Facebook wants to become an App Store in Europe

Following the passing of the EU's Digital Markets Act, Meta wants to turn Facebook into an alternative App Store for Android first, as soon as it can.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 6

Decentralized Twitter rival Damus will be removed from the App Store over Bitcoin tipping

Damus has failed to comply with Apple's guidelines for in-app purchases and will be removed from the App Store, though the app's developers will contest this decision.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 1

Goat Story Gina Smart review: not your average coffee maker

The Gina Smart coffee maker by Goat Story is app-enabled and gives three ways to brew your perfect cup. But be warned — this is not a device for the busy.

Catherine Cargill 2 years ago 9

Apple may be forced to allow third-party App Stores in India

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is reportedly nearing the conclusion of its antitrust investigation into App Store, and is expected to conclude that Apple must open it up to rival alternatives.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Japan law will require Apple to allow alternate iPhone app stores

The Japanese government is introducing laws that will require Apple to allow users nationwide to download apps outside their official app stores.

Andrew Orr 2 years ago 42

Apple threatens to remove Jack Dorsey-backed Damus app over in-app transactions

Apple has already made it known that it's not a fan of in-app cryptocurrency transfers, and now it's banging that drum again for a decentralized social messaging app backed by Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 17

Apple & Epic Games both appealing 'Fortnite' App Store antitrust ruling

Apple and Epic Games have jointly requested an appeals court to review its decision that may compel Apple to alter its payment practices within the App Store, for entirely different reasons.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

App Store Review Guideline updates go after fake apps, bad ads

Apple has refined its App Store Review Guidelines and other developer-related documents, with changes taking aim against inappropriate advertising, apps that impersonate others, and Safari extensions.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Apple rejected nearly one million apps for privacy violations between 2020 and 2022

Between 2020 to 2022, Apple rejected almost one million apps from the App Store for privacy violations, and the number is increasing substantially.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 0

Apple Design Awards winners revealed at WWDC 2023

As part of WWDC 2023, Apple has selected and announced the twelve winning apps and games across six categories for the Apple Design Awards.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 1

Developers gain new SDK tools for Privacy Label generation and security checks

Apple is creating new tools around third-party SDK use to simplify developer software pipelines, like Privacy Label generation.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 2

Apple Vision Pro headset will get its own App Store featuring apps for visionOS

Apple Vision Pro will launch with its own App Store featuring apps created for the new visionOS platform.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 13

App Store developers surpass $1 trillion milestone from sales in 2022

Apple developers have achieved unprecedented financial success through the App Store in its fifteen-year existence, surpassing a remarkable milestone of earning over one trillion in 2022.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 2

Apple details App Store tax changes in Ghana, Lithuania, Moldova, Spain, and Brazil

Developers that sell apps in Apple's App Store will be impacted by a handful of tax changes in select countries starting May 31.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

App Store's 'xrOS' awareness is the latest hint of WWDC headset launch

Apple has started to lay the groundwork for the development of apps for its rumored mixed-reality headset, with the App Store knowing that apps could be made for "xrOS."

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 2

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