No major app developers have signed up to use outside payment options that Apple introduced earlier this year for its App Store because the fees they pay would be at least as high as they were before, according to testimony presented to a federal judge.
Workers at a Maryland Apple store authorize strike
It’s been a busy weekend for union organizing efforts at U.S. Apple stores, with the union at one store voting to authorize a strike, while workers at …
NJ Short Pump Apple Store votes down unionization effort
An effort by some staff at an Apple Store in Short Hills, New Jersey to form a union has failed in a vote among the workers there.
Apple Store in New Jersey Votes Against Unionizing
Apple Inc. retail employees in New Jersey have voted against unionization, the Communications Workers of America said, a setback for organizing efforts at the tech giant.Employees at the store, …
The Gamma app brings PS1 emulation to the iPhone
iPhone users without a penchant for jailbreaking can finally enjoy the blocky polygons and shifty textures of the original PlayStation with Gamma, a free PS1 emulator that hit the iOS App Store last night. Gamma comes courtesy of developer ZodTTD, which has been creating emulators for the iPhone since the earliest days of third-party iOS apps.
Maryland Apple Store staff vote in favor of strike action
Workers at the Apple Towson Town Center store in Maryland have backed their union’s plan to hold a strike over unresolved issues.
8 ways Android handles notifications better than iOS
Android and iOS have a lot in common these days, but notifications are not one of them. And while both approaches to notifications may be capable, Android is clearly better in almost every regard. Android gives users a feature suite to streamline how we interact with our notifications,
Insider Today: Apple gets crushed
A look at where Apple went wrong with its iPad ad.
Taking pictures of the northern lights with your iPhone? Here’s how to get the best shot
If you’re in Georgia Saturday night, you could be in for another celestial treat: the northern lights, also known as the aurora borealis, could make an even rarer second appearance. To make the most of this stunning phenomenon,
Northern Lights in dazzling display across the UK
One of the strongest geomagnetic storms for years is hitting the earth and the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has issued a rare solar storm warning. Such storms increase the chance of seeing the aurora borealis.
Apple Retail Employees at Maryland Store Vote to Authorize Strike
The iPhone-maker is continuing to negotiate with the union representing about 100 workers at a store near Baltimore.
Large US developers are avoiding third-party App Store alternate payment plans
No major US app developers have chosen to opt in to new App Store rules allowing outside links for payments, because there is effectively no savings, Apple told a judge during testimony on Friday.
Apple finalizing deal with OpenAI for ChatGPT iPhone integration: Report
Apple is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a deal with OpenAI, which would see ChatGPT features used in Apple’s upcoming iOS 18 software update.
iPhone 16 Pro leak suggests it’ll beat your current phone in one surprising new way
A new leak suggests that we may get a significantly brighter device, too. Weibo’s Instant Digital [Chinese] has suggested the iPhone 16 Pro will offer 1,200 nits of brightness on its display for SDR content. That’s an increase of 20% from the 1,000 nits on the iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.
Unionized US Apple Store Votes To Authorize Strike Amid Concerns Over Work-Life Balance
Unionized workers at a Maryland Apple store voted on Saturday to authorize a strike, which would mark the first such labor action against the retailer in the United States if it goes forward.
Microsoft will open a mobile-game store to challenge Apple, Google
Microsoft will launch its own online store for mobile-game consumables in July, creating an alternative to Apple and Google’s app stores and their fees.
I ran my first marathon wearing an Apple Watch SE and AirPods – here’s how it went
I ran my first marathon using the Apple Watch SE 2 and the AirPods 2. Here’s how that went and how you should prepare for yours.