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Apple is killing web apps in the EU

Ryan Daws — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:05:23 +0000

Apple is ending support for progressive web apps (PWAs) for iPhone users within the EU, stirring concern among developers and users alike. This decision comes as a definitive blow to the accessibility and functionality of web-based applications on Apple devices. The move to discontinue web app support has been apparent in each iteration of the... Read more »

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iOS 16.4 supports web app notifications

Ryan Daws — Fri, 17 Feb 2023 14:28:40 +0000

Users will be able to receive push notifications from web apps they’ve added to their homescreens starting with iOS 16.4. iOS users have been able to add shortcuts for their favourite web apps to their homescreens since 2008. Over the years, Apple has unlocked further capabilities for web apps on iOS—but push notification support has... Read more »

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Progressive Web Apps on Chrome OS will soon support in-app purchases

Ryan Daws — Thu, 10 Dec 2020 14:20:44 +0000

Google will soon enable support for in-app purchases in Progressive Web Apps (PWAs) on Chrome OS. Mountain View has long been an advocate of PWAs—unsurprising, really, considering Google is the world’s largest web services company. What is therefore surprising is how long it’s taken for Google to provide support for in-app purchases in PWAs on... Read more »

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