SharePlay is not why co-streaming app Rave was kicked off the App Store
…It's likely Apple wouldn't love direct competition, because it does have a competing feature. It's not that cut and dried. Out of character So, let's say Apple sees…
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Apple TV reaping the benefits of stale content on bigger streamers
…broader ecosystem linked to hardware and services, allowing it to grow without relying on consolidation. Maintaining that position will depend on whether a smaller lineup can continue delivering hits as competitors expand…
App Store fees drop in China & Beijing immediately asks for more
…Apple has faced similar pressure elsewhere, including in Europe, where regulators forced changes to its ecosystem. Requirements there led Apple to open access to its mobile wallet technology after antitrust scrutiny. Across…
Upcoming 3% Big Tech tax in Poland may leave Apple some wiggle room
…Deputy Prime Minister Krzysztof Gawkowski said the goal is to create fair competition and increase public revenue. Gawkowski argued global platforms often pay less tax than domestic companies despite operating at scale…
Aqara W200 review: Affordably-priced smart thermostat has firsts for Apple users
…A device can get certified with Matter and automatically work with any compatible ecosystem. This makes it easier for device manufacturers to get certifications. Multiple ecosystems can support the device at the…
iPhone gets more important as every AI improves, Perplexity CEO says
…No other company combines those layers at the same scale within a single ecosystem. However, Apple hasn't demonstrated a frontier model that directly competes with OpenAI or Google. Siri still…
Siri could support third-party AI tools in iOS 27 as Apple expands access
…its ecosystem, and that can be done with APIs. Apple has consistently excelled at integrating hardware, software, and services into a cohesive experience. The bigger challenge is keeping Siri competitive as AI…
Epic vs. Apple: Fortnite, history, court ruling, appeal results
…In a statement released later the same day, Epic Games insisted the CMA's roadmap "doesn't open the mobile app ecosystem to competition in the UK." To…
Mac sales on the rise, prior to RAM & SSD pricing hammering PC market
…Counterpoint Research The Windows ecosystem leans more on external triggers like operating system deadlines or pricing shifts. As the market slows down, the difference between the current and expected prices becomes more…
iOS 27 will offer a range of AI features that can still be ignored
…Apple definitely doesn't have a competitive tool for image or video generation, nor does it have a chatbot. It also doesn't have a can opener on the iPhone…