Android apps and games that are free for a limited time include Linea - Icon Pack, 80s Music Radio Pro, AppLock Pro, Fraction Maths Pro, and Temperature Converter Pro.
- Steps to gift an app from an iPhone include opening the App Store app, searching for the app, tapping the Share button, entering the recipient's email address, selecting a theme, confirming the gift, buying the app, and completing the purchase.
- To redeem a gifted app on an iPhone, open the email containing the gifted app link, tap Redeem, sign in with Apple ID if prompted, and download the app to the iPhone or iPad.
Balatro is a poker game with a twist, where players can use Joker and Tarot cards to change the traditional rules. The mobile version, called "Balatro+," will have touch controls optimized for smartphones, allowing players to swipe and tap on cards for a more intuitive gameplay experience on smaller screens.
Epic Games has submitted Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe, and the Epic Games Store to Apple for notarization, allowing Fortnite to return to iPhone in the EU and be available worldwide on Android. Fall Guys for mobile is currently only available in the EU on iPhone. Epic Games Store has launched with plans to distribute games through independent mobile stores. Fans hope Epic will bring back Infinity Blade. Rocket League Sideswipe is available on the App Store for iOS and Google Play for Android. Other games are exclusive to the Epic Games Store and third-party stores in the EU for iPhone.
- Epic Games Store is now available on Android and iOS, but Fortnite cannot be played on mobile in the U.S. or elsewhere
- Epic criticized Apple and Google for poor-quality install experiences and plans to continue legal battles over anti-competitive terms
- Google faced scrutiny for its Play Store after Epic won a lawsuit declaring it an illegal monopoly
- The European Commission forced Apple to open up its app store with the Digital Markets Act, while the U.S. is considering legal action against Apple and Google for their practices.
Apple is expected to embrace Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging, which will improve texting between iPhone and Android users by providing features similar to iMessage, such as high-quality media sharing and typing indicators. Despite this upgrade, iMessage will remain exclusive to iPhone users. The integration of RCS into iPhones is anticipated to happen in the fall, aligning with Apple's typical update schedule. The Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Apple has raised concerns about iMessage's exclusivity, but Apple has defended its stance and highlighted its commitment to RCS for enhancing cross-platform messaging.
