Apple hits 500 million weekly App Store visitors, $100B in developer payouts

Kicking off the WWDC 2018 keynote today, Tim Cook announced some updates on App Store progress.
Apple unveils iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad

Apple has officially announced iOS 12 for iPhone and iPad at its annual Worldwide Developer Conference in San Jose. We’ll update our story below with details as they’re announced.
9to5Toys Lunch Break: Best Buy WWDC Apple Sale, prev. gen. 9.7-inch iPad $249, WD 2TB Portable HDD $55, more

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Setapp’s subscription for Mac apps now at 20,000 paid users & 119 apps

Thanks to our WWDC 2018 coverage sponsor Setapp, you can now get the company’s subscription Mac app service with 119 apps worth $3400 for just $9.99/month (30 Day Free Trial).
Mac app subscription service Setapp, often referred to as the “Netflix of Mac apps”, has now passed 20,000 paid users, up from the 15,000 it announced earlier this year. It has also added over 10 new apps and developers. The $9.99 per month service now provides access to a curated selection of 119 native Mac apps from over 100 developers. Here’s how it works…
It has also added over 10 new apps and developers with the $9.99 per month service now providing access to a curated selection of 119 native Mac apps from over 100 developers for a monthly price. Here’s how it works…
Ming-Chi Kuo predicts ~$100 price cuts for 2018 iPhones, all models available in September

Well-known analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, formerly of KGI Securities, is out today with his first Apple-related investor note at his new firm, TF International Securities. After offering up a slew of 2018 iPhone details over the last few months, Kuo this time is breaking down Apple’s price strategy for the upcoming smartphones…
Apple Park looking far more park-like in latest drone footage

Apple opened up its Apple Park campus to more than 350 WWDC scholarship students yesterday, welcoming them to an orientation and meet-and-greet in the Steve Jobs Theater. And it looks like the company wanted to make sure the place was looking good for their visit …
Microsoft acquires software development platform GitHub for $7.5B, exodus begins
Observers comment on the challenge of Apple’s software quality focus this year

If the rumor mill is correct, this year’s WWDC may be a rather more low-key event than usual. All the signs are pointing to few if any hardware announcements, and a limited number of flashy new features in iOS 12 and macOS 10.14.
Apple is said to be concentrating this year on software quality and stability, something observers say is both sorely needed and challenging to achieve …
How to watch Apple’s WWDC 2018 keynote on June 4th

Today’s the exciting day when Apple will lay new groundwork for software developers within the Apple ecosystem. The WWDC 2018 keynote starts promptly at 10 AM PDT. While we’re not expecting any new hardware announcements, Apple is expected to focus on iOS 12, macOS 10.14, tvOS 12, and watchOS 5.
Third class action lawsuit over MBP keyboard alleges ‘fraudulent concealment’

If there’s ever a problem with an Apple product, a class action lawsuit is sure to follow – and it’s rarely just one.
We’ve already seen two filed over alleged design defects in the butterfly keyboard used in the 12-inch MacBook and current MacBook Pro models, and there’s now a third …
