Apple

Apple says the App Store stopped nearly $1.5 billion ‘fraudulent transactions’ in 2021

Evan Selleck ∙ June 1, 2022
Apple's marketing image showing a 3D icon for the App Store set against a blue gradient background

Apple has billed the App Store as the safest way for iOS users to get apps on their devices. It's such an important aspect of the business that it has essentially gone to war in an effort to keep things exactly the way they are. That, of course, includes its App Store fee, which can net the company upwards of 30% per in-store transaction. But, even as outside sources try to pressure some changes, Apple's ready to beat the safety drum again.

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New movies and shows coming to Apple TV+ in June 2022

Evan Selleck ∙ June 1, 2022
What to watch this month on Apple TV+

Another month, another batch of new content for subscribers to Apple's video streaming service, Apple TV+. As has become par for the course, we've got some brand new shows and films, but the month of June definitely leans more into the TV series lineup. So, here's a look at what's coming to the streaming service this month.

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Hyundai and BYD are the next auto manufacturers that will support Apple’s digital car key feature

Evan Selleck ∙ May 31, 2022
Apple's marketing image showcasing using the CarKey feature to unlock a BMW vehicle with an iPhone.

It has been a bit of time now since Apple officially launched its digital car key feature. With it, eligible iPhone and Apple Watch owners can store their car key digitally, allowing them to lock, unlock, or even start their car without having their physical car key on them. Right out of the gate BMW was the first auto manufacturer to jump on the bandwagon, but there is always room for more companies to join in on the fun. And to give paying customers more features, of course.

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Microsoft’s ‘Keystone’ cloud streaming device may take on the Apple TV in the future

Evan Selleck ∙ May 26, 2022

At one point in the past, Microsoft was putting a lot of the company's eggs on a future focused almost entirely on streaming entertainment. So much so that one of its previous video game consoles, the Xbox One, was practically kneecapped right out of the gate because of Microsoft's vision for the future. Things didn't pan out that way, though, and now, with the Xbox Series S and Series X, Microsoft's back on track. But that doesn't mean the company has given up on that particular dream.

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