Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you probably know by now that Apple ejected the popular Fortnite video game from the App Store in 2020 after game developer Epic Games introduced an in-app payment system to the game that tried to circumvent Apple’s App Store policies. This resulted in an epic legal battle between the two companies that has raged on for years.
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Google Maps can save locations found on your screenshots in a dedicated list

Google Maps for iPhone has picked up a new feature that scans the screenshots in your iPhone's Photos app library to find locations and save them in a dedicated list.
Google Gemini gets iPad-optimized app & support for Home Screen widgets in latest update
Google has released an update for its Gemini artificial intelligence-based chat service on Wednesday, officially bringing the app up to version 1.2025.1770102 with a particularly notable change: support for a full-screen, optimized iPad app.
Netflix is testing a TikTok-style vertical feed for its iPhone app
Netflix is testing a TikTok-style vertical feed in its iPhone app, but the feature won't be ready for public consumption for at least a few months, the company noted.
Netflix for Apple TV is rolling out a new design with better navigation and more
Netflix's redesigned Apple TV app brings a much cleaner look with the more visible Search and My List shortcuts, better recommendations and other perks.
Google app’s new Simplify feature makes complex text easier to understand
Google's search app for iPhone and iPad has a new AI feature, called “Simplify,” to make complex text, jargon and online writing easier to understand.
NeoFreeBird is a sideloadable app that restores classic Twitter assets & features for 𝕏 users
While most people have either moved on with the fact that the Twitter social media network was re-branded as 𝕏 following Elon Musk’s acquisition, or they’ve simply moved to other platforms such as BlueSky, there remain a small percentage of users who can’t let go of what Twitter used to be and want their experience to remain just the same as it was.
AltStore PAL v2.2 released with support for updated REST API, various bug fixes & improvements
The AltStore team announced an updated version of the AltStore PAL app distribution platform for European Union users via social media platform 𝕏 on Tuesday, this time bringing the utility up to version 2.2.
Kindle for iPhone gains a “Get Book” button linking directly to Amazon listings
Amazon has added a “Get Book” button to Kindle for iPhone and iPad, which links directly to e-books on its store, simplifying e-book purchases..
Apple’s Move to iOS app now transfers voice recordings, call logs and dual SIM labels from Android devices
Apple's Move to iOS app in Google's Play Store will now migrate voice recordings, call logs and dual SIM labels from Android smartphones and tablets.
Spotify for iPhone updated to show clear pricing information and purchase links
Apple has approved an update to Spotify's iPhone and iPad on the App Store in the United States to show clear pricing information and external purchase links.
Apple changes rules to allow links to external payments in App Store apps
Apple has changed its rules for off-app purchases in response to the Epic Games ruling, allowing US App Store apps to link to external payments.