Do Developers Benefit From Fewer Choices?
"Enabling developer productivity has become a key vector in every organization's success," writes Matt Asay at InfoWorld — not a nice-to-have feature but a must-have. "Which is why, perhaps ironically, the best way to set your developers free.....»»
Apple tweaking how default browsers are selected in EU
Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it's adding more options over user control of other default apps.As well as updating default browser choices, EU users will have more cont.....»»
Chalk-based coating creates a cooling fabric
In the scorching heat of summer, anyone who spends time outside—athletes, landscapers, kids at the park or beachgoers—could benefit from a cooling fabric. While there are some textiles that reflect the sun's rays or transfer heat away from the bo.....»»
How does organic farming benefit honey bees?
Organic farming and flower strips promote the health of honey bees. In their vicinity, colonies grow stronger and are generally healthier. This is most likely because the insects have a diverse and continuous food supply there and are less exposed to.....»»
The backlash against AI has officially begun
Procreate has come out as one of the first major app developers have come out against generative AI......»»
Peter Molyneux is back with yet another new take on the “god game”
Masters of Albion promises "an open world... full of combat, choices, mysteries, and story." Welcome back to Albion. [credit:.....»»
iOS 18 beta 7 now rolling out as final release quickly approaches
iOS 18 beta 7 is now rolling out to developers as we inch closer to the public release in September. iOS 18 includes new Home Screen customization features, a redesigned Control Center, and more. more….....»»
Gurman: iOS 18 is ‘final’ with beta 7 until iPhone 16 launch
Today Apple released iOS 18 beta 7 to developers. Historically, there would be a beta 8 during the last week of August. However, according to a new X post by Mark Gurman, that’s being called into question. more….....»»
Apple rolls out seventh developer beta for its fall OS updates
Apple has migrated to the seventh round of developer betas for iOS 18, iPadOS 18, tvOS 18, macOS Sequoia, watchOS 11, and visionOS 2, as it prepares to make the operating systems available within weeks.Apple releases fifth developers betas for iOS 18.....»»
Why don"t more politicians retire? Expert explains how the US could benefit from a mandatory retirement age
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump are hardly the only examples of politicians who work well into their golden years. Members of the baby-boom generation—Americans born between 1946 and 1964—are the most numerous in the House,.....»»
Struggling pet owners feel pain of hard choices
Pet owners in financial difficulty can face "heart-wrenching" dilemmas about how to help animals that need unexpected veterinary care, a study suggests......»»
iOS 18.1: New features, release date, and more
Alongside iOS 18.0, Apple is also currently beta testing iOS 18.1 with developers. Expected to be released sometime in October, iOS 18.1 includes new Apple Intelligence features plus a major change to the iPhone’s NFC chip. Here’s everything you.....»»
Apple warns of February store changes for EU developers, authors
Apple is giving App Store developers and booksellers a heads-up that they have to update their details with a trader status by February, to meet EU Digital Services Act rules.App Store iconApple has to follow the rules of the EU Digital Services Act.....»»
Best USB-C and Thunderbolt displays for Mac [August]
USB-C/Thunderbolt display options have really expanded in recent years. While Apple’s Pro Display XDR isn’t the best fit for most Mac users at $5,000+, it also offers the more affordable Studio Display. But there are lots of great choices from LG.....»»
Save up to $80 with the OnePlus Pad!
OnePlus' 11-inch tablet is on sale once again. The post Save up to $80 with the OnePlus Pad! appeared first on Phandroid. For a lot of Android enthusiasts, OnePlus’ line of Android phones has been one of the best choices in terms of.....»»
Save up to $50 When You Buy the OnePlus 12R!
Get up to 20% OFF with this deal. The post Save up to $50 When You Buy the OnePlus 12R! appeared first on Phandroid. As far as premium Android phones go, the OnePlus 12R is one of the more tempting choices on the market right now, both in.....»»
App Store in the EU will soon show the developer’s address and phone number
Apple on Thursday began reminding developers of another change coming to the App Store in the European Union. This one, however, has been considered quite controversial. As of October, developers considered “traders” will have to provide updated.....»»
Best HP laptop deals: 17-inch workhorse for $250 and more
HP is one of the best laptop brands, so there's always high demand for HP laptop deals. To help narrow down the choices, we've rounded up our favorite bargains......»»
GM signs 15-year solar energy deal that will power 3 U.S. plants
GM's Lansing Delta Township Assembly and Lansing Grand River Assembly plants in Michigan and Wentzville Assembly in Missouri will benefit from the Aug. 15 solar power deal in Arkansas......»»
Here’s what developers can do with the new NFC API for iPhone in iOS 18.1
Apple announced on Wednesday that it will open up the iPhone’s NFC chip to third-party apps, just as it did earlier this year for developers located in the European Union. The new API will be available in a future iOS 18.1 beta, and it opens up a w.....»»
Apple grants US developers the same NFC features it was forced to provide in Europe
Following pressure to open up its iPhone NFC payment processes to rivals across Europe, Apple has decided to bring the same feature to more countries, including the US.Apple's iPhone NFC to open to third-party devs post-EU probeThe European Union req.....»»