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Apple faces £30bn fine over its app store policies after Brussels found the tech giant unfairly blocked developers from steering consumers to alternative payment methods

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The European Commission said its initial findings suggest Apple is in breach of the bloc's Digital Markets Act (DMA), a new law which looks to rein in the dominance of big US tech.

YouTube's Android app is getting a sleep timer

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You may like to watch YouTube videos as you fall asleep, but if you do you've certainly noticed a huge glaring omission in the service's mobile apps. There is absolutely no way to make YouTube stop playing after a set time - there's no…

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Uber is locking New York drivers out of its apps and blaming a city pay rule

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For the last month, Uber has been locking New York City drivers out of its apps during low-demand periods, and Lyft has threatened to do so, too. Bloomberg reports that the ride-hailing companies blame a New York City Taxi and Limousine…

Samsung may be adding ‘App Lock’ to its Android 15 update, separate from Secure Folder

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Locking apps seems to be a growing trend, with Google introducing “Private Space” on Pixel and Apple following suit as well. Now, Samsung appears to be gearing up to launch “App Lock” in its Android 15 update, but it’s unclear what the…

Meta’s Apps Continue To Dominate the Download Charts

Meanwhile, X is well outside the top performers.

Blackmagic Camera comes to Android: Why it's now my go-to app for shooting video on my Pixel

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The maker of DaVinci Resolve has finally released an Android version of its wildly impressive video camera app - but not for all phones. Also, watch for this installation quirk.

Developers can now create larger apps and games for iOS 18 and tvOS 18

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Some users may not be familiar with this, but Apple sets size limits for iOS and tvOS apps, so that a single app can’t take up too much space. However, as apps and especially games get more advanced, they also get larger and require more…

18 People Shared The Weirdest (And Sometimes Creepiest) Dating App Messages They've Ever Gotten

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"A friend got the message 'Wow, your eyes could start a cult.'"

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iOS 18: How to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone

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For the first time, iOS 18 comes with the ability to change iPhone app colors natively. Whether you want to use a dark theme all the time or have apps switch automatically, here’s how to use Dark Mode app icons on iPhone with iOS 18.

Legal Roku apps instantly unlock over 100,000 free films, TV shows and channels as fans find ‘so many good movies’

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YOU can access seemingly endless free TV shows and movies with the right Roku apps.

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First alternative app store support for iPad is in the second iPadOS 18 beta

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Apple will be allowing third-party app marketplaces on the iPad in the European Union in iPadOS 18, with beta testers getting a chance to look at the feature in iPadOS 18 beta 2.

EU App Store changes for iPad now available to test with second iPadOS 18 beta

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Back in April, we learned that the EU would force Apple to bring the same App Store changes to iPad that previously arrived for iPhone. Those include app sideloading, alternative app payment, alternative browser engine support, and more.…

Gemini side panel officially rolling out to Gmail, Google Docs, & more Workspace apps

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As announced at I/O 2024 last month, the Gemini side panel is now rolling out to paid Gmail, Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, and Slides customers, including Google One AI Premium.

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iPadOS 18 Beta 2 Includes Alternative App Stores and Other EU Changes

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Apple today announced that the second beta of iPadOS 18 extends alternative app marketplaces and other app-related changes to the iPad in the EU.

Blackmagic’s free camera app is now available on Android, but there’s a catch

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Less than a year after its iPhone debut, Blackmagic’s robust camera app is now available for select Android devices. | Image: Blackmagic Design

Uber has begun locking NYC drivers out of its app during low demand periods to fight a local rule that requires drivers be paid for idle time between rides (Evan Gorelick/Bloomberg)

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Uber has begun locking NYC drivers out of its app during low demand periods to fight a local rule that requires drivers be paid for idle time between rides — - Company locks drivers out of its app at unpredictable times — Uber blames Lyft,…

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Meta Quest users targeted in Windows app scam — here's what you need to know

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Be careful when searching for Meta Quest - there are malicious websites out there.

Blackmagic's pro-level video app lands on Android, but your phone probably can't run it

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Blackmagic Camera app with pro-level video control was first launched for iOS last year. Now, it has made its way to Android, offering many advanced features for free. However, at the moment, it's only compatible with Google and Samsung…

EU says Apple violated app developers’ rights, could be fined 10% of revenue

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EU: Apple fees and rules stop devs from steering users to other sales channels.

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Blackmagic Camera app brings pro-level video controls to Google Pixel and Samsung Galaxy devices

9to5google.com

Blackmagic, a renowned camera brand, has just launched a camera app for Android to bring pro-level video recording controls, but only on select devices.