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Games iPhoneJan 31, 2024Jan 31, 2024

Backbone One launches exclusive ‘Death Stranding’ controller for iPhone 15 Pro

Backbone and Kojima Productions have teamed up to deliver the ultimate controller for your adventures: the limited-edition Backbone One – DEATH STRANDING. This controller boasts a precision D-pad, secure magnetic adapters, and a seamless USB-C connection for the iPhone 15…

iOS iPhoneJan 30, 2024Feb 6, 2024

What’s new in iOS 17.4 beta: new emoji, sideloading, transcripts for podcasts and more

by Asma Hussain

iOS 17.4 beta is finally here, shaking things up for both Europeans and global users. The update includes third-party app stores in the EU, podcast transcriptions, clearer Music navigation, and over 100 new emoji. Beta 1 of iOS 17.4 is…

InstagramJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024

‘Flipside’ is Instagram’s solution for managing different accounts, including ‘finstas’

by Asma Hussain

Instagram, the prominent social media platform, is seeking innovative solutions to bolster user privacy and engagement. Spearheaded by CEO Adam Mosseri, the company is currently experimenting with a feature called “Flipside.” This innovative tool seeks to transcend the limitations of…

VisionJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024

Zoom for Vision Pro to debut with digital avatars, more features will arrive this spring

by Asma Hussain

Zoom takes center stage in a groundbreaking era of virtual collaboration with its app designed for Apple’s Vision Pro, launching February 2. This app seamlessly blends spatial computing and virtual meetings, promising an immersive experience. Vision Pro to gain immersive…

iOS iPhoneJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024

Spotify CEO blasts Apple’s new EU App Store fees: “A complete and total farce”

by Asma Hussain

In a recent blog post, Spotify CEO Daniel Ek unleashed a scathing critique of Apple’s new App Store changes set to affect the European Union under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Ek accuses Apple of “extortion, plain and simple,” declaring…

iOS iPhoneJan 26, 2024Jan 26, 2024

Apple opens up iPhone to third-party app stores and payment options in Europe

by Asma Hussain

In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), Apple has unveiled substantial changes in its upcoming iOS 17.4 release, set to debut in March. Forced by the regulatory framework, these alterations encompass fundamental shifts in iOS, the App…

iOS iPhoneJan 26, 2024Feb 6, 2024

iOS 17.4 lets you set any browser as your iPhone’s default, but only in Europe

by Asma Hussain

Apple is set to make groundbreaking changes to its web browser policies for iPhone users in the European Union with the release of iOS 17.4. These changes are driven by the need to comply with the Digital Markets Act, a…

iOS iPhoneJan 26, 2024Feb 6, 2024

iOS 17.4 introduces 6 new emoji, including a mystical phoenix and a brown mushroom

by Asma Hussain

Apple’s iOS 17.4 beta has recently made waves with the introduction of 118 new emoji characters, breathing fresh life into digital conversations. These additions, part of the Unicode 15.1 update approved in September 2023, include a phoenix, lime, brown mushroom,…

Games iPad iPhoneJan 26, 2024

Apple opens door to dedicated game streaming apps on iPhone and iPad

by Asma Hussain

In a major policy shift, Apple has recently announced a groundbreaking update to its App Store policies, signaling a significant relaxation of its longstanding ban on game streaming apps. This move comes after years of restrictions that required developers to…

Games iOS iPhoneJan 26, 2024Jan 26, 2024

Fortnite returns to iPhone after a 3-year ban thanks to EU’s Digital Markets Act

by Asma Hussain

Epic Games is gearing up to reintroduce Fortnite to iOS devices in Europe later this year through its upcoming Epic Games Store. This revelation follows Apple’s recent decision to open up iOS to third-party app stores, a move prompted by…