Twitter Blue launches in US, New Zealand with 'Undo Tweet' feature

Twitter on Tuesday expanded its Twitter Blue subscription service to the U.S. and New Zealand, offering users in those countries access to exclusive features like an "Undo Tweet" button.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Developers can continue submitting apps over Christmas, book publishers cannot

Apple has dropped its usual closing down of the App Store review teams over the holidays, though it warns processes will be slow, and Apple Books remain shut.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Netflix to release games via App Store instead of through streaming app

Netflix's plan to release games on iOS will see the titles appearing in the App Store, a report claims, rather than being made available via the video streaming service's app, as will be offered on Android.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 7

Apple's top exec in South Korea departs amid dispute over App Store

Apple's top executive in South Korea is reportedly departing the country amid a dustup with the local government over new regulations affecting the App Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Google allowing alternate in-app payments to comply with South Korean law

Google has announced new changes to its alternate payment policies within apps to comply with a recently passed South Korean law, while Apple seems to believe that it is already compliant with the mandate.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 2

Apple ordered to pay $1.9 million to Chinese publisher over copyright case

A Chinese publishing group has won a $1.9 million case against Apple for how the company fails to stop other publishers selling copyright content in the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 17

Facebook attempts to bypass Apple's App Store fee with new Subscriptions payment link

Facebook is rolling out a new tool designed to help content creators earn money on its platform while sidestepping Apple's customary 30% cut of App Store transactions.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 10

Side-loading is a gold rush for cybercriminals, says Craig Federighi

Craig Federighi, Apple's Software Engineering chief, gave a keynote focused on the dangers of forcing Apple to allow side-loading on iPhone at the Web Summit 2021 conference.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 31

Apple's $100M settlement with developers likely headed for approval

Apple's proposed $100 settlement with developers, which includes a loosening of App Store "anti-steering" provisions, is poised to be approved by the judge in the case.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Notability backs down on subscriptions for existing users

Following complaints, the developer of Notability has said users who bought before the new move to subscription, can retain their premium features.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 4

'Transformers: Tactical Arena' lands on Apple Arcade this Friday

Apple Arcade will net another exclusive title this Friday with the launch of "Transformers: Tactical Arena," a competitive, real-time PvP strategy game featuring a laundry list of familiar "Transformer" characters.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

Niantic to shut down 'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' AR game

Niantic's attempt to replicate the success of "Pokemon Go" within the "Harry Potter" universe has fallen flat, with the developer on Tuesday announcing plans to shutter an augmented reality game based on the wizarding world.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 5

Court hearing Apple's motion to delay App Store change ruling on Nov. 9

The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California has agreed to hear Apple's motion to stay an injunction that would force the company to make changes to its App Store policies.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple asks court to stay part of the Epic Games lawsuit injunction

Apple has told the court it is complying with one part of an injunction it received following the Epic Games App Store trial, as the company attempts to delay implementing other elements of the ruling.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 13

Apple now calls itself a gaming company fighting with Microsoft, Sony, Nintendo

In an earnings filing, Apple has made clear that it believes that it is locked in combat with Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo, highlighting how important it views gaming on its platforms.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 63

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