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Apple (grumpily) opens up the App Store

01.26.2024 - By The VergePlay

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The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Apple allowing alternative browser engines in the EU, Netflix getting WWE, Pixel 9 leaks, and more.

Further reading:

Apple is bringing sideloading and alternate app stores to the iPhone

Apple is allowing alternative browser engines in iOS 17.4 — but only in the EU

Apple opens App Store to game streaming services

Netflix is turning into cable TV 

Netflix is going to take away its cheapest ad-free plan

WWE Monday Night Raw is ditching cable for Netflix

The Mac turns 40 — and keeps on moving

Looking back on 40 years of Macintosh 

The Pixel 9 leaks are already here

Leaked pictures show a very blue Pixel 9. 

The Vision Pro’s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not

Vision Pro cover glass repairs will set you back $799 without AppleCare Plus

Apple tells artists how much more money they can make with spatial audio

Inside India’s race to cool 1.3 billion people in a warming world

Nintendo goes after the Palworld Pokémon modder

The Pokémon Company says it will ‘investigate’ Palworld

This baby is covered in old flip phones and chips — and you cannot afford it

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