Apple added a game based on the popular TV game show Wheel of Fortune and other games to its Apple Arcade library on Nov. 7. Apple Arcade, a CNET Editors’ Choice Award pick, is filled with familiar and classic games,
Apple now lets app developers apply to be featured on the App Store
App developers now have a new way to promote their app launches, updates, and other new features on Apple’s App Store. First announced at the company’s …
BlueSky Hits #1 In The App Store, Is It Worth Switching From Twitter?
In the wake of Trump’s election, Twitter has seen a huge exodus of users and BlueSky has seen a record surge of over a million new sign-ups, in addition to users who …
Apple enhances App Store Connect with powerful new tools for developers
Apple has rolled out a significant update to App Store Connect, its comprehensive web app designed for developers to manage and promote their apps on the App Store. This update introduces a suite
6 iPhone camera apps that sparked my creativity
Spending time with the iPhone apps Halide and Kino convinced me that I should be using my phone as a camera, removing machine-learning training wheels whenever possible. If you’re looking for your own …
Apple’s Geo-Blocking Practices Could Violate EU Rules
The European Commission has informed Apple that its geo-blocking practices, where services are limited or blocked in certain geographical locations, are potentially breaking the law. These practices have been identified on the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books, and Podcasts.
EU slams Apple’s geo-blocking practices, says it’s “discriminatory”
The company may soon be facing a hefty fine from the EU over its anti-steering Apple Store policies. It has just been over a week since that report surfaced and another warning is knocking on its doors. Now, the EU has warned Apple over geo-blocking its …
Apple needs all four of its iPhones to be popular if it’s going to reignite sales
When the iPhone was introduced in 2007 there was one new model per year. The lineup has expanded quite a bit since then, while Apple keeps older models on store shelves as budget options. In 2014, Apple introduced the iPhone 6 Plus, the first time iPhone …
App Store Connect for Developers Gains Refreshed UI, Feature Notifications and More
Apple today overhauled the App Store Connect app designed for developers, introducing version 2.0. Developers use App Store Connect to distribute
Epic Claims Samsung’s Auto Blocker Stifles App Store Competition
Epic Games files new antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung over app store restrictions. The suit alleges Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature unfairly limits competition from third-party app stores.
App Store faces Epic Games-style antitrust lawsuit from Chinese developer
The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple’s overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000. Apple has consistently been bowing to …
New lawsuit may force Apple to open the App Store in China like the Epic lawsuit did in Europe
After removing app that helps children improve their posture in China, Apple faces a new lawsuit that might force it to open the App Store.
Apple told by EU to end geo-blocking on services such as App Store
Apple was told by the EU on Tuesday to stop geo-blocking, the practice of restricting content according to a user’s geographical location, on services such as its App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store,
Apple Faces Epic Games-Style China Lawsuit Over App Store Practices
A Chinese court has agreed to hear a lawsuit against Apple from Beijing Bodyreader, a developer seeking around $420,000 in damages after …
Finally, a Better Apple Music App for Mac
CoverSutra is an alternative Apple Music app for the Mac. It lets you search for songs in your library and use custom keyboard shortcuts to control playback.
Google Gemini app may be coming to iPhone soon — here’s what we know
iPhone owners can access Gemini via the Google app, but a dedicated, standalone app would streamline things significantly, giving iOS users a faster, more direct connection to Google’s advanced AI — …
Apple Fights ‘Fortnite’-Like China Lawsuit Over App Store Model
A Chinese court has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by a local developer against Apple Inc.’s app store practices, only the second time the iPhone maker has had to defend its decade-old model in the …