iCulture Today: this was Friday, February 4, 2022

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The Netherlands was in the news today and that has everything to do with the current ACM case. In a developer document, Apple explained how much money they want if app makers want to use their own payment system (spoiler: a lot!) and what requirements the apps must meet (spoiler: a lot too!). Developers worldwide have expressed their disapproval, because this is not in line with Apple's principles. So we wrote an opinion article about it under the title ‘Apple offends developers’. That and much more in this iCulture Today!

News and Opinion

  • Apple has finally revealed how dating apps in the Netherlands can introduce their own payment method. But it's not really attractive.
  • We also wrote an opinion article about it: Apple offends developers with the far too strict rules if they want to use their own payment system. And the 27% rate is also absurd.
  • Another test in public transport: checking in and out based on GPS. But what does that mean for your privacy?
  • The MacBook Pro screen dims automatically when it gets too hot. Apple explains how it works and what else you can do.
  • According to Bloomberg, the date of the spring event 2022 has been announced. Will it really be Tuesday, March 8?

Deals

  • These are the best iTunes and App Store deals of the week.
  • Looking for the cheapest AirPods? Here you will find all AirPods offers.
  • We have listed the best Apple Watch offers, so that you can be sure that you are not paying too much for the latest models.
  • Here are this week's best iPhone deals.

Tips & Explanations

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  • Open your favorite apps faster on the Apple TV: create folders!
  • You can easily view transactions from Apple Pay on all your devices.
  • The camera settings This is how you save it on the iPhone.

Accessories and devices

  • You can use these Virtual Reality glasses for the Mac. But we warn you: the choice is limited.

Apps

  • These are the best dating apps for iPhone and iPad, because Valentine's Day is almost here.

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And we didn't want to let these updates pass unnoticed:

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  • Twitter (Free, iPhone/iPad/TV + IAP, iOS 13.4+) – You can now give a thumbs down for a tweet you don't like.
  • Bridge Constructor+ (pre-order, iPhone/iPad, iOS 13.0+) – Bridge Constructor is back. Now available in Apple Arcade and without commercials.

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