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.
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Apple has a radical iPhone refresh in store for 2027
In addition to the new iPhone, Gurman says 2027 will be a big year for Apple across the board. He mentions that Apple’s first foldable iPhone could debut that year, as well as sma …
Epic Games Submits Fortnite to U.S. App Store
As promised, Epic Games today submitted Fortnite to the U.S. App Store, and if approved by Apple, it will mark the first time that the Fortnite
Fortnite applies to launch on Apple’s App Store after Epic Games court win
Epic Games said on Friday that it submitted Fortnite to Apple’s App Store, the month after a judge ruled in favor of the game maker in a contempt ruling.
Fortnite could soon return to the App Store as game awaits Apple review
Epic Games has submitted Fortnite to Apple App Store for review. Since Apple typically reviews 90 per cent of app submissions within 24 hours, final approval could come as early as on Tuesday, May 13 …
Fortnite includes Apple IAP and Epic checkout, fate rests with App Store review
Epic Games submitted Fortnite to the App Store for review on Friday. Now what? The version under review offers …
Apple is trying to halt the App Store ruling.
After filing an appeal, Apple is now asking the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals to pause the Epic vs. Apple injunction requirements that prevent the company from restricting external links in iOS apps and charging fees on purchases made outside the App Store.
Apple’s 2024 US App Store Earnings Top $10B, But Is This Cash Cow on the Rocks?
The revenue has more than doubled since 2020, and a significant chunk of it comes from game purchases. But Apple is fighting in the courts to keep this income stream alive.
How Apple Created a Legal Mess When It Skirted a Judge’s Ruling
Court documents show the company commissioned a sham report and lied on the stand to justify its actions, which will cast a shadow over future lawsuits.
Apple warns court ruling in App Store case may cost ‘substantial sums annually’
Apple said in a court filing that a judge’s order for it to ease restrictions on app developers would cost it “substantial sums annually” if the ruling is allowed to stand.
Apple Reportedly Earned Over $10 Billion From US App Store Last Year
Purchases made on the US App Store helped Apple earn over $10 billion in commissions last year, TechCrunch reports, citing an analysis by Appfigures. Apple earns this revenue by taking a percentage of …
Epic launches a reward program to lure you away from the App Store
Now that Apple has to stop collecting fees on non-App Store purchases, Epic is pouncing with a new incentive. Starting today, you’ll get 20 percent back in Epic Rewards when using the company’s …
Appfigures: Apple made over $10B from US App Store commissions last year
However, Appfigures’ analysis found the App Store made $61.5 billion globally in 2022, which grew to $91.3 billion in 2024. From this, Apple made more than $27.39 billion in commissions globally last …
Your iPhone Apps Are Changing. Here’s How and Why.
A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission.