Apple lädt App-Starts ein, das Drama um AltStore nimmt Fahrt auf und Apples Roadmap für AR-Hardware stockt."

Benjamin and Chance test the newly launched Apple Invites app and discuss whether anyone will actually use it despite its high quality execution. Also, AltStore makes headlines with the first "Apple-approved" NSFW app, Apple is said to be canceling another AR hardware initiative, and TikTok spreads misinformation about iOS 18.3 support for the T-Mobile Starlink service.

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Chance Miller

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• Here are five features of Apple Invites you might have missed.
• Apple confirms 'Invites' app and iCloud+ feature – Here's how it works [Video]
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