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EU developers can begin testing app marketplaces and apps that won't be distributed in the App Store

Apple's controversial plans for complying with the EU's Digital Markets Act are being implemented, and now developers can submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 1

Fake LastPass password manager app unearthed on Apple's App Store

The makers of the LastPass password manager have issued a warning that "LassPass" on the App Store is fraudulently impersonating the real app.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

Fewer iPhone owners are upgrading to iOS 17 than for the iOS 16 update

Apple's adoption rates for iOS 17 show it is lagging behind iOS 16, with only 76% of iPhones from the last four years using the operating system.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 10

Phil Schiller warns third-party app stores are a risk to iPhone users

The introduction of third-party app marketplaces for the iPhone in EU countries could be a massive privacy and security problem for users, Apple Fellow Phil Schiller warns, despite Apple's attempts to shore up security before regulatory rules fully kick in.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 50

There is an Apple Vision Pro YouTube viewer app, but it isn't from Google

Even as YouTube itself declines to make a native app for Apple's new Apple Vision Pro, a developer has done it for them with Juno.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 8

Meta joins list of companies that disapprove of Apple's DMA response

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg says Apple's DMA compliance makes it "difficult for anyone" to adopt, including Meta.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 8

If you're in the EU, you can ask Apple about App Store changes

As Apple prepares to alter its App Store regulations to comply with the European Union's new Digital Markets Act, the company is now offering consultations to help developers better understand their options.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 1

Apple Vision Pro app pages have started going live

In preparation for Friday's Apple Vision Pro shipments, the company has turned on listings for individual apps for the headset.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 5

Apple Vision Pro will have over 600 native apps on launch day

Following early doubts over how many developers were creating native apps for the Apple Vision Pro, Apple says it has triple the previous estimates.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

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