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Apple to Allow Alternative App Stores and More on iOS in Brazil by April
Due to regulatory action, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and in-app links to external offers on iOS in Brazil, according to legal …
Why my favorite iPhone apps of 2025 belong on your Home Screen too
2025 has been a pretty momentous year in terms of the apps I used on my iPhone. Whether it was a new discovery that changed the way I work, or an old favorite that kept delivering, iOS apps helped …
Apple hit with $115M fine for “extremely burdensome” App Store privacy policy
Apple was hit with a $115 million fine Monday after Italy’s competition authority alleged the tech giant was abusing its dominant position to harm third-party developers in its App Store.
Evernote updates Web, Mac, and Windows apps with new sharing interface, permissions, and re-sharing
Evernote today announced “much-requested sharing improvements” across the board for its Web, Mac, and Windows apps. The sharing feature has a new design, you can now update sharing permissions for …
Perplexity’s revamped iPad app is designed to be your study and work companion
Following the recent debut of its Comet browser on Android, Perplexity has now rolled out a major update for its iPad app. The update brings a significant overhaul, including a redesigned interface …
Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
In a post on X, he wrote, “Apple was required to open up iOS to competing stores today, and instead of doing so honestly, they have launched another travesty of obstruction and lawbreaking in gross …
5 Of The Best Free Apple CarPlay Apps That Users Swear By
Upgrade your drive with the 5 best free Apple CarPlay apps. Users swear by top picks like Waze, Overcast, and Libby for navigation and entertainment.
Apple is bringing even more ads to the App Store
Apple just announced it will be integrating more ads into the App Store because our poor eyeballs must be assaulted at all times. The company plans on littering search results with advertisements beginning next year.
AltStore Available in Japan One Day After Apple Enables Alternative App Marketplaces
Just a day after Apple announced alternative app marketplace support for iOS users in Japan, AltStore PAL has launched in the country. iPhone users in Japan can download the alternative app marketplace from the AltStore website,
Apple introduces iPhone to alternate app stores
Apple announced on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, that it has opened iPhones to alternative app stores in Japan to comply with new laws aimed at stoking competition in the country’s …
List of 10 Most Popular Free iPhone Apps of 2025 in the U.S., #No.2 Will Surprise You!
Discover the list of 10 most popular free iPhone apps of 2025 in the U.S. Check rankings by downloads, including ChatGPT, Threads, TikTok and why No.2 will surprise you.
Apple TV App on Android Now Supports Google Cast. Here’s Why That Matters
Apple has updated its Apple TV app on Android to add Google Cast support, making it easier for Android users to stream shows and movies to their TVs and other bigger-screen devices.
The Apple TV app pulls a reverse Netflix and starts supporting Google Cast on Android
Apple TV’s Android app is adding a convenient feature in Google Cast support that makes it easier to stream on smart TVs and displays.
The Most Popular iPhone and iPad Apps of 2025
Apple has released the most downloaded iPhone and iPad apps of 2025. From ChatGPT and Threads to the new “Rednote” craze, see which apps topped the charts.
ChatGPT is Apple’s most downloaded app of 2025 in the US
Apple on Wednesday released its annual list of the most downloaded apps and games for the year. For the U.S. market, OpenAI’s ChatGPT topped the ranks of free iPhone apps (not including games) with …
Apple’s best apps and games list just dropped and now we know its plans for 2026
Apple’s 2025 App Store Awards showcase rising trends in AI, accessibility, immersive video, and high-end gaming, giving users a curated list of apps worth downloading this year. The post Apple’s best …