Floor, a mobile NFT platform, plans to absorb the 30% fees charged by Apple and Google for in-app NFT purchases. This move sets it apart from other NFT marketplace apps, which have avoided fees by not allowing in-app purchases. Floor hopes that its absorption of the fees will lead to a reduction in Apple and Google's take across the industry.

Apple is said to be developing its own generative pre-trained transformer (GPT) artificial intelligence (AI) model called "Ajax", which is similar to OpenAI's ChatGPT and Google's Bard. However, there is no indication that the company plans to release it to the public.

In June, Apple threatened to remove Damus, a Bitcoin-friendly social media app, from its App Store due to its feature that allows users to tip each other with bitcoin. Despite efforts to address the issue, Apple rejected Damus' submission, leading to concerns about restricting Bitcoin adoption.

June 25 (Cointime) - Apple has entered the Spatial computing market with its new mixed reality headset, the Apple Vision Pro.

June 15 (Cointime) - Apple has rejected the latest version of the non-custodial Lightning-enabled bitcoin wallet, Zeus, due to a lack of proof of requisite licenses and permissions for the transmission of virtual currency.

June 15 (Cointime) - Louis Vuitton has formed strategic partnerships with Epic Games and Apple to enhance their digital experiences. The first deployment of Epic Games' Unreal Engine 5 technology by a LVMH maison was showcased at the Viva Technology show in Paris, featuring an interactive and immersive digital recreation of the Louis Vuitton Men's Fall '23 fashion show.

Apple has asked decentralized social media platform Damus to adjust its bitcoin tipping feature to comply with App Store guidelines or face removal. Apple claims the feature may allow users to sell digital content outside of the App Store, in violation of the guidelines. Damus' founder said the change would "cripple" the platform. But after communicating with Apple, the two sides reached a consensus and confirmed that the problem can be solved in the next update. Currently, users can tip others via the lightning button, as well as on their profiles.

Apple has given Damus, a decentralized social media app, a warning that it will be removed from the App Store if it doesn't update to comply with Apple's policies. The warning is due to Damus's "zaps" feature, which allows users to earn bitcoin on posts. Apple requires tips or donations to use in-app purchases if they are connected to or associated with receiving digital content. Damus may have to remove the zaps feature to stay on the App Store, which could hinder bitcoin applications trying to innovate on lightning.

Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta (formerly Facebook), addressed Apple's recent unveiling of the Vision Pro headset in a company-wide meeting with employees. He stated that while it "could be the vision of the future of computing," it is not the one he wants for Meta. He pointed out that Meta's upcoming Quest 3 headset will be much cheaper than Apple's offering, giving them an opening to reach a wider user base. Zuckerberg also highlighted the difference in values and vision between Meta and Apple, stating that their device is about people interacting in new ways and feeling closer while being active and doing things, whereas every demo shown by Apple was a person sitting on a couch alone.

Apple's recent entry into the VR/AR market has sparked interest and concern among Meta's leadership. During an all-hands meeting, Mark Zuckerberg expressed curiosity about Apple's Vision Pro headset but noted that Meta's teams had already explored the constraints posed by laws and physics, implying that Apple's solutions were not groundbreaking.