While some developers continue to complain about the cost of distribution on Apple’s platforms, it must be stressed that the cost of cybercrime is expected to surpass $10 trillion this year. That means it is in the public interest for app developers — if they really want to play their part to combat cybercrime — to ensure they create and protect secure software distribution systems that do not confuse consumers.
Apple Arcade is kicking off the new year with an exciting slate of game launches, along with big updates to existing hits. Today, seven new titles are available, all with no ads or in-app purchases, including Skate City: New York, the ultimate skateboarding experience featuring iconic, real-world skate spots; Gears & Goo for Apple Vision Pro, combining elements of tower defense and classic base-building games with the interactive possibilities of spatial computing; and Three Kingdoms HEROES, the latest game in Koei Tecmo’s hit Romance of the Three Kingdoms series.
To celebrate the occasion, Apple has shared a specially-designed, garden-themed wallpaper for the iPhone, iPad, and Mac. In addition, the store has an Apple Music playlist featuring some of Miami's most popular Latin music artists.
On any day when I’m supposed to be working, I have developed the habit of looking back at my day and looking for at least one thing which I really accomplished that day (ideally something tangible or visible). I tend to think about this as I’m clearing up my desk, ready to return to home life. It really doesn’t matter how big or small that thing is, but there needs to be something which I can point to.
Investors will vote on four outside proposals at next month’s annual shareholders meeting. Apple is urging shareholders to vote against those proposals, including one that calls on the company to end its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs.
Various leaks have claimed that the country refused to repeal the iPhone prohibition even after Apple coughed up investment offers worth US$10 million, US$100 million, and most recently: US$1 billion. Officials also reportedly altered the terms of their demands and then called for Apple senior executives to meet with Industry Minister Agus Gumiwang Kartasasmita. After landing in Jakarta, they were told the minister wasn’t available.
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It lays bare a recurring obstacle for foreign firms identified by the American Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia: The gulf between what the government demands regarding local production and the capabilities and infrastructure it currently has to support high-tech manufacturing.
Started doing my annual clean-up of my shelves and cupboards and boxes and stuff, a ritual before Chinese New Year.
In the past, the question I asked myself mostly is: does this thing still have any potential uses in the future? If so, keep. If not, throw.
This year, the question has shifted: if I die tomorrow, does my family know what the heck this thing does and has uses for it, or are they going to just have to shrug and throw them out.
And that's why all the USB-A and Firewire cables are thrown out.
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Okay, I kept one 30-pin connector cable next to my old iPod that probably still have some old podcast episodes on it. For my own joy. My family will just have to spend some time to throw these away.
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