Google tells court it shouldn’t have to distribute third-party app stores
Google: Epic Games wants court to "micromanage" Android app distribution. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images | Kirill Kudryavtsev) Google urged a federal court to reject Epic Games' request for an injunction that would reduce.....»»
TikTok’s two paths to avoid US ban: Beg SCOTUS or woo Trump
TikTok loss could lead to US ban next month. On Friday, a US appeals court upheld a federal law that could ban or force a sale of TikTok early next year. Biden signed the Protecti.....»»
Some Samsung Messages users are about to lose RCS support
Samsung Messages for Verizon will lose RCS support on January 6 of next year as the company makes another effort to push users to Google Messages......»»
Google Photos just got its own 2024 year in review. Here’s how to find it
Google Photos now includes an awesome year-in-review feature. It lets you relive your favorite memories of the past 12 months......»»
MacWhisper 11 brings a friendly redesign to the best AI-powered transcription app
We’ve long been big fans of MacWhisper here at 9to5Mac, and the new v11 update improves on the already great transcription app. more….....»»
TikTok ban still coming in January after new US law upheld
TikTok’s US ban is looming, and a new ruling by an appeals court has removed one of the last reasons for hope that the ban might not go into effect. more….....»»
Apple dodges class action lawsuit over iCloud’s 5GB free tier and more
A multi-year attempt to establish a class action lawsuit against Apple over iCloud storage has officially been dismissed. In a new court filing this week, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit tossed out the lawsuit and said the.....»»
Dispensing privilege and favors: How luxury brands emulate royal courts
Wealth-seeking consumers must court luxury brands to convince them to grant the coveted and privileged access to specific products, called "enrichment goods," which they know will re-sell at substantially higher prices in the second-hand market, new.....»»
Here’s another hands-on look at the Google Pixel 9a’s radical new design
Freshly leaked real-life photos of a Pixel 9a prototype confirm Google is changing the design and the camera's shape on the upcoming affordable phone......»»
Windows, macOS users targeted with crypto-and-info-stealing malware
Downloading anything from the internet is a gamble these days: you might think that you are downloading an innocuous app from a legitimate firm but thanks to clever misuse of AI and some social engineering, you can end up with information and cryptoc.....»»
9to5Mac Daily: December 5, 2024 – The latest iPhone and iPad rumors
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. This Bl.....»»
Brazilian court overturns injunction imposed on Apple’s App Store
Following a report earlier today about Apple appealing a Brazilian antitrust regulator’s ruling on the App Store, the Brazilian courts decided on Thursday night to overturn the injunction imposed on Apple, which would have forced the company to ena.....»»
AI Mode could turn your next Google search into a conversation
Google plans AI mode for Google Search on Android......»»
iOS 18.2 adds natural language search to Apple Music and Apple TV app
Apple has been testing iOS 18.2 for a while now, and the update brings a lot of new features related to Apple Intelligence such as Genmoji and Image Playground. However, there’s another small but important change for users of the Apple Music and Ap.....»»
Google quietly announced a huge change for the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, and Pixel Fold
Have an older Pixel device like the Pixel 6, Pixel 7, or Pixel Fold? Google has a nice surprise for you......»»
Apple appeals Brazilian regulator’s decision requiring sideloading in iOS
As we recently reported, the Brazilian antitrust regulator known as “Cade” recently ruled that Apple can no longer prevent developers from selling content and distributing apps outside the App Store in Brazil. Unsurprisingly, Apple is now appeali.....»»
‘Festivitas’ brings holiday cheer to your Mac’s dock and menu bar
Looking for a way to bring some holiday cheer to your Mac? Festivitas is a new app from developer Simon Støvring that does exactly that. more….....»»
iOS 18.2 makes Apple Photos better with these five changes
Apple’s Photos app got a major redesign in iOS 18, and not all of the changes have been well received. Fortunately, Apple’s listened to feedback and has made five key changes to Photos in iOS 18.2. more….....»»
Apple takes over third-party Apple Passwords autofill extension for Firefox
Apple appears to have acquired a third-party plugin that syncs passwords with Firefox. Over the last few years, Apple has steadily been building password manager-style features in.....»»
On climate change, the international court of justice faces a pivotal choice
What legal obligations do states have to fight climate change? Should high-emitting countries be held responsible for the harm they've caused? And should states safeguard the climate for future generations?.....»»
Google’s December 2024 Pixel Drop just arrived with a boatload of new features
Google's Pixel Drop for December 2024 is here, and it's a giant update. Here's a rundown of all the new features......»»