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Upcoming Apple developer sessions will detail new App Store features

Apple will be hosting virtual "App Store Sessions" from February 15, a six-week series of online events to help developers learn about new App Store features.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Tesla plans on launching its own in-car App Store, rumor claims

Sketchy rumors say Tesla has been developing an App Store that would feature on the cars' touchscreen control panel.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 13

Apple's revised Dutch dating app payment changes are under review

An antitrust regulator in the Netherlands is once again investigating whether Apple has done enough to comply with its order over dating app alternative payment options, after Apple said it would still require developers to pay a 27% commission for using a third-party payment system.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 17

Apple wants 27% commission for Dutch apps using third-party payments

Following changes to the App Store to comply with the Netherlands law, Apple has revealed that it will cut its 30% commission to 27% for eligible apps.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 61

Senate Judiciary advances bill that would force Apple to allow iOS side-loading

The Open Markets Act, which would force Apple to allow side-loading on iOS, has advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee and will now go before the full Senate for a vote.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 48

South Korea says Apple's alternative payment plan 'lacks detail'

South Korean regulators want better, more detailed compliance plans from both Apple and Google over opening up their App Stores to outside payment methods.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Microsoft says that if Apple isn't stopped now, its antitrust behavior will just get worse

Microsoft has filed an amicus brief supporting Epic Games in its appeal against Apple, and argues that, "the potential antitrust issues stretch far beyond gaming."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 148

Gay dating Grindr the latest casualty of China's new PIP law

Dating app Grindr has been removed from all app stores in the country, and is yet another victim of China's strict new Personal Information Protection Law.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

FlickType developer's App Store lawsuit allowed to proceed

A developer's lawsuit against Apple over cloned apps and scams in the App Store is being allowed to proceed, with a court allowing some of the claims to proceed to trial.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 10

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