The Mac app Arc set out to re-invent the web browser as an “internet computer” app – something which felt more personal and usable than mainstream browsers.
Less than two years later, the company has announced that it’s discontinuing Arc in favor of a new app – Dia – which it is also pitching as the future of internet usage …
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Tap to Pay on iPhone, the most convenient and cost-effective way for small businesses to accept contactless payment from both mobile wallets and physical cards, has today landed in eight more countries.
Apple says this latest rollout will enable millions more businesses to use the service, with multiple payment platforms supported in each new country …
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Update 9:40 am ET: Spotify says the problems are fixed: “We’re aware of some recent issues that should be all clear now! Thanks for your patience, you rock.”
If you’re having problems using Spotify today, you’re not alone. Spotify is down for many users around the world, leaving customers unable to stream their favorite music, podcasts, and audiobooks.
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Apple is currently under fire for its App Store practices, with the most prominent recent issue being rules around in-app payment methods. Today the company has outlined the many ways its rules have protected users from attempted fraud, and thus saved those users billions.
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A leaker with a decent track record is suggesting that one or more iPhone 19 models will have an under-screen selfie camera.
With the Face ID tech expected to move beneath the display next year, that would potentially enable Apple to have an all-screen front, with no notch, Dynamic Island, or camera punch-hole by 2027 …
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Apple has offered satellite connectivity on the iPhone since 2022 and expanded the service since then. But per a new report from The Information, Apple’s ambitions were once much bigger and have been stunted by fears related to carrier partnerships, the federal government, and even Elon Musk.
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WhatsApp for iPad has just launched on the App Store. For the first time ever, iPad users can get a native WhatsApp experience on Apple’s tablet. Here are the details.
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Rumors about iOS 19 have been circulating for months, but the major software update is about to be unveiled. And beta testers will get to install it on their iPhones soon. Here’s when to expect the iOS 19 beta to arrive.
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While Memorial Day 2025 has come and gone now, we are still tracking loads of hangover deals on Apple’s latest releases, all of which are collected for you right here. But today is a new day and we have new deals to scope out including up to $110 off M4 Mac mini configurations starting from $500 shipped at Amazon as well as a new all-time low on the 24GB 13-inch M4 MacBook Air at over $185 off– this deal likely will not last long. Those offers join up to $250 off select iPad Air configs at new Amazon all-time lows, a deal on the most affordable M4 iPad Pro, and even more down below.
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Fantastical has always made creating new calendar events easy with natural language input within the app. Now Fantastical is enabling calendar event creation that requires almost no input, and you don’t even have to open the app.
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