9to5Mac Daily Will you need an iPhone in ten years?
May 8, 2025
Dive into the intriguing future of tech as Apple hints that the iPhone might not be essential by 2035. Discover how updates to the Kindle app simplify book purchases on iOS. Patreon is shaking things up by allowing U.S. fans to dodge Apple's hefty fees. Meanwhile, Apple fights back against App Store overhaul pressures, while new AI search options could change the game as Google's dominance wanes. It's a thrilling look at how our digital lives may evolve!
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App Store Payment Rule Change
- Apple's App Store rules changes allow linking to external payment systems without commissions.
- This improves user experience, letting apps like Kindle enable in-app book purchases via web views.
Apple Eyes AI Search Partners
- Apple plans to add AI search providers to Safari amid falling Google search usage.
- This move aims to keep Apple competitive and diversify its search revenue sources.
iPhone May Become Obsolete
- Eddy Cue predicts that in 10 years, an iPhone might not be needed due to technological shifts.
- AI is cited as a major disruptive force creating new market opportunities.
