Everything you need to know about Fortnite’s war on Apple and the App Store, and why you won’t be able to play the game on your iPhone or iPad next season.
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The developer behind ‘Fortnite’ is suing Apple after the iPhone maker yanked the game from the App Store
Epic Games said it was offering players the option to bypass Apple and Google to provide more choice and to allow them to save money.
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Apple reportedly developing digital service bundles for iOS 14
According to a report from Bloomberg, Apple is developing a new series of subscription bundles meant to spur adoption of the company’s digital products, like Apple Music and Apple TV+.
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Latest iOS 13 update fixes iPhone 11 green tint problem
Phone owners experiencing the unusual green tint on their display will be happy to see it’s finally been fixed.
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What if Apple was forced to allow app sales outside of the iOS store?
One potential solution is for officials to simply insist that Apple allow third parties to bypass the App Store and let them install apps directly to iOS devices. It’s certainly an extreme solution, …
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iPhone 12 release date may have been revealed in new leak
Apple last month confirmed that its new iPhone will be delayed “a few weeks,” leading some to speculate the company’s expected iPhone 12 lineup won’t be revealed until October. Apple has typically …
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Fortnite maker challenges Apple and Google’s app store rules through direct-payment discounts
The direct payment option to Epic appears to skirt Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play Store rules, which require Epic to give those firms a 30% cut of revenue made through the app.
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Fortnite Introduces Direct Payment Option on iOS Despite Apple’s App Store Review Guidelines
Epic Games today announced that it has introduced a new direct payment option in the Fortnite app for iPhone and iPad, allowing players to …
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Epic Declares War On Apple And Google Using ‘Fortnite’ V-Bucks To Skirt App Store Revenue Cut
You may not like Fortnite, but you have to respect what Epic Games is doing to fight against the “status quo” of giant monopolies overcharging for gateway access to games.
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iPhone SE vs. Pixel 4A: Camera, design, software, performance and battery compared
This has been an abundant year for wallet-friendly phones with impressive performance and specs. Apple and Google launched smaller versions of their marquee handsets — the iPhone SE and the Pixel 4A …
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Some Publishers Concerned About Apple News+ Intercepting Traffic From Websites in iOS 14
Apple has made it easier to keep track of conversation threads in Messages by allowing users to pin threads in the app. • iOS 14: How to Send Inline Replies in Messages • iOS 14: How to Mute …
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The Best Places to Buy Unlocked Phones
If you’ve shopped lately for a new phone, you know how easy it is to end up spending nearly $1,000 to get the latest device — only to be stuck in a contract for a year or more. But shopping for an …
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iPhone 8 vs. iPhone 8 Plus: The main differences between Apple’s 2017 flagships
If you’re eyeing Apple’s 2017 flagship phones, here’s which one you should pick. If you’re looking for a new iPhone at the lowest price possible, the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus from 2017 are viable options.
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A brand new Apple service just leaked that’s set to debut with the iPhone 12
The iPhone 12 launch event in October will introduce a brand new Apple product, the “Apple One” bundle that will include subscriptions to various Apple services. Apple One will come in …
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Samsung Galaxy Watch 3 review: The best Apple Watch alternative
Not many other smartwatches are as well-rounded as the Samsung Galaxy Watch 3. The hardware and software are better than ever, though Samsung still has some work to do with fitness tracking accuracy.
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‘Holy Grail’ Smartphone Design Beats Apple iPhone And Samsung Galaxy
A new device could be the first to achieve the ‘Holy Grail’ of smartphone designs, leaving Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy ranges lagging behind. Earlier this June, the Chinese OLED manufacturer, …
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Apple Unveiling iPhone 12 In October, Apple Watch And iPad In September, Leaker Says
The announcement dates for Apple’s new devices have been leaked by a prominent tipster. Jon Prosser said, however, that due to the “staggered release” of the iPhone 12 series, new Apple Watch and new …
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