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Not only did Apple release iOS 17.4 beta 1 with support for iPhone sideloading and everything else the DMA regulations forced Apple to change, but the iPhone vendor also detailed the new terms developers can sign for the region, including financial details and new commissions. While iPhone sideloading is coming to the EU, developers can

I fully get why some people might be wary of letting other people see their location constantly, but for me, location-sharing tools such as Find My and Google Maps have only had advantages. They mean not having dozens of back-and-forth texts about which bar everyone is currently at, for example, or not needing to text

It’s official: iPhone sideloading, third-party app stores, third-party payment systems, lower fees (with a twist), Apple Pay alternatives, game streaming apps, and better support for alternate browsers are coming to iPhone with the iOS 17.4 update. This sounds amazing until you actually start reading Apple’s press release and developer documentation. These features will only be

Samsung unveiled the brand new Galaxy S24 Ultra at its Unpacked event . If you're a Galaxy owner thinking of upgrading, you may wonder how this new flagship phone compares to last year's Galaxy S23 Ultra (especially since you can find the S23 Ultra for less now that the S24 Ultra is available). Or, if

FT montage/AFP/Getty Images Apple is quietly increasing its capabilities in artificial intelligence, making a series of acquisitions, staff hires, and hardware updates that are designed to bring AI to its next generation of iPhones. Industry data and academic papers, as well as insights from tech sector insiders, suggest the Californian company has focused most attention

The latest iOS update, released Monday, also includes collaborative playlists for Apple Music subscribers. Zachary McAuliffe Staff writer Zach began writing for CNET in November, 2021 after writing for a broadcast news station in his hometown, Cincinnati, for five years. You can usually find him reading and drinking coffee or watching a TV series with

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iOS 17.3 is out, and it comes with a new security feature that’s supposed to prevent thieves from taking your iPhone and quickly taking over access to anything stored in iCloud as well as other important accounts like your bank or email. Instead of relying on your lock screen passcode for security (as thieves have

All the talk about Apple having to allow third-party payments on iPhone in the US and Epic’s annoyance with losing the Apple trial for good made plenty of people forget about the elephant in the room. Fortnite, one of the most popular games in history, is not coming back to the iPhone anytime soon. At

It’s official: Apple will support third-party payments for iPhone apps in the US. But it’s not as good as it sounds for developers or app buyers. Apps won’t be cheaper now that developers can charge for digital content on their websites due to Apple’s fees.  Apple will still collect 27% or 12% fees from iPhone