Apple Working on Solution for EU Core Technology Fee Possibly Bankrupting Apps That Go Unexpectedly Viral

Since Apple announced plans for the 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee that apps distributed using the new EU App Store business terms must pay, there have been ongoing concerns about what that fee might mean for a developer that suddenly has a free app go viral. Apple’s VP of regulatory law Kyle Andeers today met […]

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Top Stories: iPhone Apps via Web in EU, iOS 17.4.1 Coming Soon, and More

Apple news and rumors settled down a bit this week following the launch of the M3 MacBook Air, but there was still plenty to talk about including Apple’s ongoing changes to satisfy the EU’s Digital Markets Act and signs of an upcoming iOS update likely to address some bugs. We’re also looking forward to new […]

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You Can Now Browse Vision Pro Apps on the Web

Apple today made the visionOS App Store available on the web, giving Vision Pro users and prospective owners a way to see what apps are available for the device. As noted by 9to5Mac, Vision Pro apps can be viewed by going to the ‌App Store‌ for Apple Vision Pro web page. Apple has dedicated sections […]

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Microsoft brings Copilot Pro to more markets, adds Copilot to free Office web apps

What you need to know Microsoft has announced the rollout of its Copilot Pro subscription to all 222 markets that Copilot is available in. Plus, Microsoft is expanding Copilot Pro in Office to the free Office web apps, no Microsoft 365 subscription required.  Microsoft is also rolling out Copilot Pro to all commercial and organization […]

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Report: Most Subscription-Based Apps Do Not Make Money

Most mobile apps with subscriptions do not make money, a new in-depth analysis finds. The “State of Subscription Apps” report comes from RevenueCat (via TechCrunch), a prominent mobile subscription toolkit provider. With nearly 30,000 apps utilizing its platform for monetization management, RevenueCat is able to provide a reliable overview of the subscription app landscape thanks […]

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Apple will soon allow developers to distribute their apps on their websites

Reluctantly, Apple is opening up iOS to new ways to distribute apps for EU users and developers. Soon, you will even be able to download apps from the developer’s website, no app stores involved. This will come with certain requirements, however. First things first. Apple is enabling a new category of app store, one that […]

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Apple Announces Ability to Download Apps Directly From Websites in EU

Apple today announced three further changes for developers in the European Union, allowing them to distribute apps directly from webpages, choose how to design in-app promotions, and more. Apple last week enabled alternative app stores in the EU in iOS 17.4, allowing third-party app stores to offer a catalog of other developers’ apps as well […]

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iOS Apps From Alternative Marketplaces Can Be Updated for 30 Days Outside of EU

Apple today clarified that iPhone users in the European Union can continue to update and use apps from alternative app marketplaces for a 30-day period when leaving the EU. With the release of iOS 17.4, Apple published a number of support documents, and one of the pages outlined what happens when an ‌iPhone‌ user with […]

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Microsoft is ending support of Android apps on Windows in a year

In October of 2021 Microsoft unveiled Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA) – a confusingly named feature that allowed Windows 11 to run Android apps. This worked on both x86-64 and ARM processors, even though most of Android runs on ARM these days. This feature is going away next year – the company updated the Microsoft […]

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Galaxy Books won’t be able to run Android apps from next year

When Microsoft announced Windows 11, one of the most interesting features of the operating system was that it could run Android applications, thanks to the integration of Windows Subsystem for Android (WSA), allowing you to enjoy a wider selection of apps on your Galaxy Book and use the same apps on it that you use […]

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iOS 17.4 Lets Budget Apps Read Real-Time Apple Card Transaction Info

After updating to iOS 17.4, Apple Card users who want to track their real-time spending with budgeting apps will have more opportunities to do so. iOS 17.4 opens up real-time ‌Apple Card‌ transactions to third-party apps budgeting apps beyond Mint for the first time. Mint added support for the ‌Apple Card‌ back in 2022, but […]

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Microsoft is killing support for running Android apps on Windows 11

What you need to know Microsoft has announced that it is deprecating the Windows Subsystem for Android on Windows 11. This means support for installing and running Android apps is being removed from the OS. The feature will be deprecated on March 5, 2025. In a shocking move, Microsoft has announced that it is deprecating […]

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Android Auto shows indicator for apps you can’t use while driving

Google has released an update to Android Auto. It bumps the app’s version to 11.4 and brings a new feature that shows a circular badge with a red “P” inside it on icons of those applications in the app drawer that can be used only when the vehicle is parked (via 9To5Google). There are many […]

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How to keep system and apps up to date on Windows 11

On Windows 11, even though updates are mandatory and automatic, you can still check, download, and install them manually at any time to ensure that not only the system but also your apps are up-to-date.  Sometimes, updates can cause unexpected issues (and other annoyances), but they’re still essential, as they patch security vulnerabilities, introduce new […]

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Apple backtracks, won’t remove progressive web apps in the EU after all

Back in mid-February, Apple announced that iOS 17.4 would remove support for progressive web apps in the EU. The company blamed this on the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), which goes into effect next week and is the reason why iOS 17.4 will come with support for alternative app stores. Following a huge amount of […]

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Apple Walks Back Decision to Disable Home Screen Web Apps in the EU

Following intense criticism, Apple today walked back its plan to disable Home Screen web apps in the European Union starting with iOS 17.4. Following the release of the second beta version of iOS 17.4, it emerged that Apple had restricted the functionality of iOS web apps in the EU. Web apps could no longer launch […]

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Cette nouvelle tendance annonce-t-elle la fin des apps dans nos smartphones ?

Mobilité, musique, messages, rencontres, divertissement ou encore bien-être. Sur nos smartphones, les apps se multiplient, apportant une diversité de services mais également une certaine complexité à notre vie numérique. Mots de passe multiples, usage énergivore, nécessité de sauter de l’une à l’autre, de s’adapter à chaque nouvelle interface. Si nous aurions aujourd’hui du mal à […]

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Apple Confirms That iOS 17.4 Lets Video Calling Apps Turn Off Reactions

Apple today publicly confirmed that iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4 allow developers of video calling apps to turn off the Reactions feature by default in their apps. As we reported earlier this month, developers can control the default behavior of Reactions in their apps with a new API for iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, and likely […]

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Apple’s Decision to Disable Web Apps Attracts Scrutiny in EU

The European Commission is considering investigating Apple’s move to disable Home Screen web apps in the EU, the Financial Times reports. Following the release of the second beta version of iOS 17.4, it emerged that Apple had restricted the functionality of iOS web apps in the EU. Web apps can no longer launch from the […]

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How to batch install multiple apps on Windows 11

On Windows 11, no matter the method, even using the Microsoft Store, you can only install one app at a time, but some tools allow you to batch install all the apps you need at once, and in this guide, I will show various methods to complete this process. If you’re setting up a new […]

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