This year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we did see Apple's annual iPhone launch delayed. The iPhone 12 was pushed out of the usual September launch window and into October. In 2021 though, we should see Apple's schedule return to normal. According to Apple analyst, Ming-Chi Kuo (via 9to5Mac), Apple …
Read More »Cydia creator sues Apple over anticompetitive practices
If you've ever jailbroken an iOS device, then chances are you've heard of Cydia. Cydia was the first unofficial app store, only installable on jailbroken devices. In an interesting twist, Cydia is suing Apple, alleging anticompetitive practices. Apple has been getting an increasing amount of criticism for its App Store …
Read More »Apple’s App Store tax cut to 15% now in effect; Epic Games ineligible
Recently, Apple announced its intentions to reduce its App Store commissions from 30% to 15% to developers who make under $1 million in annual revenue via its store. This new ‘Small Business Program’ is now live, with developers being able to enroll onto the program – though Epic Games is …
Read More »European consumer group wants Apple to pay consumers back for ‘battery gate’ scandal
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Apple had agreed on a $113 million settlement as part of an on-going iPhone ‘battery gate' class action lawsuit. Now, European advocacy groups are also looking to get iPhone owners a pay-out on this side of the pond. As reported by CNN …
Read More »Genshin Impact wins Apple’s iPhone Game of The Year award
Genshin Impact offers a vast open world with plenty of exploration, combat and even online co-op, all wrapped up into an RPG with full voice acting, proper direction and an evolving story. The most impressive thing about the game however is likely the fact that developers MiHoYo managed to get …
Read More »Apple fined over iPhone water resistance claims
Apple is no stranger to fines here in Europe. This week, the tech giant was hit with another one, this time over supposedly dubious claims about how waterproof iPhones are. The Autorità Garante della Concorrenza e del Mercato (AGCM), Italy's competition regulator, announced today that it is issuing a €10 …
Read More »Apple to pay $113 million to settle iPhone ‘battery gate’ lawsuit
Back in 2017, Apple found itself in a controversial position, after it became public that Apple had been quietly throttling the speed of older iPhones. While this was done in order to slow the effects of battery ageing, Apple still found itself in the middle of a class action lawsuit, …
Read More »Apple’s next iPhone will be announced this month
2020 sure has been odd, with even Apple abandoning its usual September iPhone launch due to supply chain issues. The situation will be rectified soon though, with Apple confirming a new event taking place later this month. Apple has sent out invitations for its next special event, airing live from …
Read More »Apple patent details a foldable iPhone with ‘self-healing display’
Over the last 18 months, foldable smartphones have really begun to take off. Samsung had a rough start with the Galaxy Fold but found its footing with the Galaxy Z Flip. Since then, Microsoft, Motorola and other smartphone companies have also tried their hands at foldable displays. Now behind the …
Read More »iPhone 12 will reportedly only come with 64GB of storage
There was once a time when all the digital data you needed could fit on an 80KB floppy disk. Those times are long gone however, and with each passing year, file sizes, be it for videos, pictures, apps, or games have continued to rise. On the Android side of things, …
Read More »Apple won’t let Epic Games re-apply for its developer program for a year
As part of the ongoing dispute and lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple, the Cupertino-based tech company terminated the Fortnite creator’s developer account, meaning that it can no longer publish apps on Apple’s platform. Apple has now said that it will not let Epic Games reapply for the license for …
Read More »Apple is now counter-suing Epic Games
The lawsuit between Epic Games and Apple continues to get more interesting with every passing day. While the initial lawsuit was instigated by Epic Games in an attempt to get Fortnite back on the App Store (as well as allowing Epic Games to create its own competing store on iOS), …
Read More »Apple removes Fortnite from its App Store; Epic files lawsuit
For years, Fortnite on Android circumvented the Google Play Store due to its 30% cut on in-app purchases. Epic Games however could not do the same on iOS due to limitations within the OS. Recently however, the developers added their own payment system into the popular Battle Royale shooter, leading …
Read More »iPhones may soon be turned into payment terminals thanks to new acquisition
Apple recently acquired Mobeewave, a company that possesses a payment technology that could turn iOS devices into payment terminals without the need for extra hardware. Apple recently bought up Mobeewave, a Canadian company that owns technology that allows users to “tap their credit card or smartphone on another phone to …
Read More »Foxconn starts producing flagship iPhone in India
Recently there has been talk of Foxconn expanding its manufacturing and assembly lines in India to continue helping Apple. Now, reports indicate that Foxconn has indeed begun assembling the iPhone 11 in a facility near Chennai, making it the first flagship iPhone being assembled in India. Earlier in July it …
Read More »You can now unlock some cars with your iPhone, thanks to iOS 13.6
Though Apple recently announced and released its iOS 14 beta, giving iPhone owners the opportunity to try its latest software additions, the smartphone manufacturer is continuing to introduce new features to those running iOS 13. iOS 13.6, which is available now, comes with a number of new features, including the …
Read More »iOS 14 public beta is now live
Late last month, Apple’s WWDC ‘Worldwide Developers Conference’ took place, announcing the next major software versions for its wide range of smart devices. Following the conference, iOS 14 was made available to developers, allowing them to begin prepping their applications for optimisation. Now, more casual users, who like to be …
Read More »iPhone 12 reportedly won’t come with a charger
Apple is set to release its latest line-up of iPhones later this year. According to leaks the smartphone manufacturer will once again release a base ‘iPhone 12’ alongside a ‘Pro’ counterpart. Now, according to one insider, the base iPhone 12 will not come with a charger as part of cost-cutting …
Read More »European Commission opens antitrust investigations into Apple Pay and iOS App Store
Apple is under scrutiny once again in Europe due to its various business practises. This week, the European Commission opened up two separate antitrust investigations against Apple, one into the App Store and another into Apple Pay. The first investigation focuses on the App Store's 30% revenue cut on sales …
Read More »iOS 14 will support all iOS 13 devices – according to sources
Apple has always been known to offer its devices support for many years – perhaps even beyond what would normally be expected. Even so, it would appear as though the tech giant might outdo itself, as according to a report, all devices which currently run on iOS 13 will also …
Read More »Apple iOS bug is re-issuing old app updates
iPad and iPhone users have been experiencing some weird update bugs recently, with several of Apple's own apps reissuing old updates for seemingly no reason and some even failing to launch and delivering error messages. At this point in time, Apple has not commented but both Macrumors and The Verge …
Read More »iPhone 12 line-up display specs leak
Though Apple have yet to reveal it, it is well known that the smartphone manufacturer’s upcoming iPhones set to release later this year will come in 4 variants. While we know some of the differences that will exist between the models, an industry insider has now provided insight into the …
Read More »iPhone 12 Pro rumoured to feature a 120Hz display and 3X optical zoom camera
Every year, fans eagerly anticipate Apple's announcement for its next generation of iPhones, and every year many of the smartphone’s features leak months in advance. According to recent rumours, Apple is set to bring some major upgrades to this year’s iPhones, including a much-requested 120Hz display, as well as a …
Read More »Google Project Zero discloses security flaws found in Apple devices
Google Project Zero is still going and continues to uncover security flaws present in software from the biggest tech companies around. The latest Project Zero disclosure report details a set of bugs within one of Apple's tools, leading to zero-click vulnerabilities across iOS, iPad OS, macOS, WatchOS and also tvOS. …
Read More »The new iPhone SE starts at $399, pre-orders go live today
This week, Apple quietly launched the new iPhone SE, taking the iPhone 8 and upgrading it with newer hardware. The previous iPhone SE did something similar, acting primarily as an upgraded iPhone 5s for those who wanted a smaller device. The iPhone SE is smaller than the iPhone 11 series, …
Read More »Apple’s new ‘iPhone SE’ may launch today, April 3
We've been hearing plenty of rumours about the iPhone SE 2 (or was it the iPhone 9?) over the past few months, and at one point it looked like a Q1 2020 launch was going ahead. Now it's reported that Apple's launch of the new ‘iPhone SE' might happen as soon …
Read More »Apple’s WWDC20 event scheduled for June; will be held online
WWDC is Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference which is held every year in June. It is one of the company’s biggest events each year (perhaps second only to their September Keynote), and is used to announce new hardware alongside the new versions of iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS – among other surprises. …
Read More »Apple expects to miss Q2 revenue goal as health concerns impact supply chain
Apple recently sent out a note to investors warning that it won't hit its revenue estimates in Q2, as the company expects to lose out on at least $4bn due to the coronavirus...
Read More »Apple reportedly set to launch a new iPhone during March event
We are used to seeing Apple announce new products in June at WWDC and September for the annual iPhone event but it looks like we can expect some new launches even sooner this year. According to new reports, Apple is planning an event for the end of March, where we …
Read More »Apple ordered to be over $800 million for patent infringing WiFi chips
Apple often has so many legal battles going on that it can be hard to keep track. The latest case dates back to 2016, when the California Institute of Technology accused Apple of selling iPhones with WiFi chips that violate several patents. Now, Apple is being ordered to pay a …
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