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Tim Sweeney slams Apple’s ‘unlawful’ EU App Store changes

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-26 19:15:35

Apple today published another round of App Store changes for developers operating in the European Union, this time focused on how apps can communicate and promote alternative payment options under the Digital Markets Act. But from the looks of it, the new rules didn’t impress Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney. Sweeney says new terms are ‘blatantly unlawful’ and ‘a mockery of fair competition’ In a post on X, Sweeney said Apple’s latest DMA update is “blatantly unlawful in both Europe and the United S

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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in 'gatekeeper power'

news.ycombinator.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-26 18:35:58

Update: Apple has responded to the reintroduction of the bill with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below. The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for. If passed, the legislation would effectively force Apple and Google (who are not s

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Nothing's First Stab at Over-Ear Headphones Leak and They Look Appropriately Odd

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-26 17:45:00

Nothing's first pair of headphones has apparently leaked, and it's nearly impossible to assume they could have been designed by any other company. The over-ear headphones look to have more personality than most popular options on the market, and, well, that's very on-brand for Nothing. The company is good at making statement pieces, and has done so with its phones since the beginning. Whether you like the retro-futuristic styling of its products or not is largely a personal preference, but no o

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Ted Lasso season 4 is coming: Here’s everything we know so far

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-26 22:30:51

Apple TV+ has been on a comedy hot streak this year. But the TV+ comedy that will always live on in our hearts and minds—Ted Lasso—is currently preparing a new season. Here’s everything we know about Ted Lasso season 4. Season 4 is finally official Questions about Ted Lasso’s fourth season have abounded since all the way back when season 3 was airing. Especially over the past six months, though, there’s been abundant evidence that the show would make a season 4 return. From teases by execs, s

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Copilot Money is the budgeting app you’ve been looking for

9to5mac.com Sponsored Post 2025-09-26 23:01:34

Managing your finances is more important now than ever, and Copilot Money is the best way to do it. Copilot Money is a beautifully designed, powerful budgeting app for iPhone, iPad, and Mac to help you stay on top of all aspects of your financial life. And recently, Copilot Money launched a major new feature: Savings Goals. Copilot Money: The award-winning budgeting app Copilot Money is an award-winning budgeting app available natively across Apple’s platforms: iPhone, iPad, and Mac. The app

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Apple 13.3-Inch MacBook Air Is Going for Peanuts Thanks to 79% Off on a Grade-A Refurbished Deal

gizmodo.com Jason Coles 2025-09-26 23:10:01

Are you a creative sort who’d love to get an Apple MacBook Air but always wince when they see the price of it? You’re not alone. It’s no secret that Apple makes truly exceptional products when it comes to phones, smartwatches, and laptops. However, it’s also no secret that these devices often come with an incredibly hefty price tag, and frankly, not everybody can afford them. Thankfully, sales exist, and more thankfully, so do really well refurbished options. See at StackSocial In fact, today

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9to5Mac Daily: June 26, 2025 – Apple v Epic continues, Apple Sports update

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-09-27 03:10:24

Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Bitwarden: Check out Bitwarden Password Manager, featuring a new Apple Watch authenticator integration, secure autofill on Safari and iOS apps, and enterprise-grade security tools that help you manage credentials with confidence. New episodes of 9to5Mac D

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Apple and Qualcomm lose bid to move patent suit out of Texas

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-27 03:16:17

Apple and Qualcomm cannot get a long-running patent case moved from Texas to California, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit has decided. And if you’re thinking: “Wait, didn’t they settle their lawsuits?”, you’re right. They did. This is another lawsuit, filed by Red Rock Analytics, against both of them. Here are the details. This case revolves around U.S. Patent No. 7,346,313 In this lawsuit, which has been active since 2021, Red Rock Analytics claims that both Apple and Qualcom

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Apple details new fee structures for App Store payments in the EU

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-27 03:42:53

Apple has introduced new fee structures for developers using the App Store in the EU in order to meet the requirements of the bloc's Digital Markets Act. Last month, the European Commission ruled that Apple was not in compliance the legislation and ordered the company to make changes within 30 days. Apple can still file an appeal of the decision until July 7. The new terms make things a little complicated. When apps promote offers for digital goods or services in the EU, they'll be subject to a

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Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

news.ycombinator.com Chance Miller 2025-09-27 02:54:08

Apple has announced several major changes to its App Store guidelines in the European Union as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Policy changes First, Apple has announced a set of policy changes for developers with apps distributed in the European Union. These changes apply to all developers, regardless of whether or not they’ve opted into Apple’s alternative business terms in the EU. Previously, Apple allowed developers under the EU terms to add a single sta

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Apple overhauls EU App Store rules following penalty

theverge.com Emma Roth 2025-09-27 03:58:56

Apple has introduced new App Store changes in the EU in an attempt to avoid being further penalized under the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). On Thursday, the company announced a new tier system for its Store Services fee that’s applied to purchases made outside apps, and it will only give developers access to the full set of App Store features if they give Apple a larger commission. Tier 1 of the Store Services fee will provide developers with only basic App Store features for a ch

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Apple updates the rules for its EU App Store by adding more complicated fees

techcrunch.com Sarah Perez 2025-09-27 03:38:29

Apple on Thursday announced a series of updates to its developer policies to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). The news, which was expected, arrived just in time to meet the deadline of June 26, after which the iPhone maker would risk new fines. The changes involve both how app developers can communicate with their customers and the fees Apple charges. EU regulators had earlier fined Apple €500 million for non-compliance with the DMA and were threatening to impose further penaltie

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Apple reveals complex system of App Store fees to avoid EU fine of 500 million euro

cnbc.com Kif Leswing 2025-09-27 07:31:28

Apple Thursday made changes to its App Store European policies, saying it believes the new rules will help the company avoid a fine of 500 million euro ($585 million) from the EU for violating the Digital Markets Act. The new policies are a complicated system of fees and programs for app makers, with some developers now paying three separate fees for one download. Apple also is going to introduce a new set of rules for all app developers in Europe, which includes a fee called the "core technolo

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Senators reintroduce App Store bill to rein in ‘gatekeeper power in the app economy’ [U]

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-26 07:53:29

Update: Apple has responded to the reintroduction of the bill with a statement provided to 9to5Mac. See full statement below. The App Store is back under scrutiny from lawmakers in Washington. A bipartisan group of senators has reintroduced the 2021 Open App Markets Act, a bill aimed at curbing the gatekeeper power that Apple and Google hold over the so-called “mobile app economy.” Here’s what they’re going for. If passed, the legislation would effectively force Apple and Google (who are not s

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Apple announces sweeping App Store changes in the EU

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-27 07:00:00

Apple has announced several major changes to its App Store guidelines in the European Union as part of its ongoing efforts to comply with the Digital Markets Act. Policy changes First, Apple has announced a set of policy changes for developers with apps distributed in the European Union. These changes apply to all developers, regardless of whether or not they’ve opted into Apple’s alternative business terms in the EU. Previously, Apple allowed developers under the EU terms to add a single sta

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US Senators introduce bipartisan bill to enable third-party app stores on iPhones

techspot.com Kishalaya Kundu 2025-09-27 11:31:00

In a nutshell: Five US senators have reintroduced a bipartisan bill to curb Apple's and Google's dominance in mobile app distribution. According to the lawmakers, the legislation will outlaw restrictive trade practices that allow the two tech giants control the global app economy. The "Open App Markets Act," introduced by Senators Marsha Blackburn, Richard Blumenthal, Mike Lee, Amy Klobuchar, and Dick Durbin, aims to promote competition and strengthen consumer protections in the evolving mobile

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Next year, the iPhone is going ultra-premium with its fall lineup

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-27 15:49:11

Recently, Apple’s iPhone lineup has consisted of the same four models each year, but that’s about to change. This fall, a thinner iPhone 17 Air will shake things up, but next year an even bigger shift is coming, with Apple offering its highest-end, most premium fall lineup yet. Apple’s highest-end iPhone 18 models will launch next fall We’re less than three months away from the iPhone 17 unveiling, with a lot of excitement building for the radically thin iPhone 17 Air. iPhone 17 Air will repr

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Apple's CarPlay Ultra faces pushback as Mercedes, Audi, Volvo, and Renault opt out

techspot.com Skye Jacobs 2025-09-27 23:09:00

In context: As the automotive industry shifts toward electric and autonomous vehicles, the battle for control of the dashboard – and the valuable data it generates – is heating up, with Apple making significant investments in the space. However, pushback from automakers suggests that the road to a fully Apple-powered cockpit will be slower and more contested than the company once envisioned. Apple's push to expand its footprint inside car dashboards is facing mounting resistance from some of th

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Apple Podcasts picks 20 shows that ‘define this medium’ at two-decade milestone

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-27 23:06:38

Apple Podcasts is marking 20 years of podcasting today, with the first podcasts in iTunes debuting back in 2005. As part of the celebration, it’s chosen 20 shows from over the decades that “helped define this medium we know and love.” 20 podcasts selected by Apple for 20-year podcasting anniversary Apple’s editorial teams for services are no strangers to making lists of favorites from over the years. Last year, for example, Apple Music picked its top 100 albums of all time. Now it’s Apple Pod

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Deals: Rare offer on 1TB M4 MacBook Air at $200 off, Apple Solo Loops $15, all-black Ocean Band 20% off, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-09-27 23:45:33

Alongside the ongoing $100 price drop on the 512GB M4 Mac mini, today we spotted a rare deal on the 24GB M4 MacBook Air with the upgraded 1TB SSD at $200 off the list price. From there we move over to some official Apple Watch band deals – the Solo/Braided Loop bands start from just $15 today and we have a rare savings opportunity on the official all-black Apple Ocean Band at 20% off. Those offers join a host of charging and accessory offers, some discounts on M4 iPad Pro, and more. Rare deal h

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watchOS 26 has these hardware requirements for Apple Intelligence

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-28 00:11:44

watchOS 26 is the Apple Watch’s next major hardware update, and it includes several Apple Intelligence-powered features. Here are the hardware requirements to get Apple Intelligence on your Watch. New AI features on Apple Watch each have unique requirements Last year when Apple Intelligence first launched, it was exclusive to iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Since then, Vision Pro has been added. In watchOS 26, Apple is bringing AI features to the Apple Watch too. But when it comes to hardware compatib

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Apple’s weighing major shift to prove it’s serious about theatrical movies

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-28 03:28:28

Apple’s biggest theatrical gamble ever, the $250 million F1 The Movie, arrives in US theaters tonight. On the heels of its release, a new report reveals that the company is weighing a big move that would prove it’s serious about theatrical. Apple might start its own theatrical distribution unit, per WSJ Ben Fritz and Joe Flint write at The Wall Street Journal: Apple hasn’t invested in the capacity to release and advertise its own movies, as Amazon did when it acquired MGM. Warner Bros. is dis

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New iPhone Fold leak details display size, cameras, and more

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-28 07:37:22

We’re getting closer to September’s launch of the iPhone 17, but Apple is already well on its way to finalizing its 2026 lineup. The first iPhone Fold is expected to arrive next fall, and a new leak has outlined the device’s display details, cameras, and more. iPhone Fold current specs detailed with new render Weibo leaker Digital Chat Station posted today with the latest on Apple’s iPhone Fold prototype. Recently, analyst Ming-Chi Kuo stated that Apple is still working to finalize many specs

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PSA: Apple Watch Hermès owners should not install the current betas

9to5mac.com Ben Lovejoy 2025-09-28 20:02:19

Anyone running a beta version of any software should of course expect issues, but if you own an Apple Watch Hermès, you’ll want to completely avoid the beta 2 versions of both watchOS 26 and iOS 26. Apple has warned of an incompatibility issue between watchOS 26 beta 2 and the Hermès watch, believed to be due to a problem with the watch faces unique to that model … Apple includes the warning in the release notes. Apple Watch Hermès crashes continuously if updated to watchOS 26 beta 2. It is a

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The best MacBook for 2025: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-28 18:01:26

Engadget has been testing and reviewing consumer tech since 2004. Our stories may include affiliate links; if you buy something through a link, we may earn a commission. Read more about how we evaluate products . As expected, Apple didn’t reveal any new hardware during WWDC this year. The event is typically reserved for announcing software and services upgrades, so we're not surprised. That means our recommendations for the best MacBooks remain the M4 MacBook Air for most people, the M4 MacBook

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Your Apple CarPlay is getting a big update soon: 3 useful features coming with iOS 26

zdnet.com Allison Murray 2025-09-28 21:00:19

Apple Apple's annual Worldwide Developers' Conference (WWDC) happened earlier this month, and the tech giant announced several new updates to iOS 26, including upgrades for Apple CarPlay users. Also: How to install iOS 26 beta on your iPhone (and which models support it) While you'll have to enroll in the developer beta to get early access, here's a quick overview of all the new features you can expect in Apple CarPlay by this fall. 1. New CarPlay design Along with the redesign of iOS 26, C

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The Severance Podcast is officially back for five new episodes

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-28 22:49:07

Three months after the season 2 finale, The Severance Podcast is returning this week with five new episodes and a cool idea. Here’s what to expect. Wait, there’s an official Severance podcast? If you’re a fan of Severance and didn’t know it had an official podcast, you’re in for a treat (but please enjoy each podcast episode equally). Just ahead of the season 2 premiere, showrunner Ben Stiller and actor Adam Scott launched a companion series that recapped each episode of season 1, featuring i

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Apple just spent $166M to buy a Cupertino campus it was already leasing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-29 03:05:37

Apple is obviously rooted in Cupertino, and these roots just got a little deeper. City records show that the company has purchased Cupertino Gateway, a three-building complex located at 10200 North Tantau Avenue, for $166.9 million in cash. Here are the details. As reported by The Mercury News, the deal covers about 220,000 square feet of office space and was finalized on June 24, according to filings with the Santa Clara County Recorder’s Office. Apple had already been leasing the property, w

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Apple released iOS 26 beta 2: Here's everything you need to know about the iPhone operating system

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-29 07:14:55

Liquid Glass is a huge new change coming to iOS 26. (Apple) It's true: Apple's iOS 26 (not iOS 19) is coming your way this fall with some cool new features you'll want to try. Here's what we're excited about: the iPhone is finally getting a fresh home and lock screen redesign dubbed Liquid Glass, a look and feel that will extend across all of Apple's upcoming operating systems. The overhaul was one of several big changes coming to iOS, macOS, iPadOS and the rest of Apple's software suite, all o

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31 Best Early Amazon Prime Day Deals On Products We Tested (2025)

wired.com Scott Gilbertson 2025-09-29 06:31:00

Amazon Prime Day 2025 is fast approaching, and the sale is already underway on some items. To help you find the best early Prime Day deals, we've scoured Amazon for deals on the tech we love. As always, every deal we recommend here is on a product our reviewers have personally tested and approved—you won't find any shoddy dupes or mystery brands here. This year Prime Day runs for four days, July 8-11, rather than the usual two. That means there's twice as long to suffer save. Twice as long to s

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