The European Commission is not happy with Apple’s new app store rules and fees

A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the rules that developers have to follow to make their apps available through third-party app stores and even through simple web downloads. However, these rules were very restrictive – and the European Commission thinks they may not comply with the DMA. The Commission “has launched investigatory steps relating […]

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Samsung’s is probably happy Apple’s car plans have crashed

It had been rumored for well over a decade that Apple was planning to make a car. The company reportedly had a large team working on this project which would have resulted in a fully electric self-driving car. It obviously never materialized and after burning billions on the project, Apple has reportedly given up on […]

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Happy holidays! You can now uninstall Microsoft Edge with this free app, even if you’re not in Europe.

What you need to know Microsoft will soon let Windows 11 users in the EEA uninstall Edge, Bing, and disable certain ads on the operating system. Most of those options will remain restricted to those in the EEA, leaving most Windows 11 users unable to uninstall Microsoft Edge. Third-party app MSEdgeRedirect just added a Europe […]

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Should you set up the Xbox you’re gifting your kids? As a parent, here’s my advice for happy holiday gaming

I recently came across some threads on, er, Threads, that were discussing the upcoming holidays and whether or not you should unbox and set up a console you were gifting to your kids.  There were plenty of arguments on both sides, but it’s not the first time the topic has come up for me. I […]

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Obsidian proposed making an Elder Scrolls game, but Bethesda said no: “I never got the impression Bethesda was happy with Fallout: New Vegas’ reception”

What you need to know Former Obsidian Entertainment writer and developer Chris Avellone has taken to X (formerly Twitter) to talk about a proposal he made to Bethesda while at the studio. The proposal was for a spinoff The Elder Scrolls game in the style of Fallout: New Vegas that would “provide more adventures in […]

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Amazon Is Going to Fill the Sky With Satellites. Astronomers Aren’t Happy

Representatives from SpaceX did not respond to WIRED’s requests for comment. But Patricia Cooper, a former SpaceX vice president, told WIRED: “SpaceX has put a lot of money, a lot of time, and a lot of thought into its corrections.” Cooper is now the president of Constellation Advisory LLC, a group that advises satellite companies […]

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Galaxy S23 FE pricing will make fans happy

We are still a few weeks away from the launch of the Galaxy S23 FE, but its images and all its specifications have leaked already. Now, the US pricing of the upcoming Fan Edition smartphone has also been revealed, and that could make Samsung fans happy. The device is expected to go official sometime in […]

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Titanfall 2 is experiencing a resurgence thanks to a hefty Steam sale and that makes me happy

What you need to know Titanfall 2 first launched back in 2016 and received positive review scores from press and players alike.  A 90% off discount on Steam has brought the game firmly back to life.  Player counts according to SteamDB have been approaching its all-time high set a couple of years ago. Amid the […]

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Samsung could make potential Galaxy S24 Ultra buyers happy

We are still months away from the possible launch of the Galaxy S24, but several details about Samsung’s upcoming high-end phone series have been leaked already. After a near-perfect high-end smartphone lineup in the form of the Galaxy S23 series, it is hard for Samsung to come up with an even better smartphone. But at […]

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This long-anticipated feature is on its way to OneDrive and will make offline users happy

What you need to know Microsoft OneDrive will soon ship with an Offline mode. The feature lets users access the platform even without an internet connection. While on Offline mode, you can “view, sort, rename, move, copy, and delete files.” The feature is expected to be available in preview by November 2023, shortly after Microsoft’s […]

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Galaxy S23 FE rumor will make camera lovers happy

More evidence is piling up in favor of the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE getting an upgraded primary camera. Samsung does seem to be working on a new Fan Edition device, and in the image sensor department, at the very least, this phone might turn out to be more similar to Samsung’s high-end devices than previous […]

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India’s new regulations could affect Samsung but make users happy

Reuters has reported that India aims to enforce new security regulations that would require major operating system updates to be screened and will compel smartphone manufacturers to permit the removal of pre-installed apps. The new rules could also apply to Samsung’s device lineup, given that the company pre-installs proprietary applications on its phones and tablets. […]

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First iPad with an OLED screen could make Samsung very rich and happy

Thinking about buying an iPad in the future? Well, you might want to start saving up now. That is because OLED panels, which are currently only used in Apple’s high-end iPhones and watches, are about to become a lot more common in the iPad line – and they’re going to cost a pretty penny. According […]

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Garmin Fenix at 10: Happy birthday to the multiport powerhouse

Happy 10th birthday to the Garmin Fenix, for he’s a jolly good fellow – so say all of us. The outdoor watch has come to represent the best of what the company has to offer in wrist-based tech smarts. While it might have started out as a watch for people that like to climb up […]

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GSMArena.com turns 22 today: Happy birthday to us!

We don’t know about you, but we’re feeling twenty-two years old. 22 years of constant dedication and passion for mobile technology, and of course, sharing this passion with all of our readers and followers! We are extremely grateful to be in this industry for so long, and we owe it all to you – the […]

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Dutch Regulator Now Happy With Apple’s Rules Surrounding Dating Apps

Following a months-long saga, the competition regulator in the Netherlands has finally accepted concessions by Apple to allow dating apps in the App Store to use alternative payment methods (via Reuters). On Friday, the Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) released an update stating that “Apple now complies with the rules” regarding dating apps’ ability […]

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Happy birthday Windows 3.1, it’s been a great 30 years

Windows 11 may be the latest operating system from Microsoft, but today is about Windows 3.1. It’s the birthday of the classic OS, marking 30 years since its launch on April 6, 1992. Windows 3.1 introduced several key components, many of which have digital descendants on Windows 11 and imitators on other operating systems. Windows […]

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Valve ‘more than happy’ to have PC Game Pass on Steam, says CEO Gabe Newell

Microsoft’s PC Game Pass has a growing collection of the best PC games. While PC Game Pass has its fans, it is currently limited to the Microsoft Store. That could change, however, if Valve President Gabe Newell had his way. In a recent interview with PC Gamer, Newell was asked if Valve would look into […]

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