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- 09:02 pmTikTok pulls a 'Fortnite' and is trying to dodge in-app purchase fees
TikTok may be trying to follow in Epic's "Fortnite" footsteps by sneaking in external payment links that violate App Store guidelines.TikTok's external links may violate App Store guidelinesApple has very strict App Store guidelines surrounding what is and isn't allowed for in-app purchase systems and external linking. The rules previously had an anti-steering clause that was removed thanks to regulators, but TikTok seems to be pushing its luck.According to a report from TechCrunch, some TikTok users are being presented with external links that suggest users will save 25% by buying coins on tiktok.com. While at first glance, this appears to be TikTok taking advantage of the new external linking entitlement, details suggest not. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums08:49 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 30, 2024 – Beats Solo 4 and Solo Buds, next-gen CarPlay update
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Supported by Setapp: Get access to 240+ apps on your Mac for just $9.99. Sign up today for a free 7-day trial. more…08:28 pmIs TikTok bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase commission?
9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Stop robocalls, spam emails, stalkers, fraud, and more with Incogni. Exclusive discount for 9to5Mac readers: Use the code Apple55 at checkout to get 55% off the annual plan. A new report from TechCrunch today claims that TikTok might be bypassing Apple’s App Store in-app purchase system. The report says that TikTok is “presenting some of its users with a link to a website” to purchase coins, instead of using Apple’s in-app purchase flow. more…08:11 pmEnjoy $40 Off the AirPods 2
Get a huge discount when you grab today’s AirPods 2 deal. The second generation AirPods is down to just $89 from its original price of $130 on Amazon. The Apple AirPods 2 offers a wireless audio experience via Bluetooth and over 24 hours of playback with the included charging case. As a daily driver, you […] The post appeared first on iLounge.08:09 pmDelta retro game emulator app to launch on iPad
Retro game emulator Delta is slated to launch on iPad soon. Delta made a move as soon as Apple changed its App Store guidelines to allow retro game emulator apps on the platform. Developer Riley Testut recently said that Delta is nearing its iPad debut on social media Threads. He said that the emulator is […] The post appeared first on iLounge.08:07 pmFortnite on iPad planned in the EU
Epic Games is planning on bringing its hit game Fortnite on the iPad in the EU market. The company confirmed the move today, saying that a Fortnite release will be coming to the EU through the Epic Games Store. Since alternative marketplaces are now allowed, Epic will be launching its own game from there. The […] The post appeared first on iLounge.08:06 pmColored glass backs arriving on iPhone 16
A new rumor from China claims Apple will be using the same colored back glass as the standard iPhone 15. Apple debuted a new dual-ion exchange glass process for the non-Pro iPhone 15 models, which allowed the back panel a frosted effect of the main frame. The effect, according to Apple, is ‘five beautiful colors, […] The post appeared first on iLounge.08:04 pmiOS 18 said to add a slew of new features to 15 of Apple’s iPhone apps
Apple is widely expected to show off iOS 18 during its June 10th WWDC keynote, including new features for many apps, including Safari… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:55 pmBeats tackles the low end with new $80 Solo Buds, Solo Beats 4 refresh
Macworld Apple’s other company, Beats Electronics, is often overlooked in favor of the eponymous AirPods. But they shouldn’t be: Beats offers more colors, often better fit or different sizes/styles, and most of the same features you get with AirPods. And today, the company has announced a long-overdue update to its most affordable headphones and a new pair of super-affordable earbuds. Beats Solo 4 It’s been eight years since the Beats Solo 3 were released in 2016. Clearly, an update is long overdue. The new Beats Solo 4 maintain the same on-ear size and styling as the Solo 3, with a few notable upgrades. According to Beats, the new model is upgraded in the following ways: Refined acoustics with improvements to the transducer, voice coil, and more for lower distortion. USB-C charging Lossless audio over USB-C or the 3.5mm audio jack (which works battery-free) Up to 50 hours battery life (and 5 hours with a 10-minute recharge) A new proprietary platform that supports most Apple and Android features That last feature is perhaps the biggest upgrade. Beats Solo 3 used Apple’s W1 chip which only worked with Apple’s easy pairing features and such, but the new proprietary system supports both Apple and Android features, and more of them. You get personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking now, for starters. Apple users get easy one-touch pairing and iCloud pairing, hands-free “hey Siri”, and support for Find My. On the Android side, you get support for Google Fast Pair, support for multi-point pairing, and support for Find My Device. As with all Beats Solo products, there is no active noise cancellation. Beats Solo 4 are available now for the same $199 price as Beats Solo 3. They come in Matte Black, Slate Blue, and Cloud Pink. Beats Solo 4 Price When Reviewed: $199 Best Prices Today: $199 at Beats Beats Solo Buds New to the Beats lineup is Beats Solo Buds, taking the affordable “Solo” line to the true wireless earbuds category. At only $79.99, they’re definitely the most affordable product Beats makes. These little buds have an impressive 18 hours of playback time and a really tiny charging case. The charging case is so small because there’s no battery in it—you use it to plug in a USB-C cable to charge the buds, but the buds do not charge when just placed in the case liek the AirPods or Beats Studio Buds+. Beats Beats Beats Like Beats Solo 4, the company uses its own proprietary platform to offer support for both Apple and Android connectivity features. That includes one-touch pairing, automatic account setup, and support for Find My (Apple) and Find My Device (Android). Like AirPods they also have touch controls. Beats Solo Buds will be available in early June for $79.99 and come in Matte Black, Storm Gray, Arctic Purple, and Transparent Red (the case is transparent, the buds are opaque). Beats Solo Buds Price When Reviewed: $79.99 Best Prices Today: $79.99 at Beats Accessories, Headphones07:34 pmiOS 17.5 introduces new ‘Repair State’ that keeps Find My on when sending an iPhone to Apple | 9 to 5 MaciOS 17.5 introduces new ‘Repair State’ that keeps Find My on when sending an iPhone to Apple
Currently, when you need to send an iPhone for repair to Apple or an authorized repair center, you first have to turn off Find My. That way, Apple knows that you own that iPhone and that it’s not a lost or stolen device. However, with iOS 17.5, users will no longer have to turn off Find My before sending an iPhone in for repairs thanks to a new “Repair State” mode. more…07:00 pm‘Assassin’s Creed Mirage’ for iOS and iPadOS arrives June 6th
Assassin's Creed Mirage will be launching on June 6 on the App Store for iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max, iPad Air, and iPad Pro with… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:54 pmHow to install iOS 17.5 beta to check out the latest changes and features
9to5Mac is supported by Incogni: Here’s how to finally stop infuriating spam calls on your iPhone – try Incogni, a personal data removal solution that secures your personal information. Learn more here. Interested to check out the latest iOS features early? The iOS 17.5 beta is available for free and comes with some design changes, possible anti-stalking features, an update for EU users, and more. Here’s how to install iOS 17.5 beta on your iPhone. more…06:44 pmMeta adds a few more Apple Vision Pro features to Quest
Meta continues to pick low hanging fruit features from Apple Vision Pro for its . The company is also expanding support for playing back videos shot on iPhone in Quest OS. more…06:43 pmApple headphone shootout: Beats Solo 4 vs AirPods Max
Beats Solo 4 offer a premium experience at less than half the cost of Apple's AirPods Max. Here's how the two Apple offerings compare.Beats Solo 4 [left], AirPods Max [right]At the end of April, Beats finally updated its seven-year-old Solo3 with a new model. The Beats Solo 4 built upon the legacy of the previous version, but added many improvements.To Apple users keen to stay within the ecosystem, this gives them a new third headphone option. Aside from the replaced Solo3, there's also Beats Studio Pro and the Apple-branded AirPods Max. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:33 pmApple TV+’s animated adventure series ‘WondLa’ premieres June 28th
Apple TV+ on Tuesday announced the premiere date for first installment of its animated adventure trilogy “WondLa,” hailing from… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:21 pmApple promoting May 7 keynote as a ‘different kind of Apple Event’
As you may know by now, Apple will be holding a special event on May 7 to announce new iPads. The event will be pre-recorded just like other Apple events. However, the company is now promoting its upcoming keynote as a “different kind of Apple Event.” more…06:10 pmAssassin’s Creed Mirage sneaks onto iPhone in June
The long wait for "Assassin’s Creed Mirage" on iPhone 15 Pro models and top-tier iPads ends in early June. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)06:01 pm'Assassin's Creed Mirage' sneaks onto iPhone, iPad on June 10
Apple gamers can get ready to hit the streets of Baghdad in "Assassin's Creed Mirage," as the Ubisoft title will be available on select iPhone and iPad models this June.Image Credit: UbisoftWhile we've known it was coming for some time, we've finally gotten a release date for Assassin's Creed Mirage — June 10, at least according to the App Store.Mirage marks a significant return to the series roots, shifting its focus back to physical gameplay and toning down the role-playing elements that have been more prevalent in recent series entries. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:57 pmFortnite will return to the iPad in the EU, Epic Games vows
Macworld Fortnite’s lengthy exile from the iPhone and iPad looks set to end soon, at least in the EU. Having declared back in January its intention to bring the popular game back to iOS in 2024, Epic Games today boasted that it will also return to iPadOS this year. Back in 2020, Epic tested the limits of Apple’s App Store policies by adding a direct payment option to the game. Apple, predictably, responded by removing Fortnite from its platforms (Google did the same) and deleting the company’s developer account. While Epic’s account has since been reinstated, Fortnite remains unavailable in the App Store. The companies have spent the last three and a half years litigating the dispute to determine whether it is lawful for app store owners to forbid direct payment options, among other issues. On a global scale that remains unresolved, but the Digital Markets Act (DMA) appears to decide the matter in Epic’s favor in the EU. Indeed it goes further and sets the stage for developers to sell iOS apps via their own stores, with more latitude and lower fees as of iOS 17.4. (Albeit perhaps not very much lower.) The DMA affects tech companies in numerous ways and Apple itself has acknowledged that it “expects to make further business changes” as a result of the legislation. And a triumphant Epic tweeted in January that “Later this year Fortnite will return in Europe on iOS through the @EpicGames Store,” explicitly thanking the DMA for making this return possible. It’s not clear when Apple will comply with the ruling, but presumably in the fall with iOS 18 at the latest. Today, the European Commission said that iPads will also need to comply with the Digital Markets Act 🙌We’re moving full steam ahead to bring Fortnite and the @EpicGames Store to iPhones in the EU soon and iPads this year! 🎉 https://t.co/MHh6EGVinC— Epic Games Newsroom (@EpicNewsroom) April 29, 2024 All of which brings us finally up to date, and to today’s tweet boasting that the European Commission has ruled that the iPad is subject to the same laws and that Fortnite (and Epic’s store) will appear on the iPad before the end of 2024. This is bad news for Apple, but it’s hard to disagree that it’s good news for iPad owners in the EU, assuming Apple doesn’t have some counterploy up its sleeve. iPad05:50 pmAssassin’s Creed Mirage is the latest AAA game coming to iPhone and iPad
The A17 Pro chip has enabled the first AAA console games to arrive on iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. Now the latest addition has been announced to arrive this summer – Assassin’s Creed Mirage. Here are all the details. more…