openai OpenAI Releases Official ChatGPT iOS App to Combat Mobile Spam OpenAI launches a free official ChatGPT app for iOS devices in the U.S., featuring voice command support through its Whisper model. The release aims to eliminate fake mobile applications and potentially reduces reliance on Microsoft Bing for mobile AI access.
openai OpenAI Launches Ad-Free ChatGPT App Exclusively for iPhone Users in the US OpenAI releases a dedicated, ad-free ChatGPT app for the iPhone that syncs history across devices and supports voice input. The app is currently available only in the United States but expands to other countries in the coming weeks.
amazon Tech Giants Slash Thousands of Jobs as Economic Fears Mount Salesforce and Amazon lead a wave of early 2023 layoffs as the tech industry braces for a potential recession and fading demand.
twitter Twitter Permanently Bans Elon Jet Account Despite CEO's Free Speech Promise Twitter permanently suspends the Elon Jet account that tracks Elon Musk's private flights, directly contradicting the CEO's earlier free speech promises. Meanwhile, Apple reportedly prepares to allow alternative app stores on iOS 17 to comply with European regulations.
twitter Twitter Blue Relaunches With Stricter Verification and Tiered Pricing Twitter is officially relaunching its Twitter Blue subscription with a new review process to prevent impersonation. The service costs $8 per month on the web and $11 per month on iOS to account for Apple's app store fees.
apple Apple Expands App Store Pricing Options Amid Slowing App Economy Growth Apple introduces 700 new price points to its App Store as global app spending growth slows. The changes give developers more flexibility and come amid increasing regulatory pressure on the tech giant.
twitter Twitter Sets $11 iOS Price for Blue to Offset Apple App Store Fees Twitter plans to charge iOS users $11 per month for its Blue subscription, compared to $7 on the web, to cover Apple's 30% App Store commission. The price hike follows recent tensions between Elon Musk and Apple over advertising and potential App Store removal.
apple Tech Giants Unite Against Apple's App Store Policies as App Economy Cools Elon Musk and other tech executives publicly criticize Apple's App Store fees and policies. Meanwhile, global app spending shows only slight growth as the pandemic-fueled boom continues to slow.
foxconn Foxconn Offers Massive Bonuses to Lure Workers Back After Unrest Foxconn is offering thousands of dollars in bonuses to entice workers back to its Zhengzhou factory following protests and a Covid-19 outbreak that threaten global iPhone supplies.
apple BeReal Takes Top Honors in Apple's 2022 App Store Awards Apple names BeReal its 2022 App of the Year, highlighting the photo-sharing app's massive impact on social media. Meanwhile, African restaurant tech startup Orda raises $3.4 million and Indian fintech CRED acquires CreditVidya.
elon musk Elon Musk Clashes With Apple Over App Store Policies and Fees Elon Musk publicly criticizes Apple for its App Store fees and threatens to launch his own rival platform. However, Apple holds significant leverage by controlling access to billions of iPhones.
twitter Twitter Downloads Surge in China as Citizens Seek Protest Information Chinese citizens are flocking to Twitter to share news about widespread COVID-19 protests as local platforms face strict censorship. The app jumps to 9th place in the iOS App Store despite being officially blocked by the Great Firewall.
elon musk Elon Musk Targets Apple Over App Store Threats and Advertising Pullback Elon Musk publicly accuses Apple of threatening to remove Twitter from the App Store and halting advertising on the platform. The conflict highlights ongoing tensions over content moderation rules and Apple's in-app purchase fees.
apple Violent Foxconn Protest Deepens Apple iPhone Supply Crisis A major worker revolt at Foxconn's primary iPhone factory in China over broken bonus promises severely impacts Apple's supply chain. The ongoing disruptions cost Apple roughly $1 billion per week and cause significant iPhone 14 shortages ahead of the holiday season.
foxconn Foxconn Workers Clash With Police Over Pay and COVID Lockdowns at iPhone Plant Hundreds of workers protest at Foxconn's massive Zhengzhou facility, smashing cameras and demanding unpaid wages while facing strict COVID quarantine measures. Police respond with tear gas as the contractor denies the unrest impacts iPhone production.