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web apps: Apple reverses decision to disable home screen web apps in EU

Apple has reversed a decision to block web apps in the European Union that bypass its 30% App Store fees by selling subscriptions directly through their websites, the company said on Friday, after the move invited scrutiny from regulators.It had cited complex security and privacy concerns as reasons behind its decision to remove the so-called home screen web apps, which can be launched as a standalone app on a device. Elevate Your Tech Prowess with High-Value Skill CoursesOffering CollegeCourseWebsiteIIT DelhiIITD…

Google Chrome now lets iOS users add web apps on Home Screen

Apple introduced a slew of new features for web apps with iOS 16.4, which includes access to push notifications and permission to third-party apps to add web pages to the iPhone and iPad home screen. Google has updated its native Chrome web browser for iOS to allow users to add web apps to their Home Screen. This means that users can now create shortcuts to their favourite websites on their iPhone or iPad, making it easier to access them.According to a report by 9to5Google, the update allows Chrome users running iOS to…

iOS 17 might add an iPhone feature I’ve waited three years for

With the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) set for June 5, the Apple rumor mill has fully kicked into high gear. While the big-ticket announcement will surely be the long-rumored mixed reality headset from Apple, we’re also expecting the next round of software updates: iOS/iPadOS 17, watchOS 10, and macOS 14. Originally, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg claimed that iOS 17 would be a “quiet” release, then backtracked and said it may bring several highly requested features from users over the years. Reports this week…

iOS 17 could be a huge update — here’s what it may change

Earlier this year, Mark Gurman at Bloomberg reported that iOS 17 may not be a big update, and would instead focus on fixing bugs and improving overall performance, as the company is shifting most gears toward the release of its augmented reality headset instead. However, now Gurman seems to have backtracked on that, saying in a recent Power On newsletter that iOS 17 may actually bring several of the “most requested features” to iOS. That’s a very vague and general statement. But what could those highly requested…

How to use Progressive Web Apps on iPhone and iPad

Progressive Web Apps, also known as PWAs, are basically web apps designed using web technologies. In simple terms, web apps are basically a website installed on the phone as an app and acts and behaves and functions like an app to an extent. The feature comes in handy, in case some app isn’t available on the platform. Or, in case you don’t want to download an app from the App Store. Apple has supported web apps for a while now and it allows users to install a web app via Safari. If you are looking to install a web app on…

How to replace apps drawer with smart search on Samsung Galaxy tablets

Introduction The Edge apps panel in One UI offers additional space for your frequently used apps. Moreover, the majority of Galaxy tablets have a large enough display to fit all the apps you need on your home screen. Along with keeping all of the necessary apps on the taskbar, home screen and the optional Edge apps panel, you can also hide or group all of the apps you don't use. There can be times when you won’t find the apps drawer as useful as the smart search button. Users can also disable the apps drawer to replace it…

Google brought back the original Duo icon- Know more

Image Source : GOOGLE Google Duo- Google Home Page After rebranding its Duo video chat app as Meet, tech giant Google has brought back the original Duo icon and name as a separate shortcut that appears in the app launcher. Google decided to combine its two video calling services into one and select "Meet" as the surviving brand, reports 9To5Google. The Google Duo app…