Latest App Store News

Facebook gaming exec dropped from Epic vs Apple trial

Epic Games will now not call on Facebook's Vivek Sharma to testify in the "Fortnite" developer's case against Apple and the App Store.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Apple fined $12M in Russia over alleged app market abuse

Russia has fined Apple $12 million for breaking monopoly laws, over claims the iPhone maker is allegedly abusing its dominant position in the mobile apps marketplace.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 12

Apple highlights three financial wellness apps that help marginalized communities

In what Apple calls a "WWDC Spotlight," it has selected three apps that are targeted at financial wellness and education.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 5

EU to charge Apple over anti-competitive App Store fees this week

The European Union is expected to charge Apple over anticompetitive behavior allegations this week, almost two years after Spotify lodged its complaint with the European Commission about the App Store and Apple Music.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 26

'Touch Alternatives' brings iPhone gestures to macOS Big Sur

Apple's new macOS Big Sur 11.3 update includes a feature that could make using iPhone and iPad apps easier on a Mac.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Podcast

App Store, Hey, and antitrust: An interview with David Heinemeier Hansson on the AppleInsider Podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 6

Apple again extends in-app purchase deadline for live virtual events

Due to the ongoing pandemic, Apple agreed to again extend its deadline before requiring developers to use App Store in-app purchases for paid online virtual group events.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 0

Apple growing its own ad business as privacy changes limit rivals

As App Tracking Transparency is about to affect the marketing industry, Apple is reportedly working to expand its own advertising business with new App Store ads.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 20

Discord reverses course on iOS blanket ban of NSFW content

Popular messaging and VoIP platform Discord last week retreated from plans to enact a blanket ban on NSFW servers accessed through its iOS app, a step the company claimed was an attempt to adhere to Apple's App Store guidelines.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 26

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