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Apple Cuts App Store Commission in China Amid Competition From Domestic Ecosystems

Apple is reducing its commission rates for developers on the App Store in China, the company announced on Thursday. Following discussions with local regulators, the Cupertino-based tech giant’s revised structure will lower the standard commission and also reduce fees for developers enrolled in certain programmes, including the App Store Small Business Program. The m...

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Google Maps Gets Gemini-Powered ‘Ask Maps’ Feature; Adds Immersive Navigation for Driving

Google on Thursday announced a new feature for Google Maps, which lets users ask complex, real-world questions about places directly within the app. The feature, dubbed Ask Maps, is said to have deeper artificial intelligence (AI) integration and adds new Gemini-powered capabilities in Google Maps. Following its rollout, users can ask natural language queries and rece...

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