Apple Raises Concern Over First Porn App on iPhone Under EU Rules

Apple has criticised a newly available porn app on its App Store in the EU. In the EU, Apple's gatekeeper status changed with the 2022 adoption of the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which required Apple to allow alternative app stores. One of those stores, called AltStore, has begun distributing an app called Hot Tub, which describes itself as "a private, secure, and eleg...

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iPhone 15 Becomes the Best-Selling Smartphone of 2024, Samsung Also on the List With 3 Models: Canalys

Apple dominated the list of the original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) with the most smartphones shipped in 2024, according to claims by a market research firm. The Cupertino-based technology giant had as many as seven iPhone models in the top 10 best-selling smartphones of 2024 list, with its new flagship iPhone 16 Pro Max also becoming a runaway success, even thoug...

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Xiaomi 15 Ultra Launch Date Leaks Alongside Hands-on Video Showcasing Familiar Design

Xiaomi’s upcoming 15 Ultra smartphone will be a camera-centric flagship. The handset, according to a recent report, will be launched sometime in February. It is expected to use Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8 Elite processor. A new leak now hints that it will be launched on February 26 in China.

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DeepSeek Could Offer Apple an Opening to Bring Apple Intelligence to China

Apple could be in the process of integrating DeepSeek’s artificial intelligence (AI) models into Apple Intelligence. A China-based tipster claimed that the Cupertino-based tech giant is testing the AI firm’s reasoning-focused DeepSeek R1 AI model to see if it can be an alternative to the company’s native AI models. Currently, the iPhone maker has not rolled out ...

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Apple Tipped to Replace Long AppleCare+ Packages With Monthly and Annual Subscriptions

Apple will soon phase out its two-three year-long subscriptions of AppleCare+ in favour of shorter plans, according to claims by a seasoned journalist. The Cupertino-based technology company offers AppleCare+ subscription which extends the hardware repair coverage for iPhone and other Apple devices from the standard one year duration to two years. Additionally, it inc...

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Apple Will Reportedly Launch New iCloud-Based ‘Confetti’ Service for Event Invites This Week

Apple may roll out a dedicated service for events and invites as soon as this week, according to a recent newsletter published by Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. It is likely to be iCloud-based and could build upon the company’s recent ambitions of revamping its Calendar app. The new service is said to be tied to the Cupertino-based technology giant’s most recent update ...

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WhatsApp Reportedly Testing Events Scheduling Feature in Individual Chats for iOS and Android Users

WhatsApp will likely to bring its Events feature to personal chats soon. The Meta-owned messaging platform first brought this feature to WhatsApp Communities in May 2024. Reports now suggest that the company is testing the functionality in individual chats for both Android and iOS users. It may roll out to global users in the upcoming days.

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Apple Arcade to Add PGA Tour Pro Golf for iPhone, Mac and Apple TV on February 6

PGA Tour Pro Golf is coming to Apple Arcade next week. The popular golf game series will join Apple's ad-free and in-app purchase-free subscription service on February 6. It features virtual recreations of real golf courses and supports real-time gameplay and multi-round tournaments. Players can enhance clubs and equipment by earning in-game currency for upgrades, acc...

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Apple Shares Rise After Positive Sales Outlook Signals iPhone Recovery

Apple has forecast relatively strong sales growth as the firm approaches AI more cautiously than many of its peers. Despite the AI rollout stumbles, Apple's overall sales and profits were boosted by stronger-than-expected sales in its fiscal first quarter of iPads and Macs, where new chips helped persuade customers to upgrade.

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5 Things to Know About Apple's Performance in India From CEO Tim Cook's Q4 Results Call

Apple reported its Q4 2024 earnings on Thursday, revealing that the company's revenue was up 4 percent to $124.3 billion and earnings per share were up 12 percent to $1.64. Services revenue hit a record $25 billion in Q4 2024. Apple CEO Tim Cook announced plans to expand Apple Intelligence features and noted 'double-digit' growth in Brazil, Mexico, and India, while al...

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Netflix Brings 'Season Download' Button to iPhone, iPad Users

Netflix has introduced a 'Season Download' button on its app for iPhone and iPad, allowing users to download an entire season with one tap. This feature has been available on the Android version for some time, but iOS users can finally use the button to automatically download all episodes of a season to their mobile devices.

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