Social network X is bringing its private messaging service, dubbed X Chat, to a standalone app. The company on Monday said the initial beta of the X Chat app was being made available to thousands of ...

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious ...

Apple has set a new deadline of November 1, 2026 for all Patreon creators to switch from Patreon's legacy billing system to the App Store's in-app purchase system in the Patreon app on the iPhone and ...

iOS 26 introduces two brand new apps for iPhone users, one of which is called ‘Apple Games.’ Here’s what the Games app does, including recent iOS 26.2 updates. Apple Games in iOS 26: A new hub for all ...

Last year Spotify launched a new Messages section in its iOS app. And today the company debuted two new features rolling out for Messages. Listening Activity will show you what friends and family ...

It will also allow third-party payment processing and web purchases, though with new fees to compensate. It will also allow third-party payment processing and web purchases, though with new fees to ...

Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.

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When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...

The second developer beta of iOS 26.2 has arrived with changes to system animations and updates for the Games app. Here's what's new. The first developer beta of iOS 26.2, meanwhile, added even more ...

Users can buy consoles, games, and merchandise, and review gameplay history. Users can buy consoles, games, and merchandise, and review gameplay history. is a news writer focused on creative ...

Nintendo has released the Nintendo Store app for iOS via App Store and Android via Google Play. The app, which can be used to browse Nintendo systems, accessories, games, and merchandise, was ...