Apple will temporarily drop its contentious App Store fees for businesses that have been forced by the pandemic to pivot to online-only events, in an unexpected concession after increasingly vocal …
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Facebook events service gets temporary exemption from Apple App Store fees: blog post
Facebook Inc said on Friday that businesses running paid online events on its iOS app would not need to pay a 30% fee to Apple for the remainder of 2020, temporarily defusing a standoff between the …
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iOS 14 Update Fixes Bug That Borked Your Default Browser and Mail Settings
The latest version of Apple’s iOS brought with it some nifty new changes that allow for customization of both home screens as well as apps themselves (in some cases, arguably too much customization).
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Opinion: iOS 14’s custom homescreens are great to see — but it’s much easier on Android
The neat iOS 14 homescreen themes that have been trending lately are really clever, but it’s amazing how much easier it is on Android.
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Apple just released iOS 11 GM (on purpose this time)
This time around we thought we knew all there was to know about the upcoming iPhone 8, iPhone 8 Plus, and iPhone X, and then last weekend someone leaked the iOS 11 GM. Developers promptly picked …
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3 reasons why the recent sell-off in Apple creates a ‘compelling entry point’ ahead of the iPhone 12 launch, Morgan Stanley says
“We continue to see lead times extending for Apple’s Mac and Macbook lineup, which we believe points to strong demand,” Morgan Stanley said.
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Apple didn’t reveal its new iPhone when it usually does — here’s when the 2020 iPhone is coming out
Apple usually launches new iPhones in September like clockwork, but the company expects the launch of its next iPhone to be “a few weeks later” compared to last year’s iPhone launch.
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Apple reverses course, removes charging brick from Apple Watch Edition and Hermès
Apple has quietly removed the 5W USB charging brick that it had been previously including with its pricier Apple Watch Edition and Apple Watch Hermès models, bringing the luxury models in line with …
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Great cheap accessories for all Apple Watch models
Are you the proud pre-orderer of a new Apple Watch Series 6? Maybe you pulled the trigger on a discounted Series 5 or opted for the Series 3 with the more attractive $199 price tag. (Actually, the …
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How to make your iOS 14 home screen aesthetic AF
The TikTok teens took the internet by storm and convinced me that my home screen needs a major upgrade. As in: matching color schemes, aesthetically pleasing icons, and an overall theme that conveys …
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How to add a smart stack to your iPhone’s home screen with iOS 14, and get a revolving window of useful apps
To add a smart stack on your iPhone running iOS 14, tap and hold on any blank space on your home screen, and then tap the plus icon.
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Make your iPhone home screen ‘aesthetic AF’: How to change your app icons in iOS 14
You can finally customize the look and size of your iPhone apps with the help of the Widgetsmith and Shortcuts apps.
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Grab Apple’s iPhone SE (128GB) with 5GB data for just £23/month right now
Apple answered the prayers of everyone who thinks the iPhone XR and 11s are too big, which, in many ways, they are. The iPhone SE has the same body as the iPhone 8, complete with home button, but with …
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Is Apple Trying To Make You Buy A New iPhone, For The Covid-19 App?
Some iPhone 6 users are asking if Apple has limited compatibility to the NHS Track and Trace app to drive sales.
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Apple Watch Solo Loop Return Policy Changed After Consumer Complaints
Apple has changed its policy when it comes to Apple Watch Solo Loop and Braided Solo Loop replacements and will no longer require users to return the whole device if they want to …
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Apple Watch Series 6 Review: Still the best smartwatch, but tracking is lacking
Apple’s latest smartwatch, the Apple Watch Series 6, gives us almost every feature one could ask for in a fitness tracker while reasserting Apple Watch’s position as the most fun, connected, and …
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How Android 11 Beats iOS 14 for Handling Messaging Apps
Android 11 and iOS 14 are both here, and the software upgrades pack in a slew of improvements and new features for Android phones (er…some of them) and iPhones, respectively. Many of the tweaks and …
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