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BLUESKY AND MASTODON USERS ARE HAVING A FIGHT THAT COULD SHAPE THE NEXT GENERATION OF SOCIAL MEDIA

A developer recently released a bridge to connect Bluesky's AT Protocol with Mastodon's ActivityPub. The networks use two different protocols, meaning that their users can't natively interact. The release appeared to be controversial - it triggered an intense debate on the project's GitHub issue page. Integrating the protocols together could mean that users' posts show up in places they didn't anticipate. The way that these protocols interact with one another could set the stage for the next era of the internet.

APPLE CONFIRMS IT’S BREAKING IPHONE WEB APPS IN THE EU ON PURPOSE

Apple says it broke progressive web apps (PWAs) in the iOS 17.4 beta due to complexities involved with the Digital Markets Act's requirement to allow different browser engines. PWAs typically allow web apps to function and feel like native iOS apps. They now open like a bookmark saved to the Home Screen. PWAs no longer have dedicated windowing, notifications, or long-term storage. The changes will apply to all users in the EU beginning in March.

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