Don’t hold your breath for Valve’s Steam Link app for iOS because Apple rejected it from the App Store over “business conflicts.”
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How to Create GIFs on iOS with the Workflow App
For today’s Quick Tip, Melissa Holt will walk us through creating a simple automated task within the iOS Workflow app…which is kind of like building stuff in Automator on the Mac. In other words, fun! And it’s a good way to learn the basics of automation, too. She’ll tell us all about it!
The Developers Union Forms to Give Indie Developers a Voice to Apple
The group says it will start by asking Apple for developer-friendly changes to the App Store. Its goal is 20,000 members by early June (i.e. WWDC), and has 182 members so far (16 of whom joined while I was working on this article).
How to Stop Video Autoplay in the iOS App Store
The iOS App Store on your iPad or iPhone may autoplay video demos of the apps you’re looking through; if you find that annoying (or don’t want such a thing eating up your cellular data!), come on in and learn what to do in today’s Quick Tip.
There's a New Way to Add Money on iOS and macOS
This method is basically iTunes gift cards without actually buying a gift card.
Apple Says Switch to iPhone with 2 New Commercials: App Store and Portraits
They’re both part of Apple’s Switch to iPhone series, offering short metaphorical illustrations for why you should ditch other platforms for iPhone.
How to Sort iOS App Store Reviews
When Apple released iOS 11.3 last week some handy new features went relatively unnoticed, like the ability to sort App Store reviews. It’s a handy feature, and easy to use. Read on to learn how it works.
France vs Apple, Apple's Families Webpage - TMO Daily Observations 2018-03-15
Kelly Guimont and Andrew Orr join Jeff Gamet to share their thoughts on France accusing Apple and Google of screwing developers, plus what’s behind Apple’s decision to publish its new Families webpage.
How to Discover Free iOS Apps on the App Store With IFTTT
One is to get email notifications and the other will give you regular notifications via the IFTTT app.
iOS Developers can add up to 10 App Screenshots Now
Adding more app screenshots will let developers show more of an app’s capabilities.
Apple Will Require Native iPhone X Support on New Apps Starting in April
The company sent out emails to developers notifying them that new apps submitted for the App Store will require native support for iPhone X’s Super Retina display starting in April.
App Store ARKit Enabled Apps Top 2,000
In the four months iOS 11 and its ARKit have been available, more than 2,000 apps using the augmented reality feature have been released on the App Store.
In Q4 2017 iOS Customer Spending Was US$11.5 Billion, Beating Google by 95%
AppAnnie also found that Netflix was the top grossing app by customer spend.
The iPhone X Doom Report, WeChat's Mini-app Platform - TMO Daily Observations 2018-01-22
Dave Hamilton and Bryan Chaffin join Jeff Gamet to sort out what’s really going on with a report that Apple is discontinuing the iPhone X, plus they look at WeChat’s mini-app platform that runs inside the messaging app.
App Store Revenue to Outpace Global Movie Industry in 2018
If the App Store keeps growing like this, by 2019 the total iOS economy will be worth US$500 billion dollars.
PSA: Panic Suspending Sales of Transmit iOS
The company cited low sales and overlap with Apple’s new Files app for iOS 11 as reason.
App Store 2017 Sales Set New Year's Day Record of $300 Million
The market is proof that even though Android is the leader in number of devices sold, iPhone is king when it comes to sales.
Here's How to Create an Apple ID For Your New Apple Device
You’ll use this ID on any Apple device you have, whether it’s an iPhone or a MacBook.
Apple Allows App Store Preorders
Apple updated its developer guidelines with some simple and sensible rules for preorders: here’s how it works.
Apple Unveils App and Game of the Year, Best of 2017
Apple’s annual Best Of list for the App Store and iTunes Store is out with picks for the iPhone and iPad.
Apple Plans Holiday Shutdown of iTunes Connect December 23-27
Apple announced Tuesday a holiday shutdown of iTunes Connect, the portal for the App Store, iTunes, and iBooks.
John's macOS Upgrade Rant - TMO Daily Observations 2017-11-16
Bryan Chaffin and John Martellaro join Jeff Gamet to talk about John’s issue with Apple’s macOS upgrade strategy, plus Jeff shares an iPhone X complaint.
iOS 11.2 Brings App Subscription Discounts, But There's a Catch
For each subscription you have, you’ll see all the renewal options with the ability to switch between service levels.
iOS 11: How to Block In-app Ratings and Reviews Requests
Are in-app reminders to rate and review apps on your iPhone and iPad annoying you? Here’s how to turn them off in iOS 11.