Apple reportedly gets 36% of Google’s search deal revenue
During the Justice Department’s antitrust trial against Google, a witness claimed Apple gets 36% of the revenue the company earns from search advertising made through …
Apps & Software
Ambitious iOS 18 update should make up for modest iPhone 16 hardware upgrades
Apple’s senior management described iOS 18 and iPadOS 18 as “ambitious and compelling,” according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. This should be an exciting claim to …
iOS 17.2 code hints at iPhone sideloading and third-party app stores
Apple might not like it, but it’ll have to support sideloading and third-party app stores on iPhone in the coming months. It’s all happening in …
WhatsApp is getting ads, but it’s not as bad as it sounds
WhatsApp is Meta’s (then Facebook’s) most expensive purchase to date, with nearly $20 billion paid in 2014. It’s also the most difficult one to monetize. …
$10 Netflix & Max streaming bundle from Verizon is a great deal, even with ads
Streaming subscriptions are getting increasingly more expensive. It’s not just Netflix, as everyone in the industry continues to raise prices periodically. That’s a good excuse …
iOS 17.2 beta 2 finally lets you experience Spatial Video on the iPhone 15 Pro
With iOS 17.2 beta 2 now available to iPhone users, Apple is adding Spatial Video support. This feature is exclusive to iPhone 15 Pro users, …
macOS 14.2 beta 2 available to developers with Apple Music and Messages changes
With macOS 14.2 beta 2 now available to developers, Apple follows the testing cycle of this upcoming operating system. These changes come after the Scary …
watchOS 10.2 beta 2 available to developers with privacy improvements
Apple is now releasing watchOS 10.2 beta 2 to developers as the testing cycle follows. Although we still don’t know much about changes with the …
tvOS 17.2 beta 2 now available with revamped Apple TV app
As the testing cycle follows, Apple is now releasing tvOS 17.2 beta 2 to users. One of the most notable features of this update is …
iOS 17.2 beta 2 now available to developers with Journal app and other changes
iOS 17.2 beta cycle is at full speed as Apple seeds beta 2 of this upcoming operating system update. Unlike iOS 17.1, Cupertino is readying …
tvOS 17.2 adds 3D movie support ahead of Apple Vision Pro release
Despite the revamped Apple TV app on tvOS 17.2, it seems the first beta of the Apple TV system has added support for 3D movies. …
Apple basically confirmed iPhone sideloading and third-party app stores in Europe
Some iPhone buyers and developers have been asking Apple for years to support sideloading on iPhone, as well as third-party app stores and third-party payment …
Disney Plus and Hulu apps will merge, with beta access coming next month
Subscribers who pay for Disney Plus and Hulu access should be happy to hear the two platforms will be available in a single app next …
Apple Watch app of the year Gentler Streak adds new languages ahead of major update
The 2022 Apple Watch App of the Year, Gentler Streak, is expanding to support three additional languages as it commits to offer a more inclusive …
Petey and macGPT updated with OpenAI’s latest ChatGPT features
Popular apps Petey and macGPT have been updated this week with OpenAI’s latest features. Petey is developed by Hidde van der Ploeg, and macGPT by …
How to add your Gogoro scooter key to iPhone’s Wallet
Today, Gogoro released a new line of smart scooters that can be unlocked using an the Wallet app on an iPhone or Apple Watch. These …
Spotify Premium users now have access to over 200,000 audiobooks – here are 3 worth checking out
As of Wednesday, November 8, Spotify Premium users in the US have access to over 200,000 audiobooks as a part of their subscriptions. Spotify Premium …
Google partners with carriers as it begs the EU to make Apple iMessage a gatekeeper
Google’s relentless anti-iMessage campaign continues with a new episode this week. The online search giant partnered with wireless carriers in the European Union (EU) to …
Galaxy S24’s ChatGPT rival has a name: Meet Samsung Gauss
Several rumors said in the past few weeks that the Galaxy S24 will be Samsung’s first device to feature on-device generative AI software similar to …
YouTube’s ban of ad blockers might be illegal in Europe
Google started a limited YouTube experiment this summer to test tech that would help it ban ad blockers. A few days ago, YouTube confirmed the …
Google Maps and Apple Maps should copy Waze’s crash history alerts
Google Maps might be Google’s main navigation app, but it’s Waze that sometimes gets the more exciting features. For instance, there’s a new crash history …
watchOS 10.1.1 now available with bug fix for Apple Watch battery drain
A few weeks after releasing watchOS 10.1 to users, Apple is now seeding watchOS 10.1.1 to Apple Watch owners. This update comes with an important …
Update your iPhone to iOS 17.1.1 to fix these annoying bugs
A few weeks after releasing iOS 17.1 to all users, Apple is now seeding iOS 17.1.1, which fixes some annoying bugs users have been experiencing …
Meta really doesn’t want you to buy its ad-free subscription for Facebook and Instagram
Meta’s ad-free subscription is rolling out for Facebook and Instagram, but that doesn’t mean the company wants you to buy it. Facebook and Instagram users …
I like ChatGPT even more after OpenAI’s developer conference
I’ve been following ChatGPT closely for the better part of a year because it’s the nature of my job. Generative AI is a massive tech …
Apple paused iOS 18 development because there were too many bugs
Bloomberg reports that Apple briefly paused the development of iOS 18 because the team working on this upcoming operating system update was finding too many …
YouTube’s AI chatbot wants to answer questions about the video you’re watching
Have you ever watched a YouTube video and wondered, “What the heck am I watching?” If so, YouTube wants to help explain things to you. …
Figma’s FigJam adds powerful AI features at no additional cost
First introduced in 2021, Figma‘s FigJam is getting the most important feature it could add in 2023: Artificial Intelligence capabilities. Starting today, the company is …
WhatsApp for Mac got a new app, but iPad is still being neglected
After months of beta testing, WhatsApp for Mac just got a brand-new app, which is optimized for Apple Silicon Macs, helping improve responsiveness, battery drain, …
TikTok is shutting down its $1 billion Creator Fund
TikTok is shutting down the original way creators could make money on the social media platform. In 2020, TikTok announced the Creator Fund. The company …
