Apple accused of censoring Quran app at request of Chinese government
By Wayt Apple has removed a popular Quran app from its Chinese app store at the behest of state censors, according to the company behind the app. Quran Majeed – …
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Apple bars ‘Fortnite’ from App Store, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says
By Elisa Epic Games Chief Executive Officer Tim Sweeney said on Wednesday Apple informed the “Fortnite” owner that the video game will be blacklisted from the iPhone maker’s popular App Store for …
Read More Apple unveils new iPhones with upgraded cameras, new iPads, Apple Watch
By Wayt Apple revealed a slate of new iPhones on Tuesday with substantial camera upgrades, as well as new iPad models and an improved Apple Watch. The new iPhones, revealed …
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Ford nabs Apple’s car project executive Doug Field
By Elisa The head of Apple’s car project, Doug Field, is going to work for Ford to lead the automaker’s advanced technology and embedded systems efforts, a hiring coup for …
Read More Apple delays controversial ‘child safety’ feature after privacy outcry
By Wayt Apple bowed to privacy and civil liberties advocates Friday when it agreed to delay and modify a controversial plan to scan users’ photos for child pornography. The company’s tool, called “neuralMatch,” …
Read MoreApple and Google to lose lucrative payment fees under new South Korean law
By Wayt Apple and Google will be forced to allow app developers to use alternative payment systems under a new law passed by South Korea’s parliament Tuesday, threatening the companies’ …
Read More Apple may loosen rules on App Store fees in bid to settle class-action lawsuit
By Wayt Apple said it’s willing to loosen the notoriously strict rules on payments inside the iPhone’s App Store, making it easier for smaller developers to steer customers toward alternative …
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Apple bans ‘Tinder for anti-vaxxers’ from App Store
By Wayt Apple has banned a dating and friendship app for unvaccinated people from its App Store – but the so-called “Tinder for anti-vaxxers” is still available on Android devices. …
Read MoreApple employees bash new policy cutting work-from-home time
By Lapin Apple employees are up in arms over a newly announced policy that would cut their work-from-home time beginning in the fall, according to a report. Staff members on …
Read More Apple and Fortnite creator kick off antitrust trial
By Elisa Attorneys for “Fortnite” creator Epic Games and Apple will make opening arguments Monday at an antitrust trial whose ultimate outcome could affect Apple’s fast-growing App Store business. The …
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Google to cut app store fees for developers after Apple move
By Alex Alphabet’s Google will cut the service fee that it charges developers on its app store by half for the first $1 million in revenue they earn every year, …
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Apple says all 270 US stores open for first time since pandemic began
By Elisa Apple said all its 270 US stores have been opened, the first time in almost a year after it was forced to shutter several outlets because of the …
Read More Apple reportedly developing magnetic battery pack to charge iPhones
By Manskar Apple is reportedly developing a magnetic battery pack that would let people charge their iPhones on the go. The battery would stick onto the back of the new …
Read More Hyundai, Kia say they’re not working on Apple car — a month after confirming talks
By Steigrad Hyundai and Kia said that they are not currently in talks with Apple to develop self-driving cars — just a month after South Korea-based Hyundai had said it …
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Apple working on foldable iPhone, report says
By Vega The Cupertino, California-based tech giant has reportedly asked manufacturer Foxconn to create two prototype shells to test out potential future iPhone designs. The two designs will be very …
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Tesla will reportedly soon add support for Apple, Amazon Music
By Vega Tesla, whose high-tech vehicle software already supports Spotify integration, is reportedly working to add both Apple Music and Amazon Music to its roster. Unlike other cars, which mirror …
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‘Fortnite’ developer Epic Games scores win in legal fight against Apple
By Vega A federal judge in California tossed a pair of Apple’s counterclaims against “Fortnite” maker Epic Games in the high-stakes legal battle over Apple’s App Store fees. Apple and …
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Apple’s new 5G iPhone keynote set for Oct. 13
By Vega Apple’s long-awaited iPhone 12 event will take place on Oct. 13, the company confirmed. Next week’s keynote — which Apple teased with the tagline “Hi, Speed” in invitations …
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House panel’s probe into Big Tech reportedly draws skepticism from Republicans
By Manskar A key congressional committee is poised to call for a crackdown on Big Tech companies — but some Republicans are already balking at its proposals, according to reports. …
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Google gives Netflix, Spotify a year to start paying app store fees
By Vega The search giant on Monday said it will no longer give high-profile app developers a pass on its 30-percent app store fee starting next year. Google said it …
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