When Windows 10’s app portal was renamed the Microsoft Store not long ago, it led to people scratching their heads: why change the name of a portal that revolves so heavily around apps? Because it might not revolve exclusively around software, apparently. Frequent code diver Walking Cat has discovered a hidden “Shop ... Read More »
Apple has quietly made available a new version of iTunes that brings back many of the features it recently pulled from the service. iTunes v12.6.3, the version with access to the older features, is now available for Mac and Windows desktop platforms. Last month, Apple released iTunes 12.7, a revamped version of the service that was didn’t ... Read More »
Apple seems to be in a mood to completely revamp its offerings as after the launch of its iPhone X smartphone, the company has now decided to remove the built-in App Store from its iTunes app for Mac and Windows. As you might be already aware, the App Store has been an integral part ... Read More »
Tinder for the first time became the top-grossing app in Apple’s online shop, topping the likes of Netflix, Pandora and hit mobile games like Clash Royale. Tinder wore the crown as the top money-making app at the App Store, according to rankings posted online by market data firm App Annie on Friday. Tinder, which made ... Read More »
People in China now have one more convenient way to pay for apps and songs from Apple. The company is adding support for WeChat Pay, a popular payments service from the Chinese messaging app, to the App Store and Apple Music in the country. In a statement, the company said it is dedicated to ... Read More »
Apple Inc says it is removing virtual private network (VPN) services from its app store in China, drawing criticism from VPN service providers, who accuse the U.S. tech giant of bowing to pressure from Beijing cyber regulators. VPNs allow users to bypass China’s so-called “Great Firewall” aimed at restricting access ... Read More »
Microsoft recently released a list of features that are either removed or deprecated with the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update and the company received a huge backlash online for including everybody’s beloved MS Paint in this list. However, the company has now clarified that it is not killing off MS Paint app with the Windows ... Read More »
With the release of iOS 10.3 on Monday, Apple has also rolled out tweaks to the App Store’s under-utilised ratings and review system, that had come to light in an earlier beta. For users, it’s pretty straightforward. You’ll be able to leave a star rating, and pen a review while ... Read More »
A large part of Apple’s success in mobile gaming during its early years was due to the many independent developers that took a chance on the Cupertino-based company’s then fledgling storefront. And while that bet paid off in spades, the App Store of late has been tough on smaller game ... Read More »
As if the rise of fake news wasn’t disturbing enough, the “fake trend” is now turning to a new target: brands. While the National Retail Federation and others boasted about solid consumer spending during the holiday season, the Federal Trade Commission urged shoppers to be vigilant. The FTC just issued ... Read More »
