Apple says the warning messages now appearing next to EU App Store listings that use third-party payment systems are not actually new. According to a
Apple tests EU by adding scare screens to apps using third-party payments
European Union App Store users are now being shown warnings in the App Store about apps that let users make payments directly to developers — despite this being a clear violation of the Digital Markets Act.
Apple Lied and ‘Manufactured’ Evidence to Justify App Store Cut: Judge
Apple funded a “sham” economic study and had at least one of its executives lie on the stand to defend the company’s up-to-30% commission on in-app purchases
Apple is placing warnings on EU apps that don’t use App Store payments
Apple is trying to dissuade Europeans from using iOS apps that support alternative payment options by making them look scary. Daring Fireball’s John Gruber spotted that a red exclamation mark icon is …
Apple’s Developer app receives an update ahead of WWDC 2025
Apple’s gearing up for WWDC 2025, and the company’s Apple Developer application has been updated as part of the preparations.
You Can Safely Remove All These Preinstalled Apps From Your iPhone
If you’re looking to free up space on your iPhone, you may be eyeing some of the apps that came preinstalled on it. Here are the ones you can safely remove.
Epic resubmits ‘Fortnite’ to the App Store for review, as its initial request seemingly ignored
Epic Games has once again submitted “Fortnite” to the U.S. App Store for review, after Apple seemingly ignored its previous submission for five days.
Apple’s App Store is getting ‘nutrition labels’ for accessibility
Apple is marking Global Accessibility Awareness Day with an easier way to learn about an app’s accessibility features—plus an array of other tools for the iPhone, Mac, Apple Vision Pro, and beyond.
5 Free Note-Taking Apps That Easily Beat Paid Options
If you’re spending money on a note-taking app, it’s probably time to give up. These free alternatives are not only good enough, but even better than the paid options.
Apple is bringing accessibility labels to the App Store later this year
Each year, on the same week as Global Accessibility Awareness Day, the accessibility team at Apple shares a slew of upcoming assistive features ahead of their public release. This time around, the …
‘Fortnite’ Has Been Stuck In Apple App Store Review For 100 Hours
Fortnite has now reapplied to be listed in Apple’s App Store but it has been stuck in limbo for four full days now.
Epic Games Wins Legal Battle, and Fortnite Returns to App Store
After a five-year legal battle, Fortnite is hoping it can return to Apple’s App Store soon. Apple kicked the game out in 2020
Prepare for a scam gold rush with the App Store changes
Firms protesting against Apple’s App Store rules keep saying they’re looking out for our interests as users, but it’s solely about their profits, and to make that money they are fighting to remove what protects us from scams.
Apple will add App Store accessibility labels and new support for brain interface controls
Several large gaming companies recently announced a similar push for clear labeling denoting supported features as part of the Accessible Games Initiative. Apple’s new labels will include information …
Apple’s 2024 US App Store Earnings Surpass $10B as Challenges Loom for This Cash Cow
This followed a quarter in which Apple Inc. announced spectacular growth in its revenue from the U.S. App Store. In 2024, the company took in upwards of $10.1 billion in commissions. This marks a …
WhatsApp users warned they face ‘permanent ban’ for making a simple mistake
There have been some changes to WhatsApp recently and they could leave some facing a total ban from using the popular chat platform. It was confirmed earlier this month that some older iPhones are no …
Spotify’s Next iPhone App Update Brings Better Access to Audiobooks
If an app update is approved, Spotify users will be able to follow links to purchase audiobooks or add hours to their Premium audiobook listening.