News items you should check out: March 8

Since I can’t cover everything, here are some recommended articles you should check out:

° From MacRumors: Apple is developing new accessibility features for iOS 18 and macOS 15.

° From Macworld: Apple is working to reduce its platform lock-in because of the Digital Markets Act.

° From the Financial Times: (a subscription is required to read the article): The European Commission wants “further explanations” from Apple over its decision to terminate the developer account of Epic Games.

° From 9to5Mac: A historic check signed by Steve Jobs to pay a phone bill from Apple is up for auction – and you can get it for your collection for a few thousand dollars at an auction.

° From an Apple support document: iPhone sers in the European Union can continue to update and use apps from alternative app marketplaces for a 30-day period when leaving the EU.

° From MacVoices Live!: On the new episode, Chuck Joiner, Dave Ginsburg, Brian Flanigan-Arthurs, Marty Jencius, Eric Bolden, Ben Roethig, Web Bixby, Jeff Gamet, Guy Serle, and Jim Rea discuss and debate Apple’s new Sports app.