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Since Apple started beta testing iOS 17.4 with several changes for European users‚ we already knew Fortnite would return to the iPhone. Epic's CEO teased that in January. Now‚ in its Epic Games Store 2023 Year in Review‚ the company revealed that Apple has unbanned Epic's developer account‚ and the developers are again preparing Fortnite's release there. The blog post says: "We've received our Apple Developer Account and will start developing the Epic Games Store on iOS soon thanks to the new Digital Markets Act. We plan to launch in 2024. Epic Games Sweden AB will operate the mobile Epic Games Store and Fortnite in Europe‚ with the Store team leading development." That said‚ it's unclear exactly when in 2024 users will be able to take advantage of Fortnite‚ as it will likely be available within the Epic Games Store‚ the company's own app store. This is possible thanks to the European Commission's Digital Markets Act legislation‚ starting to work by the beginning of March. Among the changes big techs will have to comply with‚ Apple‚ specifically‚ will need to open up the iPhone's system‚ including third-party app stores‚ payment systems‚ and default web browsers. Image source: José Adorno for BGR Still‚ developing for third-party app stores won't be that simple. Epic Games with Fortnite – and all other players – will have to comply with several rules‚ which include: Notarization for iOS apps — a baseline review that applies to all apps‚ regardless of their distribution channel‚ focused on platform integrity and protecting users. Notarization involves a combination of automated checks and human review.  App installation sheets — that use information from the Notarization process to provide at-a-glance descriptions of apps and their functionality before download‚ including the developer‚ screenshots‚ and other essential information. Authorization for marketplace developers — to ensure marketplace developers commit to ongoing requirements that help protect users and developers. Additional malware protections — that prevent iOS apps from launching if they’re found to contain malware after being installed on a user’s device. In addition‚ developers outside the App Store or those who agree with the new specific rules to the European Union will have to pay a "core technology fee. Apple says‚ "iOS apps distributed from the App Store and/or an alternative app marketplace will pay €0.50 for each first annual install per year over a 1 million threshold‚" which Fortnite will likely be part of. Wrap up Apple might need to change some of its rules depending on how the European Commission sees it. At the moment‚ the important news is that Epic Games got its developer account reinstated‚ which means Fortnite players will soon be able to play this battle royale on their iPhones again in the near future. Don't Miss: Apple announces iPhone sideloading‚ third-party payments‚ and more for EU The post Apple unbans Epic Games‚ and Fortnite is coming back in the EU appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

Google gave Bard an official upgrade and rebrand to Gemini‚ its most powerful ChatGPT rival so far. Gemini is available for free online. There's also a Gemini Advanced version priced at $20/month‚ and it comes with 2TB of Google One storage. The Gemini models are available on mobile via Android and iPhone apps. On Android‚ Gemini can replace Assistant if you want it to.  It's incredibly easy to access either Gemini version‚ but there's a "problem" on the desktop. That access isn't fast enough. No‚ it's not a real problem since you just have to visit the Gemini site to start using Google's AI. However‚ Google is already working on making that Gemini access even faster. A Chat with Gemini shortcut will be available directly in Google Chrome in the near future‚ so you don't have to type in the AI's website or tap on a bookmark.  Continue reading... The post A new Gemini AI shortcut was just found hiding in Google Chrome appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

Apple previewed iOS 17 during the WWDC 2023 keynote‚ and although Apple Music wasn't part of the presentation‚ the company has added several new features to its music streaming app after the official introduction of this software update. Here's everything you need to know. Apple Music has several new features in iOS 17 SharePlay in the car: With iOS 17‚ Apple Music users can use SharePlay to control the music in the car through CarPlay‚ so everyone can play their favorite songs and contribute to what's playing. Collaborate on playlists: With iOS 17.3‚ Apple Music lets users invite friends to join a playlist so anyone can add‚ reorder‚ and remove songs. It will also be possible to use emojis to react to the song choices in Now Playing. Here's how to create a collaborative playlist. Favorite Songs playlists: Quickly get back to your favorite songs in this new playlist. Find the Favorite Songs playlist in your Library or just ask Siri. Even more to favorite: iOS 17.1 lets you select your favorite songs‚ albums‚ playlists‚ and artists. Your favorite music is automatically added to your Library and improves your recommendations. Motion in now Playing: Animated covers don't appear solely on the artist's album page anymore but also on the music player. iPhone 14 Pro Max and Beats Studio Buds+ earbuds Image source: José Adorno for BGR Song Credits in Apple Music: Fans can view comprehensive data about the artists who contributed to their favorite tracks‚ including their roles and the instruments they played. Interactive widget: Apple Music on iOS 17 has a special widget that allows you to play/pause music without opening the app. The company added even more widget options with Top Charts. Tweaked UI: The mini-player on the app is now rounded and less intrusive. Image source: José Adorno for BGR Crossfade between songs: After years of this Android-only feature‚ Apple has added crossfade support between songs on iOS. Crossfade will smoothly transition between tracks‚ so the music never stops. Users can select when they want crossfade to start action from 1 to 12 seconds. Tap to AirPlay suggestion: When opening your Music app on iOS 17‚ it recognizes the HomePods and smart speakers around you and suggests the ones you use the most. It also varies between rooms. Journal app: It creates personalized suggestions of moments for you to remember and write about based on several iPhone features‚ including songs you have listened to in Apple Music. Apple Music Sing update: You can use your iPhone with Apple TV to sing along to your favorite songs using Apple Music Sing. You can see yourself on the TV alongside live lyrics. Wrap up Apple Music surely got a lot of love from Apple with iOS 17‚ and a perfect match for the system is using it with AirPods Pro 2. Thankfully‚ this software update also brought several new features for Apple's wireless earbuds. You can learn more about iOS 17 below. Don't Miss: iOS 17: Release date‚ download‚ beta‚ supported devices‚ and more The post Everything new available to Apple Music in iOS 17 appeared first on BGR. Today's Top Deals This $16 clip-on lens kit fits the iPhone or any Android phone‚ and it’s awesome Amazon deal offers a 7-inch Android tablet for under $43 Save 61% on a 6-port USB rapid charger on Amazon Save 75% on a Canon black and white multifunction laser printer on Amazon

Syre Elementary School‚ a highly ranked public school in Shoreline‚ Washington‚ taught children as young as 7 to chant "Free Palestine" and "From the [Jordan] River to the [Mediterranean] Sea‚" and instructed them to hold mock anti-Israel protests.

National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan said House Intelligence Committee chair Mike Turner‚ R-Ohio‚ jumped the gun by publicly demanding declassification of data on Russia's work on an anti-satellite weapon.

The chair of the House Small Business Committee again is calling on President Joe Biden to fill a long-vacant position that advocates on behalf of small-business owners‚ the Washington Examiner reported.

U.S. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito on Friday temporarily halted the Boy Scouts of America's $2.46 billion settlement of decades of sex abuse claims‚ which is being appealed by a group of 144 abuse claimants.

Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley slammed her ex-boss turned GOP rival former President Donald Trump for his previous praise of Russian President Vladimir Putin shortly after it was reported Friday that Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny had died in...

President Joe Biden on Friday said he was "not surprised" but "outraged" after the reported death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny.