Japan moves closer to requiring third-party app stores

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Epic Games says Apple has blocked 'Fortnite' from the App Store worldwide

"Fortnite" developer Epic Games claims that Apple has not only failed to approve the app for the US, but it has now even removed it from the European Union App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 15

Apple tests EU by adding scare screens to apps using third-party payments [u]

European Union App Store users are being shown warnings in the App Store about apps that let users make payments directly to developers — despite this being a clear violation of the Digital Markets Act.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 13

Prepare for a scam gold rush with the App Store changes

Firms protesting against Apple's App Store rules keep saying they're looking out for our interests as users, but it's solely about their profits, and to make that money they are fighting to remove what protects us from scams.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 15

After everything, Epic Games submits new 'Fortnite' to US App Store review

Epic has resubmitted "Fortnite" to Apple for review, aiming to bring the game back to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the developer violated its agreement, and Apple pulled the title.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 7

Podcast

iMac anniversary, split iPhone launch, and App Store upheaval on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration

In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Netflix getting user interface with AI, has no plans to bring back App Store subscriptions

A series of updates heading to Netflix's iPhone and smart TV apps aims to simplify searching and content discovery, but the company also says it isn't yet planning to take advantage of App Store changes to add subscription links.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 2

Billion dollar battle: Picking an App Store fight with Apple cost Epic Games greatly

Epic Games' fight to change Apple's App Store rules has been an expensive activity for the game maker, with CEO Tim Sweeney believing it could ultimately cost the company more than $1 billion.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 15

'Fortnite' could return to the US App Store by Friday

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney says Fortnite will return to the App Store in the United States later in the week, and he's reportedly spoken to Apple about it.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 3

Kindle adds 'Get Book' buy button to where it always belonged

Amazon is the latest developer to take advantage of Apple's court-mandated App Store changes, and has finally made it possible to buy books directly in the iPhone Kindle app.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 6

Developers will have a hard time getting App Store users to buy directly

Even if developers discounted their prices by the whole 30% Apple would take for the first year of a subcription, a new report says it wouldn't be enough to get most users away from the App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 17

Inside the App Store: getting the most from Apple's app marketplaces

Apple's App Store has been around for 17 years, and there's a rich history and a wealth of apps to discover. Here's what you need to know, and how to get started with it.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 0

Lawsuit hopes to return 15 months of commissions to developers after App Store ruling

A developer is seeking a class action lawsuit for funds developers could have earned for the last fifteen months with links outside the App Store instead of mandatory in-app subscription purchases.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 1

Apple files appeal against court ruling that mandated App Store changes

While complying with the courts and their mandated changes to the App Store as fallout from the Epic vs. Apple suit, Apple has now also filed its appeal against the ruling.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 10

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