Articles about iOS

iPhone 16 enhances Apple's brand equity, says analyst

Despite the hefty price, its intelligence capabilities and improved performance present a compelling case for locals who want to switch to the iPhone 16.

Facelift for DStv Stream app

The upgrade comes as DStv struggles to attract new subscribers, with stiff competition from global video streaming players.

Appeal of affordable Android smartphones grows

Emerging markets snap up the low-cost devices, while premium markets start to embrace generative artificial intelligence smartphones, says IDC.

Siri gets Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT backing

The company introduces Apple Intelligence, a personal intelligence system combining the power of generative models with personal context.

Spotify complaint sees Apple hit with R37bn EU fine

Apple applied restrictions, preventing developers from informing iOS users about cheaper music services, says the European Commission.

Android users in SA uninstalling apps faster than global average

While the average app in the world survives for about two months, South Africans typically ditch them within a month, says AppsFyler.

AVeS Cyber Security urges POPIA compliance following landmark Information Regulator fine

The Department of Justice and Constitutional Development received a R5 million fine by the Information Regulator for failing to ramp up its cyber security.

Parent Sense app to offer parenting chatbot

After reaching the 130 000 download mark, the SA-based parenting app will add a chatbot to its offering in September.

Meta’s Threads sees plummeting user engagement

A week since its launch, Threads is down to 23.6 million active daily users, or about 22% of Twitter’s audience.

execMobile offers simpler way to deploy eSIM for iOS, Android

eSIMs allow customers to make use of execMobile’s enterprise mobility and IOT solutions without the need to purchase a physical SIM.

TrollStore enables users to install any apps on non-jailbroken iOS devices

For an application developer, this means that jailbreak detection is no longer a valid stopgap to mitigate the majority of repackaging efforts.

OS ecosystem ready for third player, says Huawei

Huawei spends billions to bolster HarmonyOS, as it looks to shake-up the dominance of Google’s Android and Apple’s iOS operating systems.