As part of major changes being made to the app ecosystem in the EU in iOS 17.4, Apple is allowing apps to access and use the iPhone‘s NFC chip. Going forward, NFC payments will be available directly in apps without the need for Apple Pay or the Wallet app, paving the way for third-party payment …
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Month:January 2024
Apple Now Allowing Non-WebKit Engines in EU, Offering More Options for Changing Default Browser
With the iOS 17.4 update, Apple is making sweeping changes to iOS in order to comply with the Digital Markets Act in the European Union. Apple is opening up the browser engine, and giving users more choice over what apps and services they use as the defaults on their devices. Users in the EU who …
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Apple Now Allows Game Streaming Apps on App Store Worldwide
Apple today announced that it now allows streaming game apps on the App Store worldwide, in response to feedback from developers. This will pave the way for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming and Nvidia GeForce NOW to be available as standalone iPhone and iPad apps, whereas they were previously only accessible via the web. “Developers …
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iOS 17.4 Introduces Alternative App Marketplaces With No Commission in EU
Apple today announced major changes to its app ecosystem in the European Union, implementing updates that will allow iPhone and iPad users to download and install apps outside of the App Store through alternative app marketplaces. Alternative app marketplaces will function as an iOS app that is able to install other iOS apps on an …
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Apple Seeds First Betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first betas of upcoming iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 betas to developers for testing purposes, with the updates coming a day after the launches of iOS 17.3 and iPadOS 17.3. Registered developers are able to opt into the betas by opening up the Settings app, going to the Software Update section, …
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Apple Seeds First Beta of tvOS 17.4 to Developers
Apple today seeded the first beta of an upcoming tvOS 17.4 to developers for testing purposes, with the beta coming a day after the release of tvOS 17.3. Registered developers are able to download the tvOS 17.4 update by opting in to the beta through the Settings app on the Apple TV. A registered developer …
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Some Macs Auto-Updating to macOS Sonoma Without User Permission
Over the past few weeks, some Mac users have complained that their computer automatically upgraded itself from macOS Ventura to the latest macOS Sonoma release, even with the automatic updates setting turned off. There are widespread complaints about this issue across the Apple Support Community, MacRumors Forums, Reddit, X, and other websites. In most cases, …
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‘Weather Up’ Brings Interactive Forecasts to Your iPhone’s Home Screen
Weather Up today was updated with a few new features, including an interactive Home Screen widget and an Apple Watch app. The interactive widget allows you to view your local weather forecast at a glance on your iPhone’s Home Screen, without needing to open the app. The app now supports three data sources, including Apple …
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Best Buy’s Latest Sitewide Sale Has Up to $870 Off Samsung Galaxy S24 Smartphones With Trade-In and More
Best Buy this week has another sitewide sale going, with notable discounts across a wide collection of products. Yesterday, we shared a deal on Apple Watch Series 9 and Ultra 2 devices, and Best Buy’s sale also includes pre-order discounts on the brand new Samsung Galaxy S24 series of smartphones, with up to $120 off …
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Apple Expects to Sell Fewer OLED iPad Pros Than Planned
Apple has reportedly cut components orders for its upcoming OLED iPad Pro models, suggesting that the company is now anticipating lower demand than previously expected. According to a report from Aju Korea Daily, cited by Trendforce, Apple has reduced orders of the OLED display panels designed for the next-generation iPad Pro by 20 to 30%. …
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