[ad_1] This week, Cherlynn and Devindra chat about what it’s like to live with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra, Samsung’s biggest new phone. Plus, they dive into Epic’s war with Apple over the App Store, as well as how Facebook is still trying (and failing) to make Instagram a Tiktok killer. Listen below, or subscribe […]
Category: Apple
News sites join Epic in fight against Apple’s high iOS Store fees
[ad_1] For news apps that offer subscription services, the App Store normally takes a 30 percent cut in the first year, then a 15 percent cut thereafter. However, DCN is arguing that Apple gave more favorable terms to Amazon with its Prime Video iOS app, taking only a 15 percent commission from the start — […]
Epic Games’ #FreeFortnite Cup has 1,200 non-Apple prizes
[ad_1] As for Epic, it sued Apple as a response and asked the court to force Apple to change its App Store policies. In particular, it wants the tech giant to take a smaller cut for in-app purchases and to change the rule that prevents developers from selling the same services outside of the App […]
Apple’s 256GB iPad Air is $100 off right now
[ad_1] We’ll first caution that the iPad Air has been frequently in and out of stock at Amazon. You’ll have to wait until late August/early September to actually get this model, but you can grab the deal price now and just wait for it to ship. Currently, the sale price only applies to the silver, […]
B&H has an LTE iPad Pro on sale for $669, if you don’t mind an older model
[ad_1] Buy 2018 iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard at B&H Photo – $999 The iPad Pro model included in these deals has 64GB of storage and WiFi + LTE capabilities. That means you can opt to pay for wireless service so your iPad Pro is never without a connection. While 64GB of storage is on […]
Apple renames Beats 1 and launches two new radio stations
[ad_1] Say goodbye to Apple Music’s Beats 1 — at least in name. Today, Apple announced it was rebranding its flagship radio station from Beats 1 to Apple Music 1. It’s a logical move, given that “Beats 1” was the only place Beats branding showed up in the Apple Music service. But on the other […]
Epic Games asks court to stop Apple pulling its developer tools next week
[ad_1] “Not content simply to remove Fortnite from the App Store, Apple is attacking Epic’s entire business in unrelated areas,” the lawsuit states. “Left unchecked, Apple’s actions will irreparably damage Epic’s reputation among Fortnite users and be catastrophic for the future of the separate Unreal Engine business.” The company says that the preliminary injunctive relief […]
Apple TV+ offers subscribers Showtime and CBS All Access for $10 monthly
[ad_1] Last week, Bloomberg reported that Apple would launch its first content bundle for its streaming platform. Now, Apple has confirmed the move with a new deal that combines CBS All Access (normally $9.99.month for the ad-free tier) with Showtime (normally $10.99/month) for just $9.99 a month in the Apple TV app. The bundle will […]
Apple will give third-party Mac repair shops its stamp of approval
[ad_1] The expanded repair program is a win for right-to-repair advocates, who have long urged Apple to make it easier for third parties to fix its products. The changes should keep Apple products working longer, which is ultimately more sustainable, and it should give customers confidence that they’re getting trustworthy service. It’s probably easier to […]
Amazon knocks $50 off Apple’s latest iPad mini
[ad_1] The base WiFi model with 64GB of storage is $350 while the upgraded model with 256GB of storage is discounted to $500. Apple last updated the iPad mini in 2019 and we gave it a score of 85. It’s the best small tablet you can get, namely for its speedy performance, improved display and […]