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The French data protection authority is investigating Apple's advertising tools, in response to a complaint from a lobbyist group claiming Apple doesn't operate a level playing field with iOS app developers when it comes to user privacy.

  A new report suggests that 5G performance on the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro lineups lag many of their Android-based competitors. Although the iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models saw a 2.3 times increase in speeds compared to their 4G iPhone counterparts, Apples latest smartphones ranked lower than at least 25 Android models in the OpenSignal speed report. Credit: OpenSignal Samsung accounted for at least 60% of the top 25 fastest smartphones in the report, which ranked devices based on avera...

Apple continues to dominate the wearables industry, with both the AirPods and Apple Watch leading industry shipments.

The Kensington StudioDock is an all-in-one solution for power users who rely on their iPad Pro to get their work done by incorporating a magnetic stand, a bevy of ports, an Apple Watch charger, and two Qi chargers.

  Apple device users are seeing an increase in FaceTime group call spam, with some forced to block hundreds of unknown numbers due to largely ineffective built-in privacy safeguards. Detailed in an Apple Support Forums thread and social media posts, FaceTime users are facing a deluge of group calls from unknown numbers and accounts. Suspected to be the brainchild of "griefers," these calls can trigger a chain reaction resulting in multiple, quick-succession callbacks in a short period of time...

TikTok and other tech giants in China may get around Apple's inbound App Tracking Transparency changes for iOS, by using a tool from a state-backed group to keep tracking users, even if users deny permission.

  Apple is looking at expanding the functionality of HomeKit with new modular wall units to replace light switches that can provide granular control of devices and location sensing for items or electronics in a home. In a patent granted by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office and titled "Modular wall unit system," Apple outlines a way that could allow consumers to "more easily customize, scale, and reconfigure their homes in a more effortless and user friendly manner." The system centers on wa...

  As Arizona nears a final vote that could force changes on the App Store, a somewhat loaded survey of public opinion shows 69% of residents back the bill. Despite Apples increased lobbying, residents in Arizona are reportedly very strongly in favor of the states HB2005 proposals to break up App Store payment monopolies. According to a poll conducted by research firm Data Orbital, 69% of people expressed support. "Only 11.8% were undecided," says Data Orbital, "which is a small percentage for...

Apple is backing the Redford Center Stories Challenge, an environmental contest from actor Robert Redford's educational filmmaking organization.

  Google is following Apples lead in cutting app store commission by introducing a 15% commission fee schedule for Google Play transactions that is similar to the App Store Small Business Program. The standard 30% commission paid for purchases in the Google Play Store will be reduced down to 15%, Google announced on Tuesday. The change, which will commence on July 1, will apply to the first $1 million in revenue generated using the Play stores payment mechanism each year. After the developer...