Top Stories: Spring Apple Event Rumors, Apple Opposes Sideloading, and More
As we roll into the latter half of January, we're starting to hear more about a potential spring Apple event, which is likely to take place in March or April. There are a number of potential announcements on deck, so an event would be a…
Apple Walks Back UNiDAYS Verification Requirement for U.S. Education Store
Earlier this week, Apple began requiring that customers taking advantage of educational discounts in the United States verify their status as a teacher, student, or school staff member through UNiDAYS.
The requirement was a major change as…
Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 138 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
Apple today released a new update for Safari Technology Preview, the experimental browser Apple first introduced in March 2016. Apple designed the Safari Technology Preview to test features that may be introduced into future release…
Illinois Floats Bill That Would Let Developers Skirt Apple’s In-App Purchase Rules
Illinois is the latest state to attempt to pass legislation that would prevent developers from being required to use Apple's in-app purchase options by allowing for alternate payment solutions within apps.As outlined by Arizona news site…
Apple Prepares Fix for Safari Bug Allowing Websites to Decipher Your Recent Browsing Activity
Over the weekend, we reported on a bug in WebKit's implementation of a JavaScript API called IndexedDB that can reveal your recent browsing history and even your identity, according to browser fingerprinting service FingerprintJS.
Apple has…
Dutch Regulators to Meet With Dating App Providers to Assess Apple’s Plan for Alternate In-App…
The Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) in the Netherlands plans to assess Apple's announced plans for allowing dating apps on the App Store in the country to use third-party payment methods, ensuring those plans "meet the…
Safari Bug Allows Websites to Track Your Recent Browsing Activity in Real Time
A bug in WebKit's implementation of a JavaScript API called IndexedDB can reveal your recent browsing history and even your identity, according to a blog post shared on Friday by browser fingerprinting service FingerprintJS.In a nutshell,…
New iPad Air Rumored to Launch This Spring With A15 Chip, 5G, Center Stage Camera, and More
Apple is planning to release a fifth-generation iPad Air with similar features as the sixth-generation iPad mini, including an A15 Bionic chip, 12-megapixel Ultra Wide front camera with Center Stage support, 5G for cellular models, and…
Netflix Again Raises Prices for All Plans, 4K Streaming Now $20 Per Month
Netflix today updated the prices for its streaming plans, and all of its offerings are now more expensive. The Basic plan is now priced at $9.99 per month, the Standard plan is priced at $15.49 per month, and the Premium plan is priced at…
Recapping Rumors About Under-Screen Face ID and Touch ID on Future iPhones
Earlier this week, display industry consultant Ross Young claimed that iPhone 14 Pro models will feature both hole-punch and pill-shaped cutouts that replace the notch. If this design proves to be accurate, it rules out Face ID fully under…