The Weekly Tech Rant

Episode 71: It's time for return of Fortnite(?), 5G worries, Exynos no-show, E2E vs HMG, Apple actually does something and expensive AR/VR headset (and we forgot the films!)

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This week we covered: (and forgot about the movies - we'll pick these up next week - sorry)

  • News

    • Fortnite is back on iOS… well sorta

    AT&T and Verizon back down in a standoff with FAA, agree to 5G delay [Updated]
    Samsung no-showed on its major Exynos 2200 launch [Update: Samsung speaks]
    Apple is no longer letting users stay on iOS 14 with security updates
    UK class action lodged against Meta seeks $3.1B for breach of competition law
    The UK Government is reportedly preparing a PR blitz against end-to-end encryption
    Apple will allow dating apps in the Netherlands to use alternative payment systems, developers must maintain a separate app binary
    Apple will allow third-party payments for apps in South Korea
    Apple just clarified alternative payments on iOS. Spoiler: Apple still takes a commission
    Apple’s AR/VR headset could be priced above $2,000, feature M1 Pro-like performance
    Apple VR/AR headset reportedly overheating, June announcement could be nixed for 2023 debut

    • Rumours

      • Kuo: AirPods Pro 2 to offer Lossless support, new form factor, more

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