Apple shares 2023 App Store Awards finalists

The annual App Store Awards celebrate the best apps on the App Store, and nearly 40 apps have been nominated in 2023.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

Apple readying for legal battle against European Union's App Store regulations

Apple is drafting an appeal against the EU's Digital Market Act, arguing that it should not be required to allow alternative app marketplaces on its devices.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 26

Apple admits third-party App Stores in Europe are inevitable

Apple's latest financial filings show that the company expects to be forced into allowing third-party App Store across Europe, starting in 2024.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 34

Tim Cook again meets with Chinese minister over Apple's future

For the second time in 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook has met with China's commerce minister to discuss US/China relations, and Apple's presence in the country.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple defends IAP against Japanese government App Store report

Apple has defended its In-App Payments policies to the government of Japan, insisting that it is more than a payment processing feature, and that its App Store commission rates are "reasonable."

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 5

India's antitrust regulator investigating Apple's & Google's business practices

India's Competition Commission is investigating Google and Apple for alleged unfair business practices as the the global discourse on market dominance of major tech companies continues to ramp up.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 5

Genshin Impact maker tried to dodge App Store fees — twice

Despite being Apple's poster child for iPhone gaming, the developer behind "Genshin Impact" twice tried to get around paying the App Store's 30% fee.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

South Korea threatens to fine Apple over App Store dominance

Both Apple and Google have been told by a South Korean regulator that they may face fines for forcing App Store developers to use their payment systems.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

Russian court rejects Apple's App Store antitrust appeal

Despite the company's appeal, a Russian court has upheld a $12 million fine against Apple for alleged in-app payment App Store dominance abuse.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 7

Apple bows to China, starts enforcing App Store rules

Apple has begun requiring new apps to have a licence from the Chinese government before they can be added to the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

Spotify head wants UK to show leadership and stop Apple's App Store dominance

Spotify CEO Daniel Ek has been lobbying the UK government, saying it should use its freedom from the EU to enact tough new laws to end Apple's dominance with the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 19

Dutch regulator rejects Apple's appeal over App Store fines

Apple will have to pay the Netherlands $53 million in fines over third-party payment in the App Store, after its objections were denied.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 5

Apple met with China to push back over app rules

Apple staff have been in talks with Chinese officials concerning rules that could see Western social media apps removed from the App Store in China.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

Apple's App Stores are not yet in compliance with new China law

The Chinese government has published a list of app stores in compliance with its new laws — and Apple is not on it.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 4

Andrew Tate app pulled by Apple amid misogyny and pyramid scheme claims

An app created by Andrew Tate called "Real World Portal" has been pulled from the App Store, following claims it encouraged misogyny and was possibly a pyramid scheme.

AppleInsider Staff 2 years ago 0

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