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App Store nearly doubles Google Play revenues across COVID-19 lockdown

1 week ago

App Store nearly doubles Google Play revenues across COVID-19 lockdown

The Apple App Store generated $32.8 billion across the globe in the first half of 2020, nearly double that of the Google Play store.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

Apple European executive defends App Store policies amid antitrust scrutiny

1 week ago

Apple European executive defends App Store policies amid antitrust scrutiny

Apple's App Store chief in Europe defended the company's developer policies on Tuesday amid increased antitrust scrutiny in the region and in other parts of the world.

By Mike Peterson | 1 week ago

New iOS 14 feature prompts TikTok to end clipboard snooping

2 weeks ago

New iOS 14 feature prompts TikTok to end clipboard snooping

Massively popular video-sharing app TikTok on Thursday reiterated intent to stop accessing the iOS system clipboard after a new iOS 14 beta feature revealed the app was doing just that.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

In-depth with Widgets, App Library, & more on the iOS 14 Home screen

2 weeks ago

In-depth with Widgets, App Library, & more on the iOS 14 Home screen

Apple has arguably made its biggest user interface change ever to the Home screen in iOS 14. AppleInsider takes a close look at the all-new widgets, Today View, Home screens, and App Library in the new operating system.

By Andrew O'Hara | 2 weeks ago

New App Store review process allows developers to challenge guidelines

2 weeks ago

New App Store review process allows developers to challenge guidelines

Amid controversy surrounding Apple's stringent — and notoriously capricious — application of App Store rules, the company on Monday announced a major change to the review process that will allow developers to challenge specific guidelines.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

Hey email CEO says App Store policy dispute is not about the money

3 weeks ago

Hey email CEO says App Store policy dispute is not about the money

Basecamp CEO Jason Fried, who also serves as chief executive of the firm's standalone email app Hey, on Friday said the dustup surrounding developer response to the tech giant's enforcement of in-app purchases is less about money than it is customer service.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

Please don't wish for a 'free' App Store

3 weeks ago

Please don't wish for a 'free' App Store

Prominent third-party developers have long tried to leverage public outrage to reduce their contributions to Apple's App Store. But a world where rich developers get a free ride from Apple is also a terrible deal for the general public, as a brief review of history makes very clear.

By Daniel Eran Dilger | 3 weeks ago

Phil Schiller says no App Store policy changes coming after 'Hey' drama

3 weeks ago

Phil Schiller says no App Store policy changes coming after 'Hey' drama

Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller in an interview this week said the company has no plans to walk back scrutiny of Basecamp's Hey email app, noting the software must comply with all App Store guidelines in order to be offered on the storefront.

By AppleInsider Staff | 3 weeks ago

App Store economy generated half a trillion dollars in 2019, Apple says

3 weeks ago

App Store economy generated half a trillion dollars in 2019, Apple says

An independent economic study found that the App Store supported $519 billion in commerce throughout 2019, Apple announced on Monday.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

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Apple announces Apple Design Awards on June 29, Webex developer labs

3 weeks ago

Apple announces Apple Design Awards on June 29, Webex developer labs

Apple on Monday revealed that its 2020 Apple Design Awards event will be held on June 29 and that developer labs will be conducted via Webex audio calls.

By Mike Peterson | 3 weeks ago

How to delete apps on an iMac

4 weeks ago

How to delete apps on an iMac

It is famously easier to delete an app on a Mac than on a PC, but there are different ways to do it, and there are still problems to watch out for. Plus there's the curious case of the apps you can never delete.

By William Gallagher | 4 weeks ago

Watch Quibi streaming videos on AirPlay-supported TVs

1 month ago

Watch Quibi streaming videos on AirPlay-supported TVs

Video streaming service Quibi on Tuesday announced official integration for Apple's AirPlay, allowing users to stream content to televisions that support the protocol.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

Apparent iOS Family Sharing bug causes apps to crash

1 month ago

Apparent iOS Family Sharing bug causes apps to crash

A newly reported iOS bug appears to be impacting a significant portion of Apple's user base on Friday, with the error seemingly stemming from the operating system's Family Sharing feature.

By AppleInsider Staff | 1 month ago

How to fix greyed-out apps on the Apple TV

1 month ago

How to fix greyed-out apps on the Apple TV

It's not the most annoying bug on Apple devices, because it doesn't actually stop you doing anything. Yet, sometimes one, two or almost all of the apps on your Apple TV turn grey and can't be selected for no apparent reason. Here's why it happens, and how to fix it.

By William Gallagher | 1 month ago

Dark Mode comes to Apple Store app for iOS

2 months ago

Dark Mode comes to Apple Store app for iOS

Apple on Tuesday updated the Apple Store app for iOS with Dark Mode support, allowing customers to shop for products through a largely black user interface.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

Pixelmator for iOS gets modernized with better file handling

2 months ago

Pixelmator for iOS gets modernized with better file handling

Pixelmator's all-round image editor for iOS is updated to version 2.5 with features intended to prepare the app for the future, including adopting Apple's Files browser.

By William Gallagher | 2 months ago

Twitter for Mac enables timeline streaming in latest update

2 months ago

Twitter for Mac enables timeline streaming in latest update

Some six months after Twitter returned to Mac, the ubiquitous social media platform updated its Catalyst app to support timeline streaming, a feature previously restricted to TweetDeck.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

Apple to raise App Store prices in Barbados, Moldova and Uzbekistan due to tax changes

2 months ago

Apple to raise App Store prices in Barbados, Moldova and Uzbekistan due to tax changes

Apple on Tuesday informed developers that App Store pricing will change in relatively far-flung regions of the world, saying a slight increase in app prices should be expected to account for new value-added tax laws.

By AppleInsider Staff | 2 months ago

Pixelmator Pro 1.6 adds new selection and color tools, boosts performance

3 months ago

Pixelmator Pro 1.6 adds new selection and color tools, boosts performance

A new update to Mac image editing app Pixelmator Pro revamps how colors are chosen, adds an improved selection tool, and increases performance.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

Here's how to help your favorite Mac or iOS developer during Indie Support Weeks

3 months ago

Here's how to help your favorite Mac or iOS developer during Indie Support Weeks

You too can help app developers in this difficult time, by trying out their Mac and iOS apps. It's a great and important cause, plus you will find app gems you didn't know about.

By William Gallagher | 3 months ago

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