Unfortunately, a surprise million-dollar App Store windfall for some developers is a bug

Some developers had an exciting morning, as a bug in App Store Connect misreported millions in earnings from apps in the App Store for a while.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 4

Apple wants to hire a PR heavyweight to battle the EU on its own soil

Apple has been having no luck arguing against the EU's Digital Markets Act, and it's paid the price in fines and forced changes to its App Store — so now it's looking for a European head of PR.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 9

Apple now allows classic game emulators on the App Store

A change to the App Store rules reverses a very old rule that prohibited emulators on the iPhone and iPad.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 17

How third-party App Stores will look to users in the EU

While EU users wait for the launch of new third-party app stores for the iPhone, the developer behind AltStore has demonstrated how they will all work.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Chinese iPhone demand is more stable than expected

While sales of the iPhone are down in China, new research claims that they have recently stabilized, and overall smartphone demand may even be about to rise.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 3

Apple's big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store

Apple's AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 21

Does Apple's platform need to be opened up?

Does the European Union, the United States, or other governments need to intervene to fix potential problems in competitive markets for personal computing?

Daniel Eran Dilger 2 years ago 29

EU launches mass DMA violation probes against Apple, Google, and Meta

Using its new powers under the Digital Markets Act, the European Union has announced sweeping probes into US Big Tech, including multiple investigations of Apple.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 40

Tim Cook meets with developers before opening Apple Jing'an

Tim Cook is in Shanghai for the opening of Apple's newest store, and has been stopping by developers, students, and suppliers.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

US DOJ attacks nearly every aspect of Apple's business in massive antitrust suit

After years of complaints by competitors, and an equally-long investigation, the long-rumored antitrust suit against Apple has finally been filed by the US Department of Justice — and it is going after nearly every part of the company.

Mike Wuerthele and Wes Hilliard 2 years ago 86

Epic and allies are complaining about Apple's US App Store fees, while they charge about the same

Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 13

EU antitrust chief ready to get on Apple's case about fees and safety warnings

The Digital Markets Act forced companies like Apple to open up opportunities for more competition, but the legislation has resulted in new problems with monetization and security concerns.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 27

Apple says 'stay tuned' to free app developers in the EU worried about fees

The Core Technology Fee as it exists today in the European Union could bankrupt a developer making free apps — but Apple said that they are working on a solution to prevent that.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 7

Apple Vision Pro App Store now viewable from web browsers

Apple launched a web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store on Friday, giving non-owners a way to see what apps are available and newly added to the Vision Pro's nascent but growing library.

Charles Martin 2 years ago 0

Apple speaks out against Epic's contempt of court accusation

Following Epic Games's requesting that Apple should be held in contempt of court over what it alleges is failure to comply with an anti-steering ruling, Apple has issued a rare direct response.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 17

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