Several alternative app stores for iPhones and iPads are already in the works as Apple prepares to open up its iOS ecosystem to third-party software providers under new rules enforced by EU …
Apple got hit with a $2 billion fine for ‘abusing’ its power over Spotify and other music streaming apps
Apple has been hit with a €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) antitrust fine by European Union regulators for abusing its dominant position on the market for the distribution of music streaming apps, such as …
Apple hit with $2-billion EU fine over music app abuses
Apple said it will appeal the EU’s ruling that it shut out music-streaming rivals, including Spotify, on its platforms.
Apple’s Business Habits in the Spotlight Amid Complaints From App Giants, $2 Billion E.U. Fine
Music streaming service Spotify is famously one of Apple’s biggest App Store critics, and Reuters notes, the new EU fine was triggered by a suit from Spotify five years ago. Spotify CEO Daniel Ek …
Apple to pay $2B after EU finds App Store “abusive,” siding with Spotify
The European Commission (EC) has sided with Spotify, fining Apple nearly $2 billion for abusive App Store restrictions on developers that it found violated antitrust laws by degrading music streaming …
Apple fined nearly $2B by EU for abusing dominance of App Store
Apple was fined nearly $2 billion on Monday by the European Union for abusing its market dominance to harm music streaming apps and its customers. The tech giant, which offers its own music …
Apple hit with nearly $2 billion E.U. fine for ‘abusing’ app store
The European Commission fined Apple nearly $2 billion Monday for “abusing” its control over music streaming services by squelching competition through its app store, a major broadside as regulators …
Three things Apple got wrong with the Vision Pro launch
After a solid month of using Apple Vision Pro, I’m finding the product a lot easier to wear for longer periods of time than I expected. At the same time, I think Apple made at least three critical …
Why Apple’s $2 billion fine is a $80 billion problem
Europe is trying to force Apple to open up the App Store. Investors appear to think that could hurt the company in the long term.
Apple gets a hefty fine for App Store’s abusive ‘anti-steering’ provisions
The European Commission has fined Apple over €1.8 billion (~$1.95 billion) for unfair trading conditions against app developers. Read on!
How Regulations Fractured Apple’s App Store
As the App Store approaches its 16th anniversary, a patchwork of rules have turned what was a single store into different shops across many countries.
This iPhone app can find the Milky Way’s monster black hole from anywhere
The app itself is pretty straight forward: To locate the Galactic Center, open the app and place your iPhone on a flat surface. Then, a big green arrow will appear pointed in the direction of the …
The Shopify app store is becoming more competitive amid rising costs: ‘People are fighting it out on the margins’
Competition in the Shopify ecosystem intensifies, placing pressure on app developers to justify their offerings’ costs and value.
Crime blotter: Apple Store thefts in New York, California, Las Vegas
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Apple Store kicks out a reporter, a tech company exec stole and sold MacBooks, and details of an iPhone scam in Iran. The latest in an occasional AppleInsider series …
How to make hard apple cider from the comfort of your home
As much as we like to talk about beer and how to brew it yourself, hard cider is equally delicious and a whole lot less complicated to make at home, requiring far less equipment. Indeed, making hard …
WhatsApp’s Surprise, Ground-Breaking New Feature Is Just Days Away
The biggest update to WhatsApp is coming soon—and a new update reveals that it’s almost here. Here’s what it means, and when we can expect it.
Update Your iPhone Now, As Stunning New Feature Suddenly Goes Live
This latest update also means you can message new contacts without giving them your number—which is likely the unique identifier across many of your accounts. The user name you select is just for …