Apple is facing an unprecedented set of technical and regulatory challenges as some of its key executives are set to take the stage on Monday at the company’s annual software developer conference.
iPhone’s Phone App Is Getting a Major Upgrade, Including a Smarter Way to Wait on Hold
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I Replaced My iPhone’s Default Apps With These 7 Third-Party Alternatives
Apple bundles a lot of apps with the iPhone. These span multiple categories, enabling you to get things done on your iPhone right away without the hassle of downloading additional apps. While these …
With iOS 26, Apple finally makes your iPhone’s Photos app usable again
Last year, Apple announced a redesigned Photos app, touting it as “the biggest-ever redesign.” Over the past year, we’ve seen users complaining about the redesign and wanting to go back to iOS 17’s …
Apple’s WWDC 2025 keynote ends with a piano man singing real App Store reviews
Apple wrapped up its 2025 Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) keynote in a cheeky, unusually whimsical fashion — at least by Apple standards. The closer? A man in translucent sunglasses (Liquid Glass,
Apple Store With Updated Design Opening in Arizona Later This Week
Apple recently announced that it will be opening a freshly remodeled store at La Encantada in Tucson, Arizona, on Saturday, June 14. The …
Apple mixes retro and modern in WWDC swag bag
WWDC attendees at Apple Park are being given a swag bag including a series of pins celebrating old Apple icons and the company’s newest platform, too.
Pixel VIPs app makes an early appearance on the Play Store
Google is now listing the Pixel VIPs app on the Play Store for Pixel owners. But you should hold your horses if you want to try it out.
Apple goes retro with exclusive merchandise for WWDC attendees
Ahead of the WWDC keynote, the Apple Store in Apple Park has added limited-edition shirts, hoodies, and more, all with famous Apple logos from the past.
Apple Releases Its Most Comfortable Products Ahead of WWDC 2025: New Merch!
But before Apple CEO Tim Cook takes his first step onstage at Apple Park, the company has dropped a bunch of new limited edition merchandise, as documented by a number of people on social media.One of the quieter yearly rituals for WWDC is the release of Apple-branded clothing and souvenirs.
2 iPhone Apps That Are Taking Up More Storage Than You Think
Phone storage space is valuable — and can be hard to come by, especially if you have a number of apps downloaded on your device and can’t keep up with which are taking up the most space. You might be …
Is Apple’s refurbished store worth it?
Apple has long offered a refurbished store on its website, where it sells recent generation products at a pretty
Global App Store 2024 billings – $1.3 trillion
A study supported by Apple shows how the App Store fueled a $1.3 trillion economy in 2024, which will likely be used as a primary talking point as governments worldwide make regulatory moves.
App Store Facilitated $1.3 Trillion in 2024, As Apple Defended Developer Fees
Apple’s App Store facilitated $1.3 trillion worth of app sales and billings in 2024, and the company stated it took no commission on 90% of that total. The figure comes from a new Apple-commissioned …
The Trump-Musk feud has been great for X, which jumped up the App Store charts
X is continuing to grow its rank in the wake of the Trump-Musk breakup. As of the time of writing, the app is the 19th top free iPhone app on the U.S. App Store. Truth Social is number 14 in the …
Apple Loses Bid to Pause Third-Party Payments in Its App Store
The first step in Apple’s appeal process over the enforced changes to payment methods in the App Store has been denied.
App Store changes look like a free ride to some developers
Developers can now direct users in-app to pay for subscriptions outside of the App Store, but the road is not smooth, and there are some pitfalls. “We work so hard to build this product, giving value to customers, and then Apple takes away 30% of our …