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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Apple expands iPhone repair-shop program to include Macs
Apple has tried to make its own services like AppleCare+ and the Genius Bar at Apple retail stores a major selling point for would-be Mac users who want good repair options without having to figure …
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Apple could launch a high-powered Apple Watch SE in 2021
According to a new leak, Apple may be working on a new Apple Watch SE. The device will reportedly offer the latest processor in an Apple Watch Series 3 design.
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iOS 14: How to Adjust Your Wake Up Alarm on iPhone and Apple Watch
In iOS 14, Apple introduced new sleep features that let you monitor how much sleep you’re getting each night and improve your sleep habits …
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Apple opens up independent repair shop program to include Macs
Apple is expanding a repair program it launched in 2019 that provided independent repair businesses with access to the same tools, manuals, diagnostics, and parts as Apple Stores and Apple Authorized …
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Apple’s and Google’s app store fee policies are turning more companies against them
Apple and Google banned “Fortnite” after it appeared to circumvent their 30% payments fee –– and it could turn more companies against the tech giants.
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Apple holding off on Vietnam iPhone assembly over workers’ living conditions
Apple is considering the possibility of bringing iPhone manufacturing to Vietnam, a report claims, after the Cupertino company visited a factory owned by assembly partner Luxshare to check the …
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Fortnite inspires other companies to speak out against Apple App Store fees
Apple is facing concerned about an abuse of its size, as Fortnite is inspiring other companies to speak out against the App Store’s fees. Joanna Stern, personal tech columnist at the Wall Street …
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