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Season three of Modern Warfare 3 is upon us and it is a big one. New operators, maps, and events, they are all here – including the leaked Cheech and Chong and Snoop Dogg operators. Of course, all this takes away from the feel of the game a bit like the Warhammer collab last season, but this is CoD right, you haven’t played it for the milsim aspect of things for years, have you?
There is a ton to get through here and we will be covering the Warzone patch notes separately, but the official CoD site has given us some great information, so let’s pull out some of the best bits and see what is what.
The patch goes live at 9 am, PT so not long to wait now

Modern Warfare Season 3 Patch Notes
New Maps
Season 3 introduces a total of six 6v6 Multiplayer maps to Modern Warfare III.
Three of these maps are brand-new locales and layouts, while the other three are fresh yet familiar experiences. Look for the Emergency 24/7 Playlist at the start of the Season, with other exciting Playlists to follow in the coming weeks.

6 Star
Tanked
Emergency
Growhouse
Grime (In-Season)
Checkpoint (In-Season)

New Modes
Kick it back in Season 3 with some all-time classics, then prepare for all-new Modes arriving later in the Season.

Capture the Flag
One in the Chamber
Minefield (In-Season)
Escort (In-Season)

New Weapons
Progress the Battle Pass to unlock four base Weapons, including the iconic MORS and BAL-27 from Call of Duty: Advanced Warfare (2014).

FJX Horus (Submachine Gun) –An ultra-compact SMG with best-in-class CQC damage and mobility
MORS (Sniper Rifle) – This single-load railgun delivers a high-damage payload with excellent velocity and penetration.
Gladiator (Melee) –A compact, concealable punch knife that was initially used by gamblers and politicians
BAL-27 (Assault Rifle, In-Season) –A bullpup prototype weapon designed to increase fire rate over time while the trigger is squeezed. The first 4 shots are slower to fire but highly accurate.

New Equipment
Try fresh tactics with two new Equipment items arriving later in the Season.

EMD Mine (Tactical, In-Season) – Proximity-triggered mine that sticks to surfaces. Once triggered, the mine shoots out tracker devices that reveal the enemy location and direction until removed.
Enhanced Vision Goggles (Field Upgrade, In-Season) –Toggle between normal vision and enhanced vision with integrated target highlighting. Has limited battery.

New Operators
From cultural icons to new friends and foes, a small army of new Operators is on its way to Modern Warfare III.

Banshee
Hush
Snoop Dogg
Stasis
Cheech
Chong

New Events
Be on the lookout for Events with limited-time rewards to earn throughout Season Three.

Vortex: Vi.Rus Mainframe
Call of Duty Endowment: U Assist Veterans
Godzilla x Kong: Battle for Hollow Earth
Blaze Up

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Apple is set to allow users in the European Union to begin downloading apps from external websites in iOS 17.5.
In iOS 17.4, Apple began allowing developers to offer their apps through alternative app marketplaces in the EU to comply with the Digital Markets Act. However, Apple has now further relaxed its app regulations for iOS 17.5, specifically for users in the EU, enabling them to download apps not only from external app stores but also directly from developer websites.
This change potentially provides users with a wider range of options for acquiring their apps, moving closer towards macOS. The computer operating system has long allowed users to download and install apps from websites. However, it’s worth noting that these changes are not yet extending to the iPad. As a result, users in the EU can only download apps from third-party websites on their iPhones for now.
In addition to this, developers aiming to offer apps from their own websites in the EU must meet a series of strict criteria established by Apple.
This includes being a member of the Apple Developer Program continuously for at least two years and having an app with a minimum of at least one million first installs on iOS devices in the EU during the previous year. Apps must also undergo Apple’s notarization process, which checks for any potentially harmful elements, and developers must publish comprehensive, transparent data collection policies for users.
If these are met, Apple will provide developers with an API enabling users to download apps directly from their websites. These apps can then be backed up, updated, and restored similar to those acquired from the official App Store.
What does this mean for users?
This is the first time Apple has allowed the direct downloading of an app from a website. With support for this feature, apps such as Spotify, Fortnite, and others can be directly downloaded onto iPhones, provided that the developers of these apps agree to Apple’s terms.
Apps offered via the web are exempt from paying any commission to Apple, but they are liable to the 0.50 euro Core Technology Fee.
In a statement on its website, Apple said if users leave the EU, they can continue to open and use apps that were previously installed from alternative app marketplaces. Alternative app marketplaces retain the ability to update those apps for up to 30 days following the user’s departure from the European Union, and the person can continue using alternative app marketplaces to manage previously installed apps.
However, the person has to be within the European Union to install alternative app marketplaces and new apps from alternative app marketplaces.
In February, the EU began the preliminary stages of a formal investigation into Apple. This move had come in light of Apple’s recent decision to restrict access to certain applications that circumvent its App Store, thereby intensifying the scrutiny over the tech giant’s business practices.
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