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Epic Games sues Apple over App Store rules, says it would create a competing iOS app store if allowed

August 24, 2020

Epic Games has filed a civil antitrust lawsuit against Apple today, following the removal of Fortnite from the App Store. Epic argues that Apple has used a “series of anti-competitive restraints and monopolistic practices,” specifically citing the App Store and associate In-App Purchase guidelines. The backstory: Epic Games snuck in a direct payments feature to the Fortnite app on iPhone…

Fortnite is offering direct payments w/ discounts to get around app store fees on Android, iOS

August 24, 2020

Epic Games has been very vocal about its distaste for 30% fees charged by Google and Apple, despite giving in and distributing its hit game Fortnite through the Play Store and App Store. Now, to get around those fees, Fortnite is adding “direct payments.” Update: Apple…

95% of Chinese iPhone owners would abandon Apple without WeChat

August 24, 2020

A huge Chinese survey with more than 1.2 million responses shows that 95% of Chinese iPhone owners would switch from Apple to another smartphone brand, rather than give up WeChat. The survey follows an executive order by Donald Trump banning US companies from transactions…

Bloomberg: Apple services bundle to launch in October alongside iPhone 12, called ‘Apple One’

August 24, 2020

Apple is readying to launch a range of services bundles in October, with the working brand name ‘Apple One’, according to a report from Bloomberg. The bundle would offer a selection of Apple’s services at a discount, with a variety of packages and prices. Bloomberg suggests that Apple is also launching a services rival to compete with Peloton, with Apple virtual fitness classes being part of…

Alleged OLED display for upcoming iPhone 12 surfaces in leaked image

August 24, 2020

As we move closer towards this fall’s release of the iPhone 12, we expect to see additional leaks start to surface from Apple’s supply chain. Today, a new image posted to Twitter by leaker claims to show the OLED display that will be used in the iPhone 12 this…

Apple releases fourth iOS 14 public beta with TV app widgets and more

August 24, 2020

Apple will release fourth public betas of iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 to testers today. This comes after Tuesday’s release of iOS 14 beta 4 to developers, bringing changes such as new widgets for the TV app, COVID-19 Exposure Notification API support, and more. Today’s…

Anker releases new iPhone and Android gaming controller with universal design

August 24, 2020

Today Anker has unveiled its new PowerCore Play 6K Mobile Game Controller for iOS and Android devices. With a built 6700mAh battery pack and ergonomic grips, it’s designed to take your mobile gaming sessions to the next level. With USB-A and USB-C ports on-board, there’s great compatibility here for a wide range of devices. While it typically will sell for around $35, Anker is offering a…

Microsoft ends tests with xCloud gaming platform on iOS due to App Store policies [Ux2]

August 24, 2020

Microsoft started testing its xCloud gaming platform on iOS in February, but things have been complicated since then. The company announced today that it’s ending tests with xCloud on Apple’s mobile operating system due to strict App Store policies. Check out the…

Apple confirms Google Stadia and services like it aren’t currently allowed on iPhone, iPad

August 24, 2020

Google’s Stadia platform has helped start a new form of gaming, streaming from the cloud. In the past year, Stadia, Microsoft xCloud, and Nvidia’s GeForce Now have made a big splash, but they still aren’t available on iOS. Why? Apple has confirmed it won’t allow…

Facebook iOS gaming app launches with no games; condemns Apple policy

August 24, 2020

A Facebook iOS gaming app has been forced to launch without access to any games, thanks to an App Store policy which bans streaming gaming services. Facebook Gaming on Android allows users to play games, as well as watch the gameplay of popular streamers – but iOS users cannot play games … Facebook told The Verge that earlier versions of the apps which allowed gameplay were rejected…