Age verification now mandatory for App Store users in Texas

Despite Apple's objections, new App Store users in Texas will soon be subject to age verification, as a new state law is set to take effect on June 4.

Marko Zivkovic 5 days ago 4

Detroit's controversial Apple Developer Academy has entered its 5th year

The Detroit Apple Developer Academy's fifth year is underway, with the next generation of iPhone developers joining a program whose expense and success have been questioned.

Oliver Haslam 1 week ago 2

'MLB The Show Mobile' launches with card packs, PvP & pricey bundles

Sony launched "MLB The Show Mobile" for iPhone and Android with free-to-play monetization and high hardware requirements as it pushes deeper into the mobile sports market.

Andrew Orr 1 week ago 0

App Store fraud prevention a big numbers game powered by AI & human review

Artificial intelligence has helped Apple's human-based App Store Review process prevent over $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025. It also rejected more harmful apps than ever before.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 1

Vibe Coding: Where it works and why doing it on an iPhone is a problem

Vibe coding is great for the App Store economy, but Apple is still wary about its use without safeguards in place. It's a fine balance that's going to be hard to maintain.

Malcolm Owen 2 weeks ago 3

Epic Games vs Apple — The continuing six-year App Store saga

Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, Apple's lies, and the Supreme Court, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on May 18, 2026.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 118

Craig Federighi dragged into Musk's Apple-OpenAI lawsuit

Apple software chief Craig Federighi will be taking part in xAI's antitrust lawsuit against Apple and OpenAI over Grok's treatment in the App Store, but Tim Cook seemingly won't be.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 1

DOJ emissions cheating app investigation leads to record user data request

A record 100,000 EZ Lynk users could find their data being handed over to the United States government if Apple complies with a request for app download information.

Wesley Hilliard 3 weeks ago 4

Apple's treatment of AI coding apps could be shifting with Replit update

Replit has released its first iPhone app update in four months after resolving an App Store review dispute with Apple over how AI-generated apps can be previewed and developed on iOS.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 1

Despite risks, Apple seeks ways to bring more AI to the App Store

Apple is facing the problem of allowing apps that use AI agents in the App Store, and is having internal discussions about how to incorporate them without breaking long-standing App Store guidelines.

Malcolm Owen 3 weeks ago 1

How to save on annual Apple App Store subscriptions, with a catch

Apple's contract-style subscription payments for annual subscriptions have arrived on the App Store. Here's the details of how they work, and what to look out for.

Andrew Orr 3 weeks ago 0

Users get an iPadOS 26.5 update focused on services & subscriptions

Apple has released iPadOS 26.5 for supported iPads, adding Maps ads, new App Store subscription options, and system-level updates as part of a rollout that prioritizes services and developer infrastructure.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 2

macOS 26.5 arrives with no visible changes other than Maps ads & subscriptions

Apple's macOS 26.5 has been released, delivering a quiet update focused on stability, subscription changes, and system-level improvements rather than new user-facing features.

Andrew Orr 4 weeks ago 3

Supreme Court denies Apple breathing space in Epic fight

The Supreme Court has denied a request from Apple to pause a mandated return to District Court with Epic while it contends with its appeals. So, it faces a battle on two fronts after all.

William Gallagher 1 month ago 0

Epic vs Apple fight could be put on hold again if Supreme Court sides with Apple

Apple doesn't want to fight a battle on two fronts in the ongoing Epic Games case, so it has turned to the Supreme Court for a pause on proceedings in the Circuit Courts.

Wesley Hilliard 1 month ago 0

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