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...
A new EU law means Apple will have to extend its iPhone warranty, and offer all users the same kind of repair or replace service it currently sells as AppleCare. The EU wants to make it easier to repair damaged smartphones Since 2020, the EU has been debating right to repair legislation, and it has been steadily progressing through the system. Now the EU has formally adopted the rules, after a vote saw 584 in favor, 3 against, and 14 abstentions. "Consumers' right to repair products...
We’re still well over a month out from WWDC, but Apple went ahead and snuck in another event. On Tuesday, May 7 at 7 a.m. PT/10 a.m. ET, the company is set to unveil the latest additions to the iPad line. According to the rumor mill, that list includes: a new iPad Pro, iPad Air, […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.
The European Union has adopted a right-to-repair directive that will make it easier for consumers to get their devices fixed. The new rules extend a product's guarantee if it breaks under warranty, while obliging manufacturers to repair devices no longer covered. The law still needs to be approved by member nations. Devices sold in Europe already offer minimum two-year warranties, but the new rules impose additional requirements. If a device is repaired under warranty, the customer must be...
FIFA is close to signing a deal with Apple to grant global television rights for a World Cup-style event in the US next summer, per reports.
The iPhone 16 isn't even a thing and already we're starting to hear rumors about the iPhone 17.
After talking with both OpenAI and Google about their AI models, it appears that Apple might be close to choosing an AI tech partner for the iPhone.According to a Bloomberg report, Apple has "renewed" talks with OpenAI to use the startup's tech to power new AI features coming to future iPhones. Apple and OpenAI held discussions earlier this year, but those ended and Apple started talking to Google.Now, Apple might be settling down. Talks are apparently pretty far along, Bloomberg says, citing...
The recently launched Huawei Pura 70 Ultra has a cool satellite feature that lets users send images, something that other phones do not have.
The iPhone 16 is still seasons away, but it's never too early to start a wishlist of features, changes, and small details for Apple to (hopefully!) fulfill come September. After all, you may already be deciding whether or not you should upgrade to this year's iPhone or hold onto your current device for a little longer.Also: 6 reasons to buy an Apple Watch, according to a wearables expertWhile the list of desired features below is primarily based on my experience testing smartphones over the...
In an era where technology intertwines deeply with daily life, the sustainability of tech products has become a critical concern.
Apple's next addition to its sports coverage could involve more soccer, with Apple said to be close to signing a billion-dollar deal for a new tournament. Apple logo on a soccer pitch Apple already offers sports fans a lot of games and matches in a few major franchises to watch via their streaming devices. While the Major League Soccer's Season Pass has been successful and airs many matches to subscribers, Apple's next foray could provide even more. According to sources of the New...
The European Central Bank is opposed to Apple's proposed changes to the iPhone's near-field communication at the core of Apple Pay, and has complained about it to the European Commission. Apple could have to make additional changes to its NFC APIs Pietro Cipollone, a member of the executive board of the ECB, expressed the bank's concerns over Apple's proposal. Cipollone explained that Apple's proposed changes would be insufficient in several ways: The letter argues that by not...