Developers cautiously welcome prospect of third-party app stores

Unless something changes, the EU's Digital Markets Act will effectively force Apple to allow alternatives to the App Store. AppleInsider asked developers what they think — and what they're planning to do.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 40

'Fortnite' will return to iPhone in 2023, says Epic CEO

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney has suggested that 'Fortnite' will return to iOS and iPadOS in 2023. Here's how that could happen.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 13

Best Dark Sky alternatives for iOS 16 in 2023

The beloved Dark Sky weather app has been killed by Apple. It will be missed, but there are strong alternatives — including Apple's own.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Best cooking apps for iOS in 2023

Cooks these days have a lot on their plate, but thankfully, there are useful iOS apps to get started with meal prep, recipe organization, and more.

Catherine Cargill 3 years ago 0

How to get an App Store refund from your iPhone or iPad

Whether you accidentally purchased the wrong season of your favorite show or wound up buying an app that was a dud, here's how to request a refund directly from Apple.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

Ukraine invasion, App Store Changes, and retail openings - Apple's February 2022 in review

February 2022 was a mix of the very serious with Russia, and the off-kilter with Kanye West, but in between there were privacy issues, and surprising technology concerns.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Apple bows to authoritarian regimes, claims activist group

An activist group claims Apple's alleged App Store censorship in Russia and Hong Kong attacks "fundamental rights" of its users worldwide.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 18

Paris Commercial Court fines Apple over 'abusive' App Store policy

On Monday, the Paris Commercial Court issued a $1.06 million fine against Apple over abusive App Store commercial clauses affecting French app developers.

Andrew Orr 3 years ago 13

Twitter's new moneymaking scheme is a giant violation of Apple's App Store guidelines

Twitter reportedly plans on forcing users to opt into personalized ads & location tracking, and also wants to sell phone numbers to increase revenue — and Apple won't be happy if they do either.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 0

Apple could lose all App Store revenue in EU and only take 1% hit

Side-loading and alternative app stores won't affect Apple's bottom line by much, and in fact, could improve its stock thanks to regulatory backoff — at least according to Morgan Stanley.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 19

You might be ready for side loading on iPhone, but your parents aren't

There are a handful of pros to getting access to alternative app stores and side-loading on iPhone, but way more cons — especially for tech support.

Wesley Hilliard 3 years ago 24

Apple preparing for third-party app stores by 2024

Apple is reportedly bracing itself for European Union law changes that will come into force in 2024, and is preparing for third-party app stores to exist on the iPhone and iPad.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 44

Twitter Blue will cost $11 per month for iOS app subscribers

Elon Musk isn't giving up on Twitter Blue, with the subscription confirmed to be returning at $8 per month through a browser, but $11 via the iOS app.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 0

Twitter Blue will cost more on an iPhone, than through a browser

Twitter is reportedly planning to charge $7 per month for its Twitter Blue subscription, but the company wants to offset fees and will charge users more per month through the App Store.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 31

Apple adding hundreds of App Store price points, as low as $0.29

Apple has announced that in the spring it will provide developers with 900 price points, plus new App Store pricing tools to set prices by country and region.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 7

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