Apple Inc and Alphabet’s Google are not doing enough to comply with a South Korean law that bars dominant app store operators from forcing app developers to use their payment systems, a lawmaker who …
How to save on Apple products on Black Friday 2021
Apple products are so popular that the company doesn’t typically post Black Friday or holiday-season sales until the last minute. Here’s what to look for.
WhatsApp developing new apps for Windows and Mac, here’s your first look
According to a new report, WhatsApp is developing a native app for Windows and macOS. Here’s your first look at them!
WhatsApp Likely Develops New Apps For UWP and macOS
WhatsApp is likely developing a couple of new apps for UWP and macOS but there is no official confirmation regarding these apps.
Apple Defends Its Ads for Third-Party Apps, Says It Regularly Communicates With Developers and Has Been Running Them for Five Years
Following allegations that Apple secretively buys ads for subscription-based apps to collect more commission, Apple has now said that this is …
Apple Imposing Strict Terms on U.S. States for Digital IDs in Wallet App
Apple’s agreement with U.S. states looking to add digital ID cards such as driver’s licenses to the Wallet app includes strict terms …
Tobii’s TD Pilot brings gaze-based typing, text-to-speech and app navigation to iPad
Tobii is bringing its eye-tracking tech to the iPad with TD Pilot, a case meant to turn Apple’s tablet into a powerful all-in-one tool for people with physical impairments. Equipped with TD Pilot, …
Apple confirms it runs ads for third-party apps, regularly communicates with developers about it
Earlier today, a report suggested that Apple has been “secretly” buying ads for third-party applications in an effort to increase its commission earnings. Apple is now defending itself against some of …
Apple secretly buys ads from Google to boost App Store profits
According to online sources, Apple is secretly buying ads from Google to promote large iOS apps and increase revenue from user-led microtransactions. Note that Apple …
Evidence mounts of an upcoming second Berlin Apple Store
Apple Store opening in Berlin are not new, but we’re now more sure than ever that the Germans are working on something special.
Apple secretly buying ads for their apps, say big developers – and they aren’t happy about it
Major developers have accused Apple of secretly buying ads for their apps. While that might sound like an odd complaint, they say that …
Apple offers $30 million to settle off-the-clock bag search controversy
Apple has offered to pay $30 million to settle a suit involving off-the-clock mandatory bag searches for retail employees.
Apple to Pay Store Workers $30 Million Settlement for Bag Checks That Occurred Off the Clock
Employees reported that bag checks averaged between five and 20 minutes, but could stretch to up to 45 minutes on the busiest days.
Apple’s Rivalry With Meta Isn’t About Privacy—It’s About AR, Watches and Home Devices
Apple and Meta are heading toward a collision course around wearables, AR/VR headsets and home devices. Also: Netflix and Apple mend fences around billing, Tim Cook talks cryptocurrency, and a new …
Apple is reportedly relying on states to pay for digital ID rollouts
Apple will soon let users in participating states digitally store their driver’s licenses or state IDs on their iPhone’s wallet, but according to a report by CNBC, the initiative will be partially …
Allow App To Track On Your iPhone—Here’s What It Means
By now, your iPhone has probably started to serve you notifications asking, “Allow [app] to track your activity across other companies’ apps and websites?” So, what does this mean?
This Week in Apps: Court orders Apple to implement App Store changes, 2022 forecast, TikTok tries gaming
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. The app industry continues to grow, with a …