'Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls' hits Apple Arcade on Friday

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Apple Arcade nets 'Zookeeper World' and 'Thumper: Pocket Edition+'

Apple on Tuesday announced match-3 game "Zookeeper World" will arrive on Apple Arcade this Friday, with "Thumper: Pocket Edition+" soon to follow.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Apple will let 'reader' apps link to websites for account setup & management

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.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 16

Tweetbot update brings 'Behaviors' settings for customizing iPhone, iPad usability

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."

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

What are the iOS permissions that your favorite apps don't need? Jamf knows.

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.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

'Tetris Beat' for Apple Arcade brings new twist to classic tile-matching gameplay

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 2

Tweetbot 6 for iOS updated with Timeline Widgets, multiple windows on iPad, more

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 0

Local social media app Yik Yak returns to App Store

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 1

Apple removes 'iDOS 2' from iOS App Store

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.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 13

Apple accused of promoting scam 'slime relaxation' apps in App Store

Users in Australia are complaining that the App Store is featuring "slime relaxation" apps that may not do anything, except charge steep subscriptions.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Apple to remove popular DOS emulator for iOS from App Store

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.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 25

Apple removes fake review identifier from App Store following Amazon complaint [u]

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 28

Google introduces new tools to protect search histories on iOS

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.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 4

Global app spending hits $34B in the second quarter of 2021

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.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Robinhood ordered to pay $70M for 'significant harm' to consumers

A financial industry regulator has ordered Robinhood to pay $70 million for "systemic supervisory failures" and causing "significant harm" to consumers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

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