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iPhoneMay 2, 2025May 2, 2025

No more Apple tax? External purchase options now allowed in US App Store

The landscape of the App Store in the United States has undergone a significant shift following a recent court order compelling Apple to dismantle barriers to external links and purchases within apps. In a move reflecting this ruling, while simultaneously…

iOS iPhoneMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Apple nears deal to integrate Google Gemini into iPhones with iOS 19 as Siri delays persist

Asma Hussain

As Apple prepares to unveil iOS 19 at WWDC 2025, Google CEO Sundar Pichai has confirmed that talks between Apple and Google over integrating Gemini AI into iPhones are nearing completion. With iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro users still…

GamesMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Fortnite maker Epic Games unleashes Webshops, zero fees in direct challenge to Apple

Asma Hussain

The gaming landscape is shifting, and Epic Games is seizing the moment. Fresh off a significant legal victory against Apple, the Fortnite creator has unveiled a bold strategy aimed squarely at disrupting the established app store ecosystem. Starting next month,…

May 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Apple ordered to open App Store to third-party payments, plans to appeal ruling

Asma Hussain

Apple has announced that it will make changes to its U.S. App Store policies following a ruling from the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, which found the company in violation of a 2021 injunction targeting its…

GamesMay 1, 2025May 1, 2025

Judge rules Apple violated antitrust order, Fortnite returning to iOS next week

Asma Hussain

Fortnite is officially returning to the iOS App Store in the United States next week, marking a historic victory for Epic Games in its long-standing legal battle against Apple. The game’s return comes nearly four and a half years after…

iPhoneApr 30, 2025Apr 30, 2025

iPhone 17 Air leak highlights ultra-thin design, USB-C port shift, and camera trade-offs

Asma Hussain

The buzz around Apple’s upcoming iPhone 17 lineup is consistently growing, and while the full reveal is still months away, a clearer picture of the design changes is emerging, particularly for the highly anticipated iPhone 17 Air. Leaks, CAD files,…

Apr 29, 2025Apr 29, 2025

Apple Snapshot brings together music, TV, and podcasts from your favorite stars

Asma Hussain

Apple has quietly rolled out a new online portal dubbed “Snapshot,” designed as a centralized discovery hub for fans seeking content from their favorite musicians, actors, and athletes across the tech giant’s expansive ecosystem of services. This freshly launched page,…

iPhoneApr 29, 2025

iPhone 17 Pro won’t get advanced anti-reflective screen coating, claims report

Asma Hussain

Hopes for a significantly upgraded display on the upcoming iPhone 17 Pro models appear to have been dashed, according to recent reports. Early rumors circulating since last spring pointed towards Apple incorporating a new, cutting-edge screen coating that promised both…

Apr 28, 2025Apr 28, 2025

Beats Pill now available in Navy Blue at Walmart and Blush Pink at Target, priced at $149.99

Asma Hussain

Apple’s Beats brand is refreshing its popular Beats Pill speaker lineup just in time for summer with the launch of two vibrant new color options: Navy Blue and Blush Pink. The $149.99 Beats Pill in Navy Blue is available exclusively…

Apple TV Apple Watch iOS iPad iPhone Mac VisionApr 28, 2025

Apple releases fourth developer betas for iOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, and more

Asma Hussain

Apple has officially released the fourth round of developer betas, continuing the testing cycle for iOS 18.5, iPadOS 18.5, macOS Sequoia 15.5, tvOS 18.5, watchOS 11.5, and visionOS 2.5. This release comes after the third beta versions were seeded on…