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Kim Kardashian is back with a new Beats headphone collab
17 Aug

Kim Kardashian is back with a new Beats headphone collab

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Kim Kardashian is lending her name and image to a second collaboration with Apple's Beats line of headphones. The latest entry to the Beats x Kim line brings three neutral colors – Moon, Dune, and Earth – to the Beats Studio Pro headphones. The limited collection is available now from Apple and Amazon, and even with the celebrity backing, the headsets retail for their usual price of $350.Apple refreshed the Beats Studio Pro last year, including a new version of the brand's audio chip and improving active noise cancellation capabilities. The headphones also got an aesthetic refresh to couple with…
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Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile
16 Aug

Fortnite returns to iOS in the EU as the Epic Games Store debuts on mobile

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It's a big day for . Not only has the company rolled out the latest season of , it has achieved a long-held ambition by . The app marketplace is now available on iOS in the European Union (after the bloc required Apple to allow third-party app stores on iPhone and iPad) and on Android worldwide. As a result, that means Fortnite is once again available on iOS in the EU without having to rely on .You may recall that, back in 2020, Epic tried to by telling Fortnite players on iOS and Android they could save money by buying…
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‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
16 Aug

‘Fortnite’ Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store

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Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games, including Fortnite, for users to download onto their iPhones, with plans to start onboarding third-party developers’ games beginning in December.The launch, the most dramatic outcome of a series of new EU tech rules passed over the last year, imports the long-standing rivalry between Epic and Apple onto European soil. Epic says its app store will take a maximum 12 percent commission…
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Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device
15 Aug

Apple is reportedly forging ahead with a rotating, iPad-like tabletop device

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appears to be going full steam ahead on an -like tabletop device from which you may be able to manage smart home products, oversee household security and take part in video calls. The device, which could debut as soon as 2026, is said to have a thin robotic arm that moves around a large display. Apple's riff on products like the and may be able to tilt the screen up and down using actuators and rotate 360 degrees. It's slated to be running on an offshoot of iPadOS for the time being.Apple is said to have greenlit the device in…
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iPhone camera app Halide has an ‘anti-intelligent’ mode to make shooting with RAW easier
14 Aug

iPhone camera app Halide has an ‘anti-intelligent’ mode to make shooting with RAW easier

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Halide is one of the best camera alternatives for the iPhone, a lovingly-crafted app that gives users plenty of manual control over the images they take. And today they just pushed out a major update with an intriguing proposition: an “anti-intelligent” camera.Of course, more advanced digital photographers will already be familiar with the RAW format, something Halide (and basically all digital camera makers) have offered for years now. RAW simply means you’re getting every bit of data straight from the camera’s sensor, with few modifications or enhancements. The iPhone (and, again, most other digital cameras) typically store photos in a…
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Apple is finally opening up NFC to third-party developers in iOS 18.1
14 Aug

Apple is finally opening up NFC to third-party developers in iOS 18.1

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Apple isn’t just opening up Near-Field Communication (NFC) access in the European Union; it’s offering third-party access to functions like tap-to-pay in the US and other regions. The company posted a notice on Wednesday announcing that third-party developers can start implementing their own contactless transaction systems through an API in the upcoming iOS 18.1.The move follows Apple’s “legally binding” agreement with the European Commission last month to comply with EU regulations — specifically, the Digital Markets Act (DMA). That followed a four-year investigation by the governing body that found Apple liable for restricting rival mobile wallet developers from accessing the…
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The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?
14 Aug

The best iPhones for 2024: Which model should you buy?

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Original release date: September 22, 2023 | Storage capacity: 128GB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB | Screen size: 6.1 inches | Features: A17 Pro chip, Always-on 120Hz ProMotion display, USB-C port (USB 3.0), Titanium frame, 3x telephoto lens | Color options: Natural Titanium, Blue, White, Black | Dimensions: 5.77 x 2.78 x 0.32 inches | Weight: 6.60 ounces The iPhone 15 Pro is the model we’d currently recommend for most people. Yes, its starting price of $999 might be steep, but a smartphone is a long-term investment. If the question is “which iPhone is most likely to keep you happy for the…
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Patreon will have to use Apple’s in-app purchase system or be removed from the App Store
12 Aug

Patreon will have to use Apple’s in-app purchase system or be removed from the App Store

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Apple takes a lot of strong positions, but their ultimate hill to die on might just be requiring apps to make purchases through the tech giant. The latest example comes from Patreon, which announced that Apple is requiring it to switch over to the iOS in-app purchase system or risk expulsion. Patreon's entire purpose is to allow creators to offer "patrons" memberships in exchange for content. While some tiers are unpaid, creators offer paid options to make money — something this shift could impact.Patreon users need to know about two main changes. By this November, all creators can only offer…
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A four pack of Apple AirTags drops to $73 on Amazon
11 Aug

A four pack of Apple AirTags drops to $73 on Amazon

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You can get a four-pack of right now for even less than it went for during Amazon Prime Day. The multipack is currently 26 percent off on Amazon, dropping the price down to just $73. That’s the cheapest we’ve seen it go in recent memory. A pack of four usually costs $99. The individual AirTag is discounted too, if you only need one. Normally $30, a single right now costs just $24. Apple’s Find My app lets you track as many as 32 items, so you can use AirTags for peace of mind on all your important belongings.AppleThe Apple AirTag…
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The M4 Mac mini could be Apple’s smallest desktop computer to date
08 Aug

The M4 Mac mini could be Apple’s smallest desktop computer to date

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The could be in line for a major overhaul when the M4-powered model arrives. It's said to be about the size of an Apple TV box, according to Mark Gurman of . That would make it the smallest desktop computer has built. The M4 Mac mini is expected to emerge later this year and, if the report holds up, this would also mark the first major revamp of the system since 2010 — when it was last redesigned under Steve Jobs.The next Mac mini may be just 3.7 inches wide, which is less than half the size of . But…
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