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Tuesday, October 20, 2026

Apple

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Apple still doesn't understand gamers in spite of iPhone being a gaming powerhouse

Apple's App Store Worldwide head, Carson Oliver, discussed the company's gaming efforts in an interview, highlighting the iPhone's graphical capabilities and the growth of premium games on the platform. However, the interview also revealed Apple's struggles to understand what gamers want, with a focus on indie titles and a lack of support for more advanced emulators. The company's gaming efforts have been marked by a history of 'almosts' and 'maybes'.

WhatsApp may soon let iPhone users open any link in an in-app browser

WhatsApp is working on expanding its in-app browser feature to allow users to open any link in a chat directly within the app, rather than in their default browser. The feature is currently being tested and is not yet available to beta testers or the general public. The in-app browser will have its own settings, including the ability to clear cookies and cache.