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The Slide-Over Edition Wednesday, February 19, 2025

Why Slide Over Is My Favorite iPadOS Superpower, by Ryan Christoffel, 9to5Mac

I’ve used an iPad Pro as my primary computer for nearly 10 years. And over that time, iPadOS multitasking features have changed a lot. But there’s one such iPad tool I depend on that’s been around since the start, and only improved with time: Slide Over.

20 Can't-Miss Apple Music Tips That Will Change How You Stream, by Tyler Hayes, PC Magazine

Apple Music has a wealth of features and capabilities. These tips and tricks should help you get the most out of your paid subscription.

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Google Play Books Purchases On iOS Now Skirt The App Store's Commission, by Sarah Perez, TechCrunch

Google has gained permission to sell its e-books and audiobooks directly to customers through its iOS app, Google Play Books. While iOS apps today can offer access to content previously purchased elsewhere, like e-books bought via a website, developers have to request a specific exception to link their iOS app’s users to the company’s own website to make purchases.

According to a brief post on Google’s blog, users will now be able to click on a new “Get book” button in the Google Play Books iOS app which will take them to the Google Play website to complete their e-book or audiobook purchase.

Aptoide Alternative App Store Launches In The EU With Access To Older Versions Of Games, by Juli Clover, MacRumors

Aptoide is a free alternative app store that's available on iPhones and iPads for those who are located in the European Union. It is unique among app marketplaces because it adds support for App Versions, so users are able to install and play older versions of iOS games.

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Apps That Didn't Add 'Trader' Contact Info In The EU Removed From App Store, by Juli Clover, MacRumors

Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers today. The apps that have been removed will not be allowed back in the ‌App Store‌ until trader status is provided and verified by Apple.

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Apple Store Permanently Closing At Struggling Mall In Chicago Area, by Joe Rossignol, MacRumors

Apple is permanently closing its retail store at the Northbrook Court shopping mall in the Chicago area. The company confirmed the upcoming closure today in a statement, but it has yet to provide a closing date for the location.

Apple Says UK Regulator's Remedy Options On Mobile Browsers Will Hit Innovation, by Muvija M, Reuters

With respect to remedy options on providing feature access, Apple said it would "not be appropriate" to mandate that access to future WebKit or that iOS features in use by Safari be provided free of charge, adding that developing features is a time and resource-intensive process.

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I find that I will occasionally created a new slide-over web page in Safari on my iPad, and every time I have to figure out how to close it.

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