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This App Brings the iPhone’s Dynamic Island to Your Mac
I really like the iPhone’s Dynamic Island, the pill-shaped cutout near the top of the device’s screen. It’s an aesthetically pleasing way to check your battery percentage, record voice notes, and control music playback, among many other things. Since many MacBooks have a display notch too, you can use an app to bring an iPhone-like Dynamic Island to your laptop.…
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Glitch to end app hosting and user profiles on July 8
Glitch has announced that it is ending app hosting and user profiles on July 8, in response to changing market dynamics and extensive abuse problems that have increased operational costs. The news comes directly from the platform’s CEO, Anil Dash, who acknowledged the platform’s role in the developer ecosystem. “So with so many good options for easily making and running apps,…
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You Can Make Google Translate Your iPhone’s Default Translation App
Ever since Apple made it easy to change certain default apps on your iPhone, it’s become quite convenient to switch away from the company’s apps whenever there’s a third-party option you prefer. With iOS 18.4, Apple made it possible to change your default translation app as well. First spotted by MacRumors, you can officially set Google Translate as the default…
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Apple opposes Texas app store age verification bill
Apple CEO Tim Cook personally intervened in an attempt to stop a Texas age verification bill, The Wall Street Journal reports. SB 2420 — passed by the legislature but awaiting a signature by Governor Greg Abbott — would require app store operators like Apple to verify the age of users accessing their stores. The company’s opposition puts it in conflict…
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How to create custom stickers for free with AI using Paint app on Windows 11
Microsoft Paint now includes a new Sticker Generator feature to create stickers with AI. To create a sticker, open Paint, click the “Stickers” button, select “Generate Stickers,” compose your text prompt, and click “Generate.” On Windows 11, the Paint app has a new Sticker Generator feature that uses AI to create custom and fun stickers using a simple text prompt. The…
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Spotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks
It’s finally possible to purchase an audiobook from Spotify’s iPhone app with just a few taps. On Monday, Spotify announced that Apple approved an update that allows users in the US to see audiobook pricing within the app and buy individual audiobooks outside the App Store. The update also lets Spotify Premium subscribers purchase additional audiobook listening hours. This change…
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After Switching to Linux, This App Helped Me Drop Google for Good
Tired of Google’s grip on your data? After switching to Linux, I found the perfect self-hosted app to replace Google Drive, Photos, Calendar, Docs, and more, all on my terms. Here’s how I took back control of my privacy and my data. When I first made the jump to Linux, I felt like I’d taken a huge step toward digital…
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Epic asks judge to make Apple let Fortnite back on the US App Store
Epic is asking District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to order Apple to review — and approve if compliant with Apple’s guidelines — Epic’s submission of Fortnite to the US App Store in a new court filing. The company argues in the document that Apple is once again in contempt of the judge’s April order restricting it from rejecting apps over…
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Tim Sweeney is mocking Apple for letting Fortnite fakes into the App Store
Epic Games has been waiting for Apple to approve Fortnite for the US iOS App Store for nearly a week, and now Epic CEO Tim Sweeney is using X to try and put pressure on Apple. On Thursday, he highlighted examples of Fortnite lookalikes that are currently on the App Store and made a direct appeal to Apple CEO Tim…
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Apple blocks Fortnite’s App Store return as downloads fail in Europe
Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced that Apple has blocked the game’s return to iOS. Following the rejection, Fortnite is no longer available on iPhones and iPads even in the European Union, where it had previously been available to download through the Epic Games Store. “Apple has blocked our Fortnite submission so we cannot release to the US App Store…
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