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In a statement released on its developer page, Apple announced it has changed its mind regarding Home Screen web apps. While the company earlier said it would no longer allow web apps as of iOS 17.4, the company has backpedaled and will allow Home Screen apps to be installed on EU iOS devices.

After offering the first Fallout game to its subscribers last month, Amazon Prime Gaming returns this month with a freebie list that starts with Fallout 2. The list also includes Scarf, Bus Simulator 21: Next Stop, Bridge to Another World: Secrets of the Nutcracker, and a few others.

According to a new report, Apple remains on target to deliver significant display upgrades for its cheaper iPhone models starting next year. As such, the company will release the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus with 60 Hz displays before moving onto ProMotion panels for the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Plus.

After news of high returns broke earlier this month, an Apple analyst posits that up to 30% of those returns are because “users don't know how to set up Vision Pro. The next-gen Vision Pro is also predicted to arrive by 2027 and be more efficient than the current version.

The Apple Vision Pro has proven to be even more complicated to disassemble or re-assemble compared to its iPhone or Mac counterparts. However, as a prominent teardown vlogger claims to have found, the first-gen headset has something in common with its potentially more affordable Apple siblings: the dreaded anti-repair parts-pairing issue.

Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has heard from sources that Apple has abandoned plans to develop an electric vehicle. The Apple Car team will instead work on projects involving generative AI.

The 2022 Apple MacBook Pro launched as the first laptop with the Apple M2 chip. While it may look exactly like its predecessor, the newer processor makes it perform better and be more efficient. We also liked the build quality, display, battery life, and speakers. Things get even better for the notebook with this deal, which is making it offer more value than at launch.

Apple is reportedly mulling the expansion of its wearables range with rivals for devices such as the Oura Ring - not to mention the Meta/Ray-Ban glasses - then again, they may be a long way off compared to others such as next-gen AirPods. To that end, the first-gen Ring from the Cupertino giant might lag significantly behind a Galaxy Ring rumored to make an imminent debut.

Researchers say that companies who are promoting the daily use of headsets like the Apple Vision Pro should exercise “caution and restraint” until further research is undertaken into their effects.

An atonishing success: Apple's iPhone now ranks in the top seven places of the world's top 10 best-selling smartphones. Apple's fiercest competitor, Samsung, only made it into the top 10 with three Galaxy A series smartphones, while Xiaomi, Transsion and other smartphone brands are not included.

Apple is ramping up efforts on its foldable project, aiming for a 2025 launch at the earliest, according to a recent MacRumors report citing a paywalled DigiTimes report. The device, distinct from the iPhone, resembles the form factor of a laptop or a tablet, and has reportedly been in development within Apple for the past five years.

Warframe mobile only recently dropped for iOS, and while there have certainly been bugs, the overall impressions online are very positive, with even players on older devices, like the iPhone 11 impressed with the smoothness and graphics quality.

Delta is a fan favorite emulator for iOS that allows gamers to play classic Nintendo games. The newest update, available today, brings local multiplayer, AirPlay support, and other improvements and features.

Apple has announced ‘Apple Sports’ - a new app designed for sports fans. Starting today, the app will be available to download for free for iPhone users in select regions.

The 2021 MacBook Pro 14 with the Apple M1 Pro chip (14-core GPU), 32 GB of RAM, and 512 GB of storage is on sale for only $1,454.99 on Woot. The laptop which is in “New; Open Box” condition should make for a good deal considering the performance, display, and battery life on offer.

Apple is reportedly taking the wraps off the new iPad Pro and Air models, alongside new MacBook Air notebooks, in March. A new leak has ousted the dimensions of all the upcoming iPads while suggesting that the 2024 iPad Pro devices are thinner than the current models owing to OLED panels.

Released more than seven years ago, Hearts of Iron IV received multiple updates and will get a new country pack, namely Trial of Allegiance, in about two weeks. Those who still have to get started can grab the basic game or the Starter Edition for 70% off each, while the Ultimate Bundle is discounted by 59%.

The batteries of the Apple iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro are said to have a significantly longer service life than Apple originally advertised, as internal tests have reevaluated the number of charging cycles the battery can withstand before its capacity drops to 80%.

Most high-end smartphones are waterproof nowadays, but water damage can never be completely ruled out. Apple is now admonishing users not to place a wet smartphone in rice, as is often recommended online.

Apple launched the Studio Display with many unique features and a premium build quality. Even though the monitor is about two years old, the 5K Retina display with a six-speaker sound system is still a worthy pick for content creators. The good part is that you can currently grab it for an all-time low price of $1,299.99 from Amazon.

Less than a month since the release of its predecessor, Firefox 123 arrives today packing a new feature with a self-explanatory name: Web Compatibility Reporting Tool. Additionally, Google Search users can enjoy a list of popular results with images that shows up when typing queries in the address bar.

Apple is now selling refurbished versions of MacBook Pros with the M3, M3 Pro, and M3 Max chips. Buying refurbished slashes up to $530 off the retail price of a MacBook.

Leaks about the standard Apple iPhone 16 possibly featuring a rear camera layout similar to the iPhone 12 are piling up. First, there was the schematic leak, then we had the camera chassis leak, and now, photos claiming to show the case maker mold of the upcoming phone hint at the same camera bump design.

With no less than six wins, Marvel's Spider-Man 2 by Insomniac Games was closely followed by Baldur's Gate 3, which managed five wins during the 27th edition of the D.I.C.E. Awards. This video game industry awards show debuted in 1998 as the "Interactive Achievement Awards" and changed its name in 2013.

The European Union is set to impose a 500 million euro fine on Apple as a result of an investigation launched following a complaint by Spotify in 2019. iOS 17.4 will at least partially adjust the business practices criticized by Spotify.

CheckMag You might ask what use a gaming PC is without a monitor, but the ability to store your PC in any room in the house and play games using any device you can attach a controller to does have its benefits. If you have a solid network connection you can even game from it while on the go. Forget the PlayStation Portal, here's how to use devices you already own to play games remotely.

Apple asserts that its inaugural Vision Pro will be to "spatial computing" as the iPhone was to personal mobile device use. However, if the Cupertino giant was hoping for universal acceptance of its new headset, it seems it is not getting it, as the device is reportly being returned in noticeable numbers.

A leaked component image on Twitter suggests a redesigned camera layout for the upcoming iPhone 16, adding weight to previous rumors of a vertical configuration. Independently verified by MacRumors, this marks the first tangible component leak associated with the iPhone 16.

In March, the Apple iPhone will gain access to alternative app stores and browser engines, but will lose the ability to use progressive web apps. In this way, Apple is ensuring that it can collect a fee for downloading each app, with the blame being placed on the EU's Digital Markets Act.

Apple is reportedly developing an Xcode update inspired by GitHub's CoPilot - using AI to generate code from natural language prompts, potentially expediting app development. This aligns with Apple's broader effort to integrate AI across its ecosystem, led by software chief Craig Federighi, signifying Apple's commitment to closing the AI gap with competitors.

The iPhone's neural engine looks to be getting a substantial boost to keep up with a host of new generative AI features exclusive to the iPhone 16. For the first time since the iPhone 12, the Neural Engine will get a core-count bump to match the new features when the A18 chip launches.

Although not a product beyond version 1.0 yet, DuckDuckGo is a quite popular browser among those looking for privacy and security before anything else. Its latest update allows users to sync bookmarks, passwords, and email protection settings between devices without the need to create and use an account.

The latest limited edition of the Apple iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max comes in four designs and adds gold, diamonds or leather to the smartphone, depending on the variant. As usual, the Caviar collection is extremely expensive.

Warframe is scheduled to launch on iOS next week, while cross-platform save will purportedly be available for mobile versions of the game from the outset. The launch trailer reveals some surprisingly-detailed graphics, even if there is a lot less eye-candy present than on the PC and console versions.

DxOMark recently tested the display of the most expensive smartphone in the Samsung Galaxy S24 series, the S24 Ultra. It currently stands at the top position of the ranking. The team has now published the results of the cheapest phone in the lineup and ranked it better than the much more expensive iPhone 15 Pro Max.

Apple has released a new version of visionOS, its equivalent of iOS or iPadOS for the new Vision Pro. It fixes the ultra-premium headset's famous passcode bug, by which a unit might have even required a trip back to the Apple Store to be unlocked. Nevertheless, its new ability does not compromise its security.

We pit the iPhone 15 Pro Max against the Galaxy S24 Ultra and the ROG Phone 8 Pro in a real-world 30-minute gaming test to see which phone offers the best thermal performance.

YouTuber Luke Miani introduces the VisionBook Air Max Ultra, a concept which adds a bezel-less display to a MacBook Air M2 / M1, making it both lighter and more compact. But how does it work and what are the practical benefits?

Apple’s EyeSight feature has been marketed as a key point of differentiation between its Vision Pro headset and other AR/VR headsets already on the market. However, in practice, the feature does not work anywhere near as well as it appears in Apple’s advertising.

Vision Pro early adopters have found - to their horror - that their new $3,500 is incapable of playing immersive spatialized pornography.

Most past reports about the iPhone SE 4 hinted that the device would have an iPhone 14 design with a notch. But a new rumor is suggesting otherwise, saying that the next budget-friendly Apple smartphone will feature Dynamic Island instead. The rumor also showcased the design with a mockup.

Now out of preview, a state in which it was available since 2023, the Apple-branded app trio for Windows 10 and Windows 11 is available for download via the Microsoft Store. While Apple Music and Apple TV provide access to media content, Apple Devices allows users to update or back up their iPhones to Windows PCs.

An update wave for Apple users: iOS 17.3.1, iPadOS 17.3.1, watchOS 10.3.1, tvOS 17.3.1 and macOS 14.3.1 have just been released. This means new updates for iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch and the like.

Rocket Homes and Wayfair have announced that they see the Vision Pro's (astronomical) value as the ideal new platform for their respective sales apps. Accordingly, those with Apple's first-gen headset can now view their next dream home in virtual and/or augmented reality (VR/AR) with Real Estate Search, then make it their own with the Decorify app.

A new leak has now revealed alleged information on the battery capacities of three of the upcoming iPhone 16 lineup phones: the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, and iPhone 16 Pro Max. Two of the devices are reported to get battery upgrades, but the third device apparently does the reverse.

A US judge has ruled in favor of Apple on an antitrust lawsuit filed by AliveCor. The complaint relates to ECG technology from the two companies and dates back to 2015. While Apple has welcomed the ruling, AliveCor indicated it would appeal the decision and noted several other patent infringement cases.

The release of an Apple Watch Ultra with a microLED display has reportedly been delayed again due to problems with mass production. The wearable would be the first of its kind from the brand, with benefits including higher brightness and a longer lifetime. Plus, the model is expected to have a larger display than its predecessors.

LG has announced that its smart displays come with complimentary access to Apple's TV Plus (or TV+) content for a limited time. The offer is open to all new and existing owners of eligible 4K or 8K TVs released over the past seven years, as well as the StanbyME series of "lifestyle screens".

Contrary to earlier suggestions, Apple's upcoming iPad Pro OLED refresh is now expected to start at below $1,000. With apparent even price rises across the board, this would make the entry-level option approximately 20% more expensive than its immediate predecessor.

Apple's fluffy $199 travel case makes perfect sense considering what JerryRigEverything's durability test and somewhat brutal teardown uncovered today. Anyone spending $3,500 on the first "Spatial Computing Headset" should handle it with the utmost of care, because Apples "laminated glass" scratches like plastic on the outside and replacement is another $799 on top.