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Facing Billions in DMA Fines, Apple Lets EU iPhone Users Install Apps Outside the App Store

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 03:38:29

In a scramble to sidestep penalties that could soar into the billions, and with Brussels regulators watching closely, Apple has agreed to let Europeans download iPhone apps from outside its own App Store. With just hours left before an EU compliance deadline, the company said residents of the 27-nation bloc will soon be able to grab apps from rival marketplaces or straight off a developer's website. The change rolls out later this year with iOS 18.6 and iPadOS 18.6, and also lets users set a di

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YouTube’s mobile video editor is coming to iOS

techcrunch.com Jagmeet Singh 2025-09-18 03:38:02

Google is preparing to bring YouTube Create to iOS devices nearly two years after the video editing app launched exclusively on Android. Job listings reviewed by TechCrunch reveal the company is actively hiring engineers in India for the iOS development project. The job postings show Google is recruiting software engineers in Bengaluru specifically to build the iOS version. The original Android app debuted in the U.S. and seven other markets in September 2023, then expanded to 13 more markets b

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Apple shells out US$350M to acquire yet another office campus it was already leasing

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-18 07:49:00

It’s been a good week for Apple’s real estate team. Just days after finalizing a $166.9 million deal for the Cupertino Gate office complex, the company has closed another major acquisition, pushing its South Bay real estate tab to over half a billion dollars in a single week. US$516 million in South Bay acquisitions As reported by SilliconValley.com (via AppleInsider), Apple has just closed a $350 million deal to purchase Mathilda Commons, a two-building 382,500 square feet office campus in Su

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The first new iOS 18.6 features were just detailed by Apple

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 11:28:58

iOS 18.6 is currently being beta tested, with a launch expected in the next month or so. Unlike the major iOS 26 update arriving this fall, 18.6 will focus primarily on bug fixes and stability. But Apple has just shared details on two new features coming in iOS 18.6 too—at least for EU users. Installing apps and marketplaces from the web will get easier with iOS 18.6 Yesterday Apple announced sweeping changes coming to iPhone and iPad users in the EU. The updates involve App Store-related pol

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Apple TV+ confirms return date for award-winning animated series ‘Stillwater’

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-18 11:44:39

Stillwater is one of the highest-rated Apple TV+ shows for kids, and it has snatched quite a few awards since it premiered in 2020. And after a two-year hiatus since the end of last season, Apple has officially confirmed the show’s return date for season 4. Stillwater returns for season 4 on August 1 For those unfamiliar, Stillwater is Apple’s gentle, mindfulness-focused animated series based on Jon J Muth’s bestselling Zen book collection. The show follows three siblings, Karl, Addy, and Mic

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Here's how you can still trade in any phone at Verizon to get an iPhone, iPad, and Apple Watch free

zdnet.com Allison Jewell 2025-09-18 11:01:00

Kerry Wan/ZDNET Let's be real: it's getting harder and harder to afford technology, especially with rising costs and tariffs. If a new phone, tablet, or smartwatch feels out of reach, you may want to check out this Verizon deal: Trade in select phones from brands like Apple, Google, Motorola, or Samsung, while being a new or existing customer of the provider's myPlans, and receive a free iPhone Pro, iPad, and Apple Watch. That's right: All three devices are free. Also: The best Memorial Day d

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9to5Mac Daily: June 27, 2025 – VisionOS 26 tidbits

9to5mac.com Seth Kurkowski 2025-09-18 15:17:29

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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How to turn on Android's Private DNS mode - and why turning it off is a big mistake

zdnet.com Jack Wallen 2025-09-18 15:10:00

Jack Wallen / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Nearly everything you do on your desktop, laptop, phone, and tablet begins with a Domain Name System (DNS) query. Essentially, DNS turns domain names (such as ZDNET.com) into an IP address so web browsers and apps know where to get the information you want. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 Without DNS, you'd have to type 34.149.132.124 every time you wanted to go to ZDNET.com or 74.125.21.102 to go to Google.com. Even by simply running a

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Apple's $95 million Siri settlement claims are ending soon - how to secure your payout

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-18 15:25:00

Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET Think that Apple's Siri snooped on your private conversations in the past? If so, you may be able to snag a slice of the $95 million that Apple is paying out to settle a class-action lawsuit. But you have to act fast, as the deadline to submit your claim is days away. Also: My favorite iPhone productivity feature just got a major upgrade with iOS 26 (and it's not Siri) A settlement page recently published in the case of Lopez v. Apple Inc. explains the steps and d

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Best Tablet 2025: Top Tablets From Apple, Samsung, Amazon and More

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 14:24:00

Tablets are portable computers that have great usability while being less complicated than a traditional computer. The best tablet is the one that's versatile enough for all kinds of use cases from home, school or work. While finding the best tablet for you isn't hard, knowing where to start can be overwhelming, and that's where CNET's testing and reviews can help. We've picked out the best of the best, and these tablets can do it all, including checking email, managing finances, testing your ar

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Adobe’s new camera app is making me rethink phone photography

theverge.com Allison Johnson 2025-09-18 15:00:00

Adobe’s Project Indigo is a camera app built by camera nerds for camera nerds. It’s the work of Florian Kainz and Marc Levoy, the latter of whom is also known as one of the pioneers of computational photography with his work on early Pixel phones. Indigo’s basic promise is a sensible approach to image processing while taking full advantage of computational techniques. It also invites you into the normally opaque processes that happen when you push the shutter button on your phone camera — just t

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Here’s everything new for Apple Wallet in iOS 26

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-18 19:36:05

Apple Wallet, like every other iOS 26 app, is getting some Liquid Glass UI changes this year. But iOS 26 is also an especially packed update for new features coming to Apple Wallet. Here’s what’s new. Boarding pass upgrades Digital boarding passes have become an especially common feature of the Wallet app over the years. And in iOS 26, they’re set to get better than ever. New boarding pass features include: Live Activities Airport maps Luggage tracking with Find My One nice detail about t

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I've Been Hiking With AllTrails for Nearly 10 Years. Here's How to Navigate the App Like a Pro

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-18 15:20:00

The outdoor industry has exploded in popularity within the past decade, contributing over $1.2 trillion to the US economy in 2023. More people than ever are engaging in outdoor recreational activities like biking, climbing, camping and hiking. As a wellness writer at CNET, I find this encouraging. Spending time outdoors, whether exercising, enjoying nature or simply soaking up the sun, can lower stress levels and even help combat depression. Numerous apps make opting outside easy, with AllTrail

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Security Bite: How hackers can take over your Mac using Bluetooth

9to5mac.com Arin Waichulis 2025-09-18 22:58:17

9to5Mac Security Bite is exclusively brought to you by Mosyle, the only Apple Unified Platform. Making Apple devices work-ready and enterprise-safe is all we do. Our unique integrated approach to management and security combines state-of-the-art Apple-specific security solutions for fully automated Hardening & Compliance, Next Generation EDR, AI-powered Zero Trust, and exclusive Privilege Management with the most powerful and modern Apple MDM on the market. The result is a totally automated Appl

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Deals: 1TB M4 MacBook Air $200 off, new M4 iPad Pro $380 off, Apple Watch Series 10 from $299, more

9to5mac.com Justin Kahn 2025-09-18 23:50:03

Alongside the ongoing $200 price drop on the 13-inch model, we also spotted the upgraded 15-inch M4 MacBook Air with the 24GB of RAM and a 1TB SSD down at $200 off. Those deals join a gigantic $380 discount on the 2TB M4 iPad Pro at Amazon today alongside a series of offers on Apple Watch Series 10 at $100 off the going rate. You’ll also find up to 30% in savings on official Ocean Bands, MagSafe stands, chargers, and additional accessories waiting down below. Apple’s elevated 1TB 15-inch M4 Mac

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The Apple Watch Series 10 is $100 off ahead of Prime Day

engadget.com Unknown 2025-09-18 23:23:48

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 . Amazon Prime Day is around the corner, but there are plenty of great deals to be found before the July 8 to 11 event. Right now you can pick up the Apple Watch 10 for $100 off its normal price. That’s the lowest we’ve ever seen it, and trust us, 25 percent off on current-generation App

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How to clear your iPhone cache (and why it makes such a big difference)

zdnet.com Elyse Betters Picaro 2025-09-19 03:55:00

What is cache? Cache -- or browser cache -- is the temporary storage of website files. So, things like images, scripts, and cookies that your browser saves on your phone to make pages load faster the next time you visit. Also: How to clear your Android phone's cache and make it feel like new Over time, though, those files can add up, taking a large bite out of your device storage and slowing things down. That's why it's smart to clear your browser cache regularly. In this article, I focused o

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Apple Ads Aren't Cool Anymore. Here's What I Think Changed

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 01:00:00

Nothing about Apple's latest promotional video felt like Apple. For over 7 minutes, an awkward comedian explains to a sleepy audience of disinterested teens that the only way parents will buy them an expensive MacBook for college is to make a convincing PowerPoint business presentation. Problem was, the presentation wasn't convincing -- and it was hard to tell who the video was even targeting. Do the parents who raised the iPad generation need to be swayed to buy Apple products? Or was Apple tr

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Apple leaks another likely AirPods Pro 3 reference

9to5mac.com Ryan Christoffel 2025-09-19 07:45:58

When are AirPods Pro 3 launching? Apple’s code keeps indicating a release happening soon, even as key analysts suggest we may have to wait longer than expected. Here’s what the latest code leak revealed. Three recent leaks indicate AirPods Pro 3 launching soon Over the course of the last six weeks alone, there’s been plenty of evidence that AirPods Pro 3 are coming soon. In mid-May, Apple released software that included a key string change: Before : “This task requires Apple AirPods Pro 2nd

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I've Used AllTrails Consistently for Nearly 10 Years. Here's How to Navigate the App Like a Pro

cnet.com See Full Bio 2025-09-19 06:20:00

The outdoor industry has exploded in popularity within the past decade, contributing over $1.2 trillion to the US economy in 2023. More people than ever are engaging in outdoor recreational activities like biking, climbing, camping and hiking. As a wellness writer at CNET, I find this encouraging. Spending time outdoors, whether exercising, enjoying nature or simply soaking up the sun, can lower stress levels and even help combat depression. Numerous apps make opting outside easy, with AllTrail

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Apple gives EU users App Store options in attempt to avoid massive fines

arstechnica.com Unknown 2025-09-19 07:47:43

Apple is changing its App Store policies in the EU in a last-minute attempt to avoid a series of escalating fines from Brussels. The $3 trillion iPhone maker will allow developers in the bloc to offer apps designed for the iOS operating system in places other than Apple’s App Store, the company said. Apple has been negotiating for two months with the European Commission after being fined €500 million for breaching the EU’s Digital Markets Act, the landmark legislation designed to curtail the p

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These Amazon Fire TV apps are being blocked for promoting piracy

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 11:56:30

TL;DR Amazon has begun blocking certain apps from its Fire TV platform for promoting piracy. The list of freshly blocked apps includes Blink Streamz, Flix Vision, Live NetTV, and Ocean Streamz. The disabled apps can no longer be used, and can only be uninstalled. Following sharp criticism for failing to stop piracy on its Fire TV platform, Amazon has started blocking several streaming services that pirate otherwise DRM-protected content. The list includes at least four video streaming apps, i

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These 7 Automatic Cat Feeders Were the Best We Tested (2025)

wired.com Molly Higgins 2025-09-19 11:39:00

Another We Tested Photograph: Molly Higgins Oneisall Cordless WiFi Automatic Cat Feeder for $60: I had high hopes for this cordless feeder that boasts a rechargeable battery with a 100-day life and an integrated app, but it's just too unreliable. Through the app, you can program up to 10 daily meals (in 1-12 portions each), monitor pets' eating habits, and customize meal calls. Unlike other apps, you're not able to choose portion size, but instead have to multiply the number of servings. The a

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German data protection official wants Apple, Google to remove DeepSeek from the country’s app stores

techcrunch.com Ram Iyer 2025-09-19 11:07:03

In Brief A German data protection official has reported Chinese AI app DeepSeek to Apple and Google, saying the app transfers users’ information to China illegally. Meike Kamp, Berlin’s Commissioner for data protection and freedom of information, told the companies that DeepSeek did not provide “convincing evidence” that users’ data was protected as required by EU laws. “Chinese authorities have far-reaching access rights to personal data within the sphere of influence of Chinese companies,”

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Germany tells Apple, Google to block DeepSeek as the Chinese AI app faces rising pressure in Europe

cnbc.com Arjun Kharpal 2025-09-19 20:09:21

In this photo illustration, the DeepSeek logo is seen displayed on a smartphone screen and in the background, the flag of the European Union. One of Germany's data protection watchdogs on Friday said DeepSeek's app illegally sends user data to China and asked Google and Apple to consider blocking the artificial intelligence service. Berlin's data protection commissioner Meike Kamp said in a statement that DeepSeek's transfer of German user data to China is "unlawful." There is not a readily a

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There’s a new Google app on the block and it’s all about exploring your personal style

androidauthority.com Unknown 2025-09-19 16:06:35

Google TL;DR Google has released a new app called Doppl in the US. The app is designed to help users try out different outfits virtually. Doppl lets you upload a photo or even a screenshot of an outfit you like, and creates a digital, animated version of you wearing it. Google is rolling out a brand-new app called “Doppl.” The experimental app is designed to help you imagine how different outfits might look on you, without having to physically try them out. Available starting today on iOS an

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iOS 26 beta 2 changes, Liquid Glass on Apple Watch, Apple feature availability

9to5mac.com Chance Miller 2025-09-19 19:49:52

Benjamin and Chance talk about all the changes in iOS 26 beta 2 and macOS Tahoe beta 2, try out all the new features in watchOS 26 for the first time, and talk about why availability of Apple features and services can be so splintered. And in Happy Hour Plus, Benjamin saw the F1 film in IMAX, and en route observed some horror stories of how people actually use their phones in the real world. Subscribe at 9to5mac.com/join. Hosts Chance Miller Benjamin Mayo Subscribe, Rate, and Review 9to5Ma

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As ‘F1’ hits theaters, how big does it need to be to count as a hit?

9to5mac.com Marcus Mendes 2025-09-19 20:29:18

Apple Original Films just had its biggest theatrical debut ever, with F1 The Movie. The movie reportedly had a budget of $300 million, which puts it in the same territory as Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and Star Wars: The Last Jedi. But how big must the premiere box office be to count as a blockbuster in 2025? We did the math. Unlike these mega-franchises, F1 is trying to launch a new movie IP, and it’s doing so with a tech company behind the wheel. Or is it Apple who is trying to

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Your Android phone is getting a big security upgrade for free - here's what's new

zdnet.com Lance Whitney 2025-09-19 17:45:12

Google / Elyse Betters Picaro / ZDNET That smartphone in your pocket is home to your favorite apps, personal accounts, and sensitive data. That means your device should have the strongest security protection available to prevent the wrong people from stealing your money or information. Also: The best Android phones to buy in 2025 For Android users, Google offers a variety of tools and technologies to defend you against scammers, malware, and other threats to your security and privacy. In a bl

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IVPN review: This VPN takes privacy to the next level

zdnet.com Kennedy Otieno 2025-09-19 19:30:14

ZDNET's key takeaways IVPN is an open-source VPN with strong security protocols It's easy to set up, and doesn't require an email or credit card to sign up It's also pricier than other comparable VPN options that also offer faster speeds View now at IVPN I came across IVPN while researching the best VPNs for Linux. The provider claims that it doesn't need to pay for fake reviews or visibility because the app speaks for itself. And after testing it myself, I was impressed. It checked a lot of

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Facing Billions in DMA Fines, Apple Lets EU iPhone Users Install Apps Outside the App Store

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I've Been Hiking With AllTrails for Nearly 10 Years. Here's How to Navigate the App Like a Pro

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