The App Store commission in the Netherlands for dating apps that use alternative payments is now 27% instead of the company's usual 30% take for in-app purchases.
Apple chooses to make it painful for developers to use third-party payments
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Christian joined iDownloadBlog.com in March 2011 and brought with him his 20+ years of journalism experience. He specializes in Apple news, tips, and reviews, bringing years of expertise in technology journalism to his readers. Known for his insightful analysis and engaging writing style, Christian keeps his audience up-to-date with the latest in the tech world. Before that, he contributed to reputable publications like Geek.com, Tom's Hardware, 9to5Mac and 9to5Google. Christian studied Information Science, specializing in Expert Systems and Management Information Systems. After starting a faculty e-zine in his graduation year, he dropped out to pursue a lifelong career in journalism. He was Editor-in-Chief of a gaming magazine, started three periodicals covering gaming consoles, PCs and consumer technology, and founded a marketing agency specializing in interactive entertainment. Check out Totallee’s new case that nicely matches Apple’s Sierra Blue iPhone 13
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How to preserve and play the original Wordle game forever
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FloatingPlayer lets you control Apple Music or Spotify playback from anywhere in iOS via a floating Picture in Picture window
FloatingPlayer is your Spotify and Apple Music mini player that lets you control playback everywhere via a floating Picture in Picture window on your iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Video: Is this the best hidden feature of the iPhone?
Become a power user! Watch this video walkthrough of what could easily be deemed the best feature of your iPhone and iPad—and it's seemingly hiding in plain sight.
Apple reopens its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi with double the floor space
Apple has reopened its greatly revamped retail store in Abu Dhabi in a prime corner location of the Yas Mall, doubling its size for “an expanded customer experience.”
How to remove movies & shows from Netflix Continue Watching list
Learn how to remove movies and TV shows from your “Continue Watching” list in the Netflix app and website on your iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, Android phone, smart TV, or computer.
WhatsApp is readying iMessage-style reactions, here’s what they look like
WhatsApp, the hugely popular messaging software owned by Meta, is close to launching reactions a la Tapbacks on iMessage, and here's what they look like.
Apple TV+ provides a first look at the second season of the sci-fi saga “Foundation”
The Apple TV+ science fiction saga “Foundation” is getting ten new cast members, with Apple providing a first look at the show's upcoming second season.
Apple TV+ orders a drama series based on Ann Napolitano’s “Dear Edward” novel
A new Apple TV+ drama series from “Friday Night Lights” creator Jason Katims is coming, based on a bestselling novel by Ann Napolitano, titled “Dear Edward”.
YouTube refreshes its fullscreen video player with direct access to more buttons
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