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Apple to raise App Store prices in Barbados, Moldova and Uzbekistan due to tax changes

Apple on Tuesday informed developers that App Store pricing will change in relatively far-flung regions of the world, saying a slight increase in app prices should be expected to account for new value-added tax laws.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 12

How WeChat's ascent suggests the iPhone may never again dominate in China

WeChat has become so ubiquitous in China that the iPhone is increasingly measured by how well it runs this one app — and it's now millions of "mini-programs" that are supplanting the App Store.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 52

Here's how to help your favorite Mac or iOS developer during Indie Support Weeks

You too can help app developers in this difficult time, by trying out their Mac and iOS apps. It's a great and important cause, plus you will find app gems you didn't know about.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple extends iOS 13 app update deadline to June amid pandemic

As the world grapples with COVID-19, Apple on Thursday informed developers that its app update requirements for iOS 13 have been extended from April 30 to June 30.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 3

US iPhone App Store spending per user doubled between 2016 and 2019

Even before the coronavirus outbreak placed us in self isolation, iPhone owners increased their App Store spending to an average of $100 per person in 2019, up 27% from 2018.

Wesley Hilliard 6 years ago 0

Google Podcasts app lands on iOS for the first time

Google Podcasts has made its way to the App Store, packed with brand new features to the service to help listeners find more of what they love.

Amber Neely 6 years ago 4

App Store rolls out universal purchase support for Mac apps

Apple on Monday activated a new App Store feature that allows developers to include macOS versions of their apps as a universal purchase alongside iOS, iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS iterations.

AppleInsider Staff 6 years ago 5

App Store to expand to 20 new countries this year

Apple will expand access to the App Store in 20 additional countries later this year, the company announced to developers on Monday.

Mike Peterson 6 years ago 2

Apple offers 10% bonus when you add funds to Apple IDs

Apple is giving iPhone and iPad users in self-isolation a way to save money on App Store and other Apple ecosystem purchases, by offering a 10% bonus when customers add funds to their Apple ID.

Malcolm Owen 6 years ago 12

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