Latest Apple Services News

Apple agrees to third-party App Store alternatives in Brazil

Apple is going to allow iPhone users in Brazil to pay for apps and services outside of the App Store itself, all to settle an investigation into supposed anti-competitive practices in the country.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 1

Italy fines Apple $115 million over App Tracking Transparency

The Italian antitrust agency says Apple abuses its dominant market position with the App Store and has fined it $115 million having apparently misunderstood App Tracking Transparency.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 14

Court will reconsider App Store class action case worth billions

An App Store antitrust case that has been running for more than a decade, may be revived as a US appeals court says it will reconsider a previous ruling that saw the class action dismissed.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 6

Apple to flood App Store search results with more ads in 2026

Apple is preparing to present more ads during searches on the App Stores, but has told advertisers they can't pay to get better positioning.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 18

New third-party iOS App Stores in Japan preserve user privacy, child safety

Apple is introducing alternative app stores and payment options in Japan to comply with a new competition law, while maintaining that platform-level security and child safety controls remain in place.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Leak teases iOS 26.4 feature updates alongside iOS 27, iOS 28 plans

A leaked internal iOS 26 build allegedly includes references to a new Health app, more accurate AirPods tracking in iOS 26.4, and even some details about iOS 27 and iOS 28.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

Switzerland opens antitrust probe over iPhone NFC access

Swiss regulators are examining what conditions Apple puts on third-party firms before it allows them to use the same NFC technology that enables Apple Pay.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 0

Epic CEO Sweeney still wants to pay Apple nothing for access to the App Store

As the court directs Apple and Epic Games to discuss appropriate App Store fees, CEO Tim Sweeney has made it clear that he'll never back any profit sharing.

William Gallagher 6 months ago 14

Appeals court amends order to let Apple resume third-party commissions

A federal appeals court has reopened the door for Apple to collect commissions on outside payments again, but the company won't see any money until Epic signs off on it.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 1

Load More