Apple (grumpily) opens up the App Store

Published: Jan. 26, 2024, 8 a.m.

The Verge's Nilay Patel, David Pierce, and Alex Cranz discuss Apple allowing alternative browser engines in the EU, Netflix getting WWE, Pixel 9 leaks, and more.\nFurther reading:\n\nApple is bringing sideloading and alternate app stores to the iPhone\n\nApple is allowing alternative browser engines in iOS 17.4 \u2014 but only in the EU\n\nApple opens App Store to game streaming services\n\nNetflix is turning into cable TV\xa0\n\nNetflix is going to take away its cheapest ad-free plan\n\nWWE Monday Night Raw is ditching cable for Netflix\n\nThe Mac turns 40 \u2014 and keeps on moving\n\n\nLooking back on 40 years of Macintosh\xa0\n\nThe Pixel 9 leaks are already here\n\n\nLeaked pictures show a very blue Pixel 9.\xa0\n\nThe Vision Pro\u2019s most important app is Safari, whether Apple likes it or not\n\nVision Pro cover glass repairs will set you back $799 without AppleCare Plus\n\nApple tells artists how much more money they can make with spatial audio\n\nInside India\u2019s race to cool 1.3 billion people in a warming world\n\nNintendo goes after the Palworld Pok\xe9mon modder\n\nThe Pok\xe9mon Company says it will \u2018investigate\u2019 Palworld\n\nThis baby is covered in old flip phones and chips \u2014 and you cannot afford it\n\n\nEmail us at vergecast@theverge.com or call us at 866-VERGE11, we love hearing from you.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices