Fortnite and Epic return to the (not your) iPhone, Apple opens up NFC and enacts new restrictions on Patreon, Spotify posts a link, and we discuss what is and is not a 'Tabletop Robot.'

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Jason Snell: 'The Best of U3'

‎Best of U3 by Jason Snell - Apple Music

ten. | the movie. - YouTube

Fortnite is back on the iPhone — with a whole app store in tow - The Verge

AltStore on the Epic Grant and the CTF

Apple relents and approves Spotify app with EU pricing - The Verge

Distributing music streaming apps in the EEA that provide an external purchase link - Support - Apple Developer

Apple’s requirements to hit creators and fans on Patreon

Connected #514: Rusty on the Inside - Relay FM

Robot or Not? - a podcast from The Incomparable

Apple Pushes Ahead with Tabletop Home Device in Shift to Robotics - Bloomberg

Apple Still Developing Bigger iMac With Over 30-Inch Display - MacRumors

Why Is Apple Building Own Modem? Company Plays Long Game in Dropping Qualcomm - Bloomberg

Gurman: AirPods 4 still coming this fall in two new variants - 9to5Mac

New image reveals iPhone 16 Pro in new 'bronze' color - 9to5Mac

iPhone 16 Pro’s new color could be called ‘Desert Titanium’ - 9to5Mac

Don't Forget Me (album) - Wikipedia

Michael Giacchino to Release Lounge-Style Film Score Covers Album

Caroline Polachek - Wikipedia

Holly Humberstone - Wikipedia