… Most of Apple’s changes under the DMA are restricted to the EU. Still, some changes have spread globally too — either directly by Apple like allowing emulators on the App Store globally , or to comply with DMA-like regulations in non-EU countries. …
… Apple’s new “Extensions” system may let users choose which AI handles their queries. This means Gemini, Claude, and other App Store chatbots could all plug into Siri. Apple could finally be opening the door, and Google is in a prime spot to walk right in. …
… Now some smartphones are demanding you prove your age Device-level age checks are here, and Apple is leading the way. By • March 25, 2026 • • • Add AndroidAuthority on Google Taylor Kerns / Android Authority TL;DR Apple has begun rolling out device-level age checks on iOS in the UK. …
… By default, data is stored locally, and cloud features are optional. …
… Apple has much tighter ecosystem control and effectively forces developers to follow its design standards and optimization requirements. Things like strict App Store reviews make that unavoidable. …
… Android manufacturers have spent years mocking Apple for its lack of design changes. …
… Which tends to be the Apple way, and, at least for me, the right way. By waiting, Apple also avoids the software fragmentation that plagues Android foldables. It can ensure that every single app in the App Store behaves exactly as expected when the device is opened. …
… Apple’s got the right balance Mahmoud Itani / Android Authority Apple’s most obvious advantage over Google’s new direction with Android and Googlebook is that it still has a real desktop operating system. …
… Improvements Add support for sharing data back to Apple Health. …