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Apple on Tuesday announced a simplified commission structure for apps in the European Union in an effort to resolve its disagreements with the European Commission over the tech giant’s business terms. Under the new model, Apple will replace its per-install Core Technology Fee with a flat 5% commission on digital goods in apps distributed outside…

Apple’s HomePod isn’t exactly a hit, and it has never really caught up to its competitors such as Amazon Echo devices. Yet, Apple insists on having its own lineup of smart speakers, and it looks like there are new HomePods on the way – at least that’s what Apple’s own code tells us. The company…

At WWDC 2021, Apple announced support for storing your driver’s license in Apple Wallet on iPhone. At the time, Apple touted this as the last step before you can be “fully free of your physical wallet.”

When you buy a new iPhone, you expect it to last. However, all rechargeable batteries are consumable components that chemically degrade over time. As a battery degrades, it can hold less charge, which ultimately affects your device’s daily use. Apple provides built-in tools that help you monitor cycle count — the number of full discharges…

Apple’s System Status page confirms that consumers and developers are currently experiencing issues accessing some of its services. Here are the details.

We caught some particularly notable deals on Apple’s latest USB-C Magic Mouse release this year a Amazon and even an all-time low during Prime Day, but the Best Buy 60th Anniversary Sale is delivering some solid discounts right now and even lower prices on excellent open-box condition offers from $57 (on both the white and…

Update, August 18, 1:06 p.m. ET: Apple has now published watchOS 27 Public Beta 4 (Build: 24R5353a). The original story follows below