Apple to let you delete native apps with iOS 10

Apple’s finally addressed a longstanding complaint from its users: being able to delete native apps you don’t use. The upcoming mobile operating system allows users to delete apps like Maps, Contacts, Calendar, FaceTime, and Music—at least based on the current developer beta out. And if you decide you want the app back, Apple has added these native apps to its App Store, which is similar to what Google has done with its first-party apps. Of course, there are some apps, such as Phone, which you can delete because it might cause issues with the device if you take them out. But being given the option to free up some storage and homescreen space is quite welcome.

Source: Apple Insider

Update on Thursday, June 16, 2016 at 10:55AM by Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla

It seems you don't reall 'delete' the native apps. They are somewhat encypted and taken off your screen, but they remain in you device. Downloading them again just makes them available again with all your preferences and settings.

Netflix scores rights to sci-fi film ‘The Discovery,’ plans theatrical release in the U.S.

Netflix gain global rights to an upcoming science fiction film entitled The Discovery, starring Jason Segel, Robert Redford, and Rooney Mara. But aside from releasing it on its platform, the streaming service has planned to screen it in theatres in the U.S. sometime next year. Netflix has previously announced that they wanted to premiere movies in theatres at the same time they do on their service, which goes against a long-held movie industry practice and has caused the ire from theatre owners. However, that doesn’t seem to have stopped them. Although, it isn’t known yet if the theatrical release and the Netflix release will happen at the same time or if SVOD gets it first or the theatres do, we should find out more in the coming months.

The Discovery is described on IMDB as “A love story after the existence of the afterlife is scientifically verified.” Deadline says the Charlie McDowell film will be set two years after this discovery and at this time a lot of people are committing suicide to get another chance at life.

Source: Deadline | Via: SlashGear

Facebook: Use Moments or get synced photos deleted

It’s not entirely surprising that Facebook is yet again forcing the hand of its users to use another one of its apps. This time, it’s their photo-sharing app Moments. What’s the consequence if you don’t adopt the app? You’ll lose synced photos you didn’t know you had. You may or may not be aware that Facebook has an option to sync photos from your phone into a private album on the app. But if you don’t install Moments by July 7^th to get them back, then you’ll use them forever. Of course, if those photos are still on your phone, you’ll still have them. Forcing users to download apps seems to be working for Facebook but that doesn’t mean users are happy about it.

Source: The Next Web

EA’s new indie titles publishing program launches with ‘Fe’

EA Originals, the company’s new program to help small, independent, and innovative developing teams launch their games, introduces its first game. Fe, a nature-focused game, means fairy in Swedish and is designed by Zoink from Gothenburg, Sweden.  It’s a polygonal 3D adventure through an enchanted forest that hides many secrets. There's a sort of ethereal and somewhat spooky feel from its trailer. You won’t see any words while playing but the flora and fauna have a way of communicating with you. Zoink’s previous release was a neon-splashed quirky adventure game called Stick it to the Man. This new program has EA funding these small teams while giving one hundred percent of the revenue to the studios themselves. There is no word yet when Fe will be released and on what platforms.

Source: Engadget