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Apple accused of hosting apps by Chinese group tied to Uyghur genocide

The App Store reportedly hosts over a dozen apps made by a Chinese paramilitary group that is tied to the Uyghur genocide, in contravention of a US blacklist.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Scott Forstall commemorates 20th anniversary of OS X

In a rare tweet, former Apple executive Scott Forstall has celebrated 20 years of Mac OS X, the operating system he helped create.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 19

Apple cites web, third-party markets as evidence against App Store dominance

In a submission to the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, Apple rejected the notion that the App Store is the world's dominant app marketplace, noting users can acquire digital content from the web and other sources.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 57

'Magic The Gathering Arena' for iPhone & iPad launching March 25

After a long testing period and soft-launch, "Magic The Gathering Arena" is rolling out on iPhone and iPad now with the full launch occurring on March 25.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Scam apps have made more than $400 million on the App Store, Google Play

Deceptive scam apps known as "fleeceware" have cost Apple App Store and Google Play Store consumers more than $400 million, according to new research.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

ProtonVPN devs allege Apple is blocking app updates amid Myanmar unrest

ProtonVPN says that Apple is blocking updates to its iOS app because of its App Store description, just days after the UN said that people in Myanmar should use Proton apps during a military coup.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 26

Apple calls Epic Games 'self-serving' in Australia hearing

Apple has described "Fortnite" developer Epic Games as a Goliath whose Australia case is not aimed at helping local developers, but is rather a "self-serving" attempt to change the App Store.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

Long-time App Store developer relations head Ron Okamoto retires

In a retirement that slipped under the radar, Steve Jobs hire Ron Okamoto has retired, with his App Store developer relations role taken up by Susan Prescott.

Mike Wuerthele 5 years ago 1

Apple 'surprised' by Australian app developer complaints

Apple has told Australia's anti-competition authorities that it is "surprised" that developers have concerns about the App Store.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 6

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