[ad_1] Apple actually released Texas Hold’em back in 2006 — before the App Store even existed. It was initially available for iPod before iPhone card sharks were able to get their hands on it in 2008. Apple pulled the game from the App Store in 2011. Now, it’s back under the same app listing, which […]
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Apple reveals how often governments request App Store takedowns
[ad_1] Meanwhile, Russia sent in 10 requests specifying 11 apps and Norway sent in one requesting the removal of 37 apps related to illegal gambling investigations. Saudi Arabia also just sent Apple one request, but it called for the removal of 25 apps that reportedly violated its privacy law. In all, Apple granted 75 of […]
Apple raises iOS cellular download limit to 200MB
[ad_1] It’s a welcome addition, and could be helpful if you absolutely need an app when you’re away from WiFi. However, it may still be too modest for some. It’s not too hard to find apps for productivity and social networking that top even the unofficial limit (Facebook’s is 260MB), and you can generally forget […]
Apple will reportedly limit third-party tracking in kids apps
[ad_1] As The Wall Street Journal points out, many iPhone privacy issues are the result of third-party apps that share sensitive information. Even apps in the kids category, like Curious World, are guilty of sharing users’ names and ages. Apple says privacy concerns are the second most common reason for rejecting an app from the […]
Valve releases Steam Link app for iPhone, iPad and Apple TV
[ad_1] PC gaming is ready to meet iOS, now that Valve’s Steam Link app is available for Apple’s devices. You can evne play them on your TV easily via the Apple TV, streamed right from your PC. Apple had blocked its release last year, but evidently that has been worked out — likely because you […]
Apple Pay can be used for iTunes, App Store and Apple Book purchases
[ad_1] You can now use Apple Pay to make purchases from iTunes, the App Store and Apple Books. You can also use it for Apple Music and iCloud storage subscriptions. MacRumors spotted the change in a recently updated support document. The added Apple Pay options are coming to users in the US, Canada, Australia, Singapore, […]
App stores pull dating apps after FTC warning about underage users
[ad_1] The warning urged Wildec to “immediately remove” personal info for children, to ask for parents’ permission before allowing access by minors, and to make sure all its apps honor COPPA and the FTC Act. They’ll be allowed back on their respective stores if and when the creator makes the appropriate changes. It’s not certain […]
Apple accused of clamping down on apps competing with Screen Time
[ad_1] Some of those apps had more advanced features, such as support for managing Android devices and blocking websites in browsers besides Safari. The Times also understood that developers received only brief notes demanding changes, with no reasoning or detail to help them modify their apps or explain why their apps were at risk of […]
Apple fixes ‘terms and conditions’ iOS bug that blocked app downloads
[ad_1] Based on social media reports, it appears the issue first started plaguing iOS device owners last night. It’s not clear exactly how many people have been affected by the bug. Apple’s system status page has not reflected any outages or other issues with the App Store and Apple hasn’t issued any official comment about […]
Apple now asks you to confirm App Store subscriptions
[ad_1] App developer David Barnard first noticed the change, and 9to5Mac has confirmed that it’s already live. The feature apparently started rolling out last week. Whoa! Apple added an additional confirmation step for subscriptions. This new alert comes after you confirm with Touch ID/Face ID. I hope they address this in a more elegant way […]