In a significant shift from its previous restrictive policies, Apple has announced that starting in 2024, it will permit gaming emulators on the iOS App Store. This change is aimed at enhancing the functionality of iOS devices and bringing them in line with Android, which has long supported such features. The decision marks a notable […]
Apple has rejected Spotify's latest iOS app update in the European Union. The update included pricing information and subscription options for payments outside the iPhone app. Spotify isn't happy.
The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
If you’re looking to relive the good old days of the Nintendo DS, Game Boy, N64, SNES, or even NES, you’ll no doubt be excited to hear about Apple’s most recent change of heart. The iPhone maker recently announced that developers would be allowed to list game emulators in the App Store, making it possible for users to download retro games on their smartphones. Keep reading to learn more. Can I play emulators on iPhone? Game emulators have long been banned on the iOS App Store....
iPhone users may have recently noticed the surge in popularity of a new iOS app called Delta. Soon after launch it became the number one free app in Apple’s App Store. But what exactly is Delta, and is it worth all of the hype? We’ve created this guide to explain everything you need to know about the iPhone app. What is Delta? Delta is one of the very first Apple-approved emulation apps to be made available to download via the iPhone’s App Store. As an emulation app, it gives...
Apple’s iPad has been added to the list of tech products that must abide by the EU’s DMA rules, as reported by Bloomberg. The European Commission has officially designated iPadOS as a gatekeeper under the DMA, alongside the Safari web browser, the iOS operating system and the App Store. The organization states that users are basically “locked-in” to Apple’s iPadOS ecosystem and that it disincentivizes people from switching to competitors. The company has six months to comply with various...
Ahead of Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June — where AI is predicted to be a big talking point — Apple is reportedly intensifying its talks with OpenAI, according to Bloomberg. As Mashable has previously noted, Apple has been talking to several big AI companies in pursuit of a potential partnership for on-device chatbot […]
Apple and OpenAI are apparently in talks about bringing chatbot features to the iPhone.
The iOS 17.5 beta train continues today with the third developer release. Apple is also testing macOS Sonoma 14.5, visionOS 1.2, watchOS 10.5, tvOS 17.5, and HomePod 17.5. more
Apple is gearing up to release iOS 18, the latest iteration of its mobile operating system for iPhones. This highly anticipated update promises to bring a plethora of new features and enhancements that will significantly improve the user experience. With the announcement expected at the upcoming WWDC keynote, followed by a public beta, iOS 18 […]
Are you keen to know what Apple has in store for its AirPods range in 2024? Here’s a sneak peek into the anticipated updates and new features that might make their debut alongside the iOS 18 release, perfectly timed for tech enthusiasts looking to update their gadgets during the holiday season. The video below from […]
A report suggests that Apple is still looking across the spectrum of AI providers for iOS 18, with OpenAi again in conversations with the iPhone maker. There's not a lot to Friday's report from Bloomberg that hasn't already been discussed. The key point from it, is that discussions have started again, or are perhaps continuing with OpenAI for potential inclusion in iOS 18, somehow. Previous rumors made it clear that Apple had discussions with OpenAI. Friday's report says that the...