Apple has officially named Genshin Impact as the best iPhone game of 2020, awarding Mihoyo’s critically-acclaimed RPG the first of what could potentially be several end-of-year accolades. Genshin Impact may have only launched two months ago, but it has taken the world by storm ever since. Despite the fact we reckon Genshin Impact should have […]
Apple Adds LiDAR Scanner to iPhone 12 Pro for "Instant AR"
The Entire VR Industry in One Little Email The Daily Roundup is our comprehensive coverage of the VR industry wrapped up into one daily email, delivered directly to your inbox. Email Address Apple today introduced its latest lineup of smartphones, including the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max, both of which are equipped […]
Apple brings back MagSafe, sparks interest in magnetic phone charging
One of Apple’s most popular MacBook features, the MagSafe magnetic charging connector, saved countless laptops from hitting the floor before being replaced by smaller USB-C plugs. Now Apple is officially bringing back the MagSafe name for a different set of devices — iPhones — but with a greater focus on convenience than safety, a change […]
Apple unveils $99 HomePod mini with U1 proximity chip
Apple is introduced a smaller version of its HomePod smart speaker today, just the second smart speaker from Apple since the original HomePod debuted in 2017. The HomePod mini will sell for $99 and goes on sale November 16. It comes in space grey and white. The round speaker with a flat bottom closely resembles […]
Epic Games Vs Apple Antitrust Trial Will Begin On May 3
According to court documents filed on October 6, the antitrust trial between Epic Games and Apple is scheduled to begin on May 3, 2021, and will be presided by US District Court Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers. It has yet to be determined if the trial will be held virtually or in person, though court documents […]
Fortnite: Epic vs Apple lawsuit expected to face jury next year
The judge overseeing the Fortnite lawsuit believes that it should be decided by a jury in July 2021 at the earliest. While Fortnite has continued to receive new updates, Epic’s dispute with Apple over the battle royale being removed from the Apple store has arguably been the biggest talking point surrounding it. The two have […]
Apple and Facebook spin antitrust claims: ‘We’re misunderstood’
In late July, a Congressional subcommittee successfully compelled four major tech company CEOs to formally answer questions over allegedly monopolistic business practices — a public spectacle marred only by COVID-19-related isolation of the attendees. Amazon, Facebook, and Google faced some of the heaviest questioning, but Apple certainly didn’t walk away untouched, as it was peppered with evidence […]
Apple Changes App Store Rules To Allow xCloud, Microsoft Calls It A "Bad Experience"
Apple has made rule changes to its App Store guidelines, which could have a big impact on Microsoft and Google’s plans to offer streaming services. The rule changes appear more favorable to Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia, but Microsoft has already issued a statement saying the requirements make for “a bad experience for customers.” Apple’s […]
Apple allows game streaming on iOS, but demands approval and a 30% cut
Apple loosened its restrictions in the iOS app store for streaming games from services such as Microsoft xCloud, Google Stadia, and Nvidia GeForce Now. But Apple still has restrictions on how users pay for the games and that it still gets its 30% cut on game sales. Apple made the changes in its App Store […]
The DeanBeat: Apple v. Epic — a briefing on the antitrust arguments and interesting facts
We’re at a huge moment in tech and antitrust history with the litigation initiated by Fortnite maker Epic Games against Apple and Google. While the Google dispute has taken a backseat in the news, the conflict with Apple has gone hot because of that company’s retaliatory strike and a request for a temporary restraining order […]