Apple has reversed its decision to ban Epic Games’ developer account after it emerged that European Union officials were investigating the matter. And the EU is currently fining Apple nearly two billion dollars, so it’s probably wise to pay attention.
This means Epic can bring its app store to iPhones and iPads in the EU. “After discussions with Epic, they have committed to following the rules, including our DMA [Digital Markets Act] policies,” an Apple spokesperson told Engadget.
Earlier last week, Apple killed Epic’s developer account, claiming that Epic would not honor its contractual agreements and even describing Epic as “verifiably unreliable.” Now, nearly four years after its disappearance, the publisher can more easily bring Fortnite back to those devices on the block.
yes, Fortnite the last one was (officially) four years ago on iOS.
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And the first one returns to theaters this summer.
Nintendo and Illumination are introducing the second animated film for the Super Mario franchise, which is expected to be released on April 3, 2026. The news comes from series creator Shigeru Miyamoto. He tweeted it on Sunday from his Nintendo of America X account. ongoing Mario Day impulse shopping celebrations. Based on its description, it looks like it won’t be a direct sequel to the first one. Until 2026, you can play some Mario games to kill time remakes and make Mario Kart Lego sets.
Apple and Netflix are almost shut down.
Despite a combined 32 nominations, Netflix and Apple TV+ were almost left out of the 2024 Oscars, with Netflix winning just one award for Wes Anderson’s film. The Amazing Story of Henry Sougar (Best Live Action Short Film). Netflix won six awards last year. The biggest surprise was Martin Scorsese Assassins of the Flower Moon (Apple TV+) does not win any awards. Oppenheimer It won Best Picture, Best Director, Editing, Best Actor, Best Supporting Actor, Original Score and Cinematography.
Thanks to a company that owns the rights to his likeness.
At SXSW on Friday, Soul Machines unveiled Digital Marilyn, an AI chatbot designed to look and talk like Marilyn Monroe. It was developed in partnership with Authentic Brands Group, which owns the rights to Monroe’s and many other celebrities, dead and alive, including Elvis Presley and Shag.
Soul Machines unveiled its Marilyn Monroe AI in an Instagram post for International Women’s Day. Note that the other AI celebrities the company currently offers conversations with are all living men. their inclusion.
