• ‘Games are more important to Apple than ever’: what’s next for Apple Arcade?

    The head of the company’s gaming subscription service explains its priorities as it anticipates the Vision Pro revolution, and tries to bring originality to a market still dominated by free to play mobile titlesWhen Apple launched its games subscription service, Arcade, in September 2019, it drew a huge amount of attention – as with everything the company does. Offering 100 premium (ie, not ad-infested) mobile games for a monthly subscription fee of £4.99/$4.99 (now £6.99), and the promise of...

  • Apple Watch Series 9 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.

    Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Series 9 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. The refurbished Series 9 models are discounted by approximately 15% compared to the equivalent brand new models, with pricing starting at $339, down from $399. A variety of configurations are available as of writing. Apple says it puts all of its refurbished products through a thorough cleaning process and inspection, and performs full...

  • Apple forced to pull Meta's WhatsApp, Threads from China’s App Store. Here’s why.

    China has forced Apple to ban WhatsApp, Threads, Signal, and Telegram in the country's App Store.

  • Apple Watch Ultra 2 Now Available on Apple's Refurbished Store in U.S.

    Apple today began selling certified refurbished Apple Watch Ultra 2 models in the U.S. for the first time since the device was released in September. As of writing, refurbished Ultra 2 models with the Blue, Orange, or White Ocean Band are available for $679, compared to $799 brand new. Like new Ultra 2 models sold directly by Apple in the U.S. currently, we expect that the Blood Oxygen app is deactivated on the refurbished models, due to a legal battle with medical technology company...

  • Lisa on One America News: What’s Next for Israel After the Iran Regime’s Missile Attack?

    Lisa Daftari joins Stella Escobedo and Monica Paige to discuss how Jerusalem will respond to Saturday's missile attack… The post Lisa on One America News: What’s Next for Israel After the Iran Regime’s Missile Attack? first appeared on The Foreign Desk | by Lisa Daftari.

  • There’s a Philadelphia WNBA expansion bid, but no one’s saying who’s in it

    Speaking at the WNBA draft, Collingswood-born commissioner Cathy Engelbert name-dropped her "hometown" first on a list of cities the league has talked with.

  • Macy’s is opening a ‘small-format’ store in Berks

    The new store is at Broadcasting Square Shopping Center.

  • Apple’s next iPad event is May 7

    Apple just dropped an invite for its next event. Scheduled for May 7, the “Let Loose” presentation appears to be happening exclusively online — something that became standard fare for the company during the pandemic. Over the last couple of years, however, Apple has returned to in-person events, including WWDC, which kicks off in Cupertino […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • Voting open for New York’s next Habitat and Access Stamp

    NEW YORK STATE (WETM) -- New Yorkers can help the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) choose the next species to be featured on its Habitat and Access Stamp. The DEC posted a poll on Facebook on April 23 that asks people to vote for the species that will be featured on its 2024-2025 Habitat and []

  • Apple Pulls WhatsApp And Threads From App Store On China’s Orders

    Apple said it had removed Meta’s WhatsApp messaging app and its Threads social media app from the App Store in China to comply with orders from Chinese authorities. The apps were removed from the store on Friday after Chinese officials cited unspecified national security concerns. Their removal comes amid elevated tensions between the U.S. and […]

  • Apple launching new 'Made for Business' sessions at retail stores next month

    Starting in May, Apple is launching a new Today at Apple series at its retail stores focused on small business owners and entrepreneurs. Apple says that these sessions will offer “free opportunities to learn how Apple products and services can support their growth and success.” more

  • Huawei’s next smartwatch looks like a blatant Apple Watch ripoff

    Huawei this week revealed its super interesting new flagship smartphone, but around the corner still is the new “Watch Fit 3,” which does nothing to hide the fact that it’s a clear clone of the Apple Watch. more