Sideloading apps has become a popular pastime for iPhone & iPad owners because it allows them to install apps that are otherwise restricted from being distributed on the App Store. Unfortunately, installing apps in this manner can be a double-edged sword because you’re limited to sideloading a certain number of apps with a free Apple developer account.
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Why does Apple require EU developers to share their phone numbers and business addresses on App Store pages?
Developers who want to distribute their apps on Apple's App Store in the European Union (EU) are unhappy with the latest requirement imposed on them.
Apple finally opens up the iPhone’s NFC to developers so contactless payments in apps can bypass Apple Pay and Wallet
You’ll be able to use the iPhone’s NFC transactions separately from Apple Pay and Wallet and even set the app as your default contactless app.
macOS Sequoia switches from weekly to montly screen recording permission nags
Apple has relaxed its privacy rules for screen recording apps in the sixth beta of macOS Sequoia, switching to monthly permission prompts.
Task Kitchen, Silvia, Everyone Draw, and other apps to check out this weekend
First comes Thursday, then Friday, and then...the Apps of the Week! This week we have some great picks for you, including a powerful task manager with an interesting spin, a multilingual dictation tool, and a drawing up to unite the world. And as always, we've selected a cool game for you to check out.
AltStore PAL v2.1.1 fixes issues installing apps from third-party sources
In a post shared to social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Thursday, the AltStore team announced that it had released an update to the AltStore PAL alternate App Store in the form of version 2.1.1.
macOS Sequoia removes the Control-click method to bypass Gatekeeper; don’t worry, you can still install unsigned Mac apps
Apple’s macOS Sequoia update changes how you bypass the Gatekeeper security feature to allow the installation of unsigned apps on your Mac.
Dumb Phone, Remind Me Faster, Simply Draw, and other apps to check out this weekend
It's the weekend again, folks, and you know what that means: it's time for another Apps of the Week roundup! This week we have some great picks for you, including a minimal theme maker for your home screen, an app for creating quick reminders, and an app that teaches you how to draw. And as always, we've selected a fun game for you to check out.
Delta emulator app for iPhone & iPad updated to v1.6.2 to fix skin issues and various app crashes
Delta, perhaps the most well-known and easily recognized retro console emulator app for the iOS & iPadOS platforms that first made its debut into the App Store back in April following an App Store policy change, has received another update on Wednesday, this time bringing the app up to version 1.6.2.
Checker, VOKA 3D Human Anatomy, Capacities, and other apps to check out this weekend
What comes after Friday? Well, technically Saturday. But the answer I am looking for is: the weekend! This means it's time for another Apps of the Week roundup, and this week, we have some great picks for you, including a habit tracker with pretty widgets, a 3D human atlas, and a powerful notes app. And as always, we've selected a fun game for you to check out.
Ichitaso updates ApolloPatcher to work again after Reddit blocks Apollo user agent
Despite being shut down more than a year ago, the Apollo Reddit client remains somewhat active today by jailbreakers to couple hacks and a Reddit API key to trick Reddit’s servers into allowing the app to work.
AltStore PAL v2.1 launches with support for Recommended Sources and access to new apps
Back in April, AltStore sideloading platform developer Riley Testut released AltStore PAL, an Apple-approved alternative app marketplace that the iPhone maker was essentially forced to allow into existence by new regulations approved in the European Union. And today, AltStore PAL is getting even better.