Facebook wants to help digital creators sidestep Apple's 30% commission on digital goods

Facebook hopes to promote "offline transactions," between creators and companies, allowing creators to sidestep Apple's 30% in-app purchase fee.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 16

Apple says Grindr, Scruff not targets of App Store guideline change

Apple has clarified that a recent change to its App Store guidelines is only targeting illicit apps that use dating as a cover and won't result in the ban of legitimate apps like Grindr or Scruff.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple bans manipulated reviews, misleading marketing in new App Review guidelines

Apple has made a number of updates to its App Store Review Guidelines, clarifying existing policies and adding new requirements for app makers.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Apple earns close to $1 million per day from 'Roblox' game alone

The social gaming platform "Roblox" is iPhone gaming's biggest earner with $3 million in revenue per day, and Apple gets 30% of that.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 13

Apple users, developers seek class status in App Store antitrust claims

Apple users and developers are seeking separate class status for a number of antitrust claims accusing the Cupertino company of a monopoly on the App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 22

App Store commerce grew 24% year-over-year to $643B in 2020

The App Store ecosystem facilitated $643 billion in billings and sales throughout 2020, according to an independent study highlighted by Apple.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

Spotify legal chief doubles down on 'unfair' Apple App Store bullying claims

Spotify Chief Legal Officer Horacio Gutierrez has continued to attack Apple, calling it "disingenuous" about the economics of the App Store, and that Apple's application of a 30% fee.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 21

Word game 'Up Spell' might trace its origins to internal Apple testing tool

App Store word game "Up Spell" is seemingly an evolution of an internal Apple testing tool created by the lead developer of the original iPhone's software keyboard.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

App Store growth recovery hints at Apple June quarter beat, analyst says

After a weaker-than-expected April, Morgan Stanley's Katy Huberty says that the App Store is trending ahead of forecasts in May — which could be a sign that Apple is on track to outperform in the June quarter.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Now-deleted scam app demanded positive review before it even worked

An iOS app that forced users to leave a positive rating before using it managed to get past Apple's App Review process, though it has since been removed from the App Store.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 29

Ad executives: App Store Search Tab Ads 'dreadful' and too expensive

According to several advertising experts, Apple's newly launched App Store Search Tabs Ads don't compare well to the company's other ad products.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 6

Apple versus Epic trial ends with attorneys questioned by judge

Lawyers for Apple and Epic Games debated about market definition and potential remedies on the last day of the Epic Games v. Apple trial, capping off three weeks of testimony and arguments in court.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 23

Apple refuses removal of Facebook App Pro-Palestinian 'review bomb'

A coordinated effort giving Facebook one-star reviews on the App Store, and elsewhere, is being treated as severe by the social media giant.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 14

Expedia chairman attacks Apple's 'disgusting' 30% commission fee

Barry Diller, the chairman of IAC and Expedia, spoke against Apple's App Store fee on Friday, accusing the iPhone maker of overcharging companies with its 30% App Store fee.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 69

Epic vs Apple continues and Lossless launches — This Week in Apple

The third week of testimony in the Apple and Epic trial dominated this week, but other major events surfaced, including the launch of Apple Music Lossless and Spatial audio, potential new Beats Studio Pro, and rumors of a redesign for the Apple Watch Series 7.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

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