New App Store rule streamlines app account deletion
Apple on Wednesday informed developers that it will soon begin to enforce a new App Store rule that requires titles with account creation tools to also offer in-app deletion options.
Apple on Wednesday informed developers that it will soon begin to enforce a new App Store rule that requires titles with account creation tools to also offer in-app deletion options.
Years after quietly removing the ability for users to report App Store problems such as scam apps, Apple has equally quietly brought it back — with some improvements.
Apple on Wednesday informed developers in India of an upcoming regulatory change that could impact recurring transactions like auto-renewable subscriptions, suggesting app makers push payments through Apple ID to avoid complications.
After years of restricting reviews of its built-in apps, Apple with iOS 15 is allowing users to leave App Store ratings and comments on titles like Mail, Maps, Apple Music and the bemoaned Podcasts.
App Store classic "Tiny Wings" is making its way to Apple Arcade, exposing a new generation of gamers to the easy to pick up, difficult to master game.
After an initial announcement in August, Konami is set to deliver its hotly anticipated side-scroller "Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls" to Apple Arcade as a platform exclusive on Friday.
Apple on Tuesday announced match-3 game "Zookeeper World" will arrive on Apple Arcade this Friday, with "Thumper: Pocket Edition+" soon to follow.
Apple on Wednesday announced that it will soon allow developers of so-called "reader" apps to include an in-app link to set up or manage accounts, a major shift in App Store policy that should alleviate antitrust concerns over anti-steering strategies.
New estimates suggest developers are losing interest in releasing new apps on the Mac App Store, with new releases per month down to below 300 titles in June and July.
Developer Tapbots on Monday released a new version of its Tweetbot Twitter client for iPhone and iPad, delivering a new feature that enables fine tuning of user interface settings like "Tap to Top."
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.
Apple Arcade scored another enviable exclusive this week with the launch of "Tetris Beat," a fresh take on the classic tile-matching game that introduces new rhythm mechanics, clean graphics and an eclectic lineup of music.
Developer Tapbots rolled out an update for its flagship app Tweetbot on Tuesday, bringing a host of new features to the Twitter client including Timeline Widgets.
Yik Yak, an anonymous social media app that first launched in 2013, returned to the App Store after a four-year break, the company announced in a tweet Monday.
Apple on Monday removed popular DOS emulator "iDOS 2" from the iOS App Store, citing guidelines against installing or running executable code that changes an app's features or functionality.
Users in Australia are complaining that the App Store is featuring "slime relaxation" apps that may not do anything, except charge steep subscriptions.
The developer of "iDOS 2," a popular DOS emulator for iOS, on Thursday said Apple will remove the app from the App Store for breaking review guidelines.
Amazon on Friday said it complained to Apple about an app called Fakespot, which it claims inaccurately identified fraudulent sellers and fake reviews, leading to the title's removal from the App Store.
Google on Thursday announced a pair of new tools for its flagship iOS app that adds an extra layer of protection to saved search histories and allows users to quickly delete recent search data with the tap of a button.
The global app market again broke its record high for app spending in the second quarter of 2021, while the total time spent in apps remained stable or grew during the period.
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