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Apple’s 30% Commission on App Store May Drop to 20% Globally
Apple’s new EU App Store terms hint at a global commission cut from 30% to 20%, signaling a major shift in developer policy.
Apple’s Wearable Roadmap: Smart Glasses and XR Headsets to Dominate 2027–2028
Apple plans seven head-worn devices by 2028, including Vision Pro updates and smart glasses, aiming to reshape consumer tech.
The Case for an 'iRing': Apple's Next Big Wearable Could Be Its Smallest
Apple’s next wearable could be a smart ring, offering discreet fitness tracking, longer battery life, and seamless integration with its ecosystem.
Apple Plans to Introduce AirPods Live Translation in iOS 26 Update
Apple plans to launch live translation for AirPods in iOS 26, enabling real-time multilingual conversations and improved Wi-Fi syncing.
Pfizer: Apple Misreads Why AI Models Struggle with Complexity
Pfizer challenges Apple’s AI study, arguing test design, not reasoning limits, explains why large language models struggle with complex tasks.
Apple Acquires Two-Building Campus in Sunnyvale for $350 Million
Apple has acquired a $350 million Sunnyvale campus, pushing its total weekly real estate spending in Santa Clara County past $500 million.
Apple Urged to Remove DeepSeek AI App from German App Store
Germany urges Apple to remove Chinese AI app DeepSeek over data privacy concerns, citing failure to meet EU standards for data protection.
iOS 18.5 Update Triggers Inaccurate App Usage Reports
iOS 18.5 users report Screen Time showing false app usage data, with apps logging hours of activity even when not used.
A Hidden iOS Shortcut: Holding the Period Key Reveals Domain Extensions
Hold the period key in iOS browsers to access domain shortcuts like .com and .org. iOS even has a Twitter-specific keyboard.
Apple Stock Slips as JPMorgan Trims Price Target Over Weak iPhone Demand
JPMorgan cuts Apple’s price target to \$230 over iPhone 17 concerns, citing weak demand and delayed AI progress, but maintains rating.
Epic CEO Calls Apple’s DMA Compliance ‘Malicious’ and ‘Unlawful’
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney calls Apple’s new EU App Store rules unlawful, slamming fees that penalize developers using alternative payment methods.
Screen-Protector Leak Hints at Radical iPhone 17 Air Redesign
New accessory images suggest Apple’s ultra-thin iPhone 17 Air will flip the camera hole to the opposite side.
Apple & Qualcomm Lose Bid to Shift Patent Case
A federal appeals panel says Apple and Qualcomm didn’t prove hardship, so their 2021 wireless-chip patent battle will proceed.
Apple opens EU App Store links, swaps 30 % cut for tiered fees
Apple’s EU-only App Store update allows multiple external payment links but introduces a three-part fee structure.
Hidden iOS Code Hints at ‘AirPods Pro 3’ With New Health Sensors
Apple quietly added a new headset code to its Bluetooth stack, signaling upcoming earbuds that aren’t any existing AirPods or Beats model.
Senators Revive Open App Markets Act to Dismantle App-Store Gatekeeping
U.S. senators reintroduce the Open App Markets Act, a bipartisan push to curb Apple and Google’s control of app distribution and payments.
Custom C1 Modem Jumps to iPhone 17 Air as Apple Extends Qualcomm Deal
Apple is reserving its battery-friendly C1 5G modem for the iPhone 17 Air this fall, leaving the rest of the 2025 devices on Qualcomm chips.
Porsche Sticks With CarPlay Ultra, Even As the Herd Scatters
Porsche reaffirms plans for Apple’s CarPlay Ultra even as other automakers abandon the system over data and branding fears.
Apple’s CarPlay Ultra Rejected by Germany’s Luxury Automakers
CarPlay Ultra rollout stalls as Audi, Mercedes, Volvo and others say they have no plans to adopt the next-gen, all-screen dashboard system.
Free Apple Streaming Perks Added as Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Jumps
Chase’s Sapphire Reserve now packs free Apple TV+ and Music and more, offsetting an annual fee that climbs from $550 to $795.
Can Xiaomi's XRING 02 Close the Gap with Apple Silicon Performance?
Xiaomi files XRING 02 trademark, aiming to rival Apple Silicon with its next-gen chip amid global tech restrictions and fierce competition.
Apple Begins 2026 iPad Pro Production, but High Prices May Limit Demand
Apple begins 2025 iPad Pro production with M5 chip and OLED displays, but high prices may once again limit consumer demand.
Apple Wants New Judge, Says Court Overstepped in Epic Case Over App Store Rules
Apple appeals a court ruling in the Epic Games case, calling the App Store restrictions punitive and requesting reassignment to a new judge.