China’s crackdown on foreign messaging apps comes amid US debate over whether to ban or force a sale of the Chinese-owned TikTok. The House Commerce Committee last month voted 50–0 to approve a bill that would force TikTok owner ByteDance to sell the company or lose access to the US market.
Nintendo Emulator Delta Is Available On IOS App Store For Free
The Delta emulator is officially now available on Apple’s (AAPL) App Store for free, following the tech giant’s decision to loosen
Apple’s removal of WhatsApp in China reopens debate over user freedom
The removal of WhatsApp and Threads from Apple’s China App Store puts this revenue stream at risk, as it may signal further restrictions on Meta’s ability to capture advertising dollars from Chinese companies looking to expand globally.
China Orders Apple to Remove Popular Messaging Apps
S INGAPORE—Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China on Friday saying it was ordered to by the government, the latest example of censorship demands as China tightens internet controls. The iPhone maker said the company was told by China’s top internet regulator to remove the apps because of national security concerns.
Apple removes WhatsApp and Threads from Chinese App Store
Apple says Chinese government ordered it to remove two Meta-owned apps for ‘national security’ reasons …
Microsoft has brought its OneNote app to the Apple Vision Pro, get it now
If you’re a OneNote user who also happens to have an Apple Vision Pro, you’re going to like what Microsoft has made available for download.
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Sure, Google Keep or your iPhone’s Notes app can help you jot down quick thoughts, but there are plenty third-party options that can do more.
Microsoft releases native OneNote app for Apple Vision Pro
Microsoft on Tuesday launched a native OneNote app for visionOS, showing the company’s commitment to its customers who use Apple Vision Pro. This comes after the company released Microsoft Office apps …
Apple Removes WhatsApp, Threads From China App Store on Government Orders
S INGAPORE—Apple removed WhatsApp and Threads from its app store in China on Friday saying it was ordered to by the government, the latest example of censorship demands as China tightens internet controls. The iPhone maker said the company was told by China’s top internet regulator to remove the apps because of national security concerns.
The best iPhone emulators
While iPhones can now host emulators, it isn’t open season for retro games on your phone. Here is what you need to know about the new app store rules for games.
Apple Pulls Meta’s WhatsApp and Threads From App Store in China After Government Order
The removal of these foreign platforms—which were already largely inaccessible in China—will make it more difficult for users to circumvent existing restrictions, such as by using VPNs.
WhatsApp’s new Chat Filters will help you make sense of your inbox
Navigating any instant messenger app can be a huge pain. It’s not just one-to-one chats that pile up each day on different platforms. It’s also … The post WhatsApp’s new Chat Filters will help you …
Apple Users in the EU Now Have a New Third-Party App Store to Play With
Altstore PAL is available only for residents in the EU as part of the Digital Markets Act ruling that Apple must allow third-party app stores.
WhatsApp Confirms Abrupt U-Turn For Curious, Contentious Change
WhatsApp recently made a change. Not a big change, but one that some users have really not taken kindly to. It involves the change from a lower-case to a capital letter—in just two words. But it …
Native Microsoft OneNote App Now Available for Apple Vision Pro
Microsoft today introduced a version of OneNote that is designed to run on the Apple Vision Pro headset. OneNote for Vision Pro was created
Apple’s Sports app is now ready for the NBA and NHL playoffs, gaining other enhancements along the way
The Apple Sports app has its problems, but it’s also a pretty solid option if you want a simple, clean app to see how your favorite team has ruined your weekend this time around. Apple has been steadily updating and improving the iPhone-only app in recent months and now it has another update ready to go, aimed specifically at a couple of sports.
Apple App Store bug made many developers accidental millionaires
A bug inside the Apple App Store reporting platform suddenly made several developers millionaires. Some developers found their earnings jump 999% more than their usual figures. Apple App Store Connect reported some developers earning millions of dollars Several developers,