Apple is correcting its terrible approval requirements for game streaming apps in iOS 17.4

Worldwide, starting in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, Apple will allow developers to stream games under a single app rather than submitting each game under the streaming umbrella to content review.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 2

Apple has new App Store rules, business terms, and sideloading conditions for EU developers

Apple has announced iOS 17.4 that includes new options for an alternative App Store in the European Union, plus browsers will no longer have to use Apple's WebKit.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 23

Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect

Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple still plans to charge developers for sideloading apps in EU

If a new report is correct, Apple still plans on doing some form of iPhone app review and charge developers for sideloaded apps in the European Union, but the details aren't fully clear.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 16

Apple pays out nearly $13.7 million to Russia in anti-steering App Store lawsuit

Apple has paid Russia a fine of more than $13 million after the company was found guilty of anticompetitive practices regarding its App Store payment system.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 8

How to turn off in-app rating requests in iOS 17

Developers often seek ratings to enhance their apps, but it's annoying when a review request pops up immediately. Here's how to disable in-app rating requests.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 3

Apple bills Epic Games $73 million in legal costs

Following the end of the Epic Games vs Apple case, the "Fortnite" developer will be required to pay Apple over $73 million in legal fees.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 16

Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn't much better

Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 19

Apple Vision Pro App Store is now live, ahead of Feb. 2 launch

Ahead of preorders and the launch of its inbound headset, Apple has launched its Apple Vision Pro App Store, giving developers time to get their listing right before the first customers officially use the storefront.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

Epic vs Apple suit finally ends, as Supreme Court refuses to hear both appeals

After more than three years, the Epic Games vs Apple legal battle is completely over as the US Supreme Court refuses to hear the "Fortnite" maker's appeal.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 53

Apple prepares to enable sideloading and App Store changes in EU

Apple may enable users to sideload apps on iPhones and iPads in Europe within weeks, an act that will also see Apple split the App Store into two versions.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 22

Google follows Apple in pulling crypto apps in India

Google has followed after Apple in removing a number of major crypto exchange apps from the Google Play Store in India, after regulators deemed them as operating illegally in the country.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

EU antitrust chief to Tim Cook: Apple must allow third-party app stores

The European Union's Margrethe Vestager has met with leaders of US Big Tech firms to discuss their operations in the EU, and with Apple's Tim Cook concentrated on the App Store and Apple Music.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 59

UK's antitrust agency is going to put the screws to US big tech in 2024

Now that 2024 has arrived, the Competition and Markets Authority that will be responsible for big tech antitrust decisions in the UK has made it clear that when it is fully empowered it will immediately launch several investigations against US big tech.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 3

Apple removes nine cryptocurrency apps from India App Store

Apple has removed a number of cryptocurrency apps from the regional App Store servicing India, weeks after a financial regulator declared they were operating illegally.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

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