Apple’s rivals are positioning themselves as the go-to alternative to its dominant App Store as the iPhone maker prepares to allow others on its devices in the European Union. The bloc’s Digital …
Apple’s bottom line won’t be impacted by third-party app stores
A new EU regulation which forces Apple to allow third-party app stores for iPhone users will likely have little impact on the company’s bottom line.
Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea
New European Union regulations could pave the way for Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores. But this may not be all good news.
7 Apps to Get the Best Mac Features on Windows
Some of macOS’s features are so good, they’re now legendary. The Mac pioneered fast, local search using Spotlight. You can press the spacebar on any file to instantly preview it with Quick Look. The …
Apple’s planned classical music app is still MIA as 2022 winds down
Apple will release Apple Classical as a standalone app in the App Store and (maybe) meet its target. Some Apple apps (like the new Freeform) debut as built-in software through iOS …
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Doubles Down on Apple Critiques, Calls App Store Policies ‘Harmful’
Just two weeks after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek ripped Apple for “bullying” app owners in a Nov. 30 tweet thread, the executive doubled down on his comments during an interview that aired Thursday (Dec. 15) on the streamer’s For The Record podcast.
Apple’s App Store Drama: Should AAPL Investors Worry?
Apple may have conceded to European authorities and is getting ready to allow third-party app stores on some of its devices. Could this be a problem for Apple stock and its investors?
WhatsApp for iOS promises Picture in Picture video calls for 2023
According to WhatsApp, Picture in Picture video calls for iPhone users is currently in beta testing and will roll out in 2023.
WhatsApp is testing picture-in-picture mode for video calls on iOS
The feature should let you minimize your video call while you open other apps, but it won’t start rolling out to everyone until next year.
WhatsApp confirms when picture-in-picture mode will come to iPhones: Check details
WhatsApp is working on a new picture-in-picture mode that will let users open other apps while they are on a video call with your friends and family members. The company in a blog post has confirmed t …
WhatsApp confirms picture-in-picture mode coming to iPhones in 2023; testing underway
This feature is in the beta testing phase and is available for WhatsApp for the beta with iOS 22.24.0.79 build.
WhatsApp issues vital advice to millions – your app has changed forever
WHATAPP has revealed major improvements to a key feature of the app: calling. Even though you probably mostly use WhatsApp for texting, its calling features are seriously handy. For a start, they …
WhatsApp Improving Video Calling With Support for More People, Picture in Picture
Popular Meta-owned messaging app WhatsApp today announced several improvements to video and audio calling, putting it on par with other …
Apple Launches ‘Creative Brainstorming’ Freeform App
First previewed at WWDC, Freeform helps users organize and visually lay out content on an ‘infinite canvas.’ It’s available after updating to iOS and iPadOS 16.2 or macOS 13.1.
Apple Reportedly Set to Allow Third-Party App Stores on iPhone
The decision is in response to an upcoming European directive, and might only impact iPhone owners in the EU, Bloomberg reports.
Apple Store website hit with two brief outages
The Apple Store website has experienced brief outages for some users in major city centers across the United States during the busy holiday season.
Apple could lose all App Store revenue in EU and only take 1% hit
Side-loading and alternative app stores won’t affect Apple’s bottom line by much, and in fact, could improve its stock thanks to regulatory backoff — at least according to Morgan Stanley.