Michael Potuck

Apple announced its plan to comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) in Europe yesterday which will allow third-party app stores. However, the Coalition for App Fairness believes Apple’s approach will be found illegal and says the iPhone maker’s plan is a “shameless insult to the European Commission and the millions of European consumers they represent…”

Apple has officially announced that sideloading will be available for EU users with iOS 17.4. Along with the major change, Apple has detailed how it will label apps from third-party app stores to inform and protect EU users, and the features that will be missing when sideloading.

Verizon has announced that it’s raising the price of its plans in early 2024. The latest price bump will see “an increased rate of $4/mo per phone line.” Follow along for all the details including which plans are impacted and how Verizon says it’s “giving you more.”

Popular Apple device management software maker Jamf has shared that it needs to cut back on costs to start the year. The workforce reduction plan is set to lay off 6% of the company’s full-time employees.

One of the valuable, and lesser-known health features of Apple Watch is cardio fitness. The measurement is based on your VO₂ max which Apple Watch can estimate when recording three specific workouts. Follow along for a look at how to use cardio fitness on Apple Watch and iPhone including why it’s important, how to set it up, and how to measure/view cardio fitness levels.

Pro photography iPhone app Photon Camera has received a notable update today that comes with two advanced features – 3D white balance control and gray card detection. Here’s a closer look at the features and everything Photon has gained since launching just six months ago.

HRV is a valuable health metric that’s measured by Apple Watch, however, there’s no native integration in watchOS or iOS to better understand and make use of the data – leaving that to third-party apps. Below we’ll cover what HRV is, why it’s important, and how to record and use HRV with Apple Watch and iPhone.

T-Mobile is out with its newest 5G internet offering today. “Connected Workplace” aims to deliver a seamless business solution that includes fast performance, Cisco Meraki devices, a cloud-managed networking platform, 24/7 support, and more.

Nomad is out with its latest limited edition iPhone case and this time, it’s come to fruition through a partnership with Peak Design. The clever new Rugged Case delivers a sharp aesthetic with 15-foot drop protection, MagSafe, support for Peak Design’s hard lock SlimLink system, and more.

Update 1/24/24: The Nomad x Peak Design Rugged Case is now available for iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max.

For years, it’s been possible to share a playlist you’ve made on Apple Music with others. However, a new feature allows for shared, editable playlists in iOS 17.3. Here’s how to use Apple Music collaborative playlists.

Vision Pro is landing at the end of next week and with pre-orders locked in for the first customers, eBay listings with exorbitant prices are piling in. Here’s how much scalpers hope to get for Apple’s new headset.

An important new security feature for iPhone has arrived with iOS 17.3 that gives you protection in the event your device is stolen. Follow along for how to turn on iPhone Stolen Device Protection and also some advice on whether or not you should use the feature.

Apple has published its Vision Pro repair/replacement costs for issues like cracked front glass as well as a full replacement due to other damage. Replacing the $3,500+ headset for “other damage” will run $2,399 without Apple’s extended warranty and the front glass alone is a $799 repair.

Apple Vision Pro will land on the faces of the first buyers starting February 2. Along with pre-orders being live, we’ve got the final details on Vision Pro battery life and other specs from Apple. So how long can you use the headset on battery before plugging in? Here are all the details.

Along with Vision Pro pre-orders launching today, Apple has shared how much it costs to protect its brand-new headset. $500 gets you two-year coverage, but you can also opt for monthly coverage that lasts as long as you like. We’ll also cover how much the deductibles are if you need to get a replacement or repairs, what all is covered, and more.

Whether it’s been a while since you’ve used the feature or never have – follow along for how to check blood oxygen with Apple Watch. We’ll also cover which models support the feature and how reliable the measurements are, and more.

Vision Pro is arriving soon and one of the key selling points is a new class of immersive experiences. Going behind the scenes with an iOS classic game that’s making the jump to spatial computing, Halfbrick Studios has shared why “Super Fruit Ninja” is “truly bananas” offering the “most immersive” Fruit Ninja to date.

Nomad has launched its latest limited edition Apple Watch band and iPhone case today. Coming as the most-requested colorway is “Night Watch Red.” Read on for a closer look and the details on the new rich red finish for Nomad’s popular Apple Watch Sport Band and iPhone Sport Case.

Samsung held its Unpacked event today to announce its latest and greatest Galaxy smartphones including the flagship new S24 Ultra sporting a titanium build like the iPhone 15 Pro. Along with the new phones, Samsung also had a surprise up its sleeve as it teased its first health and fitness tracking ring.

Apple announced yesterday that US App Store developers may link to alternative payment methods but will still have to pay up to a 27% commission. Now Spotify has shared an official statement on the matter saying the move “flies in the face of the court’s efforts” and urging the EU to prohibit fees for outside link purchases “swiftly.”