Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators
Apple reduces App Store fees in China to ward off regulators

Apple is cutting App Store developer fees in China from March 15th, dropping its typical commission on purchases from 30 percent down to 25 percent. The decision was made following “discussions with the Chinese regulator,” according to Apple’s announcement, suggesting that the reduction aims to avoid regulatory intervention after China reportedly considered opening a formal […]

Apple’s four-pack of first-gen AirTags is down $60 for the first time
Apple’s four-pack of first-gen AirTags is down $60 for the first time

Despite the fact that Apple released a new AirTag in January, the first-gen AirTag is still a top-notch tracker if you’re embedded in Apple’s ecosystem. And right now, it’s on sale for $59.99 ($40 off) at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy, which marks a new low price.  If you’re an iPhone owner, the original AirTag […]

Can the $599 MacBook Neo actually handle gaming? A new test tries to find out

A new gaming test shows how Apple’s $599 MacBook Neo performs across 10 different games, highlighting both the surprising strengths and the limits of Apple’s budget laptop.
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Two new hosts join Digital Trends

Meet the newest hosts joining the Digital Trends YouTube channel. Sam and Faiz introduce themselves, share the tech they’re most passionate about, and talk about the perspective they’ll bring to future videos. Expect more reviews, deep dives, and hands…

Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent
Perplexity’s Personal Computer turns your spare Mac into an AI agent

Perplexity wants to be more than just an answer engine. On Wednesday, it launched Personal Computer, a new AI agent tool that can turn a spare Mac into a locally run AI system, pitching it as “a digital proxy for you.” Personal Computer will run 24/7 on a dedicated device on your local network, have […]

MacBook Air is getting OLED, but you’ll be waiting a few more years

Apple’s OLED laptop rollout starts with MacBook Pro as early as late 2026, but MacBook Air buyers could be waiting until 2028 or 2029 for the same upgrade.
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iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID
iPhone Fold rumor: iPad-like multitasking, but no iPad apps and no Face ID

Apple’s rumored foldable iPhone will come with an iPad-style interface that will allow users to view apps side-by-side, according to a report from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Gurman also reports that the outer display will be around the size of a small iPhone. The inner display will reportedly come with a wider aspect ratio, similar to […]

iPhone Fold to ditch Face ID and ugly notch in favor of a camera hole

Apple’s foldable iPhone won’t just look different — it’ll work differently too. Face ID is out, Touch ID is back, and the notch is finally, mercifully, gone.
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Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse
Alternative app store AltStore PAL is joining the fediverse

AltStore PAL, the alternative iOS app store available in the European Union and Japan, is joining the social web. In a post on Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that users across Mastodon, Threads, and Bluesky can now interact with apps that developers choose to federate on its explore.alt.store website. Any likes from the social web will […]

Former Apple engineer raises $5M for a note-taking pendant that only records your voice

Taya is trying to address privacy concerns around note-taking wearables with its device that can be worn as a pendant and records only the user’s voice.