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New rules may put up barriers to games on Apple's App Store in China

Developers looking to publish games on Apple's Chinese App Store will reportedly face a tougher time starting July 1, when all new mobile games must be pre-approved by the Chinese government.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 8

Apple invites developers to Search Ads beta ahead of iOS 10 launch

In preparation of the iOS 10 launch this fall, Apple on Friday sent out emails inviting developers to take part in a beta testing program for Search Ads, a forthcoming iOS App Store feature designed to boost app discoverability.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 9

Apple adds sales and proceeds data to iTunes Connect app

Apple on Friday released an updated version of its iTunes Connect app for content providers, adding unit sales and proceeds to the Trends analytics tool.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

Apple says 'Apps for Earth' campaign raised over $8M for World Wildlife Fund

Apple and the World Wildlife Fund together raised more than $8 million in proceeds during April's "Apps for Earth" campaign on the App Store, the two groups have announced.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 3

E3 2016: 'Little Lords of Twilight' tactical strategy game coming to iOS this fall

One of the stand-out Apple-compatible games spotted by AppleInsider at this year's Electronics Entertainment Expo was "Little Lords of Twilight," a free-to-play player-versus-player role-playing game coming to both iOS this fall, with a tvOS version also in the works.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 3

Apple Design Awards go to Lara Croft Go, dj Pro, others

Apple on Monday announced its annual selection of Design Awards recipients on Monday, handing out honors to the developers behind standout app properties like Lara Croft Go, Frame.io and dj Pro, among many others.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 2

iOS 10 will allow deleting first-party apps cluttering homescreens

Answering a long-standing complaint, iOS 10 will finally let people delete apps native to the operating system, potentially clearing up both storage and homescreen space.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 25

Developers can gate apps behind subscriptions, within limits, Apple says

Incoming App Store policies will not only allow any app to offer a subscription, but in many cases enable developers to gate all of their content behind one, according to Apple.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 19

Spotify says Apple's App Store changes omit 'price flexibility,' customer data

Apple's planned changes to the App Store still don't address some fundamental problems, a Spotify executive said on Thursday, hinting that the music service's in-app subscription fees are likely to remain unchanged.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 14

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