Apple fined $2 billion in EU following Spotify antitrust complaint
The European Commission has fined Apple €1.8 billion (almost $2 billion) for anti-competitive behavior against Spotify. In a press release, the European Commission said it …
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iOS 17.4 now treats Apple’s App Store like a third-party store in EU, but it’s not the same
Update: Apple told MacRumors that “App Store showing an app verification screen in the EU is a bug and will be fixed before iOS 17.4 …
Fake crypto wallet on Apple App Store stole money from users
Apple has allowed yet another fraudulent app to sneak through its review process, and this one managed to scam several users out of thousands of …
Piracy app Kimi overtook Netflix on the App Store before Apple removed it
Earlier this week, a vision-testing app shot up the charts on the iOS App Store. Kimi claimed to be an app iPhone owners could use …
Apple announces iPhone sideloading, third-party payments, and more for EU
Today, Apple announced one of the most drastic changes to iOS with iOS 17.4. When this operating system is available, it will add iPhone sideloading, …
Apple plans fees and restrictions for non-App Store apps in the EU
With the Digital Markets Act about to take effect this March, Apple is planning to charge extra fees and add restrictions when it begins allowing …
Apple reveals top apps and games of 2023 – here are 4 you should download
After announcing the 2023 App Store Award winners at the end of last month, Apple is now spotlighting this year’s most popular apps and games …
Should we rethink the subscription model for almost all iPhone apps?
A few years ago, Apple made an important change highlighting the benefits of subscription-based apps by cutting half the taxes charged by the second year …
Here are Apple’s 2023 App Store Award finalists
The 2023 App Store Award winners have been announced. You can find them here. Apple has just announced the 2023 App Store Award finalists. These …
Apple agrees to tighten rules for Chinese App Store, no foreign apps allowed
Apple now requires new apps to show proof of a Chinese government license before releasing their software on the China App Store. According to Reuters, …
Apple clamps down on device fingerprinting that lets sneaky developers track users
After introducing App Tracking Transparency a couple of years ago, Apple wants developers to be even more clear about why they use certain APIs in …
Apple prevented $2 billion worth of fraud on the App Store in 2022
Keeping the App Store secure is as difficult as it has ever been, and Apple has the numbers to prove it. On Tuesday, Apple revealed …
iOS 17 again rumored to support iPhone app sideloading due to EU regulations
iOS 17 preview is just around the corner. While this update will feature some “nice-to-have” functions, it won’t be as huge as iOS 16 was. …
Apple promises to explain why it removes apps from the App Store in certain markets
The App Store is the only legitimate source for apps on iPhone and iPad, and Apple is in complete control of the platform. Developers abide …
Apple fined over App Store practices by Paris court
The Paris Commercial Court has fined Apple over 1 million euros due to App Store practices. According to a report by Reuters, the ruling says …
Apple’s bottom line won’t be impacted by third-party app stores
In an effort to comply with a somewhat controversial European Union law, Apple will reportedly allow third-party app stores on the iPhone and iPad beginning …
Apple’s App Store pricing now ranges from $0.29 to $10,000
This week, Apple announced one of the most significant changes to the App Store since it opened in 2008. Going forward, app developers will have …
Coinbase Wallet app says Apple blocked update for offering NFTs without in-app purchases
Another day, another controversy regarding App Store policies. This time, Coinbase Wallet, an app to secure your crypto wallet, has posted a long thread on …
App Store to accept app submissions through holiday season
On the Apple Developer website, the company announced that the App Store will continue to accept app submissions through the holiday season. In previous years, …
Indie App Santa offers free and discounted iPhone apps each day before Christmas
After a bunch of indie developers offered huge discounts on their apps during Black Friday, there’s another way users can enjoy and support their creations …
App Store Awards 2022: BeReal, GoodNotes 5, and Gentler Streak are among the winners
Apple just announced the best apps and games of 2022 that won the App Store Awards. By spotlighting 16 applications, the company says they “inspired …
Indie developers offer huge discounts on apps during Black Friday
As customers countdown to the Black Friday deals, developer Jordi Bruin made a list of several indie apps that are getting discounts through this week. …
Apple’s App Store may have been tracking every tap you make since iOS 14.6
Apple calls privacy a “fundamental human right.” Every year, the company introduces new privacy features to help users not be tracked. One of the most …
This handy iPhone shortcut removes all ads from your App Store searches
This week, Apple started displaying more ads on the App Store. With developers complaining about the company showing gambling ads next to their apps, Apple …
Apple reacts to developers’ complaints and pauses gambling ads on App Store
Early this week, Apple started displaying more ads on the App Store. While the move by itself already bothers some of its evangelist customers, there …
Apple expands ads on the App Store, developers complain
Apple is now displaying more ads on the App Store. While this move by itself could make some evangelists uneasy about this change, it’s the …
Apple Music client ‘SongCapsule’ helps you rediscover your library and create smart playlists
You have probably heard about the popular Apple Music client “Next.” The app, which helps you rediscover your music library and create smart playlists, just …
Facebook found 400 malicious apps that steal your login – here’s how to protect yourself
In a blog post, Meta says that more than 400 malicious Android and iOS apps that tried to steal people’s Facebook login credentials in 2022 …
These 10 iPhone apps are actually adware, so delete them now
We often write about malicious Android apps on Google’s Play Store, but Apple’s App Store is typically more secure. Of course, that doesn’t mean that …
Apple will raise App Store prices in more than 25 countries
Apple has announced that App Store prices are about to go up in various regions worldwide. The most notable area is the European Union, which …
