These are the top apps people are downloading right now because of the coronavirus
The spread of the deadly coronavirus is profoundly reshaping daily life across America (and much of the rest of the world), as states and cities …
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You’re playing with fire if you download Android apps from this sketchy app store
Google’s Play Store has come under fire in recent weeks over reports that keep stacking up about malicious apps that have snuck past the security …
Popular iPhone game ‘Plague Inc.’ gets booted from China’s App Store
Over the past few years, there have only been a few apps I use that have managed to survive a successive number of iPhone upgrades. …
Apple tried to ban an insider’s book about the company – now it’s a bestseller
If Apple was hopeful that it could succeed in shutting down the publication of a new book entitled App Store Confidential by former executive Tom …
Ex-Apple employee writes a book the company is apparently scared for you to read
A newly published German-language book titled App Store Confidential certainly doesn’t sound problematic for Apple, but according to an English translation of the books’ description, …
Apple’s services division delivered record-breaking revenue in 2019
In a press release touting the company’s burgeoning services division, Apple said that its suite of services — which includes Apple Music, Apple News, and …
Apple has App Store surprises in store for iPhone and iPad owners this Christmas
The iPhone and iPad are popular Christmas gifts, and plenty of people will activate a brand new iOS device this week, which could very well …
Apple just removed one of the most delightful iPhone apps from the App Store
With the iPod being one of the most iconic products in tech history, it’s no big surprise that we’ve seen two recent efforts to bring …
iPhone users, beware: 1,370 scam apps might’ve just been uncovered in the App Store
Policing a mobile applications marketplace is no easy feat when you’re a tech giant the size of Google or Apple, both of which are constantly …
iOS app tries to scam unsuspecting iPhone users with fake heart rate readings
It’s no secret that Apple can be incredibly inconsistent when it comes to deciding which apps are granted entry into the App Store. In years …
Apple’s iPhone and Mac App Stores are down for some users
According to Apple’s System Status page on its site, several of its major services are currently experiencing outages. The mobile App Store, Mac App Store, …
The New York Times’ latest Apple hit piece is embarrassing and downright lazy
The New York Times has a history of taking bizarre stances when it comes to Apple, and nowhere was this more apparent than in a …
Apple offers 10% bonus when you add funds to your App Store account
Are you looking to purchase any digital content in the near future, including apps, music, or even iCloud storage? Then you should consider funding your …
The list of the highest grossing iOS apps in 2018 might surprise you
If you had to guess 5 out of 10 of the highest grossing iOS apps on the App Store in 2018, there’s a good chance …
Apple is giving away money again in its latest promotion
In an effort to encourage iOS users to spend even more money on services and apps, Apple today launched a new promotion whereby users who …
New scammy iOS app shows Apple may need to tweak its App Store review process
It’s always good to be reminded that there are no digital spaces that are completely impervious to bad actors and people who want to cause …
Top iOS shopping apps were downloaded almost 2M times on Black Friday
We knew this year’s Black Friday was going to be particularly massive, with shoppers generating a historic amount of revenue for retailers as part of …
Supreme Court may let iPhone users sue Apple over App Store terms
A legal challenge against Apple that could take a huge bite out of one of the company’s biggest revenue-drivers got a hearing in front of …
A top macOS app is stealing users’ browsing history and sending it to China
One of the oldest and most transparent malware tricks is the fake antivirus program, which gullible users are prompted to download with panicked banner ads …
Heads up, app developers: Apple is getting even more serious about privacy
Apple has made its stance around privacy and the way it handles user data a centerpiece of the company under CEO Tim Cook, who’s been …
Netflix doesn’t need the App Store to succeed, but should it still pay Apple’s 30% fee?
Earlier this week, TechCrunch reported that Netflix is removing the option to pay for a subscription through iTunes in 33 countries as part of a …
Apple yanks 25,000 gambling apps from the App Store in China
Like any western company operating in China, Apple is subject to various regulations that it can’t really fight if it wants to stay in business. …
Apple is under investigation in Japan over allegations that it stifles competition
Apple is under investigation in Japan for alleged anti-competitive behavior related to the App Store, which is the default, and only source of applications on …
Lawsuit blasting Apple’s App Store as anticompetitive headed to Supreme Court
Is Apple monopolistic in the way it distributes downloadable applications through its App Store? In the way it takes a 30 percent cut out of …
Apple Music and iTunes, not the iPhone, is what one analyst sees as Apple’s future
With the iPhone still responsible for the bulk of Apple’s quarterly revenue, it’s easy to overlook the company’s burgeoning services division, a category which includes …
Following police investigation, Apple removes app that allowed users to hide photos behind a fake calculator app
Apple recently removed an app from the App Store that allowed users to hide sensitive photos and videos behind what was otherwise a fully functioning …
Apple rejects iPhone app designed to detect net neutrality violations
Apple recently rejected an iOS app that purports to detect net neutrality violations, according to a new report from Motherboard. The app in question, which …
Apple’s App Store generated more revenue in 2016 than McDonald’s
Earlier this month, Apple provided us with some updated numbers regarding the App Store and, suffice it to say, business is booming. Throughout 2017, Apple …
Apple’s App Store generated a record-setting $300 million on New Years Day
Apple kicked off 2018 with a bang. Though we’re still a few weeks away from finding out how iPhone sales stacked up during the holiday, …
‘Civilization VI’ now available on iPad at 50% off the regular price
One of the best years for gaming got even better on Thursday as popular strategy game Civilization VI arrived on the App Store. After making …
