The Unofficial Apple Blog

• newEpic Games’ Apple Battle Cost Over $1 Billion in Lost Revenue
  Apple has appealed a €500 million ($570 million) fine from the European Union. The penalty came in April 2025 for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Regulators claim Apple blocked developers from directing users to alternative payment options on the App Store. Apple argues that it made good-faith efforts to comply. However, the company […]
  - 16 hours ago 10 May 25, 2:30pm -
• newApple’s AI Search Rumors Trigger Rare Response from Google
  Apple is reportedly exploring the use of artificial intelligence to power Safari search, a move that could reduce its reliance on Google. The news, revealed during Department of Justice hearings, triggered a rare and swift response from Google after its parent company Alphabet lost 7.3% in stock value—around $150 billion. Apple’s senior vice president of […]
  - 16 hours ago 10 May 25, 2:13pm -
• newEpic Games’ Apple Battle Cost Over $1 Billion in Lost Revenue
  Epic Games’ multi-year legal fight against Apple’s App Store policies has come at a staggering cost. CEO Tim Sweeney recently confirmed that the company has lost more than $1 billion due to the dispute, including over $100 million in legal fees and hundreds of millions in lost revenue from iOS. The conflict began in 2020 […]
  - 17 hours ago 10 May 25, 2:02pm -
• App Store Freedom Act Seeks Third-Party Stores on iPhone
  A new bill introduced in Florida could significantly reshape how iPhone users access apps. Called the App Store Freedom Act, the legislation seeks to require Apple and other major tech companies to support third-party app stores, external payment systems, and sideloading on their platforms. The proposal comes from Representative Kat Cammack and takes direct aim […]
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 2:40pm -
• iPhone 13 Gains Satellite Connectivity with iOS 18.5 Update
  With the release of iOS 18.5, Apple has expanded satellite connectivity to include all iPhone 13 models. Previously reserved for newer devices like the iPhone 14, 15, and 16, the feature now brings off-grid communication to a wider user base. The update enables iPhone 13 users to access carrier-provided satellite services, adding a new layer […]
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 2:08pm -
• Five New Games Launch on Apple Arcade This June
  Apple Arcade is rolling out five new games this June, adding a playful mix of classics and creative adventures to its subscription library. The lineup includes a modern twist on UNO, a new LEGO racing game, and the Apple Vision Pro debut of What the Car?. Designed with younger players and families in mind, these […]
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 1:58pm -
• Google’s $20B Apple Search Deal at Risk
  Google’s long-standing agreement to be the default search engine on Apple devices is at risk, as a U.S. antitrust lawsuit moves forward. The Department of Justice is targeting the multibillion-dollar deal, arguing that it gives Google an unfair advantage and limits competition in the search market. Currently, Google pays Apple an estimated $20 billion annually […]
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 2:23pm -
• AirPods Supplier Jabil Eyes Second Factory in India’s Tamil Nadu
  U.S.-based electronics manufacturer Jabil is planning to build a second factory in India to increase production of AirPods casings. The proposed facility will be located in Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu, according to sources familiar with the matter. This move aligns with Apple’s ongoing efforts to reduce its manufacturing dependence on China. While Apple has already begun […]
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 2:05pm -
• Apple TV+ Criticized for Micromanagement Amid Growth Issues
  Apple TV+ continues to gain attention not just for its high-profile shows, but for how it manages its creators. Some producers praise Apple for giving them creative space. Others say the company steps in too often, especially when it feels its image might be at risk. Becky Clements, producer of Physical, said Apple supported her […]
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 1:47pm -
• Apple Challenges Court Ruling Over App Store Rules
  Apple has officially appealed a U.S. court decision that forced the company to revise key App Store policies. The decision, issued by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers on May 1, came as part of the long-running legal battle with Epic Games. Judge Rogers ruled that Apple must allow developers to direct users to alternative payment methods, […]
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 3:31pm -

Apple Insider

• newRecord low price: Apple's M4 iMac 24-inch drops to $1,059
  Amazon continues to unveil aggressive Apple deals, with today's iMac discount on the current M4 model delivering a new record low price.Get an M4 iMac at a record low price - Image credit: AppleToday's $242 weekend discount applies to the blue 24-inch iMac with an M4 chip with an 8-core GPU, 16GB of memory, and 256GB of SSD storage. Normally retailing for $1,299, the $1,058 deal provides bargain hunters with the lowest online price available across popular Apple resellers, as evidenced in our 24…
  - 5 hours ago 11 May 25, 1:21am -
• iPhone fold: All the rumors about Apple's first foldable, and when it might launch
  The supply chain leaks about Apple's foldable iPhone have been increasing in frequency, and it may be only about a year away. Here's what the rumor mill believes is in the works.Apple's foldable iPhone could debut in 2026.While 2025 could see the release of an ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air or iPhone 17 Slim, the year after may prove to be even more interesting. Multiple sources and reports over the years have said that Apple was working on products with foldable displays, the first of which is expect…
  - 1 day ago 10 May 25, 12:23am -
• Amazon slashes 15-inch MacBook Air M4 (24GB RAM, 512GB SSD) to record low $1,434
  With ample screen real estate in the thin-and-light chassis, Apple's 15-inch MacBook Air is great for traveling — made even better by a steeper price drop on Amazon this weekend.Grab lower prices on Apple's M4 MacBook Air.Amazon has some of the top MacBook Air deals available this May, but the steeper $165 price drop on the 15-inch M4/24GB/512GB spec in Starlight is especially enticing. With the extra memory (24GB vs 16GB found in the standard model), you can enjoy enhanced performance when ru…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 11:13pm -
• After everything, Epic Games submits new 'Fortnite' to US App Store review
  Epic has resubmitted "Fortnite" to Apple for review, aiming to bring the game back to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the developer violated its agreement, and Apple pulled the title.Fortnite could return to U.S. App Store soonIn August 2020, Epic willingly violated Apple's App Store rules by allowing players the option to purchase Fortnite's in-game currency directly, rather than through Apple's payment system. This violation not only resulted in the game's removal from the App Store…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 11:10pm -
• Apple said to use Brazil for lower-tariff iPhones, despite denials
  Sao Paulo media claims that reports of iPhone manufacturer Foxconn expanding in Brazil is correct, even though Apple has said it will not increase production, and isn't trying to beat US tariffs.Foxconn's existing facility in Brazil — image credit: FoxconnFor years, Apple has been working to reduce its over-reliance on China as a single or major source of iPhones, and those moves have seen its suppliers establish facilities in several other countries. According to Apple, however, its productio…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 10:29pm -
• Inside Apple Weather: get the most out of Apple's own forecasting app
  Apple's Weather app has existed for a long time, and has evolved a great deal in the last few years — here's everything you need to know to master the Weather app.Inside Apple's Weather appApple's Weather app shipped with the original iPhone in 2007. And, since 2007, it's appeared on every iteration of the iPhone and the iPod Touch.For the first seven years, Apple sourced its weather data from Yahoo! Weather. This was clunky, and awkward, as Yahoo! Weather used data from The Weather Channel to…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 8:43pm -
• Apple acquisitions hint at Apple Intelligence coming to Calendar, and the factory floor
  Apple has been quietly buying AI firms whose work suggests the company is looking to bring Apple Intelligence to chatbots, individual users' calendars, and perhaps to its own manufacturing.Screenshot from Mayday, the scheduling calendar app that Apple bought while it was still in beta — image credit: Mayday LabsNews of Apple acquiring a company usually only breaks if Apple decides to announce it — as it did withPrimephonic, the basis for Apple Music Classical — or if the size of the deal…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 8:27pm -
• Apple Silicon Mac owners can now take full advantage of some Razer hardware
  After a nearly six-year absence, Razer has finally brought back Razer Synapse mouse and gaming peripheral configuration utility for Mac — kind of, at least.Image Credit: RazerFor those not in the know, Razer Synapse is configuration software designed to help you get the most out of your Razer-branded devices. For gamers, that means changing key binds, customizing RGB lighting, tweaking mouse sensitivity, and creating custom profiles for different games.The last time Synapse supported macOS was…
  - 1 day ago 9 May 25, 8:23pm -
• Class action suit against Apple over Amazon sales may die after plaintiff bails out
  Apple and Amazon were accused of price fixing via a class action lawsuit filed in 2022, and after the plaintiff seemingly disappeared, the judge has ordered legal fees returned to the companies.Amazon and Apple price fixing class action lawsuit ran into some problemsAfter Apple and Amazon made an agreement in 2018 that would bring more Apple products to the online store, the number of resellers took a nosedive. A class action lawsuit sprung up hoping to reimburse consumers for allegedly paying m…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 5:54pm -
• Apple's homeOS platform is coming: All the rumors, and what you need to know
  Apple is rumored to be on the precipice of releasing a new software platform to control your entire home. Here's what's been rumored about homeOS.Apple may introduce homeOS as a new software platformSpawned from a common core, Apple has been creating branches of its operating systems for its hardware for years. There's watchOS for the Apple Watch, iOS for the iPhone, iPadOS runs on iPad, and so on.Rumors about homeOS have been circulating for years at this point. There have been references withi…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 5:44pm -

• iMac anniversary, split iPhone launch, and App Store upheaval on the AppleInsider Podcast
  It's time to look back at the legendary iMac on its 27th birthday, but also time to look ahead to rumors of a future shakeup over iPhone launches — and the present day shakeup in the App Store, on the AppleInsider podcast.Steve Jobs with the original iMac (left) and one of its famous successors (right)Without the iMac in 1998, there wouldn't be an Apple today — and there probably wouldn't have been an Apple even in 1999. So much depended on that little machine, and so many of us have relishe…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 5:36pm -
• Jony Ive talks about minimalism, taste, and Apple's design group
  Ex-Apple design head Jony Ive has spoken at the Stripe Sessions 2025 conference about his career going from the UK to Silicon Valley, and from Apple to his own firm, LoveFrom.Jony Ive at the Stripe Sessions 2025 conference — image credit: StripeJony Ive has been making more public appearances lately, certainly compared to his more private time when he was in Apple and tended to speak just on launch videos. Usually, too, he speaks about his friend Steve Jobs and the way the two of them worked t…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 4:53pm -
• How to stop iPhone calls and FaceTime alerts from appearing on your iPad
  Notifications for iPhone calls and FaceTime can appear on your iPad, and can be quite intrusive. Here's how to turn them off so they don't appear in iPadOS.Turn off notifications for FaceTime on iPadOS.Cross-device alerts are a convenient feature on iOS devices. They allow you to get alerts about incoming messages and calls for one device on another that you own.But if you're using your iPad for, say, reading a book, you might not want to be interrupted by incoming messages from your iPhone. Con…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 8:27am -
• Hyperdrive USB4 SSD Enclosure review: Secure and speedy external storage
  The Next is an easy-to-use, protective, and efficient enclosure that will bring out the best in your external SSD.Hyperdrive Next USB4 SSD Enclosure reviewThrough NVMe SSDs, external storage is more portable and cost-effective than ever. Being able to have backups and important files with you and share them securely across devices is essential if you don't want to rely on the cloud.Hyper's Next SSD enclosure uses USB4 for fast read/write speeds and has a convenient, toolless installation. Based…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 6:39am -
• Apple Card holders can get six months of Uber One for free
  Apple Card users are now eligible for a six-month free trial of Uber One, as part of a new promotion launched on Thursday.Apple Card holders are now eligible for a six-month free Uber One trial.The Uber One trial is available alongside the standard 3% Daily Cash back available with Uber and Uber Eats purchases made via Apple Card.To take part in the promotion, users will need to sign up for an Uber One subscription via Apple Card and complete the purchase through Apple Pay, using the exclusive l…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 4:09am -
• 'The Studio' creator refused Tim Cook a cameo
  He does those Apple keynotes, he starred in a "Severance" promo, and oh, yeah, he controls Apple TV+. But none of that was enough for Seth Rogen, who reportedly turned down Apple when they wanted Tim Cook to get a cameo on "The Studio."Tim Cook launched Apple TV+ in 2019 and still can't get an acting role in its shows — image credit: AppleIt's unlikely that Cook filmed an audition tape for "The Studio," but then you never know because it's also been reported that Apple doesn't interfere with p…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 1:49am -
• Apple's 'Gift for Mom' uses Spatial Video to film a child's first year
  Apple has released a new video for the Apple Vision Pro Spatial Video feature, in an ad spot to celebrate Mother's Day."A Gift for Mom" - Image Credit: Apple/YouTubeIntroduced to the official Apple YouTube channel on Thursday, the video "A Gift for Mom" follows the reception of a video gift between a couple. The video, edited by a man called Sam and played to partner Khulan, covers the first year of the life of their newborn son.For the video, both Sam and Khulan filmed their son in Spatial Vide…
  - 2 days ago 9 May 25, 12:24am -
• Apple working on M6 & M7 chips alongside new AI server processor
  While Apple's M5 chip is expected to debut on Mac and iPad, in late 2025, the company's M6 and M7 chips are in the works, in conjunction with a new AI server farm processor.An M5-powered MacBook Pro could debut in 2025, while M6 and M7 chips will likely follow in the coming years.The current M4 chip was introduced back in May 2024, making its debut with the iPad Pro. In October of the same year, it made its wayto the iMac, Mac mini, and MacBook Pro, while the MacBook Air received the system-on-…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 11:32pm -
• Apple Glass will get custom Apple Silicon tailored for low power & camera control
  Apple is reportedly custom-tailoring specialized chips, with the needs of the Apple Glass in mind.Optimistic renders of what Apple Glass could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderApple's internal silicon design team is behind the creation of chips used in the Apple Silicon line. After handling processing on iPhone, iPad, and Mac, the team are now working towards chips for other major product categories.People familiar with the plans told Bloomberg on Thursday that there are chips being made no…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 11:24pm -
• Apple smart glasses rumored to arrive as soon as Christmas 2026
  Apple has been rumored to be working on smart glasses for a long time, and a new report has narrowed down the debut of the platform to be as soon as the end of 2026.Apple may be turning to Ray-Ban style for Apple Glasses - image credit AppleInsiderThe "Apple Glass" project has rumors dating back to 2015, and patent work before then. Obviously, what popped out initially was the Apple Vision Pro.What's been nebulous until fairly recently is a release timeline for glasses built by Apple. A new repo…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 10:54pm -
• Torras Ostand OAir iPhone 16 cases are rugged, colorful, and versatile
  You can get excellent drop protection for iPhone 16 that looks great and doesn't add bulk with the Torras Ostand OAir case, which includes the signature MagSafe-compatible magnetic ring stand.Torras Ostand OAir case for iPhone 16 Pro Max brings vibrant yet rugged protectionTorras has set out once again to prove that edge-to-edge device protection doesn't have to mean a giant, ugly rubber iPhone case. The Ostand OAir for iPhone 16 comes in vibrant colors and has a rugged design that'll pop this s…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 10:41pm -
• Grab AirPods 4 for $99, Apple Watch for $169, iPad for $299 ahead of Mother's Day
  Mother's Day deals are available at Amazon, with AirPods, Apple Watches, and iPads up to 32% off leading up to the big day.Save on Apple gear for Mother's Day.Pick up a gift for Mom or treat yourself to updated Apple gear at heavily discounted prices on Amazon today. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 9:27pm -
• Apple gearing up for WWDC with profiles of four Swift Student Challenge winners
  From preserving tradition to improving disaster response, four 2025 Swift Student Challenge Distinguished Winners used Apple's tools to build app playgrounds that educate, empower, and connect people worldwide.Image Credit: AppleIn March, Apple has wrapped its Student Swift Student Challenge. Now, Apple is highlighting four young developers who ranked among Apple's Distinguished Winners.Taiki Hamamoto was inspired by Hanafuda, a centuries-old Japanese card game. He'd grown up playing the game wi…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 8:46pm -
• 'Total War: Rome II' marches back to Apple Silicon Macs
  Mac gamers can soon reclaim the empire in "Total War: Rome II", which relaunches May 29 as a native Apple Silicon title with a free upgrade for existing owners."Total War: Rome II"The game originally launched for Windows on September 3, 2013, followed by a macOS version a year later from Feral Interactive. "Total War: Rome II" combined turn-based grand strategy with large-scale real-time battles and focused on the rise of the Roman Empire.At launch, it faced criticism for AI bugs and performance…
  - 2 days ago 8 May 25, 8:39pm -
• Google Maps for iOS uses Gemini to pull places from screenshots
  Google Maps is making more use of Gemini, with the AI service now identifying locations in iPhone screenshots.Location info can be pulled from screenshots by Google Maps on iOS - Image Credit: GoogleLike other navigation tools, Google Maps lets users create lists of locations, making it helpful for long trips and vacations. However, with a new update, the app will make it easier to add locations automatically, rather than doing so manually.Initially announced in March, Google Maps for iOS will n…
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 6:35pm -
• Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration
  In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback.An EU flag with the App Store logoDespite the White House saying it won't tolerate the EU fining Apple, and the EU saying it won't be bullied, Apple has been fined $570 million for alleged non-compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Now Apple is appealing against the fine, and according to Politico, the company is pushing back ag…
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 6:16pm -
• Samsung working on new display unique to folding iPhone
  The iPhone Fold is rumored use a new thinner display panel in its construction, that supplier Samsung hasn't used in its own devices.A render of what the iPhone Fold could look like - Image Credit: AppleInsiderThe display of the iPhone Fold is its most important component, and requires more care than usual for manufacturing a smartphone. However, it seems that this display could be very different from the usual ones seen in foldable devices.According to Naver leaker "Yeux1122" on Thursday, Apple…
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 5:43pm -
• Apple looking to AI for Safari search rumor forces rare & terse Google denial
  Following Apple mentioning that it was looking to add AI search to the iPhone and perhaps replace Google, shares in the search engine giant dropped over 7% — and Google didn't like it.Google on iPhoneApple's comments were made by its senior vice president of services, Eddy Cue, in his testimony during the latest stage of the Department of Justice versus Google case. That case could see Google being forced to stop paying Apple for being the iPhone's default search engine, and Cue suggested that…
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 4:58pm -
• Apple seeks stay on allowing external links & purchases during injunction violation appeal
  Even though Apple has already allowed apps to start linking out to external purchase options, the company has asked the U.S. District Court in Northern California to stay enforcement during the appeal.Apple is asking for a stay during injunction violation appealApple has found itself in hot water after a judge ruled that the company was willfully violating an injunction over anti-steering rules. Apple followed the judge's demands and filed an appeal, but now it is asking for one more thing.Accor…
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 7:09am -
• Vtoman FlashSpeed 1000 Power Station review: Weekend-long portable power
  The Vtoman FlashSpeed 1000 Power Station is a portable battery that can keep off-grid campers happy for a weekend — and works great as a UPS for your Mac Studio too.Vtoman FlashSpeed 1000 Power Station reviewWe get asked to review three main categories of products. Two of them make sense for an Apple-related publication: Thunderbolt docks and SSDs.The third is giant batteries in portable power stations. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 5:56am -
• Amazon discounts M4 Mac mini with 24GB RAM, 512GB SSD to $894
  The upgraded M4 Mac mini configuration, which is down to the best price seen in May, is equipped with 24GB of RAM.Every M4 Mac mini is discounted today.With units in stock and ready to ship, the M4 Mac mini with a bump up to 24GB of unified memory is discounted to $894.83 at Amazon today. This retail spec also has 512GB of storage, double that of the standard 256GB found in the standard model.Get M4 24GB for $894.83 Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
  - 3 days ago 8 May 25, 12:45am -
• Apple's Eddy Cue is guessing that the iPhone will eventually be replaced by AI
  During court testimony over Apple's search deal with Google, Apple executive Eddy Cue threw in a curveball, basically saying we shouldn't assume there will be an iPhone 30 someday.Apple SVP of Services Eddy Cue. Photo credit: Re/CodeOne strongly possible outcome of the Department of Justice's antitrust case against Google is that it may be forced to stop paying Apple to be the default search engine on iOS. That would mean Apple losing out on around $20 billion a year, so naturally the firm's sen…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 10:23pm -
• Apple working on adding AI-powered search to Safari
  Apple is thinking about making changes to Safari to work with AI-based search engines, as it considers what it can do if courts end the $20 billion default search deal with Google.Safari, Apple's browserGoogle is facing the prospect of making changes to its business, as a court tries to work out the best remedies it can take to conclude an antitrust lawsuit. For Apple, one of these options is for the court to end its deal worth $20 billion per year to keep Google as the default search on iPhone…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 9:54pm -
• Nintendo Pictochat-inspired iMessage app lets you text your friends like it's 2004
  Relive the early 2000s and chat using a new Nintendo DS Pictochat-inspired iMessage app.Pictochat comes to iMessageAt some point in the last month, a new iMessage app has popped up, promising to recreate the feeling of "sitting on the bus and messaging your friends via your favorite two-screened handheld." The app, aptly called Picochat for iMessage, does just that.I wasn't quite sure what to expect when I installed Picochat for iMessage. I mean, yes, I was a fervent user of Picochat in the earl…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 9:49pm -
• Netflix getting user interface with AI, has no plans to bring back App Store subscriptions
  A series of updates heading to Netflix's iPhone and smart TV apps aims to simplify searching and content discovery, but the company also says it isn't yet planning to take advantage of App Store changes to add subscription links.Netflix's updates include presenting more information about shows, and quicker navigation — image credit: NetflixDevelopers such as Spotify have immediately taken advantage of Apple being forced to allow them to promote alternative payment options, Netflix chiefs say t…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 8:31pm -
• New report contradicts Tim Cook's remarks about iPhone panic buying
  More iPhone owners upgraded their devices this spring, according to a new report that points to consumer behavior Tim Cook recently dismissed during Apple's earnings call.iPhone 16 familyMore iPhone owners than usual traded in their older devices in the spring of 2025. The shift appears to be driven by concerns over rising prices, despite Apple Chief Executive Officer Tim Cook telling investors he hasn't seen signs of tariff-related buying behavior.According to Consumer Intelligence Research Par…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 8:25pm -
• Matter 1.4.1 will eventually make it easier to setup your smart home
  The latest update to the Matter specification is here, which will eventually deliver enhancements to the setup process for smart home devices, including Apple Home users.Matter continues to make inroads in simplifying the smart homeThe Connectivity Standards Alliance, the member-led organization that develops the Matter spec, has continued its promise to release biannual updates. The latest is version 1.4.1, following the major fall 2024 1.4 release. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 8:23pm -
• Aiffro P30 3 in 1 Portable SSD review: A mini hub for making iPhone movies
  The Aiffro P30 3 in 1 Portable SSD is a drive designed for the iPhone that enables external ProRes recording, but the USB-C port allocation and locations are a little bit puzzling.Aiffro P30 3 in 1 Portable SSD attached to an iPhoneWhen Apple introduced the ability to capture 60fps 4K ProRes video from an iPhone to an external USB-C drive, it opened up the iPhone to be more useful for videography. The iPhone instantly became more viable as an all-in-one capture device for productions.However, to…
  - 3 days ago 7 May 25, 6:41pm -
• Billion dollar battle: Picking an App Store fight with Apple cost Epic Games greatly
  Epic Games' fight to change Apple's App Store rules has been an expensive activity for the game maker, with CEO Tim Sweeney believing it could ultimately cost the company more than $1 billion.Tim Sweeney - Image Credit: Epic GamesThe big courtroom battle between Epic Games and Apple over the App Store commission, third-party app storefronts, and alternative mobile payments has taken years to progress. With accusations that Apple lied under oath and sanctions against Apple for violating an injunc…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 6:34pm -
• Lack of updates and new models sees Apple Watch sales decline
  A lack of significant new features in the Apple Watch Series 10 and no updates to the Apple Watch SE or Apple Watch Ultra, is claimed to be behind another year of declining sales.Apple Watch UltraFirst reports about Apple Watch sales in 2024 had already showed a significant drop, but now new figures from Counterpoint Research say the decline is tied to a lack of updates.Counterpoint says that globally, Apple Watch sales declined 19% in 2024 year on year. That makes the second year that Apple Wat…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 5:48pm -
• How to turn your living room into a wellness retreat with HomeKit
  Wellness starts at home, and with HomeKit your living room can do more to help you feel your best. Here's what you need to truly make the most of Apple's smart home technology.Wellness starts at homeWith Apple HomeKit, your living room doesn't just have to be a place to crash. It can become a space that actively restores you. Add smart lighting, clean air, soothing sounds, and aromatherapy to turn an ordinary room into a personalized wellness retreat.Here's a look at the best HomeKit-compatible…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 8:49am -
• DOJ seeks to break up Google ad business after illegal monopoly ruling
  Google's illegal monopoly control over the internet ad market may lead to it having to sell off AdX and DFP if the U.S. Department of Justice has its way.Google's ad business could be broken upU.S. regulators have been on a tear in recent years targeting what they believe are illegal monopolies. At the top of that list is Google, first for its search platform, and now for its ad platform.According to a new filing by the U.S. Department of Justice, covered by Reuters, the AdX digital marketplace…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 6:47am -
• App Store Freedom Act hopes to bring alternative app stores to US iPhones
  A bill proposed in Florida may bring DMA-like provisions to the United States, forcing Apple to allow alternative app stores, third-party payments, and side loading on iPhones.Alternative app stores could come to US iPhones if a new Florida bill passesApple has been wrestling for control over its platforms for years as regulators around the globe seek to open up the walled garden. The biggest effort to date, the EU Digital Markets Act, has inspired action in the United States before, but the lat…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 5:31am -
• 'Fortnite' could return to the US App Store by Friday
  Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Fortnite will return to the App Store in the United States later in the week, and he's reportedly spoken to Apple about it.Fortnite could return to the US App Store later this week.Fortnite was removed from the U.S. App Store back in 2020, as a result of a lengthy legal battle between Epic Games and Apple. Epic attempted to circumvent Apple's then-30% commission by giving users the option to purchase in-game V-bucks externally, which led to the app's removal.After…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 4:58am -
• Sonos and Ikea break up, but software updates will continue for Symfonisk hardware
  The Sonos and Ikea partnership produced great-sounding bookshelf, picture frame, and lamp speakers with AirPlay 2 support, but that partnership has come to an end.Sonos Symfonisk bookshelf speakerSonos has been pulling back significantly since a 2024 app update caused mayhem for users. The system wouldn't recognize speakers, fail to play music, or a number of other bugs that occurred due to a full app rebuild.In the time since, Sonos has been scaling back to refocus on what it did best — home…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 3:09am -
• New in iOS 18.5: changes to Mail, Screen Time, Pride Harmony wallpaper
  The iOS 18.5 update is just around the corner, with new wallpaper, settings improvements, and ScreenTime security enhancements set to debut as soon as next week. Here's what you need to know.iOS 18.5 brings changes to the Mail and Settings apps, along with a new Pride Harmony wallpaper.On Tuesday, a week after the fourth developer beta, Apple deployed the Release Candidate (RC) build of iOS 18.5.While the update itself is relatively light in terms of new features, it does offer a few noteworthy…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 12:57am -
• iPhone 13 gains carrier-provided satellite connectivity in iOS 18.5
  Apple is expanding its carrier-provided satellite features to more iPhone models, with it set to be used on all iPhone 13 models as part of iOS 18.5.Satellite-based messaging on an iPhone - Image Credit: AppleApple issued its release candidate for iOS 18.5 on Tuesday, ahead of an imminent full public release of the update. As part of a relatively small number of updates to the operating system for this generation, the RC build includes a change that affects the iPhone 13 models.According to the…
  - 4 days ago 7 May 25, 12:00am -
• iOS 18.5, macOS 15.5 release candidates arrive
  Apple has moved on to issuing RC builds of iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5, as the updates get closer to release.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. An RC or Release Candidate is a version of a piece of software that is practically ready for public release, but is being tested one last time before that moment.The RC round of developer betas for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5 surface after the fourth, w…
  - 4 days ago 6 May 25, 11:48pm -
• The affordable MacBook upgrade plan that's built for power users
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