Latest App Store News

India fights Apple's attempts to reduce a potential $38 billion fine

While Indian regulators prepare to fine Apple for alleged antitrust practices in the App Store, they have also been arguing against the company's attempts to limit any potential fine.

William Gallagher 4 months ago 10

UK $2 billion App Store ruling appealed — again

Despite losing a previous appeal, Apple has now applied to the UK's Court of Appeal over "guesswork" that means it is being fined $2 billion for App Store practices.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 33

Texas judge says Apple doesn't have to check App Store ages

Apple has been granted a temporary reprieve from needing to adhere to a Texas law forcing it to verify the ages of App Store users in the state.

Malcolm Owen 5 months ago 3

Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency

The Italian antitrust agency says Apple abuses its dominant market position with the App Store and has fined it $115 million having apparently misunderstood App Tracking Transparency.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 14

Court will reconsider App Store class action case worth billions

An App Store antitrust case that has been running for more than a decade, may be revived as a US appeals court says it will reconsider a previous ruling that saw the class action dismissed.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 6

Epic Games CEO slams Japanese App Store 'junk fees' following App Store tweaks

As expected, Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney took to social media to complain about the "junk fees" he says will prevent "Fortnite" from returning to the iPhone.

Oliver Haslam 5 months ago 13

Apple to flood App Store search results with more ads in 2026

Apple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 18

New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety

Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.

Andrew Orr 5 months ago 0

Epic CEO Sweeney still wants to pay Apple nothing for access to the App Store

As the court directs Apple and Epic Games to discuss appropriate App Store fees, CEO Tim Sweeney has made it clear that he'll never back any profit sharing.

William Gallagher 5 months ago 14

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