Russian developer sues to keep Apple out of trademark dispute
A Russian iOS app developer is suing to keep Apple out of a trademark dispute, alleging that the tech giant would be responsible for damages should its title be pulled from the App Store.
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Mikey Campbell
Yahoo Finance app pulled from Chinese App Store
Yahoo Finance appears to be the latest victim of China's suppressive internet regulations, as the iOS app used by many to access foreign news coverage is no longer available in that country's App Store.
Apple Developer app updated delivers picture-in-picture, more
Apple on Tuesday updated its Apple Developer app with new features including the ability to continue watching session videos in picture-in-picture mode on iOS.
AppleInsider Staff
Apple updates iMovie for Mac with Cinematic mode support, more
Apple on Monday issued an update for its iMovie video editing software for Mac with support for footage shot using iPhone 13's Cinematic mode and optimizations for Apple Silicon.
Google dropping Material Design in iOS to make iPhone apps look more like they should
Google will begin phasing out its Material Design for iOS apps in favor of Apple's own proprietary UIKit, a change that could result in apps that feel more like they belong on iPhone.
Mike Peterson
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.
App Store again lets users 'report a problem' like scam apps
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.
William Gallagher
Apple tells developers in India to promote Apple ID payments ahead of new government regulations
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.
Users can now review Apple's first-party apps on App Store
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.
