Apple is highlighting several indie titles on the App Store for Indie Games Week, with No Man's Sky as the headline addition. Hello Games' space survival title will be available for pre-order now and launches on iOS and iPadOS on October 28, free to try, running on devices as old as iPhone 11 and 3rd-gen iPad Air while using under 5GB of storage. The mobile version initially lacks multiplayer and settlements, mirroring early restrictions on the Switch port, though studio co-founder Sean Murray said those features could be added later based on feedback.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-12
Apple's support materials outline steps users should take before changing the country or region tied to their Apple Account, including re-downloading purchased apps, music, books and videos beforehand since content availability varies by region. Users are also advised to have a valid local payment method ready, as Apple requires one to confirm the change, and may need to wait until physically relocating if no compatible payment option is available.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-10
Apple has named Steve Smith as its new head of mergers and acquisitions, succeeding Adrian Perica, who held the role for more than a decade, according to Bloomberg. Perica is moving into a larger services role reporting directly to Eddy Cue, while Carson Oliver has been promoted to vice president of the App Store, also reporting to Cue.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-08
Meta has expanded its agentic AI assistant Muse to iPad after weeks as the top free iPhone app in the U.S. App Store. The update also adds new business-tool connectors including Asana, Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Klaviyo, Zoom, Granola and Notion, letting Muse handle tasks like marketing plans, client pitches and product pages with user approval.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-07
The latest Apple Watch Series 12, introduced just weeks ago, is now available at a $49 discount on Amazon, with prices starting at $350 for the 42mm model. The watch features enhanced health sensors, a new Readiness app, and Siri integration, with various configurations and colors on sale. The promotional prices are limited-time and may end soon now that Prime Day has concluded.
cnet.com
· 2026-10-07
Meta has updated its Muse iOS app to include native iPad support, about a month after the app launched and a week after a Mac version arrived. The same update adds new integrations for the iPhone version, including Canva, Dropbox, Figma, QuickBooks, GitHub, Zoom, Asana, Klaviyo, Granola, and Notion, plus a feature letting small business owners set a goal for Muse to autonomously plan marketing and product pages around.
theverge.com
· 2026-10-07
Muse, Meta's new AI personal assistant, has reached No. 1 on the U.S. App Store with over 5 million downloads since launching last month. Each user's Muse runs on its own dedicated virtual machine in Meta's cloud, building a file of personal information drawn from connected accounts like email and Instagram, and users can request an export of that data. Meta says this data collection is intentional and is not shared with its advertising systems or other Muse agents.
time.com
· 2026-10-06
Apple has begun accepting app and game submissions tailored for the upcoming iPhone Duo, requiring developers to use Xcode 27.1. Starting April 2027, app listings must include iPhone Duo screenshots, and apps will display a badge indicating compatibility. The company also offers resources and workshops to assist developers in preparing their apps for the new device launch, which is scheduled for October 23.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-06
App updates on iOS and Android frequently patch security flaws, fix bugs and add features, but auto-update toggles don't always catch everything. Automatic updates can stall or fail, and may not always reach devices immediately, as seen with Android Auto requiring manual updates at times.
engadget.com
· 2026-10-05
Apple said it will add new controls around macOS's Full Disk Access permission following reports that Meta's Muse AI agent used that access to build detailed profiles of users' contacts, tracking relationships, locations and personal milestones on an hourly basis. Security researcher Karan Joshi reportedly found Muse was instructed to compile data such as where people live, recurring life events and significant dates for everyone in a user's life.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-05
A software developer created and published a Mac application to the App Store without writing any code himself, instead directing Anthropic's Claude AI through 502 separate prompts over about a week. The project, inspired by an old icon library product he had built decades earlier, was submitted to Apple on Sept. 27 and approved four days later.
zdnet.com
· 2026-10-05
HEVCut is an indie iOS app that compresses photos and videos on-device, claiming 50-80% file size savings with minimal quality loss, aiming to free up local or iCloud storage without requiring users to delete anything. The app also offers duplicate detection, a swipe-based deletion interface, and a video trimming tool. A limited free version is available on the App Store, with HEVCut Pro costing $24.99/year or $39.99 for lifetime access, plus a $0.49 one-week trial.
9to5mac.com
· 2026-10-03
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