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Epic Submits Fortnite for App Store Review 13 May 2025, 2:36 am

Epic Games has officially submitted Fortnite to Apple for review, signaling a potential return to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the game was removed. The announcement came via a post on X (formerly Twitter), where Epic revealed the long-awaited step forward. The move follows a lengthy legal conflict between the two tech […]

Apple’s AI Calendar Plans Revealed Through Strategic Acquisitions 12 May 2025, 3:44 am

Apple is subtly preparing to inject more artificial intelligence into its products, especially its Calendar app, according to several recent acquisitions disclosed under the EU’s Digital Markets Act. These moves indicate the tech giant is working on smarter tools for scheduling, productivity, and even factory management. Mayday Leads the Way One standout acquisition is Mayday, […]

Apple Card Offers Six Months of Free Uber One Membership 12 May 2025, 2:12 am

Apple Card users now have access to a new limited-time benefit—a free six-month subscription to Uber One. The offer began on May 8 and is available to both new and returning Uber One subscribers, as long as they aren’t currently paying members. To activate the deal, users must subscribe to Uber One using their Apple […]

Apple’s ‘Gift for Mom’ Showcases Vision Pro and Spatial Video 12 May 2025, 1:59 am

For this year’s Mother’s Day, Apple released a touching new ad titled A Gift for Mom. The short film follows a father, Sam, who secretly records his newborn son’s first year using Spatial Video on an iPhone. On Mother’s Day, he presents the footage to his partner, Khulan, through the Apple Vision Pro headset. As […]

Apple Smart Glasses Could Launch by Christmas 2026 11 May 2025, 3:05 am

Apple’s long-anticipated smart glasses may hit the market as early as Christmas 2026. A new Bloomberg report suggests the company has accelerated development, aiming to beat competitors like Meta with a sleek, AR-powered wearable called “Apple Glass.” This timeline marks a shift from earlier predictions, which placed the release closer to 2030. With chip development […]

Total War: Rome II Returns to Mac with Apple Silicon Support 11 May 2025, 2:57 am

Mac users will soon command ancient armies again when Total War: Rome II relaunches on May 29. The fan-favorite strategy game now runs natively on Apple Silicon and modern Intel Macs. Players who already own the game on Steam or the Mac App Store will receive the update at no extra cost. Originally launched in […]

Seth Rogen Rejected Tim Cook’s Cameo Request in The Studio 11 May 2025, 2:00 am

Apple CEO Tim Cook tried to land a cameo in The Studio, Apple TV+’s popular comedy-drama. However, creator Seth Rogen refused the request. Instead, he gave the brief but memorable role to Netflix CEO Ted Sarandos. At the SXSW Film & TV Festival in March 2025, Rogen explained, “They asked if we could use Tim […]

Epic Games’ Apple Battle Cost Over $1 Billion in Lost Revenue 10 May 2025, 5:00 am

Apple has appealed a €500 million ($570 million) fine from the European Union. The penalty came in April 2025 for allegedly violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Regulators claim Apple blocked developers from directing users to alternative payment options on the App Store. Apple argues that it made good-faith efforts to comply. However, the company […]

Apple’s AI Search Rumors Trigger Rare Response from Google 10 May 2025, 4:43 am

Apple is reportedly exploring the use of artificial intelligence to power Safari search, a move that could reduce its reliance on Google. The news, revealed during Department of Justice hearings, triggered a rare and swift response from Google after its parent company Alphabet lost 7.3% in stock value—around $150 billion. Apple’s senior vice president of […]

Epic Games’ Apple Battle Cost Over $1 Billion in Lost Revenue 10 May 2025, 4:32 am

Epic Games’ multi-year legal fight against Apple’s App Store policies has come at a staggering cost. CEO Tim Sweeney recently confirmed that the company has lost more than $1 billion due to the dispute, including over $100 million in legal fees and hundreds of millions in lost revenue from iOS. The conflict began in 2020 […]

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