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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 …

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), …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

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, …

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 …

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. …

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...

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 …

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 …

Major smartphone vendors have all reported their Q3 2019 results for the year and over the last few weeks, analysts and market researchers have been sorting through the numbers to paint a picture of the overall market. Counterpoint Research has gathered enough data now to show the top 10 smartphones …

Over the last couple of years, Apple has been slowly phasing out the Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the iPhone and replacing it with Face ID. Touch ID might not be gone forever though, as Apple has been awarded a patent for an under-display Touch ID sensor. Apple will continue …

Apple’s disdain for ports on the iPhone became apparent back when the iPhone 7 launched without a 3.5mm headphone jack. At the time, Apple said that part of the reason for its removal was to reserve more space inside of the iPhone for other hardware. That same reasoning could be …

Apple recently hosted an event honouring the best games and apps of 2019. The company has since revealed which games were the most downloaded of the year. Nintendo’s ‘Mario Kart Tour’ took the top spot, despite only releasing in September. Other big winners include Minecraft and Stardew Valley. Mario Kart …

Apple hosted an event in New York yesterday, where the company celebrated the best games and apps of 2019. In their own words: “In 2019, apps made their mark by reflecting the zeitgeist of our society and sitting at the nexus of digital and pop culture”. With that in mind, …

Earlier this week, we learned that TSMC was investing extra money to boost production capacity for 7nm and 5nm chips. Now, we seem to have a good idea as to why 5nm in particular is being fast-tracked, as Apple has reportedly begun receiving 5nm SoC samples in preparation for new …

Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo has revealed more information on the much-rumoured iPhone SE 2, including alleged specifications and pricing details. Kuo, who has long been the go-to person for Apple leaks and rumours, has recently revealed (via MacRumors) that the iPhone SE 2 will be launching in the first quarter …

Ever since Apple launched the first iPhone way back in 2007, the iOS platform has been a fortress. Only by implementing fiddly jailbreak hacks could you open the operating system up to unapproved apps. However, iOS app developer, Riley Tesut, has released an iOS App Store alternative called AltStore, to …

Over the last couple of years, Apple has phased out Touch ID and replaced it with Face ID. The change is partially driven by the new reduced bezel design, although there were also reports that Apple couldn’t get an under-display version of Touch ID working properly. Now, it looks like …

Samsung launched its flexible smartphone/tablet hybrid earlier this week, aptly named the Galaxy Fold. Given that the company has a two-year lead on the technology needed to create such a device, it’s not likely that Apple will debut its own version any time soon, but that hasn’t stopped designers from …