Apple is opening up its iPhone walled garden a crack, allowing U.S. app makers to use third-party payment systems — but it is charging developers a pretty penny to venture outside its gates.
Xiaomi launches new Redmi Note 13 phones, Apple ‘splits’ EU app store
Xiaomi has unveiled five new Redmi Note phones, with the higher-end handsets in particular sporting some impressively high-end features.
Apple App Store Will Enable Outside Payments, With Stipulations
Apple Inc. will let developers enable purchases outside of its App Store, marking a change that previously prohibited such action. The move comes in the wake of the U.S. Supreme Court this week declining to hear appeals from either Apple or Epic Games in …
App store fights to watch in 2024
Groups pushing for app store behemoths Apple and Google to loosen their rules for developers aren’t slowing down in 2024.
Hingham Apple Store crash driver’s mental health status review delayed. Here’s why
A status review hearing scheduled for Tuesday to discuss the mental health of Apple Store crash driver Bradley Rein is now scheduled for next month.
Apple’s Vision Pro Won’t Launch With Netflix App
Netflix Inc. isn’t planning to launch an app for Apple Inc.’s upcoming Vision Pro headset, marking a high-profile snub of the new technology by the world’s biggest video subscription service.
Apple seeks $73.4 mln in fees from Epic Games antitrust fight
Apple has asked a U.S. judge to award it $73.4 million in legal fees and other costs from defending against “Fortnite” maker Epic Games’ lawsuit accusing the iPhone maker of unlawfully restrictive policies in its lucrative App Store.
Apple Store trade-in values get a shake-up — Apple’s iPhones will get you less than before but it’s now offering more for competitors
If you’ve been waiting to make the switch, Apple may have just offered the perfect incentive to trade in your old Android device.
Apple Vision Pro roundup: Early users give verdict on new augmented reality headset
New smart goggles win plaudits for stunning displays and accurate tracking – but prompt some concern over weight and comfort
Apple Changes Its App Store Policy. Critics Call the Moves ‘Outrageous.’
Apple’s new App Store payment policies are stirring outrage among software developers who say the iPhone maker is skirting the intention of a court ruling.The U.S. Supreme Court declined to hear …
Spotify criticizes Apple’s ‘App Store monopoly’ after policy update
Yesterday, a court denied appeals from both Apple and Epic Games in their case over the former’s App Store practices. This meant that Apple would be forced to allow external links for payments within applications, and it didn’t take long for Apple to …
Apple to Face US Antitrust Lawsuit as Soon as March
Apple Inc. is poised to face a US antitrust lawsuit as soon as March as the Justice Department prepares to take on one of the world’s most valuable companies, according to people familiar with the case.
First visionOS-ready apps now rolling out on the App Store
Developers who submitted their visionOS apps for App Store Review earlier this month are now receiving emails from Apple telling them that the apps have been approved and are now available for download on the visionOS App Store.
Apple Just Tweaked its App Store Rules to-Sort of-Favor the Little Guy
Since its inception, Apple’s App Store has funneled a cut of every payment to the tech giant’s coffers. It’s been controversial, but Apple has stuck to its guns and resisted most legal challenges.
Apple’s App Store anti-steering rules are gone, but the replacement isn’t much better
Third-party app developers now have a method to push users to external purchase options, but with enough caveats that the in-app option may be preferable.
WhatsApp’s Popularity Surges In US — Giving iMessage A Run For Its Money?
WhatsApp’s growing popularity in the U.S. is challenging Apple’s iMessage, with a significant increase in its daily active user base and download count, bolstered by its cross-platform capabilities …
Best streaming apps for Apple Vision Pro
Apple Vision Pro launches on February 2. These are the best streaming apps for this spatial computer, including 3D movies, series, and more.