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Apple says Grindr, Scruff not targets of App Store guideline change

Apple has clarified that a recent change to its App Store guidelines is only targeting illicit apps that use dating as a cover and won't result in the ban of legitimate apps like Grindr or Scruff.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Apple bans manipulated reviews, misleading marketing in new App Review guidelines

Apple has made a number of updates to its App Store Review Guidelines, clarifying existing policies and adding new requirements for app makers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 6

Apple's App Store getting In-App Events, App Product Page, and more

At the 2021 WWDC, Apple unveiled new features for the App Stores, called the App Product Page and In-App Events intended to help discovery, and boost interactivity.

Stephen Silver 4 years ago 0

Apple users, developers seek class status in App Store antitrust claims

Apple users and developers are seeking separate class status for a number of antitrust claims accusing the Cupertino company of a monopoly on the App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 22

App Store commerce grew 24% year-over-year to $643B in 2020

The App Store ecosystem facilitated $643 billion in billings and sales throughout 2020, according to an independent study highlighted by Apple.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Spotify legal chief doubles down on 'unfair' Apple App Store bullying claims

Spotify Chief Legal Officer Horacio Gutierrez has continued to attack Apple, calling it "disingenuous" about the economics of the App Store, and that Apple's application of a 30% fee.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 21

Word game 'Up Spell' might trace its origins to internal Apple testing tool

App Store word game "Up Spell" is seemingly an evolution of an internal Apple testing tool created by the lead developer of the original iPhone's software keyboard.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

App Store growth recovery hints at Apple June quarter beat, analyst says

After a weaker-than-expected April, Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty says that the App Store is trending ahead of forecasts in May — which could be a sign that Apple is on track to outperform in the June quarter.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Now-deleted scam app demanded positive review before it even worked

An iOS app that forced users to leave a positive rating before using it managed to get past Apple's App Review process, though it has since been removed from the App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 29

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