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  • Apple smart ring, glasses, camera-equipped AirPods rumored in wearables push

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    I don't really need any of these items right now, though I might in the future.  What I would really like is AirPods Pro that actually stay in my ears for more than a few minutes.
    williamlondon

  • 'Fortnite' will return to the iPhone -- but only in the EU

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    humbug1873 said:
    Yes and I will all those Apps on a 'dirty' old iPhone (for use only to generate costs to third party stores and nothing else) an make sure that Epic will have to pay their annual fees. (and I couldn't be bothered to even start their app ... just once per year make sure it get's downloaded)).
    If I could get hold of a EU iPhone, I'd download the phone and install the free games only.  Then immediately uninstall them.
    apple4thewinwilliamlondon

  • Microsoft's gaming CEO doesn't think iOS is open enough for Xbox gaming

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    "We will continue to work with regulators, and Apple and Google, to create a space for alternative storefronts. I'm a big fan of how Windows works, and you've got a Microsoft Store on Windows, you've got Steam, you've got the Epic Games Store, you've got GOG," he tells the interviewer.
    I like the way Windows works in this regard as well, but the existing Microsoft Store is an abomination that I previously thought only the gods could create.  I was obviously wrong about that.

    If this proposed Xbox store is in fact a possibility, please follow the excellent leads provided by Steam, GOG, and Epic.  As much as I dislike Epic as a company, their store friend is pretty decent.


    williamlondon

  • AirPlay-compatible TVs rolling out to hotels starting 'later this spring'

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    chasm said:
    I am one of those people who pack my Apple TV box and an HDMI cable when I’m going to be staying at a hotel. I already can’t stand regular cable TV programming at all (don’t have it at home), so when I want to watch TV, the Apple TV has spoiled me for watching what I want that’s stored on the device, along with my favourite streaming services.

    Really makes the boring conferences I occasionally have to go to much better, and I can only imagine how great a tip this is for parents with kids.
    I will also be carrying my Apple TV with me for quite a while yet. Even the hotels that have smart TVs where I can log into my services have interfaces that are in the main, and being generous, clunky.

    Sadly, wifi in many hotels is crap, but I have found a few places where simply transferring the ethernet cable from the TV box to my Apple TV works a treat.  Contemplating adding a router to my bag for those occasions.
    StrangeDayswatto_cobra

  • EU backs down, won't force Apple to open iMessage to rivals

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    "Strategic retreat" is all I can think of here.

    They'll be back with something even more onerous and intrusive shortly.
    williamlondon9secondkox2watto_cobra