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Y Combinator has filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in the legal dispute with Apple, arguing that the App Store's policies and fees hinder startup growth and innovation, and urging the court to deny Apple's appeal to maintain rules allowing alternative payment methods.
Delta, an all-in-one emulator supporting various vintage Nintendo platforms, has been approved and is now the top free app on the Apple App Store. Developed by Riley Testut, it offers support for multiple Nintendo platforms and various controllers, as well as features like save states, synching between devices, custom controller skins, and cheat support. While the app is free to download, users need to supply their own game ROMs, and it's recommended to grab a copy sooner rather than later in case of potential shutdown by Nintendo.
The Delta emulator is now available on the Apple App Store for free, offering wide-ranging console emulation from the original Nintendo Entertainment System to the Nintendo 64 and even the Sega Genesis. Developed by Riley Testut, the app supports Bluetooth controllers, customizable layouts, and features like quick save states and fast-forwarding through cutscenes. It also works with unique Nintendo input methods, supports multiplayer, and allows for AirPlay streaming. Despite being through five years of iterations, it is likely to provide one of the most polished emulation experiences on the iPhone.
A new NES emulator called Bimmy briefly appeared on the Apple App Store before being taken down by its developer out of fear, despite being described as for homebrew games and supporting ROMs provided by players. The developer emphasized that Bimmy had no ads or tracking, but the recent crackdown on emulators by Nintendo, including legal action against other emulator developers, likely contributed to their decision to pull the app.
A preview clip of Taylor Swift's "Cardigan" performance from the "Eras Tour (Taylor’s Version)" has been released exclusively on Apple's App Store, ahead of the extended cut premiere on Disney+. The 54-second snippet was made available on the App Store and is part of the newly expanded streaming edition of the concert movie, which includes five additional songs not in previous cuts. Swift is also announcing surprise acoustic songs from the concert on "Good Morning America" leading up to the premiere.
A vision testing app called Kimi is trending in the Apple App Store, but it's actually a sneaky piracy app that allows users to watch pirated movies and TV shows. Despite its scammy appearance, the app openly offers illegal content without any attempt to disguise its true purpose. The app's ease of use and decent quality of movies raise questions about how it passed Apple's app review process, highlighting the challenges of maintaining security in the App Store.
A fake LastPass app, impersonating the popular password manager, managed to slip through Apple's app approval process and make it into the iOS App Store. LastPass has taken action to have the fraudulent app removed, and Apple has confirmed receipt of their complaints. While Apple has a reputation for being a safe place for users to get software, this incident raises questions about how the fake app made it past their security and brand protection mechanisms. Users are advised to be cautious and look for signs of impersonation when downloading apps.
A fake version of the LastPass password manager has been discovered on the Apple App Store, posing as a phishing app to steal users' credentials. The fake app, named 'LassPass,' closely mimics the genuine LastPass app but has a different publisher and only one rating. LastPass has issued a warning and is working to have the fraudulent app removed. Users are advised to remove the fake app, change their LastPass password, and reset all stored passwords for safety. Despite Apple's stringent app review process, the fake LastPass app remains available on the App Store, raising concerns about the security of the platform.