State of Apple Silicon - half of the most popular Mac apps still need Rosetta

Two months since the first Apple Silicon Macs shipped — and seven since the Developer Transition Kit — very many of the most popular Mac apps have yet to fully adopt the new technology.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 54

Fake App Store reviews spark developer outrage, highlighting need for enforcement

An established indie developer has highlighted an all-too-common practice of scam apps gaming the App Store's review system, and is trying to pressure Apple to enforce its developer policies better.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 14

Everything new in iOS 14.5: Mask unlock, ATT, new controller support, more

With the initial beta of iOS 14.5 released to developers, Apple has clearly been hard at work on a pile of new features for users. Here's what we've dug up thus far for iPhone and iPad.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 9

Apple to push iOS widgets, App Clips, iPad app ports at virtual developer sessions

Apple on Tuesday invited select developers to take part in a series of informational sessions covering widgets, App Clips and other new iOS 14 features, suggesting the company is looking to boost integration of the capabilities.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 3

Developer files antitrust complaint after Apple rejects COVID game

A German developer and lobbyist has filed a complaint with the EU, claiming that both Apple and Google are unfairly rejecting apps with coronavirus themes.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 20

What Apple's new privacy 'nutrition' labels say about some of the biggest apps

Apple has launched its "mandatory" privacy labels for apps in the App Store, and while what it tells users about apps like Facebook is eye-opening, other big developers seem to think that the disclosure is optional.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 14

Docker rolls out initial support for Apple Silicon Macs

Software development specialist Docker on Thursday released a new preview build of Docker Desktop that incorporates support for Apple Silicon.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 11

App Store Award winners receive their physical trophies

Winners named in Apple's "App Store Best of 2020" list have started to post images and videos of their physical award, an aluminum version of the App Store icon.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple highlights warm developer reaction to App Store Small Business Program

Apple is highlighting developers who are pleased with the recently-introduced App Store Small Business Program, one that stands to cut the standard 30% commission for App Store sales to 15% for many developers.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Apple App Store Connect holiday shutdown is from Dec. 23 to Dec. 27

Apple has warned developers of its annual App Store Connect downtime, a period when the App Store closes to new app submissions and updates for some of the holiday period.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 0

One-time app subscription offer codes arrive on iOS 14 and iPadOS 14

Developers can now generate one-time use subscription offer codes for iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 apps to net new users, retain existing subscribers or lure back past customers.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 1

Everything new in iOS 14.3 beta: ProRAW, Home updates, Shortcuts, & more

Apple has issued the first developer beta of its next big update, iOS 14.3. This update already contains a wide variety of new features and updates, including support for future products. We dive in to see everything new in this upcoming update.

Andrew O'Hara 5 years ago 7

Apple backtracks on App Store removal threat for Unix shell iOS apps

Developers of Linux and Unix shells have received warnings from Apple that their iOS apps violate App Store Review Guidelines, with the threat of termination from the App Store said to be reversed in at least one instance.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Developers can now be notified when a user changes their subscription status

Apple has changed its App Store subscription notification system to offer developers more granularity and control when a user changes their subscription status.

Wesley Hilliard 5 years ago 0

Apple extends deadline to stop using UIWebView, introduces new server notifications

Apple is extending the deadline for app updates using the UIWebView API "beyond the end of 2020," and has also introduced new subscription server notifications.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 5

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