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European iOS developers can begin testing alternative app stores

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:43:07 +0000

Apple this week began implementing its controversial plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing developers to now submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect. This development comes amid Apple’s efforts to meet the DMA requirements by March 2024. With the deadline looming, Apple is taking proactive steps... Read more »

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Deazy acquires Geektastic to flaunt talented developers

Ryan Daws — Thu, 08 Feb 2024 15:48:19 +0000

Bristol-based Deazy – a tech startup connecting enterprises with global development talent – has acquired Geektastic, a provider of customisable, expert-reviewed technical skills assessments. The acquisition allows Deazy to demonstrate the quality of its developer community to potential clients. Founded in 2019, Deazy partners with companies like the RAC and Popeyes to help accelerate their... Read more »

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Developers can seek guidance from Apple on EU App Store changes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:42:53 +0000

Apple has announced that it will allow developers to request consultations to discuss upcoming changes to the iOS App Store in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, for a quick primer, is a sweeping set of antitrust regulations aimed at reining in the market power of Big Tech giants... Read more »

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Meta explains how it boosted AI development efficiency

Ryan Daws — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 17:10:24 +0000

Meta’s AI engineers were increasingly frustrated with slow build times and inefficient distribution processes hindering their productivity. The company has now outlined the solutions its engineers devised to maximise efficiency. The workflows of Meta’s machine learning engineers consist of iteratively checking-out code, writing new algorithms, building models, packaging the output, and testing in Meta’s remote... Read more »

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Google enables WebGPU by default in Chrome 121

Ryan Daws — Fri, 19 Jan 2024 10:31:10 +0000

Google has enabled WebGPU support by default in the latest version of its Chrome browser, Chrome 121. WebGPU is a new web standard that provides low-level access to GPU hardware for high-performance 3D graphics and general purpose computing using JavaScript APIs. WebGPU support is now enabled on devices running Android 12 or later powered by... Read more »

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GitHub rotates credentials following vulnerability discovery

Ryan Daws — Wed, 17 Jan 2024 16:58:10 +0000

GitHub has rotated encryption keys following the discovery of a vulnerability that could have enabled threat actors to steal credentials, the company revealed Tuesday. The Microsoft-owned firm said it first became aware of the high-severity security flaw tracked as CVE-2024-0200 on 26 December 2023. After investigating the issue and verifying there was no evidence it... Read more »

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Apple may enable sideloading in Europe ‘in the coming weeks’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:04 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to install apps from third-party app stores—potentially within a matter of weeks. The move from Apple comes in response to mounting regulatory pressure from European lawmakers demanding more competition in the app ecosystem. According to Apple insider Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s “Power On”... Read more »

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Brave Search now answers coding queries

Ryan Daws — Thu, 11 Jan 2024 10:46:07 +0000

Brave Search has integrated a new AI feature called CodeLLM designed to provide high-quality answers to coding-related queries. CodeLLM summarises potential solutions located across the web and generates step-by-step explanations to common coding problems. It aims to save developers time by delivering concise and actionable responses without having to sift through dozens of search results.... Read more »

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Apple releases Xcode 15.2 with Vision Pro support

Ryan Daws — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:07:54 +0000

Apple has released Xcode 15.2, a major update that paves the way for the upcoming Vision Pro headset set to hit the shelves on 2 February. The new Xcode version introduces support for the Vision Pro headset through the integration of the visionOS SDK, opening up opportunities for developers to craft immersive visionOS apps tailored... Read more »

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Google settles Play Store antitrust lawsuit

Ryan Daws — Tue, 19 Dec 2023 15:23:09 +0000

Google has reached a settlement in the antitrust lawsuit filed by 36 US states and the District of Columbia, including announcing changes that will impact users and developers. As part of the settlement, Google will cough up $700 million. The breakdown includes $630 million earmarked for a settlement fund benefiting consumers and an additional $70... Read more »

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