Luxury brands Balenciaga and Rimowa launch Apple Vision Pro apps

France's Balenciaga and Germany's Rimowa have launched their first public apps, bringing fashion and high-end luggage to the Apple Vision Pro.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 1

Spain launches antitrust investigation over Apple's App Store practices

Spain has become the latest country to accuse Apple of possible anticompetitive actions concerning alleged unfair treatment of developers on the App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 4

Apple permits first PC emulator for iOS into the App Store

The first PC gaming emulator has arrived on iOS, with classic games now playable via UTM SE on iPhone, iPad, and Apple Vision Pro while avoiding the JIT ban.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 3

India's antitrust regulator has decided that Apple abuses its market dominance

After three years of investigations, Indian regulators have concluded that Apple has been using antitrust behaviours by forcing App Store developers to use its in-app payment system.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 9

Apple beats lawsuit over forcing developers to use its closed ecosystem

A California federal court has ruled against a proposed class action suit accusing Apple of blocking iOS developers from using competing technology.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 5

Apple green lights Epic Games Store in rapid reversal

Mere hours after reports circulated that Apple had declined to approve the Epic Games Store for iOS in the EU, the iPhone maker has changed course, allowing the app to proceed anyway.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 20

Epic Games Store isn't on the EU App Store yet because of some user interface buttons

Epic Games has hit out against Apple for allegedly dragging its heels to approve the Epic Games Store in the EU, calling Apple's objection to a few button designs and locations a violation of the Digital Markets Act.

Malcolm Owen 1 year ago 5

Russia forces Apple to remove VPN apps from the App Store

Apple has caved to pressure from Russian authorities and removed a number of the best iPhone VPN apps from the App Store in the country.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 16

Apple wants China to alter an antitrust ruling it already won

Apple scored a win when China ruled in its favor over an App Store antitrust suit, but now it seems to fear that its victory could backfire.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 4

Apple's Core Technology Fee at the center of EU's first DMA violation investigation

The European Union has announced a preliminary finding that Appleis in breach of the Digital Markets Act, including how it restricts rivals, and what it charges them.

William Gallagher and Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 33

There are now two ways to stream Steam VR games to Apple Vision Pro

In relatively recent days, two projects to stream Steam VR games from your high-end gaming PC have arrived on the Apple Vision Pro App Store, and they're both pretty good.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 0

EU has very serious issues with Apple, says competition chief

Antitrust executive Margrethe Vestager says the EU has multiple issues over Apple's App Store and its alleged non-compliance with the region's new laws, and vows to enforce fines where necessary.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 96

EU is reportedly going to fine Apple over failure to comply with the Digital Markets Act

Reports say that the European Union is about to issue Apple with the first-ever fine of a company under its Digital Markets Act, and specifically over anti-steering measures in the App Store.

William Gallagher 1 year ago 27

Developers can now nominate apps and updates for App Store promotions

Apple runs an entire editorial division for the App Store that writes in-depth stories and roundups, and now developers can nominate their apps and updates instead of waiting for seemingly random selection.

Wesley Hilliard 1 year ago 1

Japan's parliament has approved a law that will force third party App Stores on Apple & Google

In a move very similar to the European Union, Japan's parliament has finished the process to enact a law that prohibits big tech from blocking third-party app stores.

Mike Wuerthele 1 year ago 17

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