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AppWizard

February 12, 2025

Android Users: Apple TV Plus Is Now Here for Your Mobile Device

Apple has launched the Apple TV app for Android devices, allowing users to access content such as Major League Soccer and original series like Severance and Slow Horses. The app is available for download from the Google Play store for devices running Android 10 and later. Users can subscribe to Apple TV Plus and the MLS Season Pass, with new users offered a seven-day free trial. The app features a user interface similar to the existing Apple TV streaming service, including a "Continue Watching" row and customizable watch lists. Existing Apple TV Plus or MLS Season Pass subscribers can sign in to access their content seamlessly. Some features, like casting, are not yet available, but updates are planned. The launch marks a significant expansion for Apple TV Plus, which has primarily served Apple device users since its inception in November 2019.

AppWizard

October 7, 2024

343 rebrands to Halo Studios, moves to Unreal Engine

343 Industries has rebranded as Halo Studios and announced its transition from the Slipspace Engine to Unreal Engine. This decision reflects a broader trend among game developers to adopt third-party engines due to the complexities of game development. Pierre Hintze, head of Halo Studios, noted changing gamer expectations for content availability, while art director Chris Matthews highlighted the limitations of the Slipspace Engine and the advantages of Unreal Engine's technologies, such as Nanite and Lumen, for enhancing rendering and lighting.

AppWizard

April 17, 2024

YouTube’s war on ad blockers reaches your phone

YouTube is enforcing its terms of service to prevent mobile ad-blocking apps from bypassing ads, which are a significant source of revenue for content creators.