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Apple highlights apps optimized for new M1 Macs

Apple has released a curated list of apps designed to shine when run on its new line of Apple Silicon M1 Macs, including big names like Adobe Lightroom, Twitter, and Pixelmator Pro.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 2

How to read Apple's App privacy 'Nutrition Labels' and what they will do for users

Apple now requires developers to submit certain privacy details so that users can make informed choices. Only, this "nutrition label" kind of detail is not being enforced yet, and it will seemingly always rely on developers being honest.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Cydia, the 'original iPhone App Store' is suing Apple over antitrust claims

Cydia claims that Apple used its monopoly position of the App Store to push it out and ultimately render the jailbreaking store useless.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 60

Apple reminds developers of App Store Connect shutdown in December

Apple on Wednesday reminded developers of its annual holiday downtime for App Store submissions, scheduled for Dec. 23 through Dec. 27 in 2020.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Apple App Store took 65% of the $112 billion spent on apps in 2020

Amid an acceleration in mobile adoption during the COVID-19 pandemic, the iOS App Store continued its domination of app revenue, setting a new annual record.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 9

NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware worked with Apple developers to launch fitness app

After working with Apple's development team in 2019, Former NFL linebacker DeMarcus Ware is launching "Driven to Win," now available to download on the App Store.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 1

WhatsApp says Apple's new privacy nutrition labels are anticompetitive

Facebook-owned WhatsApp has criticized Apple for demanding privacy information that it does not have to disclose for its own apps — but as it turns out, Apple is in fact disclosing this information, the same as it requires from third parties.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 33

Tripadvisor caught up in Chinese App Store purge with 100 other apps

The Chinese government has blocked more than 100 apps in the country, with Tripadvisor one of the few international apps to no longer be listed in the App Store as part of a local regulator's crackdown on apps.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 4

Apps face App Store expulsion by not complying with new ad-tracking rules

Apps that fail to "play by the rules" of Apple's anti-ad tracking policy will be removed from the App Store, executive Craig Federighi has warned to developers who attempt to circumvent iOS 14's inbound privacy feature.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 7

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