Epic Games Store expands to mobile this year

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Get ready, mobile gamers! Epic Games confirmed its Games Store (EGS), the one challenging Steam on PC, is arriving on both iOS and Android later this year. This marks a significant shift in the mobile gaming landscape. EGS promises a "fairer" deal for developers, offering an 88% / 12% revenue split compared to the industry standard (often 70% / 30% or tiered structures like Google's). Developers can potentially keep 100% of revenue by using their own in-app purchase systems.

While details are scarce, we expect that Fortnite will be available. It's currently distributed through the Epic Games Launcher. The look and feel of the store on Android also remains to be seen.

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Android 15 Developer Preview 2 introduces satellite messaging

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Google's latest developer preview for Android 15 brings exciting features likely headed for public release later this year. Here's a glimpse of what's coming:

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YouTube Music gets personal with new Activity feed

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Since early 2024, YouTube Music has been ramping up notifications, and now they're taking it a step further with a dedicated "Activity" feed in the mobile app. Look for a new bell icon next to the search bar. Tapping it reveals a feed of recently released music from artists you follow, conveniently organized by "This Week" and "Earlier."

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At a Glance cuts ties with Google Assistant

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In a surprising move, the ever-present At a Glance widget on Android devices is shedding its Google Assistant branding. Previously known as "Assistant at a Glance," the widget has undergone a silent rebranding.

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