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The "99 Nights in the Forest" movie based on the Roblox game brings on Sam Raimi, director of the Spider-Man trilogy and Josh Cooley, director of Toy Story 4.

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🚀 AltServer macOS 1.8.1 is now available with a fix for “could not retrieve anisette data value 'machineID'” errors on macOS 27 To update, click “Check for Updates…” in the AltServer menu After updating, you should be able to install or update AltStore Classic as expected

AltServer error alert: "AltStore could not be installed onto [Device Name]. AltServer could not retrieve anisette data value 'machineID'"

⚠️ If you’re encountering a “BGTaskSchedulerErrorDomain error 3” alert when setting up Remote AltServers, please make sure you’ve updated AltServer to the latest version (1.8) and then use it to reinstall AltStore Classic. You do NOT need to delete AltStore Classic first.

AltStore in-app error alert "Unable to Pair: The operation couldn't be completed (BGTaskSchedulerErrorDomain error 3.)

Also, please share the request I made for Satellaview soundlink audio, because we could really do a lot more if we could get clean audio of them. And I know there are people who do have them, I have more than enough evidence of that. I have translated my request in japanese on the site by someone.

🚀 AltStore Classic 2.3rc is now available for all Patrons! It’s now easier than ever to get started with remote AltServers and sideload without a computer 🚢 New “Remote AltServer” in-app onboarding 👯 On-device pairing for remote AltServers (iOS 27)

AltStore Classic 2.3rc screenshots of Remote AltServer onboarding steps: Begin Setup & Pairing AltStore

I’m pessimistic about the prospect of 3rd party Switch 2 docks supporting VRR. Just recently I looked at dozens of USB-C to HDMI and DP to HDMI adaptors, and none of them could do VRR. Even Sony and Nintendo took over a year to add the feature, so 3rd parties are probably unwilling to tackle this.

🚀 AltServer macOS 1.7.6 is now available and fixes issues with “HTTP 503” errors To update, click “Check for Updates…” in the AltServer menu Sideloading and refreshing apps in AltStore should then work as expected

AltServer macOS 1.7.6 Release Notes: Fixed HTTP 503 error when signing-in with Apple ID.

A teardown of European Switch 2 posted on RedNote/Xiaohongshu provides some additional details. • The Joy-Con battery is now integrated with the battery frame as one unit (img 1). The foam that was previously on the battery (img 2) is now attached to the back shell (img 3). Model# is BEE-004(-01R).

Photo of partially disassembled Joy-Con 2 (EU version), with the battery + frame removedPhoto of partially disassembled Joy-Con 2 (regular non-EU version); the battery is removed, but the battery frame is still attached to the Joy-Con boardPhoto of partially disassembled Joy-Con 2 (EU version), with the back shell half-removed

Even though the Zelda Edition of Switch 2 is sold out at the moment, do NOT buy from scalpers. Switch assembler Foxconn Technology Co. reported record revenues for Jul-Aug (~US$690M each month), indicating a massive production run. As a long-time watcher of this data, I think the reasons being: 1/

[Chart] Foxconn Technology Co. Revenue (unit: million NTD)
2024-01 3,448
2024-02 2,228
2024-03 3,165
2024-04 3,303
2024-05 4,220
2024-06 5,979
2024-07 7,826
2024-08 6,784
2024-09 5,606
2024-10 6,571
2024-11 11,452
2024-12 15,147
2025-01 8,503
2025-02 9,419
2025-03 12,051
2025-04 12,889
2025-05 14,754
2025-06 13,605
2025-07 15,585
2025-08 13,804
2025-09 12,963
2025-10 14,918
2025-11 13,830
2025-12 13,851
2026-01 13,391
2026-02 7,202
2026-03 4,689
2026-04 6,527
2026-05 8,758
2026-06 15,055
2026-07 21,422
2026-08 21,867

[Nintendo Switch 1 & 2 System Update] 🤖 Version 23.0.0 has been released. More information will be posted as soon as possible. Check the patch notes in the replies for Nintendo's official change log. It may take a few minutes before they are posted.

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[Nintendo Switch 2 System Update] Version 23.0.0 adds VRR support in docked mode! You will need a compatible TV/monitor to use this feature. VRR allows the display to dynamically adjust its refresh rate. This helps keep movement smooth when the game's FPS is fluctuating.

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Update: We’ve found a fix for the Apple ID authentication errors We’re working on implementing the changes, and an update for AltStore Classic & AltServer macOS will be available soon! We’ve also begun porting these changes for Windows AltServer. We appreciate your patience 💚

AltStore@altstore.io · 2w ago

⚠️ We're aware of an Apple ID authentication error preventing AltServer from installing AltStore Classic and sideloading apps to iOS devices. We’re working to find a solution alongside the @sidestore.io team. We appreciate your patience and hope to have an update for you soon!

Screenshot of error reading “AltStore could not be installed onto device. AltServer could not sign in with your Apple ID. The data is not in the correct format.”

🚀 Updates are now available for ALL AltStore Classic and AltServer versions with a fix for Apple ID sign-in issues. AltStore Classic updates will also be available for AltStore PAL users once Apple approves it. Huge thanks to sshane on GitHub 💚 github.com/rileytestut/... Instructions ⬇️

AltStore 2.2.2 In-App Release Notes:

⚠️ You must manually install this update by re-installing AltStore with AltServer. You do NOT need to delete AltStore first.

This update fixes “data is not in the correct format” error when signing-in with Apple ID.

Yet another parts reseller in China is selling the Sharp-assembled Switch 2 LCD panel. Like the last one I saw (link below), the model number is LS0DAS7081, possibly indicating an engineering sample. These are now surfacing at a faster pace in these marketplaces, a sign of mass production.

Photo of two LCD panel, one front side and one back side
LS0DAS7081 4415QPhoto of an LCD panel, back side
LS0DAS7081 4416Q