The Morning After: Apple explains how third-party app stores will work in Europe

Apple is making major changes to the App Store in Europe in response to new European Union laws. Beginning in March, Apple will allow users in the EU to download apps and make purchases from outside its App Store. These changes are already being stress-tested in the iOS 17.4 beta.

Developers will be able to take payments and distribute

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23andMe's data hack went unnoticed for months

In late 2023, genetic testing company 23andMe admitted that its customer data was leaked online. A company representative told us back then that the bad actors were able to access the

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Apple Podcasts will automatically generate transcripts in iOS 17.4

Catching up on a new podcast should get easier very soon. Apple has announced that it will automatically transcribe podcasts, which should allow more people to enjoy episodes. Apple Podcast will allow creators to upload their own transcript for display or opt for Apple to create one.

There are some caveats to be aware of, though.

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Epic Games confirms Fortnite is coming back to iOS in Europe this year

Following Apple's announcement of enabling third-party app stores for iOS users in the European Union, Epic Games confirms that it'll be bringing Fortnite back to the iPhone and iPad in Europe later this year — by way of a new Epic mobile games store. This will mark the title's official return to Apple's platform since it was

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Naughty Dog's behind-the-scenes documentary on The Last of Us Part 2 arrives February 2

The Last of Us Part II Remastered arrived last week, and if the cutscene commentary from the game's director, write

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The FTC is investigating Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet's investments into AI startups

The Federal Trade Commission is launching an inquiry into massive investments made by Microsoft, Amazon and Alphabet into generative AI startups OpenAI and Anthropic, the agency announced on Thursday. The FTC

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Apple details how third-party app stores and payments will work in Europe

Apple is making major changes to the App Store and other core parts of iOS in Europe in response to new European Union laws. Beginning in

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MIT researchers have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal

Researchers at MIT have developed a rapid 3D-printing technique that uses liquid metal to allow for extremely fast prints. The process can manufacture large aluminum components in minutes, whereas many pre-existing techniques would take hours to finish the same build. The technology has already been used to create table legs, chair frames and related furnitur

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Japan’s SLIM lunar spacecraft landed upside down on the moon

Shortly after Japan’s space agency became the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the surface of the moon, its scientists discovered the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) unfortunately touched down upside down. The Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) said that the SLIM landed on the lunar surface on January 20 but it knew it might have bigger problems due to an issue with

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NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter has flown on Mars for the final time

After three years of service, NASA's Ingenuity Helicopter has flown on Mars for the last time. Earlier this month, during its 72nd flight, Ingenuity stopped communicating with the Perseverance rover. Although

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