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Despite Apple's rule changes, Microsoft says it has no plans to release an Xbox Cloud Gaming app for iOS.

Most of Apple's recently announced changes to the App Store are intended exclusively for iPhone users in the European Union, but there is one exception. Last month, Apple also announced that it was relaxing App Store rules for cloud gaming apps worldwide. This opens the door for services like Xbox Cloud Gaming to finally release …

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Duo who defrauded Apple of 5,000 iPhones with repair scheme could spend up to 20 years in prison

Julie Clover Two Maryland men who tried to steal 5,000 iPhones worth millions of dollars from Apple were found guilty today of mail fraud. Chinese citizens Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue developed a scheme to allow Apple to exchange genuine iPhones for counterfeit ones sent for repair.

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Don't use a smartwatch or smart ring to monitor your blood glucose levels yet.

Apple Watch Health Tracking 0 Facebook x.com Reddit As more wearable devices promise noninvasive ways to measure blood glucose levels, the FDA The Food and Drug Administration has officially stated that the technology has not been approved. The FDA issued a statement Wednesday warning patients against using smart rings and smartwatches that claim to measure …

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The US Supreme Court refused to hear the VirnetX patent case, saving Apple $503 million

Julie Clover The US Supreme Court today said it will not hear the VirnetX patent case against Apple, ending a 14-year legal battle and ultimately saving Apple $502.8 million. As CNBC notes, the Supreme Court did not take into account the US Court's March 2023 ruling. The Federal Circuit's appeals will stand so Apple will …

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The future Apple Pencil could be modular, with new features added through interchangeable sleeves.

Possible future of Apple Pencil with mre controls 0 Facebook x.com Reddit Apple is exploring availability of replacement cases for the Apple Pencil, maybe give users a choice of controls, sensors or even extend battery life. The Apple Pencil line has been accused of being misleading, and it's surprising that the first 2015 model is …

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The GoldDigger Trojan targets iOS users to steal facial recognition and bank account data.

Apple constantly updates its operating systems with security patches, which are often used by hackers to attack users in various ways. However, this time the cybersecurity company Group-IB reported the existence of a new “GoldDigger”; a Trojan targeting iOS users to steal their bank accounts. The GoldDigger Trojan can steal sensitive data from iOS users …

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Airbenders is Apple TV+'s most popular launch to date

Julie Clover In its opening weekend, Apple TV+'s “Busters of the Air” brought in more viewers than any other ‌Apple TV+‌ the show was in its first season, Apple told Variety. Apple did not provide details on the exact number viewers, but the show overtook the popular ‌Apple TV+‌ offerings such as The Morning Show …

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App Review's sudden introduction of in-app gift rule caught meditation app by surprise

Insight Timer in the App Store 1 Facebook x .com Reddit Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly. , but an App Review bug that took more than a year to discover forced the developer to implement in-app purchases and pay Apple a 30% fee. Apple's internal app …

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9to5Mac Daily: February 15, 2024 – iPhone 16 AI updates, iOS 17.4 web apps

Listen to 9to5Mac's recap of the day's top news. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and the Apple Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Powered by Day One: Day One makes journaling on iPhone, iPad, and Mac a breeze. Now with support for …

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Apple's future OLED iPad Pro models are rumored to be much thinner

by Julie Clover Apple plans to update its iPad Air and iPad Pro lines as early as March, and the new ‌iPad Pro‌ the models will be significantly thinner in line with 9to5Mac's dimensions. Citing sources familiar with Apple's plans, the site claims the larger version will be more than 1mm thinner. The current 12.9-inch …