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AltStore PAL, an alternative app store for iOS, has received a significant update with social network integration. Users on platforms like Bluesky, Threads, and Mastodon can now interact with apps listed on its explore page, and these interactions are displayed within the AltStore app. Developers can choose which apps to federate, making it easier to discover new ones across these platforms. The store now supports sign-in via Mastodon or Bluesky accounts. This update comes as AltStore PAL expands due to laws like the European Unions Digital Markets Act, which allows third-party stores. Three fediverse apps have joined the store: Loops, PeerTube, and iPhanpy. A redesigned sources page now highlights collections of popular, indie, and fediverse favorites. The goal is to improve app discoverability on the social web, with plans for native ActivityPub support in the future.

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