Apple on Friday issued new App Store rules that are likely to impact game streaming services from Microsoft and Google. And one top video game industry analyst says the move could have a notable …
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Apple updates App Store guidelines with a focus on in-app purchases
Apple release a revision to its App Store guidelines with a focus on which apps are required to use its in-app purchasing system. The update comes as Apple and Epic are battling over such payments.
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Apple revises App Store guidelines, loosening some in-app payment rules
The company made the changes after criticism from developers over its App Store practices and after rivals such as Microsoft Corp and Alphabet Inc’s Google declined to launch their streaming game …
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Apple opens iOS to game streaming, but with major hurdles for Stadia and xCloud
The guidelines would mean that Microsoft, which is launching its Xbox streaming service xCloud on Sept. 15 on Android but not iOS, could offer a “catalog app” listing all the games users can play.
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How to set Google Chrome as your iPhone’s default browser on iOS 14
Google Chrome can now be set as the default browser on any iPhone running iOS 14. One of the standout features of iOS 14 is the ability to set third-party apps as the default browser or email …
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Uswitch’s top phones of the last 20 years
In fact, it looked almost exactly like the iPhone 6S that came the year before. But it did have a better screen with sharper colours and a brighter look, an improved 12MP camera and two big changes …
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How to recycle, trade in, donate, or sell your iPhone 11
With the pending release of the iPhone 12 later this fall, first adopters and iPhone fans look to find a way to make a smooth transition between their current and newest smartphones.
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This Week In XR: More On Apple’s AR Plans, Minecraft Coming To Playstation VR, Will The Bell Toll For Tik Tok?
Can the US really ban Tik Tok? The deadline is nine days away. Microsoft says it’s not enough time. Tik Tok’s sued the government. In the event of a tok block, here’s a simple workaround for iPhone …
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Apple Watch SE Affordable Watch Will Be Revealed In Days, Report Says
A new report today claims that Apple will indeed reveal two new Apple Watch models on Tuesday at its special event, the Apple Watch Series 6 and Apple Watch SE – though they may not be called that.
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Inexpensive ‘Apple Watch SE’ may arrive at Apple’s ‘Time Flies’ event
A prolific leaker has shared code names and alleged details of a new affordable Apple Watch model, with it possibly arriving at Apple’s September 15 “Time Flies” event.
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Apple opens the door to game streaming services with new App Store guidelines
In a series of new App Store rules promulgated to developers on Friday, Apple will allow services like Microsoft Xcloud and Google Stadia to exist on the iPad and iPhone — with some caveats and …
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Apple App store policy update will affect Microsoft and Google game streaming apps
Apple is releasing its updated guidelines for its App Store as it does every year, but this year includes guidelines for streaming games. That could be a potential issue for major game platforms. CNBC …
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Apple lays out its messy vision for how xCloud and Stadia will work with its App Store rules
Apple laid out some interesting updates to its App Store rules this morning, the most headline-grabbing of which was a section dedicated to cloud gaming platforms like Microsoft’s xCloud and Google’s …
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Apple revises App Store guidelines
Apple Inc said on Friday it has revised its App Store guidelines ahead of the launch of an upcoming iOS version, with changes that may impact gaming and business apps on its platform. (Reporting by …
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Apple turns to accessories and wearables in the absence of an iPhone launch
For the first time in almost a decade, Apple’s flagship September event will be missing the company’s most famous and profitable product, after the launch of the much-anticipated 5G iPhone was delayed …
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Apple handset sales are moderating in US ahead of ‘iPhone 12’ launch
Investment bank JP Morgan is seeing significant moderation in iPhone sales in the United States ahead of the anticipated launch of Apple’s “iPhone 12” lineup.
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Report: Apple Ready to Launch 5G iPhone Production with Cheapest Model First
The gap between orders and scheduled production has been sharply narrowed, but full run isn’t expected till early 2021.
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