Apple Daily Tech Support Thread - [August 26]

Daily Tech Support Thread - [August 26]
Wallpaper Wednesday - [August 26]
Facebook warns Apple's iOS 14 could shave more than 50% from Audience Network revenue
Apple showing signs it may soon launch a search engine to compete against Google Search
"iPad Air 4" User manual leaked with Touch ID embedded into power button
There are only about two months left for free keyboard replacements in the 2016 Macbook Pro, if you need it hurry up and get it
Epic Games Confirms New Fortnite Season Won't Be Available on iOS or Mac
Apple's smart 'AirTags' tracking device outlined in patent filing
Apple releases iOS 13.7 with support for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications without downloading an app
Epic uses tone-deaf World War 2 slogan in latest Apple lawsuit statement
Historically, AAPL stock splits have seen stock rise 10% in next 12 months
Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPad models appear in Eurasian filings
Something that hasn't been discussed much in the recent news hearings: Apple's App Store and anti-piracy protections
FCC makes more 5G spectrum available ahead of iPhone 12 launch
Korea investigating Apple and Google over in-app purchase costs
Apple partners with Gallaudet University to provide assistive tech, scholarships
Congressman Leading Tech Antitrust Investigation Says July Hearing Confirms 'Deeply Disturbing Behavior'
Why epic can’t afford to lose the unreal engine in its legal fight with apple THE VERGE
Apple TV+ to add bonus augmented reality to shows in 2021
Apple Registers Unreleased Apple Watches and iPads in Eurasian Database
What iOS apps do you consider a must have?

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 08:09 AM PDT

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Wallpaper Wednesday - [August 26]

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 06:12 AM PDT

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Facebook warns Apple's iOS 14 could shave more than 50% from Audience Network revenue

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:06 AM PDT

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Apple showing signs it may soon launch a search engine to compete against Google Search

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:49 PM PDT

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"iPad Air 4" User manual leaked with Touch ID embedded into power button

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:45 PM PDT

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There are only about two months left for free keyboard replacements in the 2016 Macbook Pro, if you need it hurry up and get it

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 07:34 AM PDT

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Epic Games Confirms New Fortnite Season Won't Be Available on iOS or Mac

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 08:56 AM PDT

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Apple's smart 'AirTags' tracking device outlined in patent filing

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 11:15 PM PDT

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Apple releases iOS 13.7 with support for COVID-19 Exposure Notifications without downloading an app

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 10:08 AM PDT

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Epic uses tone-deaf World War 2 slogan in latest Apple lawsuit statement

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 09:00 AM PDT

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Historically, AAPL stock splits have seen stock rise 10% in next 12 months

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 06:01 AM PDT

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Apple Watch Series 6 and new iPad models appear in Eurasian filings

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 08:07 AM PDT

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Something that hasn't been discussed much in the recent news hearings: Apple's App Store and anti-piracy protections

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 12:17 PM PDT

I haven't seen anyone discussing how iOS prevents/mitigates app piracy with its strict rules and procedures on side-loading apps. On android and PC, piracy is much more common because the systems allow users to install any app from essentially any source, and obviously there are people out there who will abuse this freedom. You know what's worse than paying Apple 30% of your revenue for using their services? Having your app distributed and available to download for millions of users for free on torrent sites or cloud share sites. If I were a game developer, I'd rest easy knowing I pay Apple a 30% cut for all their services and that iOS's "walled garden" makes it virtually impossible to pirate my app on an iPhone running iOS.

Epic Games has complained that Apple's process is broken by forcing all apps to be distributed via their App Store, but in reality this is a protective measure and service done for developers. Sure, big studios like Epic Games have probably outgrown the App Store or are able to operate without needing all of the services included with the App Store; however, the App Store wasn't made with large studios in mind, I've always thought it was a way for smaller studios or individuals to "get discovered." For these developers, Apple's services are probably extremely useful. Imagine being an individual developer trying to make money off an app on a system/platform that allows easy installation of apps from external sources.

For micro-transaction games like Fortnite, piracy of the app doesn't matter because most of their revenue comes from add-ons (skins, currencies, dances, etc.) not selling the app, and the services that Apple offers doesn't matter either due to the size of the studio. To me, Epic Games comes off as self-centered in all of this as they fail to see how many of these processes are in place to protect smaller developers. Epic Games is trying to pass themselves off as the "under dog" or the "little guy" or "champion of the people," but in reality this is such a selfish PR ploy that, if successful, could be extremely detrimental to smaller developers on iOS who get good use from the App Store services.

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FCC makes more 5G spectrum available ahead of iPhone 12 launch

Posted: 26 Aug 2020 06:05 AM PDT