#ios

#ios

Notifications can be overwhelming but can be managed with some effort

iOS offers several ways to control notifications effectively. [ more ]

Businesses purchasing a 'boost' for their posts on iOS versions of Facebook and Instagram will need to pay an extra 30% service charge to Apple.

Advertisers can boost their content on Instagram and Facebook via a browser without paying Apple service charges. [ more ]

iOS 17.4 beta allows iPhone users to generate virtual card numbers for Apple Cash, making it easier to pay with Apple Cash even when Apple Pay is unavailable.

Users can create a virtual card number in two simple steps through the Wallet app. [ more ]

Death Stranding Director's Cut will be available on iPhone, iPad, and macOS beginning January 30th.

The iOS and Mac versions of Death Stranding Director's Cut will share the same server as the Steam and Epic versions, allowing for cross-platform interaction. [ more ]

X has added audio and video calls for Android users, a feature previously available on iOS.

The feature is only available to X Premium subscribers, and it's unclear if it's available to Premium Basic users. [ more ]

The Apple Watch Series 9 has incremental changes and upgrades compared to previous models.

The Series 9 design is similar to the Series 8 with minor color and strap options. [ more ]

The Warframe Companion app is back on iOS, with fixes for 2FA login and upcoming updates on Protea Prime and new Prime weapons. [ more ]

Capcom released Ghost Trick: Phantom Detective remaster for iOS and Android this month.

The iOS version of the game is free to start with a single in-app purchase while the Android version is a premium game. [ more ]

Luck be a Landlord is discounted on iOS, Android, and Steam.

The game has received updates including balance adjustments and fixes. [ more ]

Dragon Quest Builders is on sale for $9.99 on iOS and Android, originally priced at $27.99.

The game has been ported to PC via Steam, maintaining its blend of Minecraft and Dragon Quest elements. [ more ]

Netflix announced Hades game for iOS on March 19

Players need an active Netflix subscription to access and play the game on their mobile devices. [ more ]

The New York Times Audio app offers news, depth, and storytelling.

The app is exclusive to Times news subscribers on iOS and includes a weekly newsletter. [ more ]

The New York Times Audio app offers journalism and storytelling

The app provides news, depth, and serendipity [ more ]

Apple patches iOS and iPadOS for four critical vulnerabilities, including two zero-days under active exploitation.

Vulnerabilities include memory corruption, real-time operating system flaw, accessibility and privacy issue, and a logic issue affecting Safari Private Browsing. [ more ]

Apple has started shipping special iPhones to security researchers to find vulnerabilities in iOS.

Apple now embraces the term 'jailbreaking' in the official instructions for the Security Research Device. [ more ]

Apple has terminated Epic's developer account for bringing Epic Games Store to iOS.

Epic had previously lost Fortnite on iOS but still has games on the platform through other partners. [ more ]

Warframe iOS launched with cross-platform progression and gameplay support.

Warframe is a free-to-play action looter shooter with a sci-fi setting, receiving regular updates and features. [ more ]

Players can access Hades on iOS via Netflix app with a standard subscription.

Hades on iOS offers customizable touch controls, Bluetooth controller support, Cloud Saves, and Achievements. [ more ]

Playdigious has discounted most of its library on iOS and Android by 30-50%.

Featured games include Dead Cells receiving its last major update soon. [ more ]

Warframe now available on iOS, with Android release later.

Features cross-save and cross-platform functionality for gameplay continuity. [ more ]

Afterplace receives significant post-launch support with new features and improvements.

Latest update for Afterplace includes new dialog, postgame content, scenes, and fixes on both iOS and Android. [ more ]

Font rendering in iOS can be an issue, especially with variable fonts.

@font-face rule in CSS can be used to specify font properties, including font-family, src URL, font format, and font-display. [ more ]

The vue-x-platforms project enables Vue.js applications to run on various platforms.

The supported platforms include web, iOS, Android, and Vision Pro. [ more ]

Epic Games Store plans to improve user experience in 2024 with new features such as a download manager, offline mode, and meaningful friends lists.

Epic Games Store and Fortnite will return to iOS in Europe thanks to the EU's Digital Marketing Act, with a planned launch in 2024. [ more ]

Death Stranding Director's Cut is now available worldwide on iPhone, iPad, and macOS with a launch discount until February 20th.

There is a limited edition Backbone One controller available for purchase that includes a free game code for Death Stranding Director's Cut on iOS and macOS. [ more ]

Apple's new rules in the European Union allow browsers like Firefox to use their own engines on iOS.

Mozilla is disappointed with Apple's proposed plan to restrict the newly-announced BrowserEngineKit to EU-specific apps. [ more ]

Opera will launch a new AI-powered browser built on its own engine for iOS in Europe.

Apple will allow alternative browser engines to run on iOS as a result of the requirements of the European Digital Markets Act (DMA). [ more ]

Apple is introducing changes to make iOS and other operating systems more open in compliance with EU regulations.

Developers will have more options for app distribution, web browsers, NFC technology, and contactless payments. [ more ]

Fortnite will be making its way back to iOS through an Epic Games Store app thanks to new legislation in the EU.

The Digital Markets Act (DMA) in the EU aims to regulate the control that giant companies, including Apple, have on their respective markets. [ more ]

Microsoft is adding touch controls to its Xbox apps for iOS and Android devices.

The touch controls are identical to the ones found on Microsoft's Xbox Cloud Gaming service. [ more ]

Tilting Point and Hilfiger Ventures have released the interactive fashion game Fashionverse on iOS, Android, and Netflix Games for mobile.

Fashionverse allows players to create fashion sets and mood boards, with other players voting on their creations.

The game will also have virtual Pop-Ups as events in collaboration with fashion and art brands. [ more ]

Apple is addressing a security vulnerability that allowed iPhone thieves to access customer accounts and steal information.

A new iOS setting called Stolen Device Protection is being rolled out to beta testers to defend against these attacks. [ more ]

Apple has not felt pressure to release a folding phone like Samsung.

Folding phones have improved in terms of durability and software functionality, but the crease remains a major issue. [ more ]

Apple has patched two zero-day vulnerabilities affecting iOS, iPadOS, and macOS.

The vulnerabilities were discovered by Google's Threat Analysis Group. [ more ]

Studying art and art history led the author to discover a passion for coding and software design.

Understanding the materials you work with is crucial in design, whether it's traditional art mediums or code.

The author joined Play as an advisor and shares the importance of designing with software's material. [ more ]

If you've already decided on an iPhone, decision-making is somewhat easier, but the variety within Apple's offerings can still bring complexity. Choosing between Android and iOS involves considering ecosystem lock-in and software support, as well as how the phone fits with other devices. [ more ]