'Flappy Bird' resurrection is likely a ploy to push crypto

"Flappy Bird" was slated to relaunch in 2024 after more than ten years of absence from the App Store — but there are signs that it's just a crypto Ponzi scheme.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 6

Alternative iPad app stores are coming on September 16

European iPad owners will be able to download iPadOS apps from third-party app storefronts, starting September 16.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 4

'Flappy Bird' to soar onto App Store after decade-long hiatus

"Flappy Bird" fans have spent more than ten years trying to bring it back to mobile phones — and now the eponymous hero will return in 2024.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 0

Apple lobbyists helped kill child online safety bill

Apple may be adding new ways to combat smartphone addiction, but it's also spending millions on lobbying regulators to limit what it's required to do with the iPhone and App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 7

Apple stuck between a rock and a hard place tackling nonconsensual porn generators

Apple seems unable to stop influx of so-called "dual use" apps that look innocent on the surface but help users create deepfake porn — at a steep price.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 9

Apple tweaking how default browsers are selected in EU

Apple is responding to EU criticism about alternative browser choices by simplifying selection, and in addition it's adding more options over user control of other default apps.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 18

Apple's App Store vice president is the first departure in regulatory shake-up

Matt Fischer, Apple's App Store vice president, will depart the company in the coming months as the tech giant prepares to restructure as a response to global regulations.

Amber Neely 1 year ago 2

UK drops App Store investigation, says it has better things to do

After three years and, significantly, a change in government, the UK's competition regulator has closed its App Store investigation before reaching a conclusion.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 13

Apple warns of February store changes for EU developers, authors

Apple is giving App Store developers and booksellers a heads-up that they have to update their details with a trader status by February, to meet EU Digital Services Act rules.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 9

Epic Games Store goes live for EU iPhone users

The Epic Games Store has finally launched in the European Union, providing gamers with ways to access games on their iPhone without going through the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 14

India says Apple is the fastest-growing firm in the country over the last 50 years

Officials in India say that Apple has made a 20-fold increase in its local operations, including iPhone production, making it both the fastest-growing company, and also the first to become that because of moving work from China.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 2

Spotify crows about Apple being forced to show alternative pricing

The EU's anti-steering measures mean Apple must now let developers tell users of prices available outside of the App Store, and it's a good thing — but maybe not the victory for democracy that Spotify is trying to claim.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 17

Epic Games Store, 'Fortnite' submitted for EU notarization one more time

Epic Games has submitted "Fortnite" and the Epic Games Store to Apple for final notarization, in one of the last steps Epic needs to take to launch its iOS storefront in Europe.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 7

Apple forces Patreon to pay 30% of new memberships sold through iOS

Patreon is warning users that channel memberships bought via its iPhone app will shortly be subjected to Apple's 30% in-app payment fees.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 15

Apple bows to EU pressure over App Store anti-steering practices

Apple has revised its App Store fees and requirements for developers in Europe, following pressure from the EU.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 13

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