Kindle adds 'Get Book' buy button to where it always belonged

Amazon is the latest developer to take advantage of Apple's court-mandated App Store changes, and has finally made it possible to buy books directly in the iPhone Kindle app.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 6

Developers will have a hard time getting App Store users to buy directly

Even if developers discounted their prices by the whole 30% Apple would take for the first year of a subcription, a new report says it wouldn't be enough to get most users away from the App Store.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 17

Inside the App Store: getting the most from Apple's app marketplaces

Apple's App Store has been around for 17 years, and there's a rich history and a wealth of apps to discover. Here's what you need to know, and how to get started with it.

Amber Neely 2 months ago 0

Apple files appeal against court ruling that mandated App Store changes

While complying with the courts and their mandated changes to the App Store as fallout from the Epic vs. Apple suit, Apple has now also filed its appeal against the ruling.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 10

Spotify app adds support for direct purchases & payments after court mandate

Apple has now approved an update to the Spotify app on the App Store that includes direct links for purchasing and price information, after it was required to do so by a court ruling on April 30.

Charles Martin 2 months ago 6

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iPhone 17, Apple Earnings, Epic Games, and a portable Mac mini on the AppleInsider Podcast

William Gallagher 2 months ago 1

Apple's App Store Guidelines updated to reflect court order over external purchases

After a judge ordered Apple to remove all barriers to links and external purchases, the company has updated its guidelines to reflect the ruling while it appeals.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 4

Epic vs. Apple: What Apple is being forced to do to the App Store

Following the ruling that Apple has willfully violated the anti-steering aspect of the Epic vs Apple trial, the company must make specific changes to the App Store. Here's what it must immediately do, and what this all means for Apple, developers, and users.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 44

Epic Games vs Apple — The continuing App Store saga

Between Epic CEO Tim Sweeney's ongoing complaints, the trial, and Apple's lies, the Epic vs. Apple App Store lawsuit continues to roll on years later. Here's all you need to know about the long-running courtroom drama, updated on May 8, 2025.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 110

Apple lied under oath in Epic Games trial, may face criminal contempt charges

Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has ruled that an Apple executive willfully lied to the court and attorneys did not correct those lies about Apple's 27% commission fee in the company's high-profile legal fight against Epic Games.

Malcolm Owen 2 months ago 3

'Fortnite' could return to Apple App Store if Apple accepts Epic peace proposal

Epic CEO Tim Sweeney has made an offer to Apple — end external commissions globally and get "Fortnite" back on the App Store and a cease in litigation.

Wesley Hilliard 2 months ago 5

Meta, Spotify lobby to pass the buck on age verification to Apple and Google

Fearing regulation and the need for costly new systems verifying the age of users, Meta and Spotify are among a group lobbying Washington to have Apple and Google deal with it for them.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 5

Apple fights India antitrust claims by boasting how much developers have been paid

Apple has highlighted that developers in India earned $5.31 billion from the App Store in 2024, but makes the real headline be just how little developers have had to pay Apple itself.

William Gallagher 2 months ago 4

Apple explains how App Store reviews are summarized with AI

Apple's iconic App Store was recently updated to feature AI-generated summaries of user reviews, and now we know how it all works.

Marko Zivkovic 2 months ago 1

How to play classic arcade games on your iPhone or iPad

A new emulator app in the App Store means you can now play MAME ROMs on an iPhone, iPad, or Mac. Here's how to get started.

Malcolm Owen 3 months ago 1

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