Latest App Store News

How to use Google Translate as the iPhone's default translation app

Users of iOS 18.4 or iPadOS 18.4 worldwide can now switch their default translation app from Apple's stock one to Google's. Here's how to do it.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 9

Apple refutes Epic Games claim that it has blocked 'Fortnite' worldwide

"Fortnite" developer Epic Games had claimed that Apple was both keeping the game out of the US App Store, and removing it from stores in the European Union, but now Apple denies this.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 18

Japan moves closer to requiring third-party app stores

The Japanese Fair Trade Commission is planning a raft of proposals that would emulate Europe's App Store regulations regarding Big Tech firms such as Apple and Google.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Apple tests EU by adding scare screens to apps using third-party payments [u]

European Union App Store users are being shown warnings in the App Store about apps that let users make payments directly to developers — despite this being a clear violation of the Digital Markets Act.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 13

Epic resubmits 'Fortnite' to the App Store for review, as its initial request seemingly ignored

Epic Games has once again submitted "Fortnite" to the U.S. App Store for review, after Apple seemingly ignored its previous submission for five days.

Marko Zivkovic 1 year ago 12

Prepare for a scam gold rush with the App Store changes

Firms protesting against Apple's App Store rules keep saying they're looking out for our interests as users, but it's solely about their profits, and to make that money they are fighting to remove what protects us from scams.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 15

After everything, Epic Games submits new 'Fortnite' to US App Store review

Epic has resubmitted "Fortnite" to Apple for review, aiming to bring the game back to the U.S. App Store nearly four years after the developer violated its agreement, and Apple pulled the title.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 7

Podcast

iMac anniversary, split iPhone launch, and App Store upheaval on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration

In an appeal of a $570 million fine for violation of antitrust law, Apple says it had no idea how to comply, because the EU repeatedly ignored calls for feedback.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

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