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Fortnite to arrive on first European AltStore on iOS, Epic announces plans for expansion

As promised, and following years of litigation between Apple and Epic Games, Epic Games on Thursday announced plans to bring Fortnite to alternative app store AltStore in the European Union, which will mean the popular game will soon be available to download on iPhones and iPads. AltStore PAL, which was created by developer Riley Testut, […]

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Apple signs off on Epic Games Store app for the EU

Following years of legal entanglements between Apple and Epic Games, things are changing. Apple on Friday stated that the company has approved the third-party Epic Games Store in the European Union. The new storefront allows Epic to launch its alternative app marketplace in those countries. According to Reuters, ‌Epic Games‌ had submitted the ‌Epic Games‌ […]

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Fortnite to return to iOS/iPadOS platform through EU alternative-app storefront

If you’re a European fan of Fortnite, Epic Games’ best-selling title is planning to relaunch on its own iPhone app store. Epic posted to X stating that it has now submitted both the Epic Games Store and the updated Fortnite app to Apple for its required notarization process. The move follows a years-long legal battle […]

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Rumor: Apple developing new method for replacing iPhone batteries

The process of replacing your iPhone battery could become that much simpler through a process that could debut later this year. Per The Information, the move comes in response to a new EU law requiring smartphone manufacturers to ensure batteries can be replaced by owners using easily accessible tools by 2025. According to sources close […]

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Apple confirms iPadOS app ecosystem changes for the fall for EU developers

When in doubt, play by the rules. Apple on Thursday confirmed that the company will be bringing all of the app ecosystem changes made to iOS in the European Union to iPadOS in the fall. Earlier this week, the European Commission said that iPadOS is also a gatekeeper platform under the Digital Markets Act. Following […]