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peytons-depression-land · 2 years ago

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With BlackBerry, Matt Johnson continues to show no other director has a better understanding of our modern, media-molded minds

For those unfamiliar, Matt Johnson is a 37-year-old Canadian indie filmmaker, whose new film BlackBerry, which he co-wrote, directed, and co-stars in, was released this past week. BlackBerry charts the rise and fall of the Canadian creators and company behind the once ubiquitous “BlackBerry” smart phone, a device that’s now a relic to the pre-iphone aughts. The film chronicles the triumphs and tribulations of the phone’s creators, underdog nerds Mike Lazaridis and Dough Fregin, and cutthroat businessman and Blackberry co-CEO Jim Balsillie, who both launched the phone to its successes and helped destroy all they created. Johnson’s previous features are The Dirties, a found footage dark comedy/drama about the lives of two film obsessed high schoolers leading up to a school shooting, and Operation Avalanche, a period thriller about low level CIA agents faking the moon landing – a film in which said agents con their way into NASA, which Johnson and his crew actually did in real life when making the low budget indie film. However, Johnson’s most iconic work, and most beloved by many, is his mockumentary comedy series, which started as a web series and was later adapted to TV, Nirvanna the Band the Show. The series details the misadventures and schemes of a fictionalized version of Johnson and his friend, musician Jay McCarrol, as they try to get their band – Nirvanna the Band – a show at the Toronto restaurant and music venue “The Rivoli.” You might know this series from the now famous "Update Day" clip in which the duo sing along to the Wii shop music. In 2021, Johnson and McCarrol even made a three-episode animated children’s spin off of Nirvanna the Band, titled Matt and Bird Break Loose. A unifying aspect of much of Johnson's work is his narrative documentary style of filmmaking, often employing real people in Sacha Baron Cohen-style moments.

Something about me: I'm kind of a Matt Johnson obsessive. Any time I meet someone from Canada under the age of 40, I ask them if they've heard of Matt Johnson or Nirvanna the Band the Show. I have multiple back-up hard drives with the complete web series and TV seasons of Nirvanna the Band because it's impossible to get/find now in the US. Anytime I'm in a large media store that sells 2nd hand movies (like Amoeba Records), I religiously spend time searching to see if, by some small chance, they have one of the physical copies of The Dirties (the ones with the variant covers that look like Criterion Collection covers) - it's kinda my physical media holy grail. My DVD of Operation Avalanche is one of my most prized possessions. Hell, I’ve even tried my hand at replicating Johnson’s style numerous times, a short film I made while at film school abroad in France being the main example. So, suffice to say: I was very excited for Blackberry.

With BlackBerry Johnson is making significant stylistic and scale leaps from his previous works, “making it to the big leagues” as someone more confident than me with sports metaphors might say. It’s a bigger movie than he’s made before, getting a limited national release here in the US, by a major indie distributor (IFC), starring two sizeable, well-known actors (It’s Always Sunny in Philidelphia’s Glenn Howerton and comedy mainstay Jay Baruchel). All this far from the rag-tag, small scale, underground nature of his previous works, where the cast was the filmmakers and the biggest names involved were Vice (and its since defunct TV network) and Kevin Smith whose company distributed The Dirties. Stylistically, BlackBerry makes the jump from Johnson’s previous found footage/mockumentary movie (both terms sounding far more derisive to the idiosyncratic style of Johnson’s films than I’d like) to a fully “traditional” narrative feature. With both The Dirties and Operation Avalanche, as well as NTBTS, the characters are involved in the actual act of filmmaking, for one reason or another, and aware of the camera filming them, the cameramen being acknowledged entities. The footage you’re watching is filmed, edited, and staring the characters on screen. But, with BlackBerry, besides a fun visual gag from Glenn Howerton at the beginning of the film, the cameras exist as they would in any normal movie – invisible watchers of the events.

What makes BlackBerry and Johnson’s filmmaking so great though is that he doesn’t just abandon all semblance of his style and aesthetic, becoming some bland gun for hire, like so many indie directors plucked from festival success to helm the next cinematic toy line for Marvel. Instead, he finds ways to work his style into this more traditional film in compelling ways. While the camera is no longer literally in the story, it still hovers around the characters, with longtime Johnson DP Jared Raab often shooting through the obstruction of windows, from far away, and with the back of heads in the foreground. The camera zooms and focuses in and out of different characters and things in the moment, cinema verité style, Johnson describing in a Q&A for the film having been influenced by documentaries like Pennebaker and Hegedus�� The War Room. The looming, documentary-like camera works perfectly for this constantly manic story of slap dash, neurotic tech wizzes and on edge CEO sociopaths, the camera matching the characters nature. For this story of greed, corporate malignancy, and the loss of ideals, the camera’s living style also feels like what you’re watching is covert, hacked CCTV footage. It makes the viewer feel like they’re seeing what actually happened: secret footage from inside the office, fly on the wall stuff, intimate to these people and these conflicts.

True to the overarching motif in Johnson’s work of media’s permanent place in our cultural language and experience, Blackberry is filled visual references to other movies: from a non-diegetic montage of famous sci-fi technology over the opening credits, to scenes of the lovable band of “Research in Motion” nerds enjoying movie nights of Raiders of the Lost Ark and They Live, to movie posters lining the walls of the RIM offices and featured on Doug’s t-shirts. Johnson perfectly described how necessary referencing other media was to his film when he explained “Pop culture that we think of as just nerdy ephemera, I believe sincerely, winds up dictating what technologists create that will become the future.” Well timed needle drops help ground the work in its specific world of a nerds 1996, 2003, and 2007, and frequent Johnson collaborator (and aforementioned co-star of Nirvanna the Band) Jay McCarrol brings a pumping synth score, not too dissimilar to Trent Reznor’s work in The Social Network, but with a uniquely quirkier, lo-fi essence that fits perfectly with the indie feel of both the film itself and its subject matter.

Thankfully we’re not entirely deprived of Johnson’s charismatic, comedic screen presence in BlackBerry. While not the Orson Wells-style leading man both in front of and behind the camera he was in his previous works, he still features in Blackberry as the third of our main 3 characters, Doug Fregin, co-engineer/creator of the famous phone, who acts in a way as the film’s audience surrogate. Despite Doug being a “goof” as Balsillie describes him, he’s the heart of the main three characters, the moral center to which we compare Balsillie’s shrewd cunning, lies, and manipulations, and Lazaridis’s tragic moral downfall from tech idealist to bottom-line businessman. Doug is undoubtedly a character in the typical “Johnsonian mold” - a movie quoting, John Carpenter t-shirt and sweatband wearing, ninja turtle loving hyperactive who uses Star Wars references in business meetings. In fact, the character seems molded in the film more on Johnson than the real man, given that, as Johnson explained, he’s a “true cipher�� has never done a taped interview,” leaving Johnson with room for interpretation.

However, while Johnson delivers a more lighthearted, comedy performance, as a director he pulls some impressive dramatic performances from Howerton and Baruchel. It’s true that the movie is, at its core, a dark comedy, so there’s some great comedy in the lead performances, Howerton delivering that trademark snark and unhinged rage his Always Sunny character has become known for and Baruchel with his awkward nerdiness. I have no doubt Howerton’s scene in which he, in a rage, screams “I’m from Waterloooooo! Where the vampires hang out!” - in a moment that must be seen to be believed - will become a quoted classic before long. But the characters aren’t just farce Social Network parodies, they have depth and drama to them, a credit to Johnson’s directing and Howerton and Baruchel’s acting. You feel Balsillie’s underlying insecurity and attraction to power that drives him. You hurt seeing Lazaridis slowly turning into what he once stood against and the tragedy of him reaching his ethical “point of no return” when he agrees to the BlackBerry touchscreen phone being manufactured overseas, in order to meet budget and deadline. We also get some delightful supporting performances from the likes of Saul Rubinek, Rich Sommer, Cary Elwes, and Michael Ironside as an imposing, rotund, bolo tie wearing, hard ass COO.

BlackBerry is a tragic tale of ambition and passion succumbing to ego and greed, and in so it’s not only a movie about the tech sector, but also about the struggle of making art. Lazaridis struggles, and ultimately fails, to maintain integrity while creating a technology he loves and believes in against a world run by people like Balsillie who only seek profit and status, quality be damned as long as it sells. Anyone who makes art, especially films, is up against the same problem. There will always be Mike Lazaridis and Matt Johnson’s, there will always be Jim Balsillie’s and David Zaslav’s, and there will always be a struggle between the two: art and commerce. The tragedy comes when the creator, like Lazaridis, loses their principles, and begins creating not for the love of it, but out of obligation and out of profit. The triumphs come when the creator finds a way to take what they love, what they’re good at, and what is meaningful to them, - their vision - and deliver it to the masses with the heart intact, as Johnson has done throughout his career, now with BlackBerry more than ever. It’s up to the creator to stand fast and endure to create their meaningful works, as oftentimes the sharks will get along either way, as we see in the end credits with Balsillie, who avoided any jail time for his stock fraud committed while co-CEO of BlackBerry.

While I don’t think they're for everybody, Matt Johnson's works capture the modern media deluged culture that we all exist in better than any other modern artist or filmmaker. His movies are always about movies, whether they narratively are or not, just as our lives have become subsumed by media consumption, regurgitation, and reinterpretation. We now live in a world where almost every movie and TV show is at our fingertips 24/7 - a religion, the upgrade to dreaming, the codex we classify our existence on - and his film-making style and characters reflect that. The characters, especially the characters Johnson portray, speak in a lingua franca of movies quotes. His camera is alive and involved in the action, often literally, just as our cameras and screens are every day. His editing blends the real world with the movie world, blurring the lines. His movies are not documentaries, but they’re certainly not just fiction, something in between, a dreamlike blend for our media-soaked minds. I’ve never been one good at the rigid definitions of “modernism” and “post modernism” in art, but I have to believe Johnson is the cutting edge of whatever “post-post-post…Modern” stage we’re at currently. The Dirties is about media’s role in the lives of a youth more connected but also alienated than ever before. Operation Avalanche takes the uniquely western art form of film and uses it to represent how governments often use media to manufacture their own fictions to control the public narrative. Nirvanna the Band the Show shows how media influences our everyday lives, friendships, personalities, and dreams. And now BlackBerry serves as a cautionary tale for the fate an artist can fall to if they let their work become a product instead of a passion and art. As we drift further into the oblivion of inevitable ecological, political, social collapse, media becoming the God of our reality, Matt Johnson is our guru, beaming our media-soaked psyche back on to the screen, creating innovative, funny, compelling stories of life through the lens of a movie-fed world.

#Matt Johnson #blackberry movie #nirvanna the band the show #glenn howerton #jay baruchel

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mariacallous · 9 months ago

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Today marks two years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. This week, we detailed the growing crisis in Eastern Ukraine, which is now littered with deadly mines. As it fights back the invading Russian forces, Ukraine’s government is working to develop new mine-clearing technology that could help save lives around the globe.

A leaked document obtained by WIRED has revealed the secret placement of gunshot-detection sensors in locations around the United States and its territories. According to the document, which ShotSpotter's parent company authenticated, the sensors, which are used by police departments in dozens of metropolitan areas in the United States, are largely located in low-income and minority communities, according to WIRED’s analysis, adding crucial context in a long-running debate over police use of the technology.

Speaking of leaks, WIRED this week obtained 15 years of messages posted to an internal system used by members of the US Congress. The House Intelligence Committee used the “Dear Colleagues” system to warn lawmakers of an “urgent matter”—something that has not happened since at least 2009. That urgent matter, which was quickly leaked to the press, turned out to be related to Russian military research of space-based weapons. But some sources say the matter wasn’t urgent at all, and the warning was instead an attempt by House Intelligence leadership to derail a vote on privacy reforms to a major US surveillance program.

On Tuesday, a coalition of law enforcement agencies led by the UK’s National Crime Agency disrupted the LockBit ransomware gang’s operation, seizing its infrastructure, dark-web leak site, and code used to carry out its attacks against thousands of institutions globally. Although ransomware attacks resulted in a record $1.1 billion in ransom payments last year, Anne Neuberger, a top US cyber official in the Biden administration, tells WIRED how the 2021 ransomware attack on Colonial Pipeline has transformed the ways American institutions defend against and respond to such attacks.

In dual wins for privacy this week, the Signal Foundation began its rollout of usernames for its popular end-to-end encrypted messaging app. The update will allow people to connect without having to reveal their phone numbers. Meanwhile, Apple began to future-proof its encryption for iMessage with the launch of PQ3, a next-generation encryption protocol designed to resist decryption from quantum computers.

And there’s more. Each week, we highlight the news we didn’t cover in-depth ourselves. Click on the headlines below to read the full stories. And stay safe out there.

A Mysterious Leak Exposed Chinese Hacking Secrets

Hundreds of documents linked to a Chinese hacking-for-hire firm were dumped online this week. The files belong to i-Soon, a Shanghai-based company, and give a rare glimpse into the secretive world of the industry that supports China’s state-backed hacking. The leak includes details of Chinese hacking operations, lists of victims and potential targets, and the day-to-day complaints of i-Soon staff.

“These leaked documents support TeamT5’s long-standing analysis: China's private cybersecurity sector is pivotal in supporting China’s APT attacks globally,” Che Chang, a cyber threat analyst at the Taiwan-based cybersecurity firm TeamT5, tells WIRED. Chang says the company has been tracking i-Soon since 2020 and found that it has a close relationship with Chengdu 404, a company linked to China’s state-backed hackers.

While the documents have now been removed from GitHub, where they were first posted, the identity and motivations of the person, or people, who leaked them remains a mystery. However, Chang says the documents appear to be real, a fact confirmed by two employees working for i-Soon, according to the Associated Press, which reported that the company and police in China are investigating the leak.

“There are around eight categories of the leaked files. We can see how i-Soon engaged with China's national security authorities, the details of i-Soon’s products and financial problems,” Chang says. “More importantly, we spotted documents detailing how i-Soon supported the development of the notorious remote access Trojan (RAT), ShadowPad,” Chang adds. The ShadowPad malware has been used by Chinese hacking groups since at least 2017.

Since the files were first published, security researchers have been poring over their contents and analyzing the documentation. Included were references to software to run disinformation campaigns on X, details of efforts to access communications data across Asia, and targets within governments in the United Kingdom, India, and elsewhere, according to reports by the New York Times and the The Washington Post. The documents also reveal how i-Soon worked for China’s Ministry of State Security and the People’s Liberation Army.

According to researchers at SentinelOne, the files also include pictures of “custom hardware snooping devices,” such as a power bank that could help steal data and the company’s marketing materials. “In a bid to get work in Xinjiang–where China subjects millions of Ugyhurs to what the UN Human Rights Council has called genocide–the company bragged about past counterterrorism work,” the researchers write. “The company listed other terrorism-related targets the company had hacked previously as evidence of their ability to perform these tasks, including targeting counterterrorism centers in Pakistan and Afghanistan.”

Avast Fined for Selling People’s Browsing Data

The Federal Trade Commission has fined antivirus firm Avast $16.5 for collecting and selling people’s web browsing data through its browser extensions and security software. This included the details of web searches and the sites people visited, which, according to the FTC, revealed people’s “religious beliefs, health concerns, political leanings, location, financial status, visits to child-directed content and other sensitive information.” The company sold the data through its subsidiary Jumpshot, the FTC said in an order announcing the fine.

The ban also places five obligations on Avast: not to sell or license browsing data for advertising purposes; to obtain consent if it is selling data from non-Avast products; delete information it transferred to Jumpshot and any algorithms created from the data; tell customers about the data it sold; and introduce a new privacy program to address the problems the FTC found. An Avast spokesperson said that while they “disagree with the FTC’s allegations and characterization of the facts,” they are “pleased to resolve this matter.”

Scammers Sent Apple 5,000 Fake iPhones, Hoped to Get Real Devices in Return

Two Chinese nationals living in Maryland—Haotian Sun and Pengfei Xue—have been convicted of mail fraud and a conspiracy to commit mail fraud for a scheme that involved sending 5,000 counterfeit iPhones to Apple. The pair, who could each face up to 20 years in prison, according to the The Register, hoped Apple would send them real phones in return. The fake phones had “spoofed serial numbers and/or IMEI numbers” to trick Apple stores or authorized service providers into thinking they were genuine. The scam took place between May 2017 and September 2019 and would have cost Apple more than $3 million in losses, a US Department of Justice press release says.

Fingerprints Cloned From the Sound They Make on Your Screen

Security researchers from the US and China have created a new side-channel attack that can reconstruct people’s fingerprints from the sounds they create as you swipe them across your phone screen. The researchers used built-in microphones in devices to capture the “faint friction sounds” made by a finger and then used these sounds to create fingerprints. “The attack scenario of PrintListener is extensive and covert,” the researchers write in a paper detailing their work. “It can attack up to 27.9 percent of partial fingerprints and 9.3 percent of complete fingerprints within five attempts.” The research raises concerns about real-world hackers who are attempting to steal people’s biometrics to access bank accounts.

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coochiequeens · 2 years ago

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Two women are suing Apple over its AirTags, claiming the trackers made it easier for them to be stalked and harassed.

The women filed a class-action lawsuit Monday in the U.S. Northern District Court of California and said Apple has not done enough to protect the product from being used illicitly.

Apple introduced AirTags in 2021. They retail for $29 and work by connecting to iPhones and iPads via Bluetooth. They have been billed as a close-range alternative to the company's built-in Find My technology, which provides an approximate location.

"What separates the AirTag from any competitor product is its unparalleled accuracy, ease of use (it fits seamlessly into Apple's existing suite of products), and affordability," the lawsuit says. "With a price point of just $29, it has become the weapon of choice of stalkers and abusers."

One plaintiff alleges after divorcing her ex-husband, he left an AirTag in her child's backpack. She attempted to disable it, but found another one soon after, she said in the lawsuit.

The other plaintiff, identified as Lauren Hughes, said after ending a three-month relationship with a man, he began calling her from blocked numbers, created fake profiles to follow her social media accounts and left threatening voicemails.

Hughes says she was living in a hotel while planning to move from her apartment for her safety. When she arrived at her hotel, she received an alert that an AirTag was near her. She later located it in the wheel well of one of her back tires. Once Hughes moved to her new neighborhood, the man posted a picture of a taco truck in her vicinity with "#airt2.0," the complaint says.

Apple does send users an alert if an unfamiliar AirTag is located near them. But the notification is not immediate and is only available on devices with iOS software version 14.5 or later, which excludes some older Apple devices. The consequences could be fatal, the complaint alleges.

Soon after the AirTag launched, domestic abuse advocates and technology specialists warned Apple the product could easily be compromised, according to the complaint.

"AirTag was designed to help people locate their personal belongings, not to track people or another person's property, and we condemn in the strongest possible terms any malicious use of our products," Apple said in February.

The women are seeking a trial with a jury and no monetary damages.

#Apple #airtags #Class action lawsuit #stalking

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memynissanandi · 1 year ago

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What Makes The Nissan Qashqai A Great Family SUV

All-round competence distinguishes the best family cars and allows them to slot seamlessly into a life of school runs, supermarket car parks, day trips and visits to the beach. This article sees how the new Nissan Qashqai measures up

The original Nissan Qashqai, which went on sale in 2007, was one of the most significant cars of recent years.

Ubiquity - for it went on to become a top 10 best-seller, year after year after year... - and its prosaic nature - this is a family car, no more and no less - as well as the passage of time has perhaps softened the impact made by this strangely-named, British-built vehicle.

But it was the Qashqai that lit the blue touchpaper under the shift from the family hatchbacks that populated our roads then towards the SUVs they are awash with now.

As with the Apple iPhone, which launched in the same year, Nissan had come up with a product that the public would really want - even if they hadn't realised it just yet.

The Qashqai concept, which has gone on to become the template for pretty much every family SUV since is a simple one. It's a family car with the approximate footprint of a hatchback and just as easy to drive and as affordable to run, but 'crossed over' with the advantage of some 4x4-esque elevated ride height, a raised driving position and a bit more room for passengers.

Nissan wasn't the first to come up with a 'crossover'. Notably, three Japanese competitors got there first, in the shapes of the Toyota RAV4 (1994), Honda CR-V (1996) and Subaru Forester (1997). Those with longer memories may even recall the Matra Rancho - in production from 1977 to 1984) as an even earlier European effort on the theme.

However, with the Qashqai, Nissan managed to hit European car buyers' sweet spot - its crossover was the right size, the right price, and the right car at the right time.

It was the gateway drug that led to the plethora of SUVs and crossovers - a semantic distinction, really - that flood our roads these days.

The Qashqai may have a host of imitators and rivals, but it still sells very well, thank you very much. It's become one of those cars that people repeat-buy because it fits into their lives so well.

That being said, though it was still a strong seller, the second-generation Qashqai had become rather off-the-pace by the time Covid started sweeping around the world.

The all-new third-generation model was launched abroad at the start of 2021 but, as with many cars which debuted during the pandemic, you could be forgiven for missing its arrival because other, more important things were going on at the time.

Which would be something of a shame, for this new Qashqai is a rather fine family car. It doesn't do anything particularly extraordinary, but it does do all the important things very well.

It is this all-around competence that distinguishes the best family cars, that allows them to slot seamlessly into a life of school runs, supermarket car parks, day trips and visits to the beach.

Some might regard these as humble - humdrum even - duties, but what higher calling is there for a family car than to become part of the family?

After selling millions of Qashqais, Nissan has the brief nailed. Here are just two examples of the way they've thought about how to make your life easier.

First, the back doors open really wide - I didn't have a protractor to hand, but they must swing by almost 90 degrees. Anyone with experience of loading children into car seats and checking seat belts is fastened properly will know how important that sort of access is.

Second, the boot is properly useful. Of course, it's large and can obviously carry lots of stuff. But it's the way the boot floor works that elevates the Qashqai. There's a two-part false floor - carpeted on one side, with a sort of rubber on the other for whenever mucky wellies and scooters are getting carted about - which can be used to divide the boot into two large sections. Your shopping need never rolls around again. Or your family's wet coats and shoes soak the things that have to be kept dry. Yes, other cars have something similar. But honestly, it's just easy to use it in the Nissan.

The back seat is generous, and the headroom is notably good even for lankier rear passengers. The hump in the middle of the floor is low too, so the middle passenger in a three-abreast arrangement shouldn't have much to complain about. There are also USB sockets back there, to keep teenagers happy...

Those in the front will feel as if they are in a far more spacious car than the last Qashqai. This new model is a big step up not only in perceived space but in the quality of the materials and build. The dashboard is nicely designed, though a slightly retro feel to the graphics on the digital dashboard and central infotainment screen rather jar with the crisp modernity of the rest of the interior.

At least Nissan has managed to do the sensible thing and keep real knobs and switches for the heating controls, rather than bury them in a touchscreen sub-menu.

To these eyes, the exterior styling is a massive improvement on the previous Qashqai, which was rather inoffensive and bland. This new Qashqai has a bold, in yer face front treatment, all sharp creases and attitude, with LED slashes for the lights and a very large Nissan badge. There's an unmistakable family identity shared with the latest Juke and the new electric SUV, the Ariya.

That being said, the front treatment isn't as wilfully odd as a Hyundai Tucson; it is eye-catching though, perhaps the new Kia Sportage is in similar visual territory.

Nor is the Nissan as adventurous as those cars once your eye moves from the front towards the back of the vehicle. But it is a cohesive, neat design, and one we will doubtless become very familiar with.

Engines are 1.3-litre petrol - you can't buy a diesel any longer - in either 96kW or 110kW tune - and you can have a six-speed manual or a CVT automatic transmission. You can specify four-wheel-drive, though only with the more powerful engine and CVT combination.

None of those set-ups is going to make the hairs stand up on the back of the neck of a keen driver, but the Qashqai isn't that sort of car. It just goes about its business, getting you and the family from A to B in a quiet, fuss-free manner. The handling is similarly low-key. But that's OK - as I've emphasised, the Qashqai is the essence of family transport, not a hot hatch in disguise, which is clearly what Nissan knows its customers want.

They also want many safety gadgets, judging by the sheer quantity of 'systems' aboard the Qashqai - and very good they are, too.

It's worth noting that a new electrified drivetrain should arrive later. Called 'e-power', it uses a petrol engine to generate electricity, which is stored in a battery, which in turn is used to power an electric motor.

The petrol engine is not connected to the wheels at all, meaning the e-power car is essentially an electric car with its own onboard charging station.

It certainly addresses range anxiety - though perhaps 'charger anxiety' is more accurate - and could be a useful step between petrol engines and a fully electric near future. Alternatively, it could be a bunch of over-complicated compromises... We'll have to wait to try it and find out for ourselves.

The Nissan Qashqai was once a truly distinctive product, but that has been lost in the face of its own popularity and the explosion in demand for SUVs in general. The latest version has taken the family SUV template and refined it even further, with Nissan creating a car that is highly competent in all areas and greater than the sum of its parts. It's an excellent family car and comes highly recommended.

Article shared from https://www.irishnews.com/lifestyle/motorsdrive/

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thecioconnect · 11 days ago

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Apple Intelligence Arrives on October 28 for iPhones, iPads, and Macs

Apple is set to release Apple Intelligence with the iOS 18.1 update, launching on October 28. This long-awaited feature will bring advanced AI capabilities to compatible iPhones, iPads, and Macs.

For those who recently purchased an iPhone 16 and felt its AI features were missing, the wait is almost over. As reported by Bloomberg, the update was initially planned for mid-October but was delayed to ensure a bug-free and reliable experience. Apple has also been preparing its servers for private cloud computing to handle the expected surge in AI-related activity.

What’s New in iOS 18.1?

The iOS 18.1 update introduces Apple’s first set of AI-powered features, including:

Text Authoring and Editing Tools: Enhanced writing and editing support.

An Updated Siri: Smarter, more intuitive interactions.

Notification Summaries: A streamlined approach to managing alerts.

Photo Cleanup Tools: Remove unwanted elements from your photos.

Memory Creation: Curated photo memories generated automatically.

These features mark the beginning of Apple’s journey into AI integration. Future updates will bring additional functionalities, such as:

On-Device Image Generation

Visual Intelligence

Genmoji (AI-powered emoji creation)

ChatGPT-Powered Siri Enhancements

Apple plans to introduce at least one new AI feature with each major iOS 18 release, culminating in the launch of iOS 19 at WWDC 2026.

Compatible Devices

iPhones

After the iOS 18.1 update, the following iPhone models will support Apple Intelligence:

iPhone 16 Series: Including the entry-level iPhone 16, priced at Rs 79,900, making it the most affordable Apple Intelligence-compatible device.

iPhone 15 Pro and iPhone 15 Pro Max: Last year’s flagship models.

iPads and Macs

Apple Intelligence will also be available on iPads and Macs powered by the M series Silicon, including:

iPad Pro M1: Released in 2021.

MacBook Air M1: Launched in 2020 and now available for under Rs 60,000.

What’s Next?

Apple Intelligence represents a significant leap forward in AI-driven technology for everyday use. With the initial rollout on October 28 and consistent updates planned for the future, Apple users can expect an evolving experience that integrates cutting-edge AI features into their devices.

Stay tuned as Apple continues to revolutionize the way we interact with technology.

Read more - https://thecioconnect.com/apple-intelligence-will-be-available-on-the-28th-for-compatible-iphones-ipads-and-macs-report/

#cioconnect #ipad #ios #apple #Ai #thecioconnect

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voiceofentrepreneurlife · 3 months ago

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Made-in-India iPhone

Apple’s iPhone 16 series, produced in India, is set to become available worldwide within a few days of its sales launch, according to The Economic Times. This is a significant milestone, as it’s the first time a globally released product made in India will be distributed internationally so quickly, highlighting the growth of India’s manufacturing sector and the Make-in-India initiative.

Apple will unveil the iPhone 16 series on Monday, with global sales expected to start 10 to 12 days later. Foxconn, a major Apple supplier, has already started producing the series in India.

For the first time, the iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max models will also be shipped from Indian factories to international markets. The iPhone 16 is anticipated to be one of Apple’s most advanced devices, featuring new artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities.

This move to India as a major production hub is part of Apple’s strategy to diversify its manufacturing, especially amid rising geopolitical tensions between the U.S. and China, the report added.

India’s Role in Global iPhone Production

In 2021, iPhone 13 models manufactured in India were available globally several months after their release. By 2022, this lag was shortened to less than two weeks for the iPhone 14. Last year, Apple managed to produce the iPhone 15 simultaneously in both India and China, although the Indian-made devices were only available locally on the first day of sales.Read More-https://voiceofleaders.com/

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isfeed · 3 months ago

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Apple could hold an October event to refresh its smallest iPads and Macs

Illustration: The Verge Tomorrow’s iPhone 16 launch won’t be the final Apple event of the year, as the company plans to debut some M4 Macs and new iPads with another showing in October, according to Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman in today’s Power On newsletter. Apple could be announcing a new iPad Mini for the first time since 2021 in October, as well as a Mac Mini with an M4 chip, packed into a box…

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Apple, a leading tech brand, has shaped the past decade with its groundbreaking innovations. Their influence spans across phones, tablets, and services. Each product release sparks excitement, redefining our daily routines. Apple's commitment to improving user experiences is evident. Let’s explore the top innovations Apple introduced over the last ten years.

The iPhone has evolved impressively. Starting with the iPhone 4s, which introduced Siri in 2011, voice recognition became a key feature. In 2014, Apple debuted the iPhone 6, featuring a larger screen and new design. This marked a pivotal shift. With each model, cameras improved. The iPhone X, released in 2017, boasted facial recognition and a bezel-less design. The A13 Bionic chip, introduced in the iPhone 11, set a new standard for speed and performance.

iPads have also seen major upgrades. In 2012, Apple launched the iPad 4 with a Retina display. This enhanced screen resolution, offering vivid colors. In 2015, the iPad Pro hit the market, featuring a larger display and compatibility with the Apple Pencil. This turned the iPad into a creative tool for professionals. The M1 chip in the 2021 iPad Pro brought desktop-level power to tablets. These upgrades transformed iPads from mere consumption devices to versatile computing tools.

Apple Watch entered the scene in 2015, revolutionizing wearable tech. Its fitness and health features gained quick popularity. With each update, the Apple Watch introduced new functionalities. The Series 4, released in 2018, included a fall detection feature. It also provided an electrocardiogram (ECG) app. These features underscore Apple's commitment to health. In 2020, the Apple Watch Series 6 added blood oxygen monitoring. This proves Apple’s continuous innovation in personal health and well-being.

Apple’s innovations over the past decade have been vast. Each release has not only set trends but also improved lives. From phones to tablets and wearables, Apple’s influence is clear. As they continue to innovate, one can only imagine what the next decade will bring.

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The Evolution of iPhone: A Journey Through Innovation:

1:-Apple iPhone 12 Series:

The iPhone 12 series, launched in October 2020, represents a significant leap in technology and design for Apple's flagship smartphone lineup. This series introduced several key advancements and new models catering to a range of user preferences. Here's an overview of the iPhone 12 series:iPhone 12 Series

1. iPhone 12 Mini

Display: 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display

Design: Compact, lightweight, with an aluminum frame and Ceramic Shield front cover for better durability

Camera: Dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, Night mode, Deep Fusion, and Smart HDR 3

Performance: A14 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: All-day battery life, supports MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Available in multiple colors including Black, White, Red, Green, and Blue

2. iPhone 12

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display

Design: Similar sleek design with an aluminum frame and Ceramic Shield front cover

Camera: Same dual-camera system as the Mini, offering exceptional low-light performance and advanced computational photography

Performance: A14 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: Improved battery life with MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Wide range of colors including Black, White, Red, Green, and Blue

3. iPhone 12 Pro

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display

Design: Premium build with surgical-grade stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front cover

Camera: Triple-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, LiDAR scanner for improved AR experiences and low-light photography

Performance: A14 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: All-day battery life, MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: ProRAW photo format, enhanced video recording capabilities, available in Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Pacific Blue

4. iPhone 12 Pro Max

Display: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display, the largest in the series

Design: Larger and more immersive display with a stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front cover

Camera: Advanced triple-camera system with larger sensor and sensor-shift optical image stabilization, LiDAR scanner

Performance: A14 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: Longest battery life in the series, supports MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: ProRAW photo format, best-in-class video recording capabilities, available in Graphite, Silver, Gold, and Pacific Blue

Key Features Across the Series:

A14 Bionic Chip: First chip in the industry built on 5-nanometer process technology, offering increased performance and efficiency.

5G Connectivity: Supports 5G networks for faster download and upload speeds, better streaming, and improved gaming experiences.

Ceramic Shield: Provides up to 4x better drop performance.

MagSafe: Allows for easy attachment of accessories and wireless charging with enhanced alignment.

iOS 14: Enhanced user experience with new widgets, App Library, improved privacy features, and more.

The iPhone 12 series set a new standard for smartphones with its blend of cutting-edge technology, refined design, and versatile camera capabilities, making it a compelling choice for users looking for a premium mobile experience.

2:-Apple iPhone 13 Series:

The iPhone 13 series, introduced in September 2021, brought various improvements in performance, camera technology, and battery life. This series includes four models designed to cater to a broad range of user needs and preferences. Here’s an in-depth look at the iPhone 13 series:

1. iPhone 13 Mini

Display: 5.4-inch Super Retina XDR display

Design: Compact and lightweight with an aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front cover, and a flat-edge design

Camera: Dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization, Night mode, and Photographic Styles

Performance: A15 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: Improved battery life, supports MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Available in colors like Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and PRODUCT(RED)

2. iPhone 13

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display

Design: Similar sleek design with an aluminum frame, Ceramic Shield front cover, and flat edges

Camera: Dual-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide and wide lenses, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization, Night mode, and Photographic Styles

Performance: A15 Bionic chip, 5G support

Battery Life: All-day battery life with MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Available in Pink, Blue, Midnight, Starlight, and PRODUCT(RED)

3. iPhone 13 Pro

Display: 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz

Design: Premium build with surgical-grade stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front cover

Camera: Triple-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization, Night mode, Photographic Styles, ProRAW and ProRes video recording, and macro photography capabilities

Performance: A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU, 5G support

Battery Life: Improved battery life, supports MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue

4. iPhone 13 Pro Max

Display: 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display with ProMotion technology

Design: Larger and more immersive display with a stainless steel frame and Ceramic Shield front cover

Camera: Advanced triple-camera system with 12MP ultra-wide, wide, and telephoto lenses, Sensor-shift optical image stabilization, Night mode, Photographic Styles, ProRAW and ProRes video recording, and macro photography capabilities

Performance: A15 Bionic chip with 5-core GPU, 5G support

Battery Life: Longest battery life in the series, supports MagSafe and wireless charging

Special Features: Available in Graphite, Gold, Silver, and Sierra Blue

Key Features Across the Series:

A15 Bionic Chip: More powerful and efficient than previous models, with a 6-core CPU, 4-core GPU (5-core GPU for Pro models), and 16-core Neural Engine.

5G Connectivity: Enhanced 5G capabilities for faster download and upload speeds, better streaming, and improved gaming experiences.

Super Retina XDR Display: Brighter and more vibrant displays with higher peak brightness for HDR content.

Ceramic Shield: Provides better durability with up to 4x better drop performance.

MagSafe: Continued support for easy attachment of accessories and wireless charging with enhanced alignment.

iOS 15: Improved user experience with features like Focus mode, FaceTime enhancements, Live Text, and redesigned notifications.

The iPhone 13 series builds on the success of its predecessors with notable improvements in performance, camera systems, and battery life, offering users a refined and powerful smartphone experience.

3:-Apple iPhone 14 Series:

The iPhone 14 series, released by Apple, continues to build on the success of its predecessors with several new features and improvements. The series includes four models: iPhone 14, iPhone 14 Plus, iPhone 14 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro Max.

Design & Display:

iPhone 14: Features a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR display.

iPhone 14 Plus: Comes with a larger 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR display.

Both models have a sleek design with durable Ceramic Shield front covers and aerospace-grade aluminum edges.

Water and dust resistance (IP68).

Performance:

Improved efficiency and performance for everyday tasks and gaming.

Camera:

Dual-camera system with 12MP main and ultra-wide lenses.

Enhanced Night mode and Deep Fusion for better low-light photography.

New Photonic Engine for improved image processing.

4K Dolby Vision HDR recording.

Battery Life:

Improved battery life, offering up to 20 hours of video playback on the iPhone 14 and up to 26 hours on the iPhone 14 Plus.

Other Features:

5G connectivity.

iOS 16 with new personalization options, including widgets and improved privacy features.

iPhone 14 Pro & 14 Pro Max

Design & Display:

iPhone 14 Pro: Features a 6.1-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR display with an always-on feature.

iPhone 14 Pro Max: Has a 6.7-inch ProMotion Super Retina XDR display, also with always-on functionality.

Both models come with a more durable Ceramic Shield front cover and surgical-grade stainless steel edges.

Water and dust resistance (IP68).

Performance:

Superior performance for demanding applications and advanced photography.

Camera:

Triple-camera system with a 48MP main sensor, 12MP ultra-wide, and 12MP telephoto lenses.

ProRAW and ProRes video recording.

Advanced computational photography features, including Photonic Engine and improved Night mode.

8K video recording.

Battery Life:

Long-lasting battery, with the iPhone 14 Pro offering up to 23 hours of video playback and the iPhone 14 Pro Max up to 29 hours.

Other Features:

5G connectivity.

iOS 16 with enhanced privacy features and new customization options.

Dynamic Island feature for interactive notifications and live activities.

The iPhone 14 series brings significant upgrades in performance, camera capabilities, and user experience, making it a compelling choice for both everyday users and tech enthusiasts.

4:-Upcoming iPhone 16 Series:

The iPhone 16 series is anticipated to feature significant upgrades across all models. Here's a summary of the expected features:Everything We Know About iPhone 16

Design and Display

All Models: The iPhone 16 lineup, including the iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, and iPhone 16 Pro Max, will continue to sport the sleek designs but with ultra-thin bezels for maximum display area.

Pro Models: These are expected to feature a polished titanium finish, offering a more premium look compared to the previous brushed finish.

Camera Improvements

iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus: Both will have a 48MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, arranged vertically to support spatial video recording for the Apple Vision Pro headset.

iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max: These models will see a substantial upgrade with a new 48MP ultra-wide camera and a custom 48MP IMX903 sensor for the main camera. The Pro models will also include a 12MP telephoto camera with 5x optical zoom.

Battery and Performance

Battery: Enhanced battery capacities are expected, with the iPhone 16 Pro Max rumored to have a 4,676mAh battery and the iPhone 16 Pro a 3,355mAh battery. The iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Plus will also see battery upgrades, though the Plus model might get a slightly smaller battery than its predecessor.

Processor: The entire iPhone 16 lineup will likely be powered by the A18 Pro chip, built on a 3nm process, promising better performance and energy efficiency.

Storage and Memory

Storage: The Pro models might offer storage options up to 2TB, while the standard and Plus models will go up to 512GB. Increased RAM (8GB) across all models is also expected to enhance multitasking and AI processing capabilities.

Additional Features

Capture Button: A new capacitive Capture Button for improved camera control, allowing for features like swipe for zoom and half-press to focus.

Thermal Management: Improved thermal design with metal battery casings and potentially a graphene thermal system to manage heat more effectively.

Connectivity: Wi-Fi 7 support across all models for faster wireless data transfer.

AI and Software

AI Integration: The iPhone 16 series will leverage "Apple Intelligence," integrating advanced AI features for better performance and user experience, supported by iOS 18 (AppleInsider) (MacRumors) (PhoneArena) (PhoneArena).

The official release is expected around September 2024, continuing Apple's tradition of fall launches. For more detailed information, you can visit sources like AppleInsider, MacRumors, and PhoneArena.

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Europe changed the rules of the internet this week when the Digital Markets Act took effect, holding the biggest tech companies to tough new standards. Now the world is waiting to see which giant will be first to fall foul of the law. One of the architects of the DMA says Apple is a strong candidate for the first formal investigation, describing the company as “low hanging fruit.”

Apple has faced intensifying pressure in recent years from competitors, regulators, and courts in both Europe and the US, over the restrictions it places on app-makers who must rely on its App Store to reach millions of users. Yesterday Apple terminated the developer account of Fornite publisher Epic Games which has challenged the company in US courts and recently announced its intention to launch a rival to the Apple App Store.

German MEP Andreas Schwab, who led the negotiations that finalized the DMA on behalf of the EU Parliament, says that makes Apple a likely first target for non-compliance. “[This] gives me a very clear expectation that they want to be the first,” he tells WIRED. “Apple’s approach is a bit weird on all this and therefore it's low hanging fruit.”

Schwab is not involved in enforcement of the DMA. That’s overseen by the European Commission, which has already demanded “further explanation” as to why Apple terminated Epic’s account and is evaluating whether this violates the DMA.

“Apple’s approach to the Digital Markets Act was guided by two simple goals: complying with the law and reducing the inevitable, increased risks the DMA creates for our EU users,” says the company in a statement sent to WIRED by Apple spokesperson Rob Saunders. Apple has said on its website that alternative app stores carry the risk of malware, illicit code and other harmful content.

The DMA’s rules that aim to “break open” tech platforms require Apple to allow iPhone users to download apps from places other than Apples’ official App Store. The Epic Games Store, announced in January, intended to be launched by the Fortnite-maker Epic, would have been the first alternative app store to take advantage of the new system.

Apple tells WIRED it had the right to terminate Epic’s accounts according to a 2021 California court ruling. Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has been a vocal critic of what he styles as Apple’s “app store monopoly” for years, although in January the US supreme court denied a request to hear the latest episode in a lengthy antitrust dispute between the two companies in a victory for the smartphone maker.

The DMA went into force at midnight on March 7 in Brussels—3 pm in Silicon Valley. From that moment, six of the world’s biggest tech companies—Apple, Alphabet, Meta, Amazon, Microsoft, and TikTok’s Beijing-based owner ByteDance—must comply with a suite of new rules designed to improve competition in digital markets.

In addition to Apple having to allow outside apps, Microsoft Windows will no longer have Microsoft-owned Bing as its default search tool; users of Meta’sWhatsApp will be able to communicate with people on rival messaging apps; and Google and Amazon will have to tweak their search results to create more room for rivals. Companies that don’t comply with the new rules can be fined up to 20 percent of their global turnover.

The new rules should cause the European internet to “change for the better,” says Schwab, a center-right MEP. “To allow more openness, more fairness, and most of all more innovation and therefore new services—that’s the idea.”

Schwab’s comments add to a recent chorus of criticism targeting Apple. The EU’s antitrust chief, Margarethe Vestager, told Bloomberg earlier this week that the DMA will initially focus on sorting out big tech’s app stores. “I think it’s important you can have more than one app store on your phone,” she said on Tuesday.

Following Apple’s removal of Epic, the tone in the hallways of the Commission had become more urgent. “Under the #DMA, there is no room for threats by gatekeepers to silence developers," said Thierry Breton, the EU's industry chief, on X on Thursday, apparently referring to allegations by Epic's Sweeney that Apple had blocked the company's account because of the CEO’s critical Tweets. “I have asked our services to look into Apple’s termination of Epic’s developer account as a matter of priority.”

Flexing the DMA’s powers on Apple’s App Store would advertise how the law can improve life online for the general public, Schwab says. “I think the App Store would be a good example to show what we want to achieve with the DMA,” he says. “They will just see more apps and they will like these apps.”

Giving people choice over where they get mobile apps by requiring Apple and Google to permit alternative app stores on devices is seen as a key pillar of the DMA. In addition to giving users more choice, app developers will also gain more opportunities to to innovate, increasing competition, says Schwab. “With alternative app stores we can make markets a bit broader.”

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Epic Accuses Apple of Blocking Epic Games Store Launch

Europe is now the scene of a new front in the continuing conflict between computer behemoth Apple and developer of the hit game Fortnite, Epic Games. The European release of Epic Games Store, an app for iPhones and iPads, has been purposefully delayed, according to Epic, by Apple.

Allegations Made by Epic

Epic launched a public outcry on July 5, 2024, using the social media network X, which was once Twitter. They stated that their software submissions for the Epic Games Store were twice denied by Apple. Epic claimed that a small detail in the design of some buttons and labels was the cause of the rejection.

According to reports, Apple said that Epic’s app’s “Install” button and “In-app purchases” label were too similar to those seen on the App Store. Epic retaliated by claiming that they were adhering to accepted industry practices for button name and design that are standard across diverse platform app marketplaces.

Apple’s actions, according to Epic, are “arbitrary, obstructive, and in violation” of European law. The continuing discussion about Apple’s stringent control over the iOS app market is heightened by this charge. Apple’s business policies have been a source of criticism for app developers and antitrust regulators for a long time, as they believe they hinder competition and innovation.

The Reaction of Apple and Their Final Acceptance

Fascinatingly, Apple declared that the Epic Games Store app has been cleared for use on iPhones and iPads in Europe precisely one day after Epic made public claims. This development shows that Apple’s decision might have been influenced by Epic’s initiative to raise awareness of the problem.

But Apple emphasised that the allowed software was the “Epic Sweden AB Marketplace” and had nothing to do with the Fortnite game, which was already playable on the software Store. According to this distinction, Apple may still be reluctant to permit a legitimate rival to operate within the iOS ecosystem and compete with its App Store.

App Store Fees and Control: The Fundamental Conflict

Apple’s App Store regulations are the crux of the conflict. Apple mandates that for all digital transactions within their apps, developers must use their in-app purchase mechanism. The commission this system charges for each transaction is quite high, usually between 15% and 30%.

Epic strongly disagrees with this approach, claiming that it unfairly stifles competition and drives up consumer costs. In order to avoid Apple’s expenses, Epic even introduced a covert payment method within Fortnite. This particular problem triggered a court struggle between the two businesses in the US in 2020. It is still pending the ensuing lawsuit.

Examining Apple’s App Store policies has also been the European Union. With a particular focus on Apple’s in-app purchase system’s required use and limitations on third-party app distribution methods, the EU opened an antitrust probe into the company in 2021.

A Different Playing Field: The European Angle?

Perhaps in anticipation of the EU’s antitrust investigation’s conclusion, Apple eventually approved the Epic Games Store app in Europe. Apple may be forced by European legislation to relax its control over the iOS app market, thereby fostering more competition and possibly resulting in reduced developer fees.

For Epic Games and other software developers who have long complained about Apple’s dominance, this would be a huge victory. The Epic Games Store’s functionality and reach on iOS devices may still be restricted by Apple, it’s crucial to remember that.

The Apple vs. Epic Fight of the Future

Epic Games vs. Apple is still very much an ongoing war. The EU’s antitrust inquiry is still underway, as is the US legal battle. Not only in Europe but possibly globally as well, how these events turn out will have a big impact on how apps are distributed in the future on iOS devices.

Listed below are a few possible future situations:

Apple relaxes regulations

Should legal and regulatory demands increase, Apple may be obliged to relieve some of its limitations on the App Store. The usage of third-party payment methods, reduced developer fees, and possibly even the launch of competing app stores for iOS devices could result from this.

Epic Games Store faces limitations

Apple may discover a method to limit the functioning of the Epic Games Store on iOS, even with their approval. Potential future rejections based on technicality could also be a version of this, as could restrictions on discoverability and in-app functionality.

Things continue as they are

It’s also likely that Apple is able to keep a good amount of control over its App Store. The fundamental framework, which includes limitations on third-party app stores and a required in-app purchase system, might not change much, despite some little adjustments.

It will be important to see how this conflict plays out in the upcoming months and years. Users’ access to and payment methods for apps on their iPhones and iPads may change as a result, which might have a significant impact on the whole app development market.

Recap: A Conflict with Broader Consequences

Game titles and app stores are not the only issues at stake in Epic Games’ conflict with Apple. It is a conflict about dominance, rivalry, and the direction of internet markets. For developers, customers, and the tech sector at large, the resolution of this conflict will have far-reaching effects.