App Store rejected 150,000 apps in 2020, seeing 100,000 submissions per week

Apple is promoting a new series of statistics revealing details of App Store operations, plus how the Apple Developer Program has grown.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 4

Apple details new CryptoKit, Swift Crypto capabilities for developers

Apple on Tuesday detailed some of the new features and changes coming to its CryptoKit API, including portability and key derivation.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

One-time app subscription offer codes are coming to iOS 14, iPadOS 14

Later in 2020, App Store developers will be able to create and give away subscription offer codes to "acquire, retain, and win back subscribers" for their apps.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

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.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 18

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.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Justice Department lawyers are 'scrutinizing' Apple's App Store payment policies

U.S. Justice Department lawyers are reportedly "scrutinizing" Apple platform rules that require developers to use its payment system for purchases.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 30

Apple updates SF Symbols with 750 new icons and other features

During WWDC 2020, Apple released a new version of its SF Symbols with more than 750 new icons for app designers and developers to use.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 2

Apple introduces hand, body pose detection to Vision framework for developers

Apple is updating its Vision framework in iOS 14 and macOS Big Sur to allow developers to detect body and hand poses or gestures within their apps.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Apple creates new WWDC 2020 playlist collection on Apple Music

In lieu of in-person musical performances, Apple has created a new Apple Music playlist collection specifically for WWDC 2020.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

'Nearby Interactions' framework gives developers access to the U1 chip

Apple is introducing a new framework that will allow developers to take advantage of the U1 Ultra Wideband chip introduced in 2019 iPhones.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

App Store Connect gets mobile-friendly redesign ahead of WWDC 2020

Just a few days ahead of WWDC 2020, Apple on Tuesday reworked the App Store Connect interface with a new design and better support for mobile.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

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.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 10

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.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 0

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.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 2

Apple marks first year of its Entrepreneur Camp training program

Celebrating its work with companies founded and led by women, Apple says it has seen 100 entrepreneurs from 13 countries attend its program of coding, support and mentorship. Applications to join in the second year are now open.

William Gallagher 6 years ago 1

Load More