Australia has become the latest country to look into Apple's App Store and Google's Play Store policies, after the country's competition regulatory agency revealed it is examining the digital storefronts for antitrust behavior.
Updated rumors on the 'Apple Watch Series 6' and 'iPhone 12' releases, iOS 13.7 update is available with built-in exposure notifications, Apple shuts down Epic Games' developer account, and we discuss if Apple's policies on the App Store are making it more like Microsoft — or Facebook.
Japan's antitrust authority this week said it will keep a watchful eye over Apple's App Store practices, a decision reportedly prompted by the tech giant's high-profile battle with Epic Games.
Apple has given a timeline for when developers and consumers can expect new privacy features in iOS 14, including the controversial ad tracking block, to roll out.
After years of construction, Apple's Viborg data center is online, and Apple has spotlighted how the data center will be 100% powered by clean energy.
Later in 2020, App Store developers will be able to create and give away subscription offer codes to "acquire, retain, and win back subscribers" for their apps.
India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology has banned 118 apps — including "PUBG: Mobile" — claiming that they are "prejudicial to sovereignty and integrity" of India.
Germany's Federal Cartel Office is now watching Apple's ongoing battle with "Fortnite" developer Epic, hints at opening an antitrust probe.
Apple is pointing out the efforts of three companies that contributed to the 300,000 jobs that the App Store facilitated.
Apple is warning developers about the introduction of new international digital services taxes and changes to sales tax, which could potentially impact developer revenues.
A Russian legislator introduced a draft bill on Tuesday that would cap Apple's app commissions at 20% and could force the company to allow third-party app stores on its devices.
A set of announced updates and changes to Apple's App Store review process, including the ability to appeal deemed violations, are now live for developers.
The developer of a firewall and VPN app has successfully managed to challenge the App Store guidelines that govern the app review process, enabling it to offer a day pass subscription that isn't typically allowed under the rules.
Apple has terminated Epic Games' developer account, effectively removing access to the company's suite of games including Fortnite.
Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg took aim at Apple's App Store on Thursday, calling the platform a deterrent to innovation and competition.
The Chinese Foreign Ministry has gone on record saying that the Chinese will have no reason to keep the iPhone and other Apple products if popular app WeChat is banned.
Apple is highlighting a "Fortnite" competitor on the App Store while Epic Games has taken to blaming the company for the game's removal in direct emails to iOS and macOS players.
Facebook on Thursday said Apple recently rejected a transparency notice designed to inform users about its customary 30% App Store fee, reportedly saying the information is "irrelevant."
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Epic Games has confirmed that the upcoming season of "Fortnite" will not be available on iOS or macOS devices, suggesting that the company will continue to refuse to comply with Apple guidelines for the foreseeable future.
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