• It Was India That First Banned Chinese App TikTok Over Security Concerns

    NEW DELHI, (IANS) – As the US House of Representatives passed legislation that could lead to a ban on TikTok that is being used by over 170 million Americans, it was the Indian government which first took the decision to block the Chinese short-video making […]

  • Apple releases incredibly minor iOS & iPadOS updates

    Oddities in Apple's software updates are continuing, as now it has quietly shipped an iOS and iPadOS revision whose version number and a lack of an "over the air" update path suggests has only the most minor release. iPadOS on an iPad There was already a mystery around how Apple was announcing iPadOS 17.4.1 as coming on March 26, 2024, even though it was already out alongside iOS 17.4.1 as of March 21. That could have been just two parts of Apple not checking with each other, but now...

  • 'Critical' Chinese Apps Coming to Apple Vision Pro

    Chinese tech giant Tencent has agreed to make some of its most important apps available on Apple's Vision Pro headset ahead of its launch in the country later this year, The Information reports. Tencent is one of the biggest multimedia companies in the world and its apps and services are ubiquitous in China. It owns Weibo, WeChat, QQ, WeBank, Tencent Pictures, and games such as Honor of Kings and PUBG. Apple TV+ and many other entertainment services such as Disney+ are not available in...

  • Apple's Vision Pro is here: These are some of the most exciting indie apps and games

    With the Vision Pro finally available, many consumers are curious about Apple’s AR/VR headset and the apps that come with it. While some are from companies you recognize — Disney+, Max, TikTok, Zoom, Reddit and others — there are plenty of independent developers that launched visionOS-optimized apps. From spatial puzzle games to an app where […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

  • LinkedIn is developing in-app games to further distract you from your job hunt

    LinkedIn, a platform that surely everybody associates with fun, may soon offer puzzle-based games to give its users something to do besides networking. App researcher Nima Owji posted a series of screenshots on X this weekend showing some of the games LinkedIn is working on, and the company has since confirmed the plan to TechCrunch. Employees’ scores will reportedly affect how the companies they work for are ranked in the games. BREAKING: #LinkedIn is working on IN-APP GAMES!There are going to...

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    DOJ sues Apple: What it could mean for iPhone users and iOS developers

    Over the years, as a tech columnist for ZDNET, I have been closely following the looming legal battle between Apple and regulatory authorities in Europe and the United States that could one day challenge its monopolistic position within the technology industry. In the EU, as a result of the Digital Markets Act, Apple has recently been required to make changes to its operating systems and platforms that require it to permit application sideloading third-party app stores, as well as provide...

  • Apple in talks with China's Baidu for iOS 18 generative AI partnership

    Earlier this week, news broke that Apple was in talks with Google to license its Gemini models to be used to power some generative AI features in the upcoming version of iOS, iOS 18, for the iPhone. It was also said to have spoken with OpenAI about a possible deal. Today, the Wall Street Journal says Apple also held talks with Baidu, to license its models. This would likely be intended to serve AI requests to Apple customers in China, as Chinese law requires models to be approved by its...

  • Spotify to EU: Hey, Apple is now obstructing our iPhone app update

    Spotify claims Apple has held up Spotify's app update for 9 days for no good reason.

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    Cardinals opening week games on Bally Sports MW, Apple TV+ and ESPN

    It’s almost time for another St. Louis Cardinals season! The Cardinals open the 2024 campaign Thursday with a four-game road series against the Los Angeles Dodgers.

  • Apple's Phil Schiller Works 80 Hours a Week Overseeing App Store

    With the App Store and app ecosystem undergoing major changes in the European Union, The Wall Street Journal today shared a profile on ‌App Store‌ chief Phil Schiller, who is responsible for the ‌App Store‌. Though Schiller transitioned from marketing chief to "Apple Fellow" in 2020 to take a step back from Apple and spend more time on personal projects and friends, he is reportedly working close to 80 hours a week. Schiller is known for responding to emails almost immediately, and...

  • Apple says 'stay tuned' to free app developers in the EU worried about fees

    The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps -- but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that. iPhone wouldn't be where it is today with free apps The EU hopes to combat alleged monopoly practices with the Digital Markets Act. It requires companies like Apple to allow developers to create alternative app marketplaces, use external payment options, and many other changes. Apple's compliance with the...

  • iOS 18 is getting official on June 10, as Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference starts

    This year, Apple's annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is taking place from June 10 to June 14. On the first day of WWDC, Apple traditionally announces new versions of its operating systems. This year we're expecting the unveiling of iOS 18, iPadOS 18, and also new iterations of watchOS, tvOS, macOS, and visionOS. Apple will hold the WWDC online like in past years, but developers and students will be able to celebrate in person at a special event at Apple Park on June 10, watching...