Epic has filed lawsuits against Apple and Google after its Fortnite app was jettisoned from the App Store and Google Play. The issue: The 30% fee that Apple and Google get on each purchase.
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20 of the best WhatsApp tips and tricks for getting the most out of the popular messaging app
You can streamline your use of WhatsApp with these 20 tips and tricks for getting the most out of the platform.
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Apple threatens to cut off Epic Games from iOS, Mac dev tools
Apple is threatening to terminate Epic Games’ access to develop for iOS, MacOS, and other Apple platforms, according to a new court filing from the Fortnite and Unreal Engine developer. Epic calls the …
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The 10 best smartphones of 2020: 5G powers the top contenders
G is still in its infancy in the US, but low-, mid-, and high-band networks are available from all major carriers. It’s not the only reason to consider our top picks, but 5G support is one reason to …
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Every Apple Watch model, finish, and band available now
Thinking about springing for an Apple Watch but unsure which one is right for you? We compare the models, the bands, and the finishes to help you decide.
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Epic Games says Apple threatened to cut it out of the App Store entirely
The escalation comes the week after Epic Games, makers of Fortnite, released a new direct payment mechanism designed to bypass the App Store’s payment system, from which Apple takes 30%.
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Epic Games Aiming to Recruit ‘Coalition of Apple Critics’ to Fight App Store Policies
Epic Games, the company behind Fortnite that recently entered into a major dispute with Apple over App Store policies, is aiming to organize a …
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Apple ‘won’t make an exception’ for Epic to skirt App Store rules
Days after Epic slapped Apple with a lawsuit over the removal of Fortnite from the App Store, Apple on Monday responded to the developer’s allegations of monopolistic practices, saying no exceptions …
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Epic seeks ‘coalition’ of Apple critics as fight over App Store policies intensifies
Epic Games is looking to form a coalition of like-minded companies as it wages legal war against Apple and the tech giant’s App Store business, according to a report Monday.
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Don’t Go Applauding Apple Just Yet
Apple is expanding support for its independent repair provider program to include its Mac computers. That means more options for consumers, but it’s important to remember Apple’s independent repair …
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10 Reasons to Wait for the iPhone 12 & 6 Reasons Not To
Apple’s iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro, and iPhone 11 Pro Max are top notch, but some of you might want to wait for the 2020 iPhones, also known as the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and iPhone 12 Pro Max. In …
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Apple’s iPhone Vision Is Stuck In The Past
With the furore around Epic Games’ Fortnite fuelled power play against Apple, it is fair to say that smartphone gaming is still at the cutting edge of mobile. So why is Apple’s attitude behind the …
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A hidden new iPhone feature launching this fall lets you control your phone without touching its screen
OS 14’s Back Tap feature lets you take a screenshot on your iPhone or run an app just by tapping the back of your device.
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Get an Apple Watch Series 5 for just $299 (Update: Expired)
We’re probably just a month or two away from the Apple Watch 6, with its sleep tracking and rumored new health features. But if you’re still hankering for a Series 5 with the new model hovering in the …
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‘Fortnite’ maker says Apple threatened to cut it out of the App Store
Epic Games said on Monday that Apple has threatened to revoke its developer account, meaning Epic will no longer be able to make apps for the App Store, the onl …
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Epic Games says Apple threatened to cut it off from making any apps in the App Store
The escalation comes the week after Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite, released a new direct payment mechanism designed to bypass the App Store’s payment system, which Apple takes 30% from.
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Apple’s independent repair shop program expands to Macs: You no longer have to wait in line at a Genius Bar
If you’ve found yourself sprinting into an Apple Store with a coffee-drenched Mac in hand, only to find yourself in an hour-long line for the Genius Bar, you may soon be in luck.
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