Apple's latest proposal in the Epic trial suggests it should be able to charge between 5% and 15% on external purchases. However, Epic will appeal any value above 0%. Epic's demands for a free ride on Apple's App Store continue six years on The ongoing lawsuit between Apple and Epic has left Apple unable to charge commissions on external purchases since its injunction violation in April 2025. Thursday's proposal could let Apple begin charging something again soon, that is if the District Court finds it within its expectations. Apple was ordered to provide a plan for external commission rates on Tuesday, and in spite of multiple appeals , has finally done so. The filing was made on the minute at 5 p.m. EST when the deadline was set. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
"Ted Lasso" has once again packed the stands, with its season four debut drawing nearly 300 million U.S. viewing minutes across its first two days. 'Ted Lasso' sets Apple TV viewing record again - image credit: Apple TV On August 4, "Ted Lasso" made its much-anticipated return to Apple TV for its fourth season. Previously, the series was widely regarded as one of Apple's first breakout hits and smashed previous viewership records. And it looks like Ted's brought home yet another victory. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
In what addresses only a lesser problem of privacy when filming with Apple Glasses , a new patent details ways the wearer can be alerted that they are recording, or if bad actors try to interfere. It won't necessarily help others know you're recording, but Apple's smart glasses patent application has proposals for securing the device. Meta Ray-Bans are either going to give all smart glasses a bad name , or introduce a massive societal change where we shrug at privacy. Apple clearly does not want to be associated with smart glasses that can film people without their knowledge, so a new patent shows it is working on a solution. Or possibly just half a solution. "Secure Audio Indicators For Electronic Devices" is a newly revealed patent application that is concerned with using audio indicators during recordings. So it's about playing sounds rather than having, say, a tiny red dot that might be covered up. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums
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