Fortnite eyes iPhone return in EU via Epic’s own app store, but Apple’s review and fees create hurdles. Let’s see how it goes.
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Apple Vision Pro App Store is Now Browsable From Any Device
A web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store is now available
How to Fix Apps Not Showing Up on Apple Watch in 5 Steps
Apps not showing up on your Apple Watch? We’ve got several solutions that all involve just a few quick steps.
How To Turn off App Review Requests on iPhone
Here is a guide to help prevent in-app review prompts on your iPhone. Improve your app experience by regaining control over interruptions.
How To Cancel App Subscriptions on iPhone | A Comprehensive Guide
Wondering how to cancel app subscriptions on iPhone? Check out our step-by-step guide with various ways to cancel an iPhone app subscription.
Healthy iPhones and a Sluggish App Store
A healthy new year for iPhone, a sluggish start for the App Store, and price changes on old gear and new batteries.
Insufferable ATMs and Planting Flags in the App Store - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-22
The Financial Times seems torn between praise of Apple’s business acumen and disdain for some of its users. TMO writer Nick deCourville and Ken talk that over. Plus – Florida’s A.G. wants Apple to label apps with where they were developed… for safety?
Playing Games with the Mac - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-08
Apple says the M-processors have set the company up for a place in the games space. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss the road from here to Apple being a true player on the gaming landscape.
Sideloading and Mixing Realities - TMO Daily Observations 2023-02-02
A federal agency is encouraging Congress to make Apple allow sideloading of apps and third-party app stores on the iPhone. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken for a conversation worthy of Groundhog Day. Plus – Samsung hints at an upcoming AR/VR/MR something.
A Sea of Services Success (and One Glaring Failure)
Eddy “The Butler” on a year of Services, trouble and opportunity in India, and shapes in action. That’s today from the Observation Deck.
A.I. Imitators and A.I. Problem Solvers - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-11
On a day that Apple trumpets the many successes of its Services segment, ripoff ChatGPT apps are infesting Apple’s App Store. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken to discuss the issue. Plus – generative A.I. isn’t just for drawing pictures and cheating on term papers anymore. Jeff looks at ways A.I. is building the cures of tomorrow.
Epic Trolling for the New Year - TMO Daily Observations 2023-01-03
Epic CEO Tim Sweeney Ended 2022 hinting at Fortnite’s return to iOS in 2023. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts wants to talk about it. Ken doesn’t. They do anyway. Plus – Citi analyst “Gentleman” Jim Suva likes Apple shares at all the levels. We’ll look at his three Apple catalysts for 2023.
Side-Loading and Alternative App Stores - How It Would Affect Apple
Morgan Stanley estimated that side-loading and alternative app stores in Europe would only affect 1% of Apple’s total revenue.
Don’t Fear the App-Pocalypse - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-15
Bloomberg says Apple is prepping iOS for third-party app stores and app side-loading in the EU as early as iOS 17. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over potential pros and cons. Plus – a couple of financial analysts have early takes on the talk.
Apple Considers Opening Its Private APIs To Third-Party Developers and Apps
Apple is reportedly opening up its private APIs to third-party developers and apps, and may allow other browser engines as well.
Travelin' Tim Talks TSMC
From the Observation Deck, we can see Travelin’ Tim hits Arizona, pricing changes for the App Store, and new homes for HomePod mini.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It’s also offering new pricing tools.
Coinbase Claims Apple 'Blocked Its Last' Wallet iOS App Release Following New Policy on NFTs
Coinbase claimed that the App Store’s new policy on NFT disabled sending of NFTs through its Wallet iOS app.
Facebook and Spotify CEOs Lash Out Over Apple's App Store Policies
Facebook and Spotify CEOs slammed Apple’s App Store policies, saying it’s not a good place to be and Apple seemingly gives only the illusion of control.
Apple Announces 2022 App Store Awards Winners
Apple announced the winners of the 2022 App Store awards, highlighting 16 apps and games that made waves since their launch in the App Store.
Captains of Industry - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-29
Elon Musk has decided to pick a fight with Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Twitter Owner and CEO’s trollish behavior. Plus – Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses talk of Apple acquiring Disney, and Tim Cook’s post-Thanksgiving visit with victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash.
Apple Promises to Fix App Store Policy that Oddly Charges Korean Developers More Than the 30% App Sale Commission
Apple promised to fix an oddity in the Korean App Store that overcharges app developers on sales commission.
Reinstating Trump's Twitter Account Could Be Bad Due to Apple and Google's Influence on the Mobile Industry
Elon Musk’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account and other blocked accounts could harm the platform.