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After years of absence, Fortnite is preparing to return to the US iOS App Store, and Epic Games is increasing the motivation of users to purchase content directly through their payment system by increasing Epic Rewards to 20%. This is a strategic move amid the ongoing struggle with Apple for alternative payment methods.
PayPal is launching its own iPhone contactless payment system in Germany, using rights granted by the DMA. The service will expand across the EU.
TSMC plans to produce 50k chips in 2025
Apple's main problem is the market in China, where iPhone sales have plummeted
Siri probably won't get Apple Intelligence until 2026
The long-running legal battle between Epic Games and Apple may finally be coming to an end, and Fortnite fans on iOS have received a ray of hope. The US judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ordered Apple to lift its restrictions on alternative payment methods, which instantly prompted Epic Games to offer to end the legal battle and bring the popular battle royale back to Apple devices.
Anyone interested can purchase the game from the App Store
The App Store in India brought in $5.31bn to developers over 2024, of which 94% of the profits stayed with them. Apple is demonstrating the economic power of the platform amid pressure from Indian authorities.
The SonarPen and SonarPen 2 styluses have new features
The iPhone 6s came out in 2015
Apple expanded Apple Intelligence features to new languages and regions with the release of iOS 18.4, including prioritised notifications and support for Apple Vision Pro.
Visa is offering Apple $100 million for the right to replace MasterCard as the payment system for the Apple Card, competing with American Express and Mastercard for the strategically important partnership.
Apple and SpaceX are competing for leadership in satellite communications for mobile devices, clashing in a battle for frequency spectrum and market clout.
Ray tracing will only be available to users of computers with M4 chips
Apple is restricting the availability of iPhone Mirroring and enhanced SharePlay features in the EU due to Digital Markets Act requirements, citing concerns over the security of user data.
