Web3 cloud smartphone APhone has announced the launch of its new blockchain native app store called AppNest. 

Available only via the APhone app, the store provides users and developers an alternative to the restrictive app store models, heavily dominated by Apple and Google. In contrast to their 30% fees, AppNest is free.

Focused on both DeFi and gaming, AppNest includes crypto exchanges and wallet services such as Binance, OKX, Bybit, Phantom, Metamask, and Uniswap. NFT marketplaces OpenSea and Magic Eden are also listed. Additionally, its game catalogue includes Mighty Action Heroes, Battle.tech, and Stargate. 

“With AppNest, we are giving users a complete ‘outside the box’ experience – moving beyond the conventional hardware requirements and reach of traditional gatekeepers,” commented APhone CBO William Paul Peckham. 

“Our goal is to democratize access to technology and provide a full web3 mobile experience to users worldwide, irrespective of geographical or economic barriers.”

APhone is powered by AI-focused GPU service provider Aethir.

For more details, visit the APhone website.

Virtual web3 smartphone app APhone has unveiled new details of its Access Pass sale on NFT marketplace Magic Eden.

A total of 5,000 Access Passes, each priced at 0.2 SOL (c.$25) will be up for sale, and those purchased via Magic Eden can be swapped to unlock the full range of APhone functionality for a year. 10 key rewards, which can be exchanged for future token airdrops, will also be offered for each NFT swap, in addition to a 25% boost in Magic Eden’s Diamond Rewards on its marketplace.

APhone is powered by cloud infrastructure company Aethir, which supports its device-agnostic feature, making the app compatible across desktops, mobiles and VR headsets. To this end, it lets users access demanding apps and games directly from their web browser, without being limited by a device’s hardware. The company also says this approach eliminates costly development and backwards compatibility.

APhone chief business officer William Peckham commented, “In line with the core principles of decentralization, APhone Passes allow any smartphone user to effortlessly enjoy all the benefits of web3 regardless of their devices’ technical limitations, making it accessible for everyone.”

At the back of its recent integration with Solana, APhone users can now access over 500 web3 apps, games, NFTs, and DeFi protocols. The app also comes pre-installed with web3 games such as HoneyLand, Mighty Action Heroes, Warpcast, and more.

“APhone gives game and app developers freedom from the restrictions and control of web2 app stores. We’re excited to see how web3 game studios leverage the APhone DApp Store to launch and scale their games,” added Magic Eden chief revenue officer Chris Akhavan.