US lawmakers laud South Korean app store bill

U.S. lawmakers who seek increased regulation of Big Tech applauded the passage of a South Korean law that will force Apple and Google to accept outside payments in their respective app stores.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 24

Pay up or get out: Apple's options for South Korea's App Store law

South Korea's ending of App Store payment restrictions raises questions over how Apple can continue its claimed privacy-driven control over apps — and whether it will even comply with the new law.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 83

South Korea ends Apple, Google control of app store payments

The South Korean government has voted to force Apple and Google to accept alternative payment in the App Store, threatening the companies' exclusive commission.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 110

Apple's developer concessions don't amount to much

Apple's settlement to end a lawsuit promised a payday and improvements to the way developers are treated in the App Store, but on closer inspection, it seems the concessions are literally the least Apple could do to end the complaint.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 6

New China restrictions limit minors to three hours of gaming a week

China has implemented strict new regulations that only allow minors in the country to play video games for one hour a day on the weekends and holidays.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 86

South Korean decision on App Store payment exclusivity delayed again [u]

The South Korean vote over Apple and Google's App Store payment exclusivity that was scheduled to be held on August 30, has now been postponed again, with no new date set.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Developers suffering through 'Kafkaesque' App Store Review process

The App Store Review process is failing developers for being "Kafkaesque," the CEO of coding app Hopscotch claims, with system bugs and inconsistent application of policies preventing a legitimate app update from passing through.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 2

Lawsuit claims Google offered Netflix favorable terms over Play Store fees

Apple wasn't the only digital storefront to offer Netflix a deal to keep the streaming service using the App Store payment system, as Google apparently offered to take a lower cut from Android-based subscriptions.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 10

Apple developers can't escape the 30% toll, because the lawyers took it

At least 30% of the $100 million developer fund that Apple will create to settle a class action lawsuit will go toward attorneys' fees, the settlement proposal indicates.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 35

Proposed App Store changes will only have a 'modest' impact, analyst says

Investment bank JP Morgan believes that Apple's proposed App Store changes could only have a modest impact on the company's services business and revenue.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

'Sham' settlement offer not appeasing Coalition for App Fairness

Developer consortium Coalition for App Fairness calls Apple's new App Store changes a "sham," and says it "does nothing" to address its members' concerns.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 20

Apple agrees to make key App Store changes, create $100M fund to settle developer lawsuit

Apple on Thursday announced an agreement in a lawsuit brought by U.S. developers against the company over its App Store practices, with terms including the institution of a $100 million Apple Small Developer Assistance Fund and more open communication between developers and customers regarding alternative payment methods.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 47

Tesla iPhone app gets improved visuals, enhanced widgets

Tesla has updated its iOS smartphone app with improved widgets, new controls, and other features for owners of the company's electric vehicles.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 11

Improved Apple News Partner program will financially support journalism

Apple has refined the News Partner Program to better support journalism organizations and media outlets that publish on the Apple News platform.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

What are the iOS permissions that your favorite apps don't need? Jamf knows.

Jamf has published a report on the most common types of permissions that popular #iOS apps on the App Store — and its recommendations on which ones to avoid.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

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