#ios

#ios

X's new link experiment on iOS may be artificially inflating traffic. Websites like Substack and Bluesky noticed a sharp increase in "fake" views following the update, something that Nick Eubanks, the VP of owned media at the digital marketing platform Semrush, attributes to a new behavior that preloads content before users click on it. "What's happening here is a classic case of metrics distortion caused by product experimentation at the platform layer," Eubanks tells The Verge.

When I got my iPhone 15 Pro Max in September 2023, I decided that I'd do everything I could to make the battery last. Well, an accident destroyed that handset, so I restarted the experiment in March 2024. Also: The best power banks you can buy in 2025 I wanted to see just how much lifespan I could get out of the battery.

If you ask a podcast aficionado for a recommendation, there's a good chance they'll say Pocket Casts. It's got a clean, intuitive interface that makes managing your subscriptions a breeze.

CoMaps is an open-source map app that's available for both Android and iOS, offering offline search, less battery drain, and no data collection.

According to the Open Web Advocacy (OWA), Apple continues to place technical and financial restrictions on WebKit-alternative iOS browser engines that effectively stifle competition.

Apple's approval of Bitcoin microtransactions in SaruTobi is a historic shift. The tech for open, developer-driven payments has existed for a while. What's changed is the regulatory environment which has cracked open the gates. By integrating Lightning directly into the game, we've created a frictionless experience that gives players new ways to engage, spend, and earn value.

Amazon has streamlined the Kindle app for iOS, allowing direct purchases of books through a new 'Get Book' button, improving the previous cumbersome process.

"We regularly make improvements to our apps to help ensure we are providing customers the most convenient experience possible," Amazon spokesperson Tim Gillman told The Verge over email. "By selecting 'Get Book' within the Kindle for iOS app, customers can now complete their purchase through their mobile web browser."

Perplexity's iOS App update introduces a voice assistant that allows users to set reminders, send messages, and perform various tasks hands-free, even while using other apps.