Category: Apple
Apple hits back at Spotify over Anti-Competition complaint filed with EC
Apple has accused Spotify of wanting the benefits of the App Store without “making any contributions to that marketplace” in response to an anti-competition complaint Spotify filed with the European Commission (EC). On Wednesday, the music streaming service said Apple was giving itself an unfair advantage by charging a 30% tax on purchases made through…
Spotify files anti-competition complaint against Apple’s 30% tax
Spotify has submitted a complaint against Apple to the European Commission (EC) arguing that the iPhone maker gives itself an unfair advantage by charging digital app rivals a 30% tax on purchases made through iOS. The music streaming service’s founder and chief executive Daniel Ek accused Apple of introducing rules to the Apple Store that…
Apple confirms live event on March 25th. Expected to launch video streaming service
Apple is expected to unveil a new video streaming service to compete with Netflix when it hosts a live event at its California headquarters on March 25. The technology giant has confirmed it will make an announcement at its Apple Park campus in Cupertino later this month, having sent out email invitations to the media…
Apple boss trumps Trump after President’s ‘Tim Apple’ gaffe
To President Donald Trump, it was an awkward slip of the tongue. To Apple chief executive Tim Cook, it was an opportunity to poke fun at a president who has often clashed with the tech industry. A day after Mr Trump mistakenly referred to Mr Cook at a White House meeting as “Tim Apple” —…
Ariana Grande turned into Memoji for latest Apple Music ads
Memoji versions of Ariana Grande, Khalid and Florida Georgia Line have appeared in new adverts to promote Apple Music. The musicians are seen performing and lip-syncing their latest singles in animated form, days before the Grammy Awards are due to take place. Memoji takes advantage of the latest iPhone’s face-tracking technology, which can create an…
Apple warns app developers over use of screen recording features
Apple has warned app developers they must remove or disclose the presence of software that enables them to record the screen of iPhone users, or face “immediate action”. It comes in response to a report from website TechCrunch which claims a number of apps were using third-party analytics software to record the taps and swipes…
Apple finally releases software update to fix Group FaceTime bug
Apple has released a software update that fixes a bug in its Group FaceTime video-calling feature that had enabled users to eavesdrop on recipients before they answered a call. The tech giant apologised for the bug last week, confirming it would shortly roll out an update to its iOS operating system that would address the…
Apple to issue fixed Group FaceTime update this week
Apple has apologised for a bug that allowed eavesdropping on iPhone devices through the FaceTime app and pledged to offer an update that will fix the issue this week. The software glitch came to light earlier this week, allowing a caller to exploit a flaw in the Group FaceTime feature to hear audio from a…
Apple revenue and profits down as iPhone sales hit. Could handset prices fall?
Apple has reported a decline in both revenue and profits in its latest quarterly financial results, as the company feels the pinch from slowing demand for its star product, the iPhone. The results showed a 15% fall in sales of the iPhone in the three months ending to December 29, diving from 61.1 billion dollars…
Apple takes Group FaceTime offline after ‘eavesdropping’ glitch
Apple has taken its Group FaceTime feature offline following the discovery of a bug which reportedly allowed users to eavesdrop on others through the firm’s video calling app. The software glitch reportedly allows a caller to hear audio – and in some cases see video – from a target device before they either pick up…
