What is all the hubub about And what does it mean for you We talk about this and more on this episode of the Macworld Podcast.

This is episode 710 Jason Cross, Michael Simon, and Roman Loyola.

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Heres how to use all of the new features included in the app for all those who updated their iPhone and iPad.

Apples actions against Fortnite have so far been unrelated to the probes into Tencent, though it is an example of what to expect for companies banned by government action.

It is the latest move made by Apple against Epic during the ongoing lawsuit.

Apple had already banned the developer account for Epic, but macOS allows apps to be installed outside the store when certified.

Epic again says Apple is at fault for the removal, encouraging users to seek other platforms to play.

The latest version of Fortnite: Battle Royale is available on PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PC, GeForce Now, and on Android through both the Epic Games App at epicgames.com and the Samsung Galaxy Store.

However, a user would have to take some extra steps to launch, which is probably what Epic is referring to when it discusses a less than optimal user experience for players.

After Apple blocked Epics patches from going through due to the violation, Epic launched a campaign against the company using social media hashtags and a viral video, and even had a lawsuit filed and ready within moments of the block.

Epic has not budged on their position and continues to antagonize Apple publicly while attempting to rally its players against Apple.

This is a lose-lose situation for the companies and users both until something can be resolved.

The President has ordered Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S., or Cfius (SIF-EE-YUS), to investigate the worlds largest gaming company, Tencent, for potential security concerns.

Tencent is a major Chinese company and owns portions of many American businesses, including 40 of Epic.

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Recent concerns over the Chinese government using local companys influence to spy on American citizens has fueled such investigations and may lead to bans of partnerships, products, and software originating from China.

The ban could go into effect as soon as Saturday, though it is unknown if the apps will be removed from devices already running the program.

Apple will be forced to ban major apps from its App Store if an executive order is given, and the ban and inability to update those apps will take on a familiar look to the Fortnite ordeal.

It is Apples retaliation against Epic that has prevented compatibility updates to the macOS version of the game.

Epics outside investors do not direct or control Epics decisions and do not have access to Epics customer data.

Next hell start endorsing government subsidized Oppo and Huwaei phones to run Fortnite Traitor.

Thats right. I have just the one non-notarized macOS app: a VPN client that I have to use to access the internal systems at the University I work.

Except for the one time right-click, open, and subsequent dialogue box, it runs just like any other app.

For better and worse, the Mac has always been more open than iPhoneiPad.

Weve been wearing them and here are our impressions, as well as a look at each of the colors.

Here are our impressions of the new features, how useful they are, and how they compare to the prior generation.

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