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Apple backtracks on App Store removal threat for Unix shell iOS apps

Developers of Linux and Unix shells have received warnings from Apple that their iOS apps violate App Store Review Guidelines, with the threat of termination from the App Store said to be reversed in at least one instance.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Google Stadia workaround for iOS returns to App Store after takedown

An app that allowed iPhone and iPad users to access Google's Stadia streaming game service returned to the App Store on Friday after being pulled by Apple in October.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 5

App privacy 'nutrition labels' coming to App Store on Dec. 8

Apple on Thursday told app developers that it would be requiring them to provide new publicly viewable information about their app privacy and data policies starting Dec. 8.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

Judge blocks Trump plan to ban TikTok on Nov. 12

A federal judge sided with three TikTok stars who argued that President Trump's executive order to ban the service in the U.S. infringes on their First Amendment rights.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 26

Apple denies Pennsylvania ballot verification app days before election

Apple on Friday rejected an app designed to ensure ballots are being correctly counted in Pennsylvania, saying the software violates App Store privacy guidelines.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 0

Apple says reduction in App Store commission rate would impact bottom line

Apple warned investors that changes to its App Store commission could hurt its bottom line in a regulatory filing that also highlighted the MacBook Pro as the primary driver of 2020 Mac sales.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 46

Developers can now be notified when a user changes their subscription status

Apple has changed its App Store subscription notification system to offer developers more granularity and control when a user changes their subscription status.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Spotify reports $118 million loss despite adding more users, paid subscribers

Spotify bled about $118 million in profit in the third quarter of 2020, despite its active monthly user count increasing 29% during the period.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 14

Apple to raise App Store prices in Brazil, India, Russia, more

In an update posted to its developer portal on Monday, Apple announced imminent App Store price hikes in Brazil, Colombia, India, Indonesia, Russia and South Africa to account for foreign exchange rates and tax changes.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 3

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