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Apple Maps on the web gains Google Street View-like Look Around feature
- The Apple Maps web app now supports Look Around, a Google Street View-like feature that provides high-resolution ground imagery.
- Look Around has been recently added to Apple Maps on the web, allowing users to explore cities in 360-degree panoramic views.
- The web version of Apple Maps is currently in beta and can be accessed through beta.maps.apple.com.
- Look Around is available in various cities worldwide, providing an immersive street view experience.
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Global Spending in Apps Rises 15.7% as Developers Push Subscriptions
- Global consumer spending in mobile apps and games increased 15.7% in 2024.
- Apple's App Store and Google Play reached $127.3 billion in spending, a growth from the previous year.
- The number of app downloads decreased by 2.3% in 2024.
- App developers are focusing on subscriptions to earn revenue as the app economy matures.
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Apple stops signing iOS 18.1.1, ending firmware downgrades from iOS 18.2
- Apple has stopped signing iOS and iPadOS 18.1.1 firmware versions.
- Users can no longer downgrade from iOS or iPadOS 18.2 to 18.1.1.
- Firmware downgrades are uncommon but used for stability or jailbreak purposes.
- Apple's move is seen as control and anti-jailbreaking tactics.
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Apple killed plans to offer iPhone as a subscription
- Apple reportedly dropped a plan to offer the iPhone to customers as a monthly subscription.
- The idea was to make owning an iPhone like subscribing to an app - with consumers paying monthly fees and getting new phones each year - but Apple recently wound down the effort.
- The effort had been ongoing since at least 2022, but Apple decided the potential reward wasn't worth the effort due to concerns about oversight by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
- The current iPhone Upgrade Program, which uses loans from Citizens Bank NA, will continue, as the plan to replace it with the subscription model has been dropped.
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A company you wouldn’t expect just beat Apple as the No. 1 smartwatch brand
- Huawei has surpassed Apple as the world's top smartwatch brand.
- According to market data from IDC, Huawei shipped 23.6 million units, capturing a market share of 16.9%, while Apple shipped 22.5 million units with a market share of 16.2%.
- Huawei's market position strengthened by 44.3% compared to last year, while Apple experienced a decline of 12.8%.
- Huawei's growth can be attributed to its strong presence in the Chinese market and its innovative smartwatch offerings, including features like blood pressure monitoring.
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iPhone 17 Air: Mockup Is Compared To iPhone 16 Pro Max Reiterating Ultra-Thin Design
- Rumors suggest that Apple is developing an ultra-thin model for its iPhone 17 lineup, possibly named iPhone 17 Air.
- The mockup suggests the iPhone 17 Air could be just 6mm thick, potentially making it the thinnest iPhone ever.
- The device is rumored to feature a 6.5-inch display, the A19 chipset, and 8GB of RAM, marking it as a powerful and efficient model.
- The iPhone 17 Air has entered the New Product Introduction (NPI) phase at Foxconn, a critical step toward mass production.
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Report: Apple Stops Development of iPhone Hardware Subscription Program
- Apple has reportedly stopped its development of an iPhone hardware subscription program.
- The program, which would have allowed consumers to pay a monthly fee for an iPhone and receive a new model each year, faced issues with software bugs and regulatory concerns.
- Apple's Apple Pay group, responsible for the hardware subscription program, previously shut down its buy now, pay later (BNPL) offering due to stricter regulations.
- Apple is now focusing on launching a thinner iPhone with a simplified camera, as well as two foldable devices in the future.
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Apple Says Meta is Making Unreasonable Interoperability Requests Under Europe's DMA Requirements
- Apple accuses Meta of making unreasonable interoperability requests under Europe's DMA requirements.
- Meta has made 15 interoperability requests, the most among all countries.
- Apple claims Meta's requests could compromise user security and privacy.
- If granted, Meta's requests could allow access to user messages, emails, phone calls, apps, photos, files, and passwords.
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Steam Replay 2024 is available now so you can compare your Balatro playtime with friends
- Valve's Steam Replay 2024 is now available for users to compare their playtime with friends.
- Steam Replay provides insights into the number of games played, achievements unlocked, longest gaming streak, and preferred genres.
- The median Steam user played four games and unlocked 13 achievements in 2024.
- Users can make their Steam Replay public and attach their stats overview to their Steam profile.
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EPA gives thumbs up to California’s new gas-powered car sale ban
- The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has approved California’s plan to phase out and ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and light trucks by 2035.
- The EPA also approved California’s plan to reduce nitrogen oxide (NOx) emissions from heavy-duty vehicles to reduce smog.
- The plan sets a timeline for increasing the sale of electric vehicles and reaching a 100% sale requirement by 2035.
- California Governor Gavin Newsom praised the decision as a step toward cleaner air and reduced pollution.
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Note-Taking App Craft Updated With New Task Management Features and More
- Craft is a cross-platform app that integrates notes, tasks, and a calendar.
- The app has been updated to version 3.0 with new task management features.
- New features include a dedicated task inbox, global task view, and customizable document appearance.
- Craft offers a free version with limitations and subscription options for unlocking all features.
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You Can Now Call 1-800-ChatGPT Using a Phone Line to Get AI Answers
- OpenAI has launched a phone-based ChatGPT experience accessible via calling or texting 1-800-ChatGPT.
- The feature allows users to get voice-based answers to questions over the phone, including landlines.
- Texting through WhatsApp is also supported, but media files are not currently supported.
- The service is available to any U.S. phone number, with 15 minutes of free response time without an OpenAI account.
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Apple is reportedly giving up on plans to turn the iPhone into a subscription
- Apple has decided to abandon its plans of offering the iPhone as a monthly subscription service.
- The hardware subscription would have allowed customers to pay off a new phone or Apple device with monthly payments and potentially upgrade to a new device without changing the subscription fee.
- The decision to cancel the hardware subscription is reportedly due to concerns about regulatory scrutiny and potential strain on Apple's relationships with carriers.
- This move reflects Apple's retreat from the complications of financial services, as seen with the shutdown of Apple Pay Later and the search for a new partner for the Apple Card.
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Rivian car dashboard screens now support YouTube and Google Cast
- Rivian vehicles now support Google Cast and native apps for YouTube and SiriusXM on the dashboard screen.
- Passengers can stream from thousands of apps using Google Cast when the cars are parked.
- Rivian is offering a temporary free trial of SiriusXM to its customers, requiring subscription after the trial ends.
- Rivian is the first manufacturer to take advantage of the casting feature in the updated Android for Cars.
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Apple Releases Safari Technology Preview 210 With Bug Fixes and Performance Improvements
- Apple has released Safari Technology Preview 210.
- The update includes bug fixes and performance improvements.
- It addresses various areas such as CSS, DOM, JavaScript, Rendering, Web Animations, Web API, Web Extensions, and Web Inspector.
- The update is available for macOS Sonoma and macOS Sequoia users.
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