shown that iPhone users spend seven times more on apps than Android users, far higher than the 4x rule of thumb suggested by purely anecdotal data. The more accurate metric was made possible by the far greater data companies must now report, to comply with legal requirements …
16 Creative iPhone Home Screen Layouts to Organize Your Apps
Try these iPhone Home Screen layouts to creatively organize your iOS apps and make them easier to browse and manage.
Google reaches tentative settlement with all 50 states over alleged app store monopoly
All 50 states, the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit filed in 2021 over the tech giant’s alleged monopolistic control of the …
iPhone and iPad apps will be in Vision Pro App Store by default
Developers haven’t had a chance to fine-tune third-party apps for Apple’s mixed-reality headset. That changes later this year.
Google reaches tentative settlement with 36 states and DC over alleged app store monopoly
Thirty-six states and the District of Colombia have reached an agreement in principle with Google to settle a lawsuit filed in 2021 over the tech giant’s alleged monopolistic control of the distribution of apps for the software that runs most of the world’s cellphones.
Developers are making more money despite declining App Store downloads
The App Store has become an extremely important business for Apple, since 26% of the company’s revenue comes from services. A lot of people download apps every day, but interestingly, there seems to be a new trend in the app market. A recent research …
The Vision Pro App Store will come with all your favourite apps, ready to go
According to an update from Apple, iPad and iPhone apps will automatically be imported to the Vision Pro “with no additional work required”, which means developers will only have to optimize their apps if they feel it’s needed.
Apple’s App Store, Safari, and iOS Officially Designated ‘Gatekeepers’ in EU
Apple’s App Store, Safari browser, and iOS operating system have today formally been designated as “gatekeepers” in the European …
States, Google settle app store antitrust case
Google and attorneys general in 36 states and Washington, D.C., reached a settlement in a long-running antitrust case over the company’s mobile app store policies two months ahead of what has been …
iPhone and iPad apps will be available in the Vision Pro App Store by default
As Apple has said previously, it will automatically import iOS and iPadOS apps to its new mixed reality operating system “with no additional work required.” Developers can still optimize their apps if …
Beta Version of visionOS App Store to Be Available to Developers This Fall
Apple today announced that it plans to bring the new visionOS App Store to a developer beta release of visionOS this fall. The App Store will include apps and games built for visionOS, plus it …
U.S. App Store downloads are dropping, new data indicates
There’s a concerning new trend taking place on the U.S. App Store which is impacting companies large and small: many apps are seeing their downloads decline, even as overall App Store revenue grows.
‘Overworked and unhappy’ Apple Southampton store staff want to unionize
Staff at the Apple Southampton store have formally requested that management recognize their union, following Apple “eroding” customer service and staff conditions.
Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why
Part of Apple’s child protection initiative was to identify known CSAM material before it was uploaded to iCloud Photos, but that proved controversial among privacy advocates who worried that a precedent was being set and that the technology could be misused. Now, it appears that Apple ultimately agreed.
Fake Telegram And Signal App Available On Google Play Store And More; Stay Safe With These Simple Steps
ESET warns that those who have downloaded these apps are likely infected with malware on their devices. Moreover, these fake apps can gain unauthorized access to critical data, such as phone contacts, …