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 …
Report: Second Apple Store in Berlin could open ‘in the coming weeks’
Since the beginning of 2021, rumors regarding a second Apple Retail Store in Berlin are gaining traction as the construction seems finished.
Apple Store app gets new features with the update
Tech giant Apple has updated the Apple Store app for iOS with a new feature that makes it easier for users to save items to lists and share those lists with Apple specialists during a visit.
WhatsApp badly needs iPad App now that there’s multi-device support
Multi-device support is something WhatsApp should take seriously, and roll out to every possible platform that can run and use the messaging app.
Apple Quietly Buying Ads Via Google For High-Value Subscription Apps To Capture App Publisher Revenue
The cost: potentially millions of dollars in lost revenue. Plus, high advertising costs for their own campaigns. It’s a form of ad arbitrage, they say, and it’s been going on for at least two years.
Apple Store App for iOS Adds Saved Item Lists for Easy Sharing With Product Specialists
The Apple Store app for iOS was updated today with a new feature that lets you easily save items to lists, share them with a specialist online …