Texas judge says Apple doesn't have to check App Store ages

Apple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 3

Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil

Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 1

Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency

The Italian antitrust agency says Apple abuses its dominant market position with the App Store and has fined it $115 million having apparently misunderstood App Tracking Transparency.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 14

Epic Games CEO slams Japanese App Store 'junk fees' following App Store tweaks

As expected, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney took to social media to complain about the "junk fees" he says will prevent "Fortnite" from returning to the iPhone.

Oliver Haslam 5 months ago 13

Apple to flood App Store search results with more ads in 2026

Apple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 18

New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety

Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 0

Epic CEO Sweeney still wants to pay Apple nothing for access to the App Store

As the court directs Apple and Epic Games to discuss appropriate App Store fees, CEO Tim Sweeney has made it clear that he'll never back any profit sharing.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 14

Appeals court amends order to let Apple resume third-party commissions

A federal appeals court has reopened the door for Apple to collect commissions on outside payments again, but the company won't see any money until Epic signs off on it.

Amber Neely 5 months ago 1

Apple CEO Tim Cook lobbies lawmakers ahead of online child safety law debate

Apple CEO Tim Cook has met up with U.S. lawmakers to lobby against sections of an online child safety bill, which would affect the way the App Store deals with ages.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 6

Apple's removal of ICEBlock sees repeated protests at Portland Pioneer Place store

Protests outside of an Apple Store in Portland, Oregon continue in retaliation to ICEBlock being removed, as protestors show up in Santa suits to demand the app's return and Apple stand up to authoritarianism.

Wesley Hilliard 5 months ago 12

Blacklisted apps stayed on App Store despite US sanctions

Over 50 apps on the App Store and Google Play Store continued to be available even after the US banned working with the developers.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 6

iFixit app returns to App Store with AI guidance & unnecessary battery warnings

Repair outfit iFixit has released an iOS app providing access to its repair guides and AI-based assistance for fixing your hardware, though it also provides a help tool that already exists in Settings.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 2

Australian age-check law pulls Apple deeper into platform governance

Apple leans into age checks as Australia's teen social media ban goes live, putting the App Store in the middle of a political fight over kids, tech, and compliance.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 5

ICEBlock developer suing DOJ, ICE, & more after Apple App Store removal

Apple removed the ICEBlock app from the App Store after being pressured by the US government, and now the developer is suing the DOJ & others involved for a violation of his First Amendment rights.

Wesley Hilliard 6 months ago 15

The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

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