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Apple meets with Chinese government over App Store oversight because of porn streamers

More information has emerged about the Chinese government demand that Apple crack down on streaming apps, with a new report circulating claiming that porn streamers are the government's major concern.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 8

Apple to expand Search Ads to three international markets, debuts new management tools

Apple on Wednesday announced Search Ads will arrive in three new countries on April 25, the service's first expansion since a launch in September, and introduced a few ad management tools to streamline the process for developers.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 1

Chinese regulators put pressure on Apple over live streaming titles on App Store

Regulators in Beijing will soon summon Apple and ask it to tighten checks on apps available through the App Store, with a particular focus on live streaming, according to Chinese state media.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 7

Apple now China's largest Western software seller, thanks to booming App Store

Geographic app store estimates spanning multiple companies and platforms suggest that Apple's App Store, buoyed by growth beyond just games, is the top individual seller by company in China, but not by platform.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 4

Showtime for iOS adds support for offline downloads

Premium network Showtime on Thursday updated its official apps for iOS with support for downloading episodes, giving both cord cutters and cable subscribers the option to watch programs like "Homeland" and "Billions" without an internet connection.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 1

Apple refunding users who purchased Workflow after acquiring app, developers

Apple on Monday began processing refunds for customers who recently purchased Workflow, an automation app the Cupertino tech giant acquired last month.

AppleInsider Staff 9 years ago 4

Apple marks Autism Acceptance Month at App Store, sets up musical 'Field Trips'

Apple is engaged in a pair of activities to promote April as Autism Acceptance Month, including a new collection at the App Store, and tailored "Field Trips" at its retail outlets.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 2

Automation platform IFTTT gets applets for iOS Calendar & App Store

On Thursday, IFTTT — a platform that automates links between many hardware and software platforms — announced the addition of support for the native iOS Calendar app, as well as Apple's App Store.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 1

All Android store competitors combined poised to overtake Apple's iOS App Store by revenues, but not profits

A report on global mobile app markets notes that Apple's iOS App Store remains the world's largest by revenues and is predicted to hold onto its crown as "the most lucrative" through 2021, although all of the world's competing Android software markets combined are expected to exceed the App Store in total revenues at some point later this year.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 24

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