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Fortnite likely coming to Apple TV as ‘tvOS’ reference found in game code
At this point, there’s not many platforms that the battle royale phenomenon hasn’t landed on. Fortnite is available on PC/Mac, the major consoles, iOS and now Android this month. However, one device that doesn’t support it is Apple TV, but that could be changing soon.
Apple TV exec Jen Folse exits Apple for Caffeine social broadcasting startup
Jen Folse is a name that may be familiar to Apple keynote viewers. As the design lead for Apple TV, Folse has had stage time in recent Apple events where tvOS has been demoed. We heard a few weeks ago that Folse was leaving Apple to join other ex-Apple TV team members at Caffeine. Now the social broadcasting startup has made the news official:
22 states ask US appeals court to restore net neutrality, with tech company support
The battle to restore net neutrality protections continues as 22 states plus the District of Columbia have asked a US appeals court to reinstate the 2015 rules – with support from a number of tech companies …
Tesla could go to Apple for take-private deal, says investor – does it make sense?
There have been rumors of Tesla and Apple partnering up for years, but now they are intensifying in light of Elon Musk pushing to take Tesla private.
Ross Gerber activist Tesla investor is even now calling for Apple to take a stake in Tesla as part of the ongoing discussions for a take-private deal.
But does it make sense? more…
Apple could lose one of its highest-grossing iOS apps as Netflix looks to bypass iTunes billing
Comment: Apple will be making a mistake if it no longer offers a low-cost Mac mini
One of the oft-heard criticisms of Apple is that it no longer cares about the Mac now that the bulk of its income comes from the iPhone.
Apple does gradually seem to be trying to dispel that idea. The complete redesign of the MacBook Pro in 2016 demonstrated a continuing interest in the company’s top-of-the-range laptop, even if not all pro users were happy with the direction it took. The iMac got a shot in the arm with a Pro model. The Mac Pro is now elderly, but Apple has at least promised an all-new model. A rejigging of the MacBook range could finally see the death of the ancient MacBook Air.
All of which leaves the Mac mini …
This week’s best iTunes movie deals: Bundles from $25, 4K films starting at $5, $1 rental, more
The iTunes movie store has been refreshed this morning with a new batch of deals, including a number of bundles and 4K films from $5. You’ll also find this week’s $1 HD rental down below as well. As always, each of today’s deals (outside of the lone rental) will become a permanent part of your collection. Hit the jump for all of this week’s best offers.
Apple plans several ‘flagship outlet’ stores in India to boost new retail strategy
As Apple continues its struggle to establish a broader retail presence in India, the company may soon establish several large “flagship outlets” to supplement slowing sales, according to a new report from The Economic Times.
