Apple execs detail new tools, resources for App Store developers

A pair of Apple executives have detailed the company's new developer tools announced at WWDC 21, and how they can create value for app makers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Doctor ignores default iOS parental controls, child racks up $1,800 in in-app purchases

A doctor in North Wales claims he had to sell his family car in order to pay for the in-app purchases his seven-year-old son had racked up during one hour on an iPhone game.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 45

App Store spending grew 22.1% YoY in first half of 2021

Apple's App Store is still seeing considerable growth, according to Sensor Tower, with consumer spending said to be up 22.1% year-on-year for the first half of 2021.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

App Store data backs up better-than-expected June quarter beat, analyst says

Apple App Store growth estimates for June suggest strong Services outperformance and increases Morgan Stanley's confidence of a significant June quarter earnings beat.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple tells Epic judge to consider Supreme Court NCAA decision

Apple's legal team submitted a decision by the US Supreme Court about the NCAA to the court over its lawsuit with Epic Games, claiming the decision "provides guidance" that the judge should consider for her own decision over the fate of the App Store.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 17

House Judiciary approves bill to increase antitrust enforcement budget

The U.S. House Judiciary Committee has voted to approve a bill to increase the budgets of antitrust enforcers as the panel considered a slate of sweeping bills aimed at tech giants.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 1

French court to hear App Store complaint in September

A French court has set a date to hear a case brought against Apple by the country's finance ministry over allegedly abusive contract terms on the App Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Apple launches limited Search Ads in mainland China

Apple's advertising platform Apple Search Ads is now available in mainland China, but advertisers may have to gain state approval and licenses before using it on the App Store.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple urges House Judiciary Committee to block antitrust legislation

Apple has written an open letter to the House Judiciary Committee arguing that proposed App Store legislation would "harm consumers," and create a privacy "race to the bottom."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 2

Apple's head of privacy doubles down on anti-sideloading stance

As part of Apple's push on Wednesday morning, privacy lead Erik Neuenschwander reiterates the company's stance on sideloading on iOS — and says that it actually reduces user choice.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 22

Apple explains why getting iPhone apps outside the App Store is a bad idea

Apple has released a new research report detailing the reasons why it prohibits the sideloading of apps on iOS, including some of the dangers of the distribution method.

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Patreon doesn't pay Apple's 30% App Store commission, and its CEO isn't sure why not

Patreon's CEO Jack Conte has confirmed that the platform doesn't pay the Apple's commission on App Store purchases — and it doesn't have a special deal with the iPhone maker.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 12

Germany investigating App Store for alleged anti-competitive behavior

Germany's Federal Cartel Office has launched an investigation into Apple's ecosystem and if the App Store allows the company to "influence the business activities" of competitors.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 19

Proposed antitrust bills would ban Apple from preinstalling its own iOS apps

If enacted into law as-is, a piece of antitrust legislation recently introduced by the U.S. House would make it illegal for Apple to offer first-party preinstalled apps like Pages, Music, and Maps on iPhone.

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Apple's App Store again hit over LGBTQ+ app censorship

Apple has been called out by digital rights groups for enabling governments around the world to censor LGBTQ+ content, with the App Store allegedly blocking access to specific apps to appease governments.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

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