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Apple's new App Store rules apply to these 27 countries

Apple has been forced to allow third-party App Store in the European Union, but not all countries in Europe are in the EU. Here's where Apple's new rules will take effect.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

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Mac's 40th year, Apple Vision Pro's first and EU App Store changes on the AppleInsider podcast

William Gallagher 2 years ago 0

Apple to see little impact from EU regulations, says investing firm

J.P. Morgan says Apple won't see much immediate impact on App Store revenue due to how its new fee structure is arranged, but regulators around are likely eyeing the solution.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 3

Epic's Tim Sweeney is mad about Apple's EU App Store concessions

The App Store policy changes that are coming in iOS 17.4 aren't enough for Epic's Tim Sweeney, with him firing back at Apple for implementing an "anticompetitive scheme rife with junk fees."

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 39

Apple is correcting its terrible approval requirements for game streaming apps in iOS 17.4

Worldwide, starting in iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, Apple will allow developers to stream games under a single app rather than submitting each game under the streaming umbrella to content review.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 2

Apple Pay NFC hardware getting opened up to EU financial and banking app developers

In addition to allowing low-cost side loading of apps in the European Union, Apple will also implement the ability for developers to use the iPhone near-field communication that Apple Pay uses for other banking and wallet apps.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 1

Apple has new App Store rules, business terms, and sideloading conditions for EU developers

Apple has announced iOS 17.4 that includes new options for an alternative App Store in the European Union, plus browsers will no longer have to use Apple's WebKit.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 23

Spotify will introduce in-app purchases on iPhone when EU law takes effect

Apple Music rival Spotify says it will give iPhone users in Europe the ability to buy subscriptions within its app, as soon as the Digital Markets Act forces Apple to allow it in the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Apple asks UK to dismiss $1 billion App Store class action suit

A UK tribunal is considering a bid by Apple to have a $1 billion lawsuit over App Store fees be dismissed on the grounds that the case's argument is "unsustainable."

William Gallagher 2 years ago 4

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