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Microsoft’s spring Surface event is coming up on March 21st and is said to feature new processors, upgraded displays and new AI features. These new Surface devices will feature Intel’s new Intel Core Ultra and Qualcomm Snapdragon X Elite based processors and additonally feature next-gen neural processing units that will enable enhanced AI features. For the first time, as we recently reported,…

The proliferation of streaming services, each with steadily increasing costs, has been a result of the streaming wars. However, there might be some consolidation on the horizon, as a recent report hints at a possible merger between Paramount+ and Peacock. These two services, one from Paramount and the other from Comcast were launched during the surge in streaming services triggered by the…

A newly leaked component, purportedly from the iPhone 16, lends credence to ongoing speculations about vertically arranged cameras, potentially enabling the capture of Spatial Video. On Friday, Majin Bu, a leaker of dubious reputation, shared images alleged to be the camera module of Apple’s yet-to-be-revealed iPhone 16. This would appear to be the new camera module of the iPhone 16, as you can…

Despite the recent launch of Apple Vision Pro, there’s still much anticipation for upcoming releases from Apple. Speculations suggest that Apple is set to reveal several new iPads and a new MacBook Air in March. Does this imply that Apple will host an event in March? Apple has a long track record of March events so Apple’s past history points to yes. MacBook Air and MacBook Pro Apple is…

Today, Spotify’s CEO, Daniel Ek, penned a blog post expressing his criticism of the alterations Apple has made to its app ecosystem in the European Union under the Digital Markets Act. He accused Apple of presenting “a new plan that is a complete and total farce” under the guise of “compliance and concessions.” Ek asserts that Apple doesn’t believe “the rules apply to them,” and he anticipates…

Yesterday, Apple unveiled significant modifications to the App Store and the wider iPhone platform in the European Union, encompassing support for alternative app stores. Apple is now elucidating a particular subtlety regarding these changes. Some of these alterations will be implemented across all Apple platforms, while others will be exclusive to the iPhone, excluding the iPad. The rationale…

Apple’s recent policy changes in the European Union now allow browsers like Firefox to utilize their own engines on iOS. While this might appear to be a positive development, Mozilla’s spokesperson, Damiano DeMonte, expressed significant disappointment to The Verge regarding the outcome. We are still reviewing the technical details but are extremely disappointed with Apple’s proposed plan to…

Epic Games declared yesterday that it will reintroduce Fortnite to iOS this year, but only in EU markets. The well-known battle royale game will be distributed via an upcoming Epic Games Store for iOS, which will be permitted on the platform once the Digital Markets Act (DMA) takes effect on March 6, 2024. Yesterday, Apple outlined all the modifications coming to iOS, the App Store, and Safari…

It seems that Google is preparing a version of its widely used Chrome browser for Windows on Arm. The release of a Chrome Canary version for Windows on Arm is unexpected, and we have contacted the company for clarification on when it plans to introduce this to the stable channel. I have installed and tested the Canary version to confirm that it’s an ARM64 version. While Microsoft has long…

Apps that are distributed through alternative app stores in EU countries will need to undergo a notarization process that’s akin to the notarization process for Mac apps. According to Apple, Notarization applies to all apps and is a process focused on privacy, security, and maintaining device integrity. Apple aims to ensure that apps do not contain viruses, malware, or other security threats, and…

Apple is rolling out a series of updates to iPhone and iPad software with iOS 17.4, but these changes are only affecting customers in the 27 countries that comprise the European Union. So, what’s the reason behind this? Primarily, Apple is obligated to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulatory policy set by EU regulators. However, if the company desired, it could choose to implement…

Apple is implementing significant modifications to the way web browsers function on iPhone and iPad for customers in the EU. With the latest drop of iOS 17.4, users will have the option to set their preferred default browser when they first open Safari, and browser makers will be able to utilize other browser engines. Firstly, there is a change to default browsers. Third-party browsers have been…

Today, Apple announced significant alterations to its app ecosystem in the European Union. These changes will enable iPhone and iPad users to download and install apps from outside the App Store via alternative app marketplaces. These alternative app marketplaces will operate as an iOS app capable of installing other iOS apps on an iPhone or iPad. Any developer who meets Apple’s criteria for…

Apple has just unveiled a significant policy shift that will greatly impact gaming on the iPhone and iPad. Developers are now permitted to submit apps to the App Store that can stream games. This implies that Xbox Cloud Gaming, NVIDIA GeForce Now, and other services should soon have dedicated apps available for iOS and iPadOS. Up until now, Xbox Cloud Gaming, Nvidia GeForce Now and other game…

As is typically the case with console hardware cycles, there are rumors that Microsoft is developing a mid-generation update of the Xbox Series X, expected to launch later this year with a revamped design and several new features. Information about the console, codenamed Brooklin, was leaked last year when Microsoft inadvertently published unredacted documents to the FCC. In fact, Microsoft is…

New details have emerged in report by The Wall Street Journal, developers who provide the option to sideload their apps in the European Union will continue to be subject to restrictions and fees imposed by Apple. The ability to sideload apps will enable users to download apps from sources other than the App Store for the first time, but this will only be possible in the EU. This change is being…

343 Industries is adjusting its strategy which has many questioning what the developer has in store for Infinite in the future, but we will get into that below. Let’s get into all the news about Infinite’s sixth and last season below. The next major update for Halo Infinite is scheduled for January 30 and will feature a new arena map, a new operation, a free Mark IV Spartan core and the…