Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the Extra Crunch series that recaps the latest OS news, the applications they support and the money that flows through it all. The app industry is as hot as ever, …
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Basecamp CEO says Apple App Store issue is about ‘absence of choice’
Basecamp CEO Jason Fried has written an open letter explaining what his real problem is with Apple’s App Store payment policies. Spotify chief Daniel Ek revealed long ago that the company can’t afford …
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iPhone 12’s 5G secret weapon could be bad news for Samsung Galaxy Note 20
But a new leak related to the iPhone 12’s 5G connectivity could give Apple a sizable advantage against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20, Google Pixel 5 and other handsets due to release this year. As we …
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Apple Watch 6 and watchOS 7: What to expect
Sleep tracking, pulse oximeter and a new fitness apps: the most exciting rumors to date about the next Apple Watch.
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Apple WWDC 2020: iOS 14, ARM Macs, hardware rumors, and what else to expect
The show must go on, so Apple will be presenting the entire conference in a new, digital-only format. The company is still expected to unveil the first look at the future of iOS, macOS, watchOS, and …
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iPhone 11 vs. Galaxy S20: Apple and Samsung’s latest flagship phones compared
These are the starting points for Apple and Samsung’s marquee phone lines. Here’s how to figure out which one is right for you.
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Apple is about to unveil a bunch of new features coming to the iPhone, Apple Watch, and other major products — here’s what to expect
Apple is expected to announce new iPhone and Apple Watch features as well as a new iMac at its WWDC conference.
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App Store policy and developer fee drama won’t change Apple’s ways at all
It might be to developers’ advantage to complain loudly about Apple and the App Store, but the same system they decry is what gets them to all of their customers — and most devs have been fine with it …
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iOS 14 rumors: 11 new features coming to your iPhone
A redesigned home screen, multitasking capabilities, new apps and the expected launch date for Apple’s next big iOS update.
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Apple might rename iOS to iPhoneOS soon, announcement expected at WWDC 2020
Apple might rename iOS to iPhoneOS, with a formal announcement expected as soon as next week. The information has been tipped by a popular YouTuber Jon Prosser who has just tweeted “iPhone OS” hinting …
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Apple Watch Fall Detection helps save 92-year-old farmer after fall
A 92-year-old retired Nebraska farmer is crediting the Apple Watch Fall Detection feature with saving his life after a 21-foot fall.
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Apple’s Stand-Off With Developers Over the App Store Puts It on the Wrong Side of Innovation
The iPhone maker is facing intense criticism from both regulators and developers over its control of the App Store.
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Phil Schiller says no App Store policy changes coming after ‘Hey’ drama
Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller in an interview this week said the company has no plans to walk back scrutiny of Basecamp’s Hey email app, noting the software must comply with all App …
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Apple Rejects Facebook Gaming Platform From Coming on App Store For the Fifth Time
Apple claimed that the App Store rules do not allow third-party apps to distribute games as a separate platform.
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iPhone 12 could be seriously small — see how it compares to iPhone SE
The iPhone 12 should be even smaller than the iPhone SE, despite having a larger screen. Expect a 5.4-inch OLED display on the iPhone 12, compared to 4.7 inches for the iPhone SE. A new video shows …
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Cosmic Kids: How A Kids’ Yoga App Became A World-Beater
The Apple App Store has creations of all shapes and sizes. Cosmic Kids began when two people decided to make yoga videos for kids and is now the world’s most popular kids’ yoga app.
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Facebook (FB) Launches WhatsApp Digital Payment in Brazil
Facebook (FB) launches WhatsApp Pay in Brazil to encourage e-commerce on its platform, intensifying competition for MELI and PAGS.
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