The EU has hit Apple and Meta with hundreds of millions of euros in fines as it steps up enforcement of the European Union’s Digital Markets Act.
Apple and Meta hit with the EU’s first DMA antitrust fines
Apple and Meta are the first companies to be fined for violations under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The European Commission announced today that Apple has been served a €500 …
Netflix reveals how it recreated an Apple Store from scratch for new ‘iHostage’ thriller
In February 2022, a hostage situation unfolded at an Apple Store location in Amsterdam when a gunman demanded a …
Instagram’s new ‘Edits’ app now available on App Store following two month delay
After being announced in January, Instagram’s new CapCut competitor is now available on the App Store. The app is …
Apple Brings Back iPhone 15 Pro For The 1st Time — At Lower Prices
After being available in European countries, the iPhone 15 Pro is now for sale more widely for the first time in refurbished condition.
Is “iHostage” a True Story? All About the Real-Life Incident That Occurred in an Amsterdam Apple Store
Netflix’s iHostage tells the frightening true story of a gunman who held a man hostage inside an Apple store in Amsterdam.
Netflix’s iHostage: The shocking true story you need to know – streaming now
While most real-life events deemed worthy of a Netflix adaptation tend to take place in the distant past, director Bobby Boermans and scriptwriter Simon de Waal have teamed up to retell the story of a …
Inside The First Apple Store
Apple has built more than five hundred retail stores across twenty-five countries. In fact, their first international store was in Japan where they went on to dominate the country. In total, Apple …
Taobao Joins DHgate in Top 5 of U.S. App Store
The Chinese e-commerce marketplace app Taobao continues to make big waves in the U.S. App Store. On Saturday, it rocketed all the way to No. 2 in the Top Overall, non-game rankings. This remarkable …
How to Handle Unexpected Charges from “Free Trials” on the App Store: A Step-by-Step Guide
Free trials are generally only available once per Apple ID per app. If you’ve used the trial before (even years ago), you may be charged immediately. Some apps may appear to offer a free trial but …
Crime blotter: Florida UPS driver accused of stealing 171 iPhones
A UPS driver is accused of stealing $175,000 worth of iPhones in 90 days, birds meet a grisly end at an Apple Store in Australia, and a football coach is charged with hacking iCloud, all on this …
Apple Reportedly Will Give You a Discount on Accessories if You Recycle Your Old Tech
Apple is starting an in-store electronics recycling promotion for one month that can net consumers 10% off of Apple accessories, according to a post Tuesday by Mark Gurman of Bloomberg. The maximum …
Apple confirms closure of massive city centre store in blow to high street
Use precise geolocation data and actively scan device characteristics for identification. This is done to store and access information on a device and to provide personalised ads and content, ad and …
Netflix drops ihostage, viewers say it’s just a really dramatic Apple ad
Hostage was released globally on Netflix on April 18, 2025. It’s an adaptation of the actual 2022 hostage crisis that took place at an Apple Store located at Amsterdam’s Leidseplein.
Temu Cuts U.S. Ad Spending and Drops in App Store Rankings After Trump’s China Tariffs
Temu, the Chinese online retailer that gained significant attention for its “Shop like a billionaire” marketing campaign during last year’s Super Bowl, has seen a sharp decline in its U.S. presence.
The True Story Behind Netflix’s Chilling Dutch Thriller iHostage
O n Feb. 22, 2022, a 27-year-old armed man entered the Apple Store in Leidseplein, Amsterdam, and held a customer at gunpoint for nearly five hours. He demanded €200 million in cryptocurrency and a safe exit from the building—but nothing went according to plan.
Apple Store to leave ahead of major Quakers Friars redevelopment
An Apple spokesperson said: “Due to the redevelopment plans at Cabot Circus Shopping Centre, which include the closure of the section where our store is located, Apple Bristol will close on August 9, 2025. “We’ve loved serving the Bristol community for over 15 years, and our valued team members will continue their roles at Apple.”