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bp pulse has joined ChargeHub's Passport Hub, allowing EV drivers to access over 850 charging points at 95 US locations through ChargeHub or participating services without needing the bp pulse app. Drivers can find and pay for charging through ChargeHub, which handles connections and payments. bp pulse has also been expanding its physical charging sites, including recent openings in Alabama and Texas.
Apple will require developers to declare whether their apps include location-sharing or dating and relationship features when submitting updates or changing their age rating questionnaire. Apps with dating and relationship features will receive a minimum age rating of 18+. The new requirements will take effect on November 16 and all apps must comply by January 12, 2027.
Apple is requiring app developers to disclose if their apps offer location sharing, dating, or romantic interactions by January 2027. The new policy aims to comply with increasing global regulations. Developers must declare this information when submitting app updates or changing age rating questionnaires.
Apple's stock price dropped by 4.43% in after-hours trading following the company's Q4 2026 earnings call, before recovering some losses. The company reported a 12% increase in revenue and a 12% increase in net profit. Apple's Services category saw a record revenue, while iPhone and Mac revenue increased by 17% and 24% respectively.
The TerraMaster D1 SSD Pro is a Thunderbolt 5 external SSD enclosure that provides fast performance, is compact and portable, and has a simple installation process. It supports M.2 NVMe SSDs up to 8TB in size and can read data at up to 7,061 MB/s and write at 6,816 MB/s. The enclosure is made from aerospace-grade aluminum and has a heatsink design to keep the SSD cool.
Apple reported a record fourth quarter with record sales for the iPhone and Mac, driven by strong demand for the iPhone 17 and MacBook Pro and MacBook Neo. The iPad and Wearables, Home, and Accessories categories saw declines. Apple's Services segment grew 9.9% year-over-year, driven by growth in iCloud+ and AppleCare One Family. Apple plans to use AI to drive services revenue and has started recognizing AI costs as part of the value of an iPhone.
Apple will require developers to disclose location sharing and dating features in their apps starting November 16. The disclosure is necessary for assigning age ratings to apps. Developers must submit the disclosures through App Store Connect by January 12, 2027.
Apple CEO John Ternus held his first earnings call as CEO, discussing iPhone Duo sales, Siri AI, and increasing memory costs. Apple is unable to meet demand for the iPhone Duo and has acknowledged display issues. The company plans to add usage limits on server-side AI features like Siri AI and photo editing, with users able to purchase expanded access.
Apple expects memory costs to continue increasing in the December quarter and beyond, with the company's CEO and CFO citing unprecedented pricing and efforts to balance the impact. Apple has been stockpiling memory at lower prices and securing lower prices on non-memory components to offset costs. The company's inventory has more than doubled year over year to $14.5 billion.