Sunday Reboot: Stadium iPhones, Epic messaging fail, and Plex
This week's Sunday Reboot highlights Apple's use of the iPhone 17 Pro for live sports broadcasting, Epic Games' controversial messaging surrounding Fortnite's return to the App Store, and ongoing legal battles between the two companies. Apple faced protests over the closure of its first unionized store while continuing its lawsuit against Epic Games. The article also notes the impact of a recent cyberattack on Foxconn, which resulted in stolen server schematics.
- ▪Apple used the iPhone 17 Pro to broadcast an MLS game, showcasing its capabilities in live sports coverage.
- ▪Epic Games celebrated Fortnite's return to the App Store with a promotional campaign that included ominous messaging about ongoing legal battles with Apple.
- ▪Protests occurred over the closure of Apple's first unionized store, highlighting tensions within the company.
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News Sunday Reboot: Stadium iPhones, Epic messaging fail, and Plex Malcolm Owen 0 e-mail BlueSky Mastodon X Facebook Reddit Sun May 24 2026, 05:08 PM EDT · 4 minute read Sunday Reboot: An iPhone, Fortnite, and a price rise In this week's "Sunday Reboot," Apple shoots soccer with iPhones, Epic Games misses the mark with its messaging, and Plex's astounding price rise. Sunday Reboot is a weekly column covering some of the lighter stories within the Apple reality distortion field from the past seven days. All to get the next week underway with a good first step. This week, Apple faced protests over the closure of the Apple Towson Town Center store, the first unionized store.
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