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- 1 min agoChat Filters feature on WhatsApp launches
Messaging platform WhatsApp recently launched a new feature that allows users to find conversations faster. The new Chat Filters is now live and available to download on the App Store. Three filters appear at the main conversation list, namely Groups, Unread, and All. WhatsApp described the new filters in its latest blog post, saying that […] The post appeared first on iLounge.Wednesday April 1710:13 pmApple TV+ debuts trailer for hit comedy series ‘Acapulco’ season three
Apple TV+ unveiled the trailer for the third season of “Acapulco,” the global hit bilingual comedy series starring Eugenio Derbez and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.09:40 pmAltStore PAL Alternative App Marketplace Launches On iPhone In EU
AltStore PAL has become one of the first alternative app marketplaces to launch in the European Union. Developed by Riley Testut, AltStore PAL is marketed as an open-source project designed to distribute apps from independent developers. MacRumors reports: At launch, it features two apps, including Testut's Delta game emulator and clipboard manager app Clip. Delta is also being simultaneously released in the App Store outside of the European Union, but it looks like EU customers will need to download it from AltStore. Testut says that once AltStore PAL is "running smoothly," third-party app developers will be able to submit their apps for distribution outside of the App Store. The app marketplace is designed to be decentralized with no directory, so developers will need to self-promote their apps and direct users to their websites to install an app through AltStore. Distributing apps through AltStore is free of charge, but it is worth noting that apps that see more than one million first annual installs will need to pay Apple an 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee. App marketplaces have to pay the fee for every install with no free allowance, so AltStore is charged 0.50 euros each time it is installed. To afford the fee, Testut is charging 1.50 euros per year for AltStore PAL access. Testut has been working on AltStore PAL since Apple announced plans to support alternative app marketplaces in iOS 17.4. It is open to all apps, but Testut says that it makes the most sense for "smaller, indie apps that otherwise couldn't exist due to App Store rules." AltStore PAL is equipped with Patreon integration to allow developers to monetize their apps. Developers can offer their apps to just their patrons, and this method of distribution also allows for a sub-1 million cap on those who can subscribe to use an app. Read more of this story at Slashdot.09:00 pmNintendo Switch controller boosts gameplay with RGB lighting and turbo buttons
Take your gaming to the next level with this RGB Nintendo Switch controller with turbo buttons and more for only $30.99 (regularly $42). (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)08:56 pmMLB breaks its Mac app, pulls it from the App Store instead of fixing it
One of the many great benefits of Apple Silicon is the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps on the Mac. For baseball fans, this meant support for using the iPad version of the MLB app on macOS. Sadly, the 2024 MLB season is off to a rocky start for Mac users (just like it is for Cincinnati Reds fans). more…08:55 pmTransform your iPhone into a Game Boy with these life-like wallpapers
Is the arrival of game emulators on iOS making you nostalgic? Check out these fun Game Boy wallpapers for iPhone as a neat way to relive your handheld gaming memories or get close to the Game Boy you always wanted but never had. more…08:53 pmApple may leapfrog to massive AI advantage
Apple’s iOS 18 AI capabilities will be on-device - no need for privacy-infringing cloud processing that rivals rely upon - and from which… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.08:35 pm9to5Mac Daily: April 17, 2024 – iOS 17.5 beta 2, next-gen iPhone SE
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Kolide by 1Password: The device trust solution that ensures that if a device isn’t secure, it can’t access your apps. Close the Zero Trust access gap for Okta. Watch the demo. more…07:48 pmLogitech’s latest wireless mouse features a dedicated ChatGPT button
Logitech is known for its computer accessories such as keyboards and mouse. On Wednesday, the company announced the new M750 Wireless Mouse – which looks like any other Logitech mouse. However, this is the company’s first “Signature AI Edition” mouse with a dedicated ChatGPT button. more…07:41 pmSoulver 3 natural language calculator app comes to iPhone
As I’ve written in the past, Soulver is one of my must-have apps on the Mac and iPad. It’s essentially a smart notepad calculator, with live data, natural language calculations, and more. Starting this week, Soulver is now available on the iPhone. more…07:36 pmGoogle Raises Privacy Bar with Its Crowdsourced Tracking Service
Google’s new Find My Device network works nearly identically to Apple’s Find My network with a few exceptions: Google’s design offers more anti-stalking and privacy features than Apple.07:25 pmDelta all-in-one retro game emulator now out for iPhone
"Delta" retro game emulator is now on the iPhone App Store. It can handle ROMs designed for Game Boy, NES, Nintendo 64 and many more. (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)07:24 pmApple seeks Steam developer’s documents to fight consumer lawsuit
Apple has asked a judge to force video game distributor Valve to disclose business records that the Cupertino Colossus says it needs… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.07:10 pmApple to allow EU users to download apps through web sites soon
Briefing the media on the latest development to its EU app ecosystem this week, an Apple representative said developers wanting to… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.06:39 pmiPhone 17 Plus display might be a hair smaller than the iPhone 16 Plus
Apple may make a controversial change, with a new rumor claiming that the size of the iPhone 17 Plus screen could shrink a bit, when compared to iPhone 16 Plus.iPhone 15 Plus [left] and iPhone 15Apple has gradually increased the display size of its iPhones over time. The current-gen models sit at 6.1 inches for the iPhone 15 and iPhone 15 Pro, with the Plus and Pro Max measuring 6.7 inches.In a tweet on X, Ross Young of Display Supply Chain Consultants now believes that the iPhone 17 Plus will have a display that happens to be smaller than that of the iPhone 15 Plus. Rumor Score: 🤔 Possible Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums06:00 pmApple TV+ renews For All Mankind, spins off Star City
Not only do fans of the hit alt-reality sci-fi show get a new season, they get "For All Mankind" spinoff "Star City." (via Cult of Mac - Apple news, rumors, reviews and how-tos)05:51 pmApple renews hit space drama ‘For All Mankind’ for season five, reveals new ‘Star City’ spinoff series | Mac Daily NewsApple renews hit space drama ‘For All Mankind’ for season five, reveals new ‘Star City’ spinoff series
Apple TV+’s hit, award-winning space drama series “For All Mankind” has landed a renewal for season five. Additionally, Apple TV+ and… The post appeared first on MacDailyNews.05:49 pmFirst third party App Store in the EU is live
Following changes in iOS 17.4 and legislation allowing them, the first new alternative app store has launched in the EU, that promises to help distribute "indie" apps at a low-cost yearly fee.Image Credit: AltStoreOn Wednesday, AltStore PAL announced that it is officially launching as an alternative to Apple's App Store in the European Union. It bills itself as an "open-source, crowd-funded app store for indies."According to the developers, distributing apps via AltStore PAL is entirely free and developers are given the option to distribute to patrons via built-in Patreon integration. It also notes that there is no manual review process. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:46 pmGame emulator Delta arrives on App Store after controversies
Following controversy over the weekend, the Delta game emulator has been made available in the App Store, for potential users outside of the European Union.Delta, a game emulator for iPhoneDelta from Testut Tech is billed as an all-in-one emulator for iOS. A follow-up to GBA4iOS, it is aimed at users who want to play ROMs of Nintendo games on their iPhone, especially those of portable Nintendo consoles.The list of supported game systems include the GameBoy Color, GameBoy Advance, Nintendo DS, Nintendo 64, Super NES, and the Nintendo Entertainment System. More consoles will apparently be supported in the future. Continue Reading on AppleInsider | Discuss on our Forums05:41 pmiOS 17.5: New features, release date, and more details
Apple has officially started beta testing iOS 17.5 with developers and public beta users. The update brings a handful of new features and changes, and is expected to be released sometime next month. Head below for everything we know right now. more…