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Apple is planning to use artificial intelligence to optimize App Store ads

Apple is planning on harnessing the power of artificial intelligence to buy and place ads in its App Store, similar to how Google's Performance Max and Meta's Advantage+ platforms work.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 5

Apple Vision Pro will be the platform for the killer VR app, not Meta

Ever since the dawn of personal computing, there has always been a worry about how the public could be tempted to buy new hardware until there was enough new software written for it to make it demonstrably useful. Apple, not Meta, is in a prime position to make this happen with VR.

Daniel Eran Dilger 2 years ago 18

Bitcoin app accused of stealing $120,000 in another App Store failure [u]

Reports of another fake bitcoin wallet in the App Store are claiming that "Leather Wallet & Hiro Bitcoin" took over $120,000 in a single fraudulent transaction.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

EU tells Apple to justify its blocking of Epic Games

European Union regulators have asked Apple to explain its preventing Epic Games from launching an online store, and say the move could be non-compliance with the law.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 38

Alternative app marketplaces won't work outside of the EU

A combination of on-device geolocation checks and Apple ID restrictions stop alternative app marketplaces from working outside of the EU — even preventing app updates.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 18

Apple support staff warned to avoid side-loading speculation

Apple has warned its support staff to avoid talking to customers about the possibility of side-loading and third-party app storefronts arriving in non-EU countries.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

Spotify, Epic complain again that Apple won't be in compliance with the DMA

Spotify, Epic, Proton, and dozens of others have signed a letter to the European Commission, demanding the agency look into Apple's lack of compliance with the Digital Markets Act.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 20

Apple cites bevy of scared users to back up its case against the EU DMA

Apple has to comply with the EU's new law about rival App Stores, but it's protesting all the way and is now showing emails from users who fear the changes.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 33

EU officials are not happy with how Apple is handling Progressive Web Apps

Some European lawmakers allege that Apple is shirking its responsibility to comply with the Digital Markets Act by removing Progressive Web Apps — and are preparing to launch an investigation.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 34

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