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Apple Reveals 2024 U.S. App Store Generated $406B for Developers, Over 90% Sales Commission-Free
May 30 2025 – Apple unveiled an official press release yesterday (May 29) detailing the performance of its U.S. App Store ecosystem in 2024. The company reported that it has facilitated developers in generating a staggering $406 billion in revenue and sales, with 90% of that amount earned without any commission fees paid to Apple….
Apple’s New Research Unveils Future AirPods with Heart Rate Monitoring Capabilities
May 30 2025 – Apple Inc. has recently unveiled a groundbreaking study titled “Foundation Model Hidden Representations for Heart Rate Estimation from Auscultation,” which could pave the way for future AirPods to monitor users’ heart rates if commercialized. The research delves into leveraging foundation models initially designed for speech recognition to estimate heart rates by…
Microsoft Realigns Xbox Handheld Strategy: Prioritizing Win11 Optimization for Third-Party Devices
May 30 2025 – Windows Central, a prominent tech media outlet, disclosed today that Microsoft is forging ahead with its Xbox handheld gaming initiative, albeit with a strategic pivot. Instead of focusing on developing an in-house Xbox handheld, the tech giant is now channeling its efforts into optimizing Windows 11 for third-party handheld devices. Despite…
Apple Overhauls Six Major OSes: iOS 26 Takes the Lead with Year-Based Naming
May 29 2025 – In a blog post released today, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman reported that Apple is revamping its six major operating systems—iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, and visionOS—by adopting a year-based suffix naming convention instead of traditional version numbers. For instance, at the upcoming Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2025, Apple is set to…
Apple’s iOS 26 Leak: Estimated Charging Completion Time Coming to Lock Screen
May 29 2025 – In a recent blog post shared yesterday (May 28), Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman unveiled an intriguing insight into Apple’s upcoming iOS iteration, tentatively named iOS 26 (following a recent shift in naming conventions from the previously anticipated iOS 19). According to Gurman, the tech giant is gearing up to introduce a subtle…
Apple Reveals App Store’s Success in Blocking $9B of Fraud Over Half a Decade
May 28 2025 – According to Apple’s latest annual fraud analysis report for the App Store, the platform has successfully thwarted fraudulent transactions totaling over 9billioninthepastfiveyears,withover2 billion blocked in 2024 alone. Apple emphasized its commitment to delivering an ultra-secure experience for users and providing developers with a comprehensive set of tools and resources. This includes…
Apple’s iOS 19 to Introduce Standalone Gaming Platform, Replacing Game Center – Gurman
May 28 2025 – Apple is set to unveil a standalone gaming application as part of its upcoming iOS 19 release this fall, marking a significant shift away from its 13-year-old Game Center service, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The new gaming app is expected to make its debut during Apple’s WWDC keynote presentation on…
Renault Alpine A390 Electric Coupe-SUV Aims to Overtake Porsche Macan in Tomorrow’s Unveiling
May 27 2025 – Renault’s high-performance subsidiary, Alpine, is set to unveil its latest creation—an all-electric coupe-SUV—at 11 AM Eastern Time today. The automaker has already teased the upcoming model, known as the A390, with heavily camouflaged preview images of the production-ready vehicle. Slated for a European debut first, the A390 crossover sports hatchback draws…
Nikon Responds to Tariff Challenges with ‘Necessary Price Adjustments’ in U.S. Effective June 23
May 27 2025 – Nikon has recently issued a statement announcing that it will implement a “necessary price adjustment” starting from June 23, 2025, due to the U.S. government’s tariff increase policy. While the company has not yet disclosed the specific models or the extent of the price hikes, popular releases such as the Z5Ⅱ…
Flexbar Expands Horizons: Linux Support Brings Apple-like Touch Bar Interaction
May 27 2025 – Today, tech media outlet omgubuntu published an article highlighting that the Flexbar peripheral, initially launched as a Kickstarter campaign, has now expanded its compatibility to include Linux systems. This move allows users to enjoy an interactive experience akin to the MacBook Pro’s Touch Bar, offering a new dimension to productivity and…