Latest App Store News

Apple files legal challenge over Europe's demand for third-party app stores

Apple has filed its anticipated legal case against the European Commission's Digital Markets Act, and is believed to specifically protest being forced into supporting rivals to its App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 19

Japan to require companies like Apple to pay taxes in place of developers

Small developers operating outside of Japan can be tough to get ahold of for owed consumption tax payments, so the Finance Ministry is placing the burden on Apple and other app market operators.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Apple shares 2023 App Store Awards finalists

The annual App Store Awards celebrate the best apps on the App Store, and nearly 40 apps have been nominated in 2023.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 0

Apple admits third-party App Stores in Europe are inevitable

Apple's latest financial filings show that the company expects to be forced into allowing third-party App Store across Europe, starting in 2024.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 34

China App Store employees fired over relationships with developers

As per an internal probe, Apple terminated at least five employees in its China App Store due to business misconduct, including unauthorized interactions with mobile game developers.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 1

Tim Cook again meets with Chinese minister over Apple's future

For the second time in 2023, Apple CEO Tim Cook has met with China's commerce minister to discuss US/China relations, and Apple's presence in the country.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple defends IAP against Japanese government App Store report

Apple has defended its In-App Payments policies to the government of Japan, insisting that it is more than a payment processing feature, and that its App Store commission rates are "reasonable."

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 5

India's antitrust regulator investigating Apple's & Google's business practices

India's Competition Commission is investigating Google and Apple for alleged unfair business practices as the the global discourse on market dominance of major tech companies continues to ramp up.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 5

Genshin Impact maker tried to dodge App Store fees — twice

Despite being Apple's poster child for iPhone gaming, the developer behind "Genshin Impact" twice tried to get around paying the App Store's 30% fee.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 11

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