In an effort to bring more games to Windows 10, Microsoft is updating its store terms to give PC game developers a larger share of game sales. Starting Aug. 1, developers will take home 88% of their sales revenue. Typically, developers take home about 70% of profits from each game sold on various platforms. But …
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Samsung’s decision to slash prices of its flagship Galaxy S21 lineup by a cool $200 appears to be paying off. The South Korean manufacturer overtook Apple in worldwide smartphone shipments in the first quarter of this year, according to a Thursday report published by research firm Canalys, shipping 76.5 million units to grab 22% of market share. Samsung also reported a …
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Apple is ready to take on Tile with its new AirTag tracker, which can help iPhone owners find lost items like their keys or a backpack. The $29 tracker, which works with Apple’s Find My network, is available to order right now and will hit store shelves starting April 30. The Find My network is a crowdsourced network created by fellow Apple users …
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When Apple first released the latest major update to its mobile operating system, iOS 14, in September, iPhone fans were excited to see several new features and improvements that make using their phones easier. But Android users were quick to point out that the changes looked a little… familiar. While iOS 14.5’s release in April saw some brand-new features — including …
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Apple’s newest iMac, iPad Pro and Apple TV devices could launch on May 21, according to reports Thursday from 9to5Mac and MacRumors. Both tech sites point to online listings for the Apple products on UK retailer John Lewis, which says “Available 21 May 2021” for the iMacs as well as the 11-inch and 12.9-inch iPad Pro models. The new Apple …
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After a lengthy beta, Apple has launched iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5. The updates went live Monday and include several additional features — such as new Siri voices and a fancy new Face ID feature that makes it possible to use your iPhone while wearing a face mask. While it’s tempting to update your iPhone or iPad to the latest software Apple has to offer, …
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Facebook grew its users and revenue in the first quarter, but the social media giant reiterated that a new privacy update Apple released this week could hinder its ads business. “We continue to expect increased ad targeting headwinds in 2021 from regulatory and platform changes, notably the recently-launched iOS 14.5 update, which we expect to begin having an impact in …
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Last week, Apple announced a bevy of new hardware, including a new iPad Pro, new iMac, AirTags, a purple iPhone 12 and a new Apple TV along with a new Apple Siri remote. Among the updates and flashy new features is one that made me say “whoa”: Being able to tune the color of your TV using just your phone. Of course, for Apple, it …
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After months of beta testing, Apple released iOS 14.5 on Monday. The updated iPhone software includes a slew of new features like a setting to turn off ad tracking within apps, the ability to unlock your phone even if you’re wearing a face mask, support for AirTags, new emoji and new Siri voices. But even before iOS 14.5 was released, Apple …
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Apple’s latest update for the iPhone and iPad is out now, and it brings a ton of new features. iOS 14.5 and iPadOS 14.5 include several new features and improvements. For example, you can now unlock your iPhone using Face ID when wearing a facial covering, and you’ll now have the option to stop apps from tracking you across the web …
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