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Apple Music pays artists more than 2x Spotify’s average rates, per report
Not every music streaming service pays artists equally, and a new report highlights the breadth of disparities from one streamer to the next—including Apple Music paying more than double Spotify’s average rates. more…
2025-01-23 15:12
Apple Music pays artists more than 2x Spotify’s average rates, per report [U]
Not every music streaming service pays artists equally, and a new report highlights the breadth of disparities from one streamer to the next—including Apple Music paying more than double Spotify’s average rates. Update 2:50 p.m. ET: Added statement...
2025-01-23 15:12
TikTok ban could be resolved without selling to a US company, says American board member
The never-ending saga of the TikTok ban continues, with a ByteDance board member suggesting that a compromise would be possible. The remark was made by William E. Ford, an American businessman who is one of the directors of parent company ByteDance …...
2025-01-23 14:58
ChatGPT down for many in the US and UK; OpenAI working on a fix
AI chatbot ChatGPT is down for many users in the US and the UK, with a variety of errors being reported – including gateway errors, login failures, and chats not loading … more…
2025-01-23 14:33
Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be tracked, unlocked, and started
A Subaru security vulnerability allowed millions of cars to be remotely tracked, unlocked, and started. A full year’s worth of location history was available, and was accurate to within five meters … more…
2025-01-23 14:13
5G is getting better, but does anyone notice?
Ookla, the firm behind Speedtest, just published its semi-annual U.S. connectivity report covering the second half of 2024. One takeaway is that 5G performance is improving. However, this raises one key question: can anyone notice? more…
2025-01-23 14:06
Subreddits with millions of users ban X links after Musk’s inauguration salute
More than two dozen subreddits have banned X links, including those with millions of users. Hundreds more of the Reddit groups are currently discussing following suit … more…
2025-01-23 13:31
eBay sellers asking $2k to $50k for iPhones with TikTok installed
Used iPhones with TikTok installed on them are being listed for sale on eBay for thousands of dollars, as people try to cash in on the ban. One listing even asks $50,000 for an unlocked iPhone 12 Pro Max “with TikTok app.” Although Trump has issued...
2025-01-23 12:50
Judge says ‘reasonable possibility’ that Apple illegally paid women less than men
A judge has ruled that there is a “reasonable possibility” that Apple illegally paid women less than men, meaning that a class action lawsuit filed on behalf of 12,000 current and former female employees will proceed. Apple admits that the pay disp...
2025-01-23 12:18
UK competition authority formally investigating iPhone App Store monopoly
The UK government today announced that the Competition and Markets Authority has launched strategic market status investigations into mobile ecosystems, specifically the App Store models of iPhone and Android. The report says it will assess Apple’s m...
2025-01-23 10:49
Introducing the Advanced Commerce API
The App Store facilitates billions of transactions annually to help developers grow their businesses and provide a world-class customer experience. To further support developers’ evolving business models — such as exceptionally large content catal...
Apple Watch helped Whole Foods founder give up drinking: ‘It changed my life’
Apple Watch users regularly credit the device with helping save their life during health scares and emergency situations. For the founder of Whole Foods, however, it was insight gained from the that helped him improve his life. more…
2025-01-23 04:28
Here’s how to turn off each ‘intelligent’ AirPods Pro 2 feature
I love my , but I can’t say the same about every “intelligent” feature Apple has added over the years. If you want to roll with your AirPods Pro as straightforward as possible, these are the features to disable. more…
2025-01-23 03:08
A new app called ‘People’ is coming to help you remember stuff about … people
There’s a new app called “People” coming soon to the iPhone that looks promising. Like Cardhop and other Contacts app alternatives, People wants to modernize your address book with important context. more…
2025-01-23 01:31
Want to play guitar? These two iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps are essential
I’ve played guitar as a hobby since I was in junior high. While the instrument hasn’t changed, the tools I use to make it possible have — sort of. In addition to the built-in GarageBand app, these are the two must-have iPhone, iPad, and Mac apps...
2025-01-23 00:32
Lawyer explains why Apple can’t bring TikTok back to the App Store yet
TikTok’s deactivation for US users may have been short-lived, but the app is still missing from the iPhone’s App Store. Here’s why one lawyer says Apple can’t bring it back yet. more…
2025-01-22 21:47
Screen recording in iOS is set to improve thanks to three new upcoming features
The screen recording utility in iOS is a great way to share quick screencasts of what’s on your iPhone’s display. I use it all the time for tutorials, or as a way to simply explain what I’m talking about in the most straightforward way possible. ...
2025-01-22 21:33
iOS 18.3 will temporarily remove a feature from your iPhone, but for good reason
iOS 18.3 is only days away from a public launch, bringing new Camera Control features, AI changes, and bug fixes. It will also be the rare update that actually removes a current iPhone feature—but just temporarily. more…
2025-01-22 21:23
Samsung confirms new ‘Galaxy S25 Edge’ to rival rumored iPhone 17 Air
Samsung made a slew of announcements today at its Unpacked 2025 event today, headlined by the Galaxy S25, Galaxy S25+, and Galaxy S25 Ultra. At the end of the event, however, Samsung also dropped a surprise teaser for its forthcoming ultra-thin Galaxy ...
2025-01-22 19:48
Samsung’s copy of iPhone Live Activities will support Google Maps and more [Gallery]
With its One UI 7 update, Samsung is adding support for “Live Notifications” and the “Now Bar,” the company’s take on the “Live Activities” functionality Apple has been building out on iPhone for a while. With the Galaxy S25 now official,...
2025-01-22 19:20