The Epic Games vs Apple App Store row has now attracted scrutiny and the airing of complaints in Japan – the world epicentre of gaming.
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After some delay, the Apple Pay Express Transit now works with the Los Angeles Metro Transit Access Pass as well as in Washington, D.C.
Apple Gives Developers More Time to Comply With iOS 14 Privacy
Apple is giving developers more time to comply with the iOS 14 anti-tracking feature that empowers users to consent to be tracked (or not).
Apple Shares Details to Address iOS 14 App Privacy Questions
Apple shared an update on Thursday giving developers more information to address iOS 14 app privacy questions when it’s released.
Apple Investing in Two of The World's Largest Onshore Wind Turbines in European Renewable Energy Drive
Apple is investing in the construction of two of the world’s largest onshore wind turbines and opened a new data center run on renewable energy.
Apple vs Epic Games Prompts 'Great Interest' From German Regulator
German regulators are following Apple’s row with Fortnite-maker Epic Games “with great interest, according to the country’s antitrust chief.
How Jodie Deinhammer Uses iPads to Bring Students Closer to Nature
Apple shared the story of Jodie Deinhammer, an Apple Distinguished Educator and how she uses iPads in teaching to get students closer to nature.
300,000 Jobs Created With iOS During COVID-19 Pandemic
Apple shared an update saying that its iOS app economy led to the creation of almost 300,000 new jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
EE Offers iPhone Users Apple Music, TV+, Arcade 'Full Works' Bundle
EE has unveiled its Full Works Plan for iPhone, giving UK customers access to Apple Music, TV+, and Arcade as part of their mobile plan.
Ridley Scott Thinks Epic's anti-Apple 1984 Fortnite ad Was a Bit 'Ehh'
Ridley Scott was left underwhelmed but Epic Games’ mocking use of his famous ‘1984’ Superbowl ad to attack Apple in the row over Fortnite.
Russia Law Wants to Cap App Store Commissions at 20%
Russian lawmaker Fedora Tumusov introduced draft legislation on Tuesday that would cap the app fees at 20% for mobile app sellers.
Apple Releases iOS 13.7 With Exposure Notifications Express
Apple released iOS 13.7 on Tuesday and a major feature is a new express version of exposure notifications.
Apple and Google Rolling Out Simplified COVID-19 Exposure Notification System
Apple and Google are updating their COVID-19 exposure notification framework so public health authorities do not need to develop their own apps.
‘Five Days at Memorial’ from John Ridley, Carlton Cuse Coming to Apple TV+
Apple has landed a limited series called “Five Days at Memorial” from Academy Award winner John Ridley and Emmy Award winner Carlton Cuse.
DEVONtechnologies Offering 40 Percent Back to School Discount
DEVONtechnologies is offering students and editors a 40 percent discount to students and editors from until September 20th.
AAPL Surpasses Value of Entire UK FTSE 100
The value of AAPL shares post-stock-split made Apple worth more than the entire UK blue chip market, the FTSE 100.
Google, Facebook Drop Plans to Connect Hong Kong With Pacific Light Cable Network
Facebook and Google are cancelling plans to connect the Pacific Light Cable Network (PLCN) to Hong Kong after fears were raised over China.
Apple Shipped 23.7 Million AirPods and Beats Products in Q2 2020
New data from IDC said that in Q2 2020 the company shipped 23.7 million AirPods and Beats products, meaning it leads the wearables market.
Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special Coming to Apple TV+
Apple announced on Monday that “Mariah Carey’s Magical Christmas Special” is coming to Apple TV+ this holiday season.
Apple’s Notarization Security Accidentally Approved ‘OSX.Shlayer’ Malware
Security researchers say they have found OSX.Shlayer malware disguised as an Adobe Flash installer and contained code notarized by Apple.
First Apple Silicon MacBook Coming in 2020
If you’re anxiously awaiting the first Apple Silicon MacBook, your wait might only be until the end of the year.
Apple Opens App Review Process for Developers to Suggest Changes
Apple announced Monday that it has updated the app review process as announced at WWDC 2020, with a new way to suggest changes.
Apple to Ship 63-68 Million iPhone 12 Units in Second Half of 2020
Apple is set to ship between 63 and 68 million units of the expected iPhone 12 in the second half of 2020, according to Digitimes Research.