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iOS iPhoneJan 30, 2024Feb 6, 2024

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

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…

iOS iPhoneJan 30, 2024Jan 30, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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…

iOS iPhone TwitterJan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024

X ditches traditional passwords for Passkeys, exclusive to iOS users in the U.S.

Asma Hussain

In a notable move towards enhancing digital security, X (formerly Twitter) has introduced Passkeys as a login option for its iOS users in the United States. This groundbreaking feature replaces traditional passwords with a more secure and user-friendly alternative, utilizing…

Games iPhone MacJan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024

‘Death Stranding: Director’s Cut’ to launch on iPhone 15 Pro, M-Series iPads and Macs next week

Asma Hussain

Publisher 505 Games and developer Kojima Productions have revealed that Death Stranding: Director’s Cut is set to launch on iPhone, iPad, and Mac on January 30. Initially released in 2019, this unique action game by Hideo Kojima gained further acclaim…

iPhoneJan 25, 2024Jan 25, 2024

Sideloading coming to iPhone, but there will be new fees and restrictions

Asma Hussain

In response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) set to take effect by March 7, Apple is gearing up to implement changes that will allow sideloading outside its App Store. This move comes after the EU enforced legislation…