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

Apple still plans to charge developers for sideloading apps in EU

If a new report is correct, Apple still plans on doing some form of iPhone app review and charge developers for sideloaded apps in the European Union, but the details aren't fully clear.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 16

Apple pays out nearly $13.7 million to Russia in anti-steering App Store lawsuit

Apple has paid Russia a fine of more than $13 million after the company was found guilty of anticompetitive practices regarding its App Store payment system.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 8

Apple bills Epic Games $73 million in legal costs

Following the end of the Epic Games vs Apple case, the "Fortnite" developer will be required to pay Apple over $73 million in legal fees.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 16

Apple's App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn't much better

Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 19

Apple Vision Pro App Store is now live, ahead of Feb. 2 launch

Ahead of preorders and the launch of its inbound headset, Apple has launched its Apple Vision Pro App Store, giving developers time to get their listing right before the first customers officially use the storefront.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 1

Epic vs Apple suit finally ends, as Supreme Court refuses to hear both appeals

After more than three years, the Epic Games vs Apple legal battle is completely over as the US Supreme Court refuses to hear the "Fortnite" maker's appeal.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 53

Apple prepares to enable sideloading and App Store changes in EU

Apple may enable users to sideload apps on iPhones and iPads in Europe within weeks, an act that will also see Apple split the App Store into two versions.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 22

Google follows Apple in pulling crypto apps in India

Google has followed after Apple in removing a number of major crypto exchange apps from the Google Play Store in India, after regulators deemed them as operating illegally in the country.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

EU antitrust chief to Tim Cook: Apple must allow third-party app stores

The European Union's Margrethe Vestager has met with leaders of US Big Tech firms to discuss their operations in the EU, and with Apple's Tim Cook concentrated on the App Store and Apple Music.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 59

UK's antitrust agency is going to put the screws to US big tech in 2024

Now that 2024 has arrived, the Competition and Markets Authority that will be responsible for big tech antitrust decisions in the UK has made it clear that when it is fully empowered it will immediately launch several investigations against US big tech.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 3

Apple removes nine cryptocurrency apps from India App Store

Apple has removed a number of cryptocurrency apps from the regional App Store servicing India, weeks after a financial regulator declared they were operating illegally.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 0

Hey Calendar approved by App Review after tongue-in-cheek Apple history calendar addition

Hey faced another App Review battle with its Calendar app, but was ultimately approved despite not getting reader status like Netflix.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 5

Hey Calendar resubmitted with spiteful Apple history feature inspired by successful Kickstarter

In order to spite Apple with a simple feature, Hey decided to give away a digital Apple history calendar for free, inspired by the successful Kickstarter campaign for a physical Apple history calendar.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 8

Apple tells developers how to submit apps to Apple Vision Pro App Store

Apple has created a dedicated support page explaining to developers how they should prepare and submit apps to the Apple Vision Pro App Store.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 3

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