Facebook parent Meta Platforms Inc. is in a prodigious antitrust fight with the Federal Trade Commission, but that may be the least of its problems in 2022.
A WhatsApp bug is making iOS app crash for iPhone users
Users are reporting that WhatsApp’s iOS app is crashing randomly, in some cases even on tapping the app icon. Reports also say that the bug is affecting iPhone users across the globe.
Apple iPhone 13 and older models suffer from a WhatsApp crashing bug
A number of iPhone users have been unable to run the popular messaging based app, WhatsApp. At the moment, Apple iPhone 13 series and even older models are facing a crashing bug on the social media …
WhatsApp crashing on your iPhone? You aren’t the only one!
Some iPhone owners are reporting that they are unable to open WhatsApp, although not everyone appears to be impacted. The issue is affecting both WhatsApp and WhatsApp Business and it doesn’t appear …
Dutch regulator orders App Store changes, China’s app numbers decline, 2021’s new million-dollar publishers
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.
Samsung’s app store is home to potentially harmful apps
Samsung’s app marketplace Galaxy Store that comes pre-installed on its smartphones appears to be home to sketchy movie streaming apps, Android Police has found. Several clones of the now-defunct …
Oculus Quest becomes No. 1 app on Apple’s app store on Christmas
CNBC’s Steve Kovach reports on how the metaverse may have won Christmas.
All of Apple’s retail stores in New York City have closed to foot traffic
Amidst the COVID-19 surge, Apple has reduced operations in all of its New York City stores and is limiting services to customers.
Apple Stores across NYC are only open if you’re picking up an online order
As initially reported by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman, all of New York City’s Apple Stores have joined the list of locations closing their doors to most customers amid a spike in the number of COVID-19 …
Facebook parent Meta rallies 3% as the app for its Oculus headset hits No. 1 in Apple’s App Store
Shares of Meta traded higher after the Oculus app topped the Apple App Store on Christmas Day, beating out other tech giants.
Apple Store Closures Surpass 20 Today Across the U.S. as COVID Cases Rise
As COVID-19 cases continue to rise, the number of Apple retail stores in the U.S. that are temporarily closed today has increased to 21. The …
10 great apps for your new 2021 iPhone
So, you just unwrapped a shiny new iPhone this holiday season. A new year is around the corner. And while you could just migrate over all the same apps you’ve always used, now is also a good time to …
Apple Must Let Dating Apps Offer Alternative Payment Options in the App Store, Dutch Regulator Says
If Apple doesn’t comply with the regulator’s decision within two months, it could face a fine of up to $56.5 million.
What to Buy With the Apple Gift Card You Unwrapped
Apple gift cards are always a popular gift for Christmas and other holidays. If you unwrapped one this year, we’ve put together a list of 23 …
Dutch Regulator Joins the Chorus of Complaints About App Store Policies
The Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets has ordered Apple to allow dating apps to use alternative payment methods.
App Store Awards honour the best apps and games of 2021
Apple today revealed the 2021 App Store Award winners, recognising the 15 best apps and games that helped users tap into personal passions, discover creative outlets, connect with new people and …
Netherlands Orders Apple to Allow Dating Apps to Use Third Party Payment Systems
Apple has been ordered to allow dating apps to use third party payment systems by the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM).