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The US government really doesn't want more ICEBlock apps in the App Store

Lawmakers in the United States are continuing to apply pressure on Apple to keep more ICEBlock-style apps from appearing in the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 9

Russia shutters FaceTime as it tightens control over apps & communication

Russia has cut off FaceTime over unproven terrorism support claims, and the move reflects a trend shared by governments worldwide that push for access to encrypted communication.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 0

Tiimo, Dredge, Cyberpunk 2077 win big at the 2025 App Store Awards

Apple has recognized 17 developers in its annual App Store Awards, celebrating apps for their technical ingenuity and cultural impact, with the winners including productivity app Focus Friend and Lovecraftian fishing game Dredge.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 0

US wants laws to force App Store age checks, despite Apple's existing protections

The United States wants big tech companies like Apple to protect children online by adding age verification safeguards to the App Store. It's a political push that completely ignores what protections Apple already provides to parents and children.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 11

Apple's Maps & Ads face new EU scrutiny under the Digital Markets Act

EU regulators are investigating Apple for Digital Markets Act violations — but this time it's the company's Maps and advertising services under the microscope.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 4

India's $38B antitrust threat puts Apple's in-app payment control at risk

Apple may be forced to pay $38 billion under India's antitrust laws that allows it to go after a percentage of a company's global revenue. The real fight is over leverage, and who has power.

Andrew Orr 6 months ago 8

Singapore orders block of iMessage scams that fake government addresses

The Singapore government has ordered Apple to crack down on the spread of fake government messages on iMessage, in a bid to cut down the amount of scams.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 1

Why some apps disappear, and why free speech rights can't stop it

Apple's choice to remove an app at the government's behest shows that the App Store is too private to be public, and too public to be private.

Amber Neely 6 months ago 6

Apple attacks Which's lawsuit backer in $2 billion UK App Store hearing

Apple has taken aim at the funding behind UK consumer group Which's $2 billion App Store ruling, insisting to the Competition Appeals Tribunal that Which's third-party funding source's troubles could be an issue.

Malcolm Owen 6 months ago 2

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