After five years, Fortnite is back in the App Store
Five years ago, Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store and set off a years-long legal battle that has led to sideloading in the E.U., threats in the U.S., and legal threats all over the…
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Meet Windows Edit, a new command line app for power users
A new command-line application, Windows Edit, is coming to Windows 11 as part of a bevy of tools aimed at developers and enthusiasts. But is a new tweak to WinGet the real star of the…
Fortnite on iOS goes offline worldwide after Apple blocks U.S. App Store return
The battle royale between Apple and Epic Games over Fortnite doesn’t appear to be ending anytime soon. After a judge ordered Apple to allow developers to link to external payment systems, Epic Games rushed to…
macOS 16’s new Magnifier app uses an iPhone to see far-away objects up close
Apple on Tuesday announced several new Accessibility features coming to macOS later this year. The features will be part of macOS 16, which will be revealed at WWDC25 on June 9. The features are highlighted…
Apple’s old Home app is going away. Here’s how to avoid being locked out
Well, it’s official: Apple is finally nixing support for its old Home architecture, meaning those relying on the previous version of Apple’s Home framework have some decisions to make. In a revision to a support…
This $20 smart plug lets you control any power outlet with an app
Smartening up your home these days can be fairly cheap, especially if you know what to pick. One of the best ways to go about things is to get Amazon Smart Plugs because they’re easy…
Microsoft is now squeezing Copilot AI into its app store
If you’re a keen-eyed reader, you may recently have spotted the Copilot AI assistant in the Microsoft Store. According to Windows Latest, Microsoft has begun testing the AI chatbot’s appearance on product pages for apps…
Microsoft is adding offline calendar support to the new Outlook app
Microsoft has been bringing a number of new features to the Outlook email app lately. Just the other day, the tech giant announced that you’ll soon be able to switch freely between the new and…
Windows 11 is about to make app downloads easier, but there’s a risk
Microsoft is currently testing a number of new features and experiences for Windows 11, ranging from agentic AI for PC management to an AI-driven “Fix it” button for troubleshooting to a new Start menu design…
Give up the App Store purchase fight, Apple, it’s just not worth it
It is time once again for a little segment the Macalope likes to call “Let’s Give Apple Advice We Know It’s Not Going To Listen To”! OK, the Macalope has never named any segment that…