Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems
Apple is reportedly going to rename all of its operating systems Apple is going to change how it names its next set of major operating systems, Bloomberg reports. Instead of just notching up the version number, Apple will instead mark them by year. However, the numbers will apparently align with the year after the one […]
Summer blockbuster season is here
Summer blockbuster season is here Hi, friends! Welcome to Installer No. 84, your guide to the best and Verge-iest stuff in the world. (If you’re new here, welcome, so psyched you found us, and also you can read all the old editions at the Installer homepage.) This week, I’ve been reading about Mubi and Around […]
Fortnite is back on US iPhones again
Fortnite is back on US iPhones again Fortnite is once again available on the iOS App Store in the US, according to Epic Games. You can get it from the App Store here. Epic says it has returned to the Epic Games Store and AltStore as well. Apple kicked Fortnite off the App Store nearly […]
Spotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks
Spotify's iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks Spotify’s iPhone app will now let you easily buy audiobooks It’s finally possible to purchase an audiobook from Spotify’s iPhone app with just a few taps. On Monday, Spotify announced that Apple approved an update that allows users in the US to see audiobook pricing […]
Fortnite for iOS is unavailable worldwide
Fortnite for iOS is unavailable worldwide Fortnite is no longer available from the iOS Epic Games Store in the EU. Fortnite maker Epic Games has announced that Apple has blocked the game’s return to iOS. Following the rejection, Fortnite is no longer available on iPhones and iPads even in the European Union, where it had […]
Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store payments
Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don't use App Store payments Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store payments Apple is up to its old tricks again. | Image: The Verge Apple is trying to dissuade Europeans from using iOS apps that support alternative payment options by making […]
PayPal launches iPhone NFC payments in Germany after EU forced Apple to open up
PayPal launches iPhone NFC payments in Germany after EU forced Apple to open up German iPhone users are starting to report that they’re now able to use PayPal’s tap-to-pay feature at in-store payment terminals, according to German tech site iPhone Ticker. The new capability, which PayPal announced earlier this month, is a result of the […]
iOS 18.5 is out now
iOS 18.5 is out now The iPhone 13 Pro and Pro Max. | Photo by Vjeran Pavic / The Verge Apple has released iOS 18.5, and one of the most notable features is that it allows the iPhone 13 lineup to access satellite messaging features provided by carriers. With the change, T-Mobile users who have […]
Don’t delete that ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’ email — it’s about Apple’s Siri settlement
Don't delete that 'Lopez Voice Assistant' email — it's about Apple's Siri settlement Don’t delete that ‘Lopez Voice Assistant’ email — it’s about Apple’s Siri settlement If you’ve been wary after getting an email with the subject line “Lopez Voice Assistant Class Action Settlement,” that’s understandable — but it’s likely a notification that you’re owed […]
How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac
How to turn on Lockdown Mode for your iPhone and Mac Apple is known for prioritizing privacy and security, but there are additional measures you can turn to if you feel you need them. iPhones, iPads, and Macs have what’s known as a Lockdown Mode that takes protecting your data to a whole new level. […]