This week on Cult of Mac’s podcast: If the EU does indeed force Apple to open up the iPhone to allow alternative app stores, is that a bad thing? Some people think sideloading apps will be fantastic.
Also on The CultCast:
- Cool new stuff to try in iOS 16.2.
- Why web browsing might be in for radical changes on iOS devices.
- How to get Apple TV+ for free so you can watch Severance, our favorite show of the year.
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This week’s top Apple news
On the show this week: Your host Erfon Elijah (@erfon) and Cult of Mac managing editor Lewis Wallace (@lewiswallace).
Here are the headlines we’re talking about on this week’s show:
- Apple gears up for alternative app stores on iPhone and iPad
- Apple considering dropping requirement for iPhone web browsers to use WebKit (MacRumors
- 10 new iOS 16.2 features to try right away
- Get way more done with full external display support in iPadOS 16.2
- Escape Apple TV+ subscription fees with Emancipation-themed trial offer
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