Apple’s annual iPhone software updates are always a big deal. But that’s truer than ever in 2024 as Apple is expected to sprinkle more AI into its upcoming iOS 18 software update, according to multiple reports from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. We’re expecting to learn more about iOS 18 during Apple’s Worldwide Developer Conference, which the company … Read more
Last week, Apple rolled out iOS 17.4.1 and iPadOS 17.4.1, a swift follow-up to the 17.4 release earlier this month. So, what exactly does this update include? Adrian Kingsley-Hughes/ZDNET The bottom line is that we don’t know, as Apple isn’t saying much about what’s inside. The release notes offer the standard mention of “bug fixes … Read more
If Apple opened this up, you could use a cross-platform digital wallet of your choice, making it easier to switch smartphones. You could also use digital car keys in your car manufacturer’s cross-platform app. Cloud Gaming The DOJ alleges that Apple resists cloud gaming services and apps because it perceives them as a threat to … Read more
The US Department of Justice, along with more than a dozen state attorneys general, has filed a lawsuit against Apple that takes direct aim at the iPhone and the company’s lucrative iOS ecosystem. Claiming that Apple had established an “iPhone monopoly,” the suit argues that the company’s allegedly anticompetitive behavior resounds well beyond smartphones themselves. … Read more
Apple released iOS 17.4 on March 5, and the update brought new features and bug fixes to your iPhone, like new emoji for everyone and the ability for people in the EU to download other app stores. But it also gives you more control over the security of your iPhone with more Stolen Device Protection … Read more
Apple released iOS 17.4 on March 5, and the update brought a handful of bug fixes and new features, like new emoji and more Stolen Device Protection options, to your iPhone. One of the latest features can be helpful for many people as it allows Siri to read texts back to you in languages other … Read more
By now, you’ve likely heard of the Digital Markets Act (DMA). These new EU regulations went into effect last week and forced Big Tech companies, known as “gatekeepers,” to open up their core platforms to third parties in order to keep the tech space competitive. Many companies, like Meta and Microsoft, are affected by these … Read more
Apple will allow iOS developers located in the European Union to distribute apps from the web, rather then via its App Store. The option, which it says will be made available to qualifying developers “later this Spring”, is being offered in response to the bloc’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) which puts obligations on how Apple … Read more
With the goldfish memory I have, I leave my iPhone in the strangest places and forget where I saw it last. I’ve recovered my phone from the kitchen cabinets, inside dressing table drawers, and the closet. Thankfully, I’ve never had it stolen, but I’d want to be prepared for that, too. Is USB-C Finally Coming … Read more
After terminating Epic Games’ developer account on Wednesday, Apple said it will reinstate the Fortnite maker’s access to publish iOS apps in Europe. This means that Epic can move forward with its plans for an Epic Games Store, and it can bring Fortnite back to iOS in Europe. Last month, Epic announced it would be … Read more