Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u]

Reports of another fake bitcoin wallet in the App Store are claiming that "Leather Wallet & Hiro Bitcoin" took over $120,000 in a single fraudulent transaction.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Third-party App Stores will only work for 30 days if you leave the EU

In a document spelling out the limitations of the third-party App Store process, Apple has made clear how long third-party app stores installed on an iPhone will continue to work when the user leaves the European Union.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 12

EU tells Apple to justify its blocking of Epic Games

European Union regulators have asked Apple to explain its preventing Epic Games from launching an online store, and say the move could be non-compliance with the law.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 38

Apple support staff warned to avoid side-loading speculation

Apple has warned its support staff to avoid talking to customers about the possibility of side-loading and third-party app storefronts arriving in non-EU countries.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

Spotify, Epic complain again that Apple won't be in compliance with the DMA

Spotify, Epic, Proton, and dozens of others have signed a letter to the European Commission, demanding the agency look into Apple's lack of compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 20

Apple cites bevy of scared users to back up its case against the EU DMA

Apple has to comply with the EU's new law about rival App Stores, but it's protesting all the way and is now showing emails from users who fear the changes.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 33

EU officials are not happy with how Apple is handling Progressive Web Apps

Some European lawmakers allege that Apple is shirking its responsibility to comply with the Digital Markets Act by removing Progressive Web Apps — and are preparing to launch an investigation.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 34

A bug briefly makes Apple's own App Store less convenient in EU [u]

In a bug in the iOS 17.4 beta, EU users face an extra security step when buying from Apple's App Store, to give them the same hurdle facing those who buy from the new rival stores.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 7

App Review's sudden enforcement of an in-app gift rule catches a meditation app off guard

Insight Timer is a popular meditation app that allows students to tip teachers directly, but an App Review mistake that took over a year to catch has forced the developer to adopt in-app purchases and pay Apple's 30% commission.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Apple defends its controversial EU App Store plans

Responding to accusations that it has made minimal effort to allow third-party App Stores in EU, Apple says it focused expressly on complying with the region's new laws while protecting users security.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 26

Apple brings live scores to new Apple Sports app

Apple has announced the release of a new, free Apple Sports app for iOS, which displays real-time scores and statistics for MLS, NBA and more.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 10

Fake crypto app on the App Store has stolen thousands of dollars already [u]

An app purporting to be for the Rabby Wallet crypto service, is the latest failure for Apple's App Store review team.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 5

Microsoft's gaming CEO doesn't think iOS is open enough for Xbox gaming

In a new interview, Microsoft's Phil Spencer discusses how Microsoft is bringing its Xbox titles to new platforms — but he doesn't think they'll find a home on iOS.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 21

Apple and Meta's latest fight is over social media boosted post fees on iPhone

Meta's suggesting that users should purchase boosted posts outside of the App Store in order to avoid a 30% fee has drawn Apple's ire with it now accusing Meta of attempting to evade fees it knew was coming for over a year.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 11

Apple Vision Pro now has 1,000 native apps on the visionOS App Store

Developers had little chance to develop apps with Apple Vision Pro hardware before its February 2 launch, resulting in a slow native app rollout of about 11 days to reach 1,000 total.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 7

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