Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller in an interview this week said the company has no plans to walk back scrutiny of Basecamp’s Hey email app, noting the software must comply with all App …
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Apple rejects Facebook’s Gaming platform from the iOS App Store
Apple has once again rejected the Facebook Gaming app on the iOS App Store, reinforcing that the company is not as open to competition. The app was being reviewed by Apple for the past few weeks, but …
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Apple Loop: New iPhone 12 Leaks, MacBook Pro’s Powerful Update, App Store Anger
This week’s Apple headlines; the new leaked iPhone 12 designs, the controversy around the Hey app, a powerful new MacBook Pro, the updated WWDC app, say goodbye to the iOS name, and …
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Apple Loop: Surprise New iPhone Leaks, Anger At App Store Decision, MacBook Pro’s Powerful Update
This week’s Apple headlines; the new leaked iPhone 12 designs, the controversy around the Hey app, a powerful new MacBook Pro, the updated WWDC app, say goodbye to the iOS name, and …
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This week in Apple: Foldable iPhone rumors, CarKey, and App Store legal troubles
This week in Apple news we saw rumors ramp up surrounding a “foldable” iPhone. However, so far it seems that the phone would be more akin to the various LG phones that can connect to a secondary …
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Retailers Slip After Apple Announces New Round of Store Closures
U.S. retail stocks fell on Friday after Apple Inc. announced a new round of store closures amid rising Covid-19 cases, fueling concern that companies that just opened up may have to start closing down …
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Apple VR and AR headset leak breaks down everything you need to know
Apple has been working on AR and VR headsets for years, and on Friday, Bloomberg shared an extensive report detailing all of Apple’s plans from 2015 through today. Apple is reportedly …
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Microsoft president Brad Smith: It’s time for Apple’s App Store model to be probed
Microsoft president and top lawyer Brad Smith has voiced support for an antitrust investigation into the app store model created by Apple and the iPhone. Smith made the remarks at a Politico …
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Why Apple Rejected Facebook’s Gaming App From App Store
A new report from The New York Times provides details as to why Cupertino tech giant continues to reject Facebook’s “Facebook Gaming” app and will not publish it in the app store.
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Should Apple raise its $99 Developer Program fee, or scrap it entirely?
This is what a yearly membership to the Apple Developer Program costs. And it’s the only money that Apple makes from the vast majority of developers that use the App Store. Think about it. Any app …
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Microsoft President calling for antitrust review of Apple App Store
Following a week of controversy about App Store pricing and policies, Microsoft President Brad Smith has chimed in and says that it is past time for antitrust regulators to turn their eyes to Apple.
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Apple’s Phil Schiller says no App Store rule changes coming after ‘Hey controversy
Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller in an interview this week said the company has no plans to walk back scrutiny of Basecamp’s Hey email app, noting the software must comply with all App …
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Microsoft isn’t happy with Apple’s App Store bullying either
Microsoft believes it’s time for antitrust regulators to fully investigate Apple’s App Store. Speaking during a Politico interview this week, Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith outlined …
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Is It Finally Hammer Time for Apple and Its App Store?
The outcome of the company’s latest scuffle could have a lasting impact on the power dynamic between Big Tech and the rest of us.
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Apple now accepts Mac trade-ins in its US stores
You can now trade-in your old Mac at Apple Stores in the US and Canada. Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman notes that Apple’s site has been edited to remove a disclaimer that says Mac trade-ins are online-only, …
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New Apple Leak Reveals Missing iPhone Feature
Unboxing videos of the iPhone 12 are going to be a little bit shorter, as Apple looks set to remove an iconic feature from the retail box.
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Apple is having to defend its App Store practices once again
Ahead of WWDC 2020 next week, the Apple App Store is taking fire from a number of opponents at the moment who are critical of long-standing practices the iPhone maker subjects app developers to.
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