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Apple loosens grip on iPhone apps - with a catch
After a years-long legal battle, Apple says it will begin allowing iPhone app developers to use alternative payment systems -- but they will still have to pay fees and meet various conditions.
'Prince of Persia' creator 'never imagined' game would be his magic carpet
For video game maker Jordan Mechner, "The Prince of Persia" has allowed him to achieve a childhood dream. "I had two dreams growing up: make video games and make movies," the acclaimed creator told AFP. "Thanks to 'Prince of Persia' I've achieved both."
West Bank economy in tatters as Gaza war rages
In the occupied West Bank, Hafeth Ghazawneh waits in quiet frustration for customers to visit his falafel stall, which has been deserted since the October 7 Hamas attacks in Israel.
US Supreme Court appears inclined to rein in federal agencies
The conservative-leaning US Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared inclined to weaken the power of federal agencies, which regulate myriad issues affecting the everyday lives of Americans -- from consumer safety to air pollution. In June 2022, the Supreme Court had already limited the power of federal agencies to an extent.
IEB matric results 2023: Meet Kearsney’s Nthato Sifumba with 94% in maths and 3 other pupils who impressed SA
Kearsney College's Nthato Sifumba achieved eight distinctions, and three other boys: Anesu Chimusoro, Liam Jansen Van Rensburg and Fritz Rheedereach attained seven.
Layoffs at music outlet Pitchfork as Conde Nast merges it with GQ
Conde Nast is merging the popular digital music publication Pitchfork with the men's magazine GQ, a decision that has triggered anger over resulting layoffs and concern for the outlet's future. GQ is a monthly men's magazine, with a focus on feature writing and celebrity coverage.
Samsung turns to AI to regain smartphone throne
Samsung on Wednesday released its latest Galaxy smartphones with new artificial intelligence features as the South Korean giant seeks win back its spot as the world's biggest phone seller from Apple. The S24 came out just days after industry data showed that Apple's iPhone for the first time became the world's biggest selling smartphone after Samsung's 12-year run as leader.
Teacher asks parents to collect kids at 9 am on first day, Mzansi in stitches: "We are sorry"
A teacher was already exhausted, not even four hours into the first day of school. He hilariously asked parents to collect their children on TikTok.
Apple hit again with US ban in watch patent feud
A federal appeals court on Wednesday ordered Apple to halt the US sale of its latest smartwatch models in a feud over patents with health company Masimo. The ban on certain Apple smartwatch models will come into effect Thursday as the iPhone juggernaut is ordered to await the outcome of its appeal.
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