Almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions
Analytics data suggests that we’re downloading fewer iPhone apps this year than last, but spending significantly more money on them. That’s because almost half of developer revenue now comes from subscriptions. App Store downloads declined sli.....»»
HomePass 2 makes managing HomeKit and Matter accessories a breeze
HomePass is a must-have app for HomeKit and Matter users, making it easy to keep track of all your accessories. This week, developer Aaron Pearce has unveiled HomePass 2, a complete rewrite of the app that adds several excellent new features for Home.....»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Minizones’ lets you quickly glance at different timezones from your Menu Bar
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Minizones is a sweet and simple Mac app that.....»»
Peacock subscriptions are still 75% off for Cyber Monday — just $20 per year!
A Peacock subscription is extremely affordable with this Cyber Monday deal -- $20 instead of $80 for one year, and $2 per month instead of $8 for six months......»»
iPhone 17 details, smarter Siri roadmap, Apple Black Friday
From now through December 31, save 20% on all 9to5Mac Daily Plus, 9to5Mac Happy Hour Plus, and 9to5Mac Pro annual subscriptions with promo code HOLIDAY! Visit 9to5mac.com/join to sign up. Benjamin and Chance debate the appeal of the iPhone 1.....»»
Former Valve dev reveals the origin behind the iconic Orange Box
Valve's now famous Orange Box almost didn't happen, according to a former Valve developer......»»
Indie App Spotlight: ‘Pestle’ is the ultimate recipe manager, and it just got a big update
Welcome to Indie App Spotlight. This is a weekly 9to5Mac series where we showcase the latest apps in the indie app world. If you’re a developer and would like your app featured, get in contact. Pestle is a recipe manager for iPhone, iPad,.....»»
Hitman dev cuts ties with MMA fighter Conor McGregor following court ruling
Hitman developer IO Interactive has removed its DLC starring Conor McGregor for purchase after a court ruling found him liable for a sexual assault......»»
Bob Iger remarkably (and accidentally) honest about Disney+ pricing and subscriptions
Disney CEO Bob Iger accidentally revealed a key piece of commercially-sensitive data during the company’s most recent earnings call: how many Disney+ subscribers are on ad-supported tier. He quickly realized his mistake, commenting shortly after.....»»
Zitadel raises $9 million to accelerate product development
Zitadel announced its $9 million Series A funding round led by Nexus Venture Partners with participation from Floodgate. Both firms represent the world’s best experts in open source, developer tools, and identity infrastructure. Zitadel’.....»»
Fortnite Crew subscriptions will soon contain every battle pass
Fortnite is implementing even more changes to how its battle pass system works......»»
Fourth round of developer betas for iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, macOS Sequoia 15.2 land
Apple is on its fourth round of developer betas for this generation, with new builds of iOS 18.2, iPadOS 18.2, and macOS Sequoia 15.2 joined by the third build of watchOS 11.2.Examples of Apple Intelligence at work. The fourth round arrives after the.....»»
Control Ultimate Edition Mac version will be available on February 12, 2025
A Mac version of the popular console game Control Ultimate Edition will launch on February 12 next year, says developer Remedy. We don’t yet know the specs required to run it, but we can be certain that it will be limited to M-Series Macs ….....»»
Sony in talks to buy FromSoftware parent company in potentially massive deal
A new report says Sony is looking to buy Kadokawa, the parent of Elden Ring developer FromSoftware and other entertainment companies......»»
Here’s every Pixel phone that can download Android 16 Developer Preview 1
Want to check out Android 16 Developer Preview 1? Then you need to have one of these Pixel devices......»»
Apple Developer app for iOS updated with dark and tinted icon, more
A week after updating App Store Connect for iOS with a new interface, Apple has now released an update for the Apple Developer app for iPhone and iPad. The new version brings support for the dark and tinted icon in iOS 18, as well as some other impro.....»»
App Store revenue grew more than usual in October
Apple's App Store saw a jump in revenue in October, analysts say, with downloads in the month also trending higher than usual.App Store iconLike many other areas of Apple's empire, the App Store experiences seasonality when it comes to purchases and.....»»
Donor-advised funds are drawing a lot of assets besides cash, taking a bigger bite out of tax revenue
Donor-advised funds, or DAFs, are financial accounts funded by donors to support future charitable work. This kind of giving differs greatly from charitable giving as a whole because it's much more likely to involve donations of assets like stock, re.....»»
Short-lived soda tax reinforces alternative presumptions on tax impacts on consumer behaviors: Study
One of the most common assumptions tax policymakers make is that by raising taxes, they will raise revenue for the government. However, a new study that centers on a soda tax in Washington state has reinforced alternative presumptions about tax impac.....»»
AI-generated shows could replace lost DVD revenue, Ben Affleck says
AI won't replace human artistry, says actor, but it will wildly drive down costs. Last week, actor and director Ben Affleck shared his views on AI's role in filmmaking during the.....»»
Apple releases beta 3 for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2 [U]
Apple is rolling out the latest developer betas for visionOS 2.2 and tvOS 18.2. Beta 3 arrives not long after last week’s beta 2 releases, and brings the latest refinements to these upcoming software updates. Update 11/18/24: Apple has now relea.....»»