OS 14.5 is expected to be the biggest update since iOS 14 launched last fall. It finally became available to public testers as Apple seeded its eighth beta version this week. iOS 14.5 beta 8 now …
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iPhone 7 Review: Back in black
It’s the best iPhone ever! Though, the iPhone 7 arrives at a time when consumers are holding onto their phones for longer stretches of time, and this premium phone faces intense competition from …
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Top 5 forecasts for the iPhone 14: 48MP main camera, new lens & more
When it comes to smartphone technology, Apple is one of the top companies in the world. While many will like to deny it, Apple actually …
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Forget iPhone 13 — iPhone 14 leak tipped for this huge camera upgrade
The iPhone 14 is getting a huge overhaul to its main camera and body design, according to the latest rumors. Not only will there be a 48MP camera on its Pro models, but the whole range will also have …
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Apple launches study to discover if Apple Watch can detect Covid-19
Apple is launching a study to find out if its Apple Watch can detect Covid-19. The Silicon Valley giant has partnered with the University of Washington and the Seattle Flu Study for the project, …
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Apple witness says company would need to modify software, hardware to support third-party app stores
A witness in the Apple v. Epic Games case says that the Cupertino tech giant would need to redesign its software and hardware to allow alternative app stores, though some are doubtful about the claim.
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Apple wants ‘cavalier’ $800 million coronavirus app suit dismissed
Apple has filed for dismissal of an $800 million suit brought by a developer claiming the App Store rejected a coronavirus app solely to keep its contact tracing monopoly.
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Your iPhone’s Next Software Update Aims to Foil App Trackers and Digital Advertisers. Here’s How
Apple’s next major software update for the iPhone is set to give users more control of their privacy—and could significantly alter the way advertisers and app developers do business. iOS 14.5, already …
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Apple’s Filings in Epic Games Case Argue It Has Reduced Industry Commissions, While Third-Party App Stores Would Compromise Privacy and Security
Prior to its upcoming bench trial with Epic Games, Apple filed hundreds of pages of documents covering findings of fact, which include …
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‘Ian’s Awesome Counter’ for Apple Watch aims to help you be more focused and aware
David Smith, the prolific developer behind apps like Watchsmith and Widgetsmith, is out with a new Apple Watch app today. “Ian’s Awesome Counter” is a new application for Apple Watch that Smith says …
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Apple and Google block NHS Covid app update over privacy breaches
App was to have been updated before English lockdown easing, but firms objected to data-sharing changes …
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‘Moderation’ is a food diary app with Apple Watch rings to complete
Moderation is a food diary app developed by Pixelfolio in Wales, and it has received its biggest update yet with version 3.0.
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Apple Blocks Update to UK NHS Contact Tracing App for Breaking Location Data Collection Rules
Apple and Google have blocked an update to England and Wales’ contact tracing app that included a feature that would have collected user location data, breaking the companies’ terms and conditions for …
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iOS 11 might kill your favorite old iPhone apps
When iOS 11 drops later this fall, you can kiss all of your favorite 32-bit apps goodbye. Sure, we knew that Apple was going to drop support for 32-bit apps eventually, but noted developer Steven …
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Discord blocks adult NSFW servers on its iOS app
Discord is blocking users of its iOS app from accessing servers that are tagged as not safe for work (NSFW). Communities that focus on adult themes or host mostly mature content are behind an age gate …
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Google is shutting down its iOS and Android Shopping apps
After XDA Developers spotted the word “sunset” in the Shopping app code, Google confirmed to 9to5 Google that it’s closing the app on iOS and Android by the end of June. Instead, it will direct …
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Apple Celebrates Earth Day by Donating $1 for Every Apple Store Purchase Made With Apple Pay
Apple will be donating $1 to Conservation International for every Apple Pay purchase made on Apple.com, through …
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