Apple’s App Store, Safari browser, and iOS operating system have today formally been designated as “gatekeepers” in the European …
States, Google settle app store antitrust case
Google and attorneys general in 36 states and Washington, D.C., reached a settlement in a long-running antitrust case over the company’s mobile app store policies two months ahead of what has been …
iPhone and iPad apps will be available in the Vision Pro App Store by default
As Apple has said previously, it will automatically import iOS and iPadOS apps to its new mixed reality operating system “with no additional work required.” Developers can still optimize their apps if …
Beta Version of visionOS App Store to Be Available to Developers This Fall
Apple today announced that it plans to bring the new visionOS App Store to a developer beta release of visionOS this fall. The App Store will include apps and games built for visionOS, plus it …
U.S. App Store downloads are dropping, new data indicates
There’s a concerning new trend taking place on the U.S. App Store which is impacting companies large and small: many apps are seeing their downloads decline, even as overall App Store revenue grows.
‘Overworked and unhappy’ Apple Southampton store staff want to unionize
Staff at the Apple Southampton store have formally requested that management recognize their union, following Apple “eroding” customer service and staff conditions.
Apple backed out of a controversial child protection feature and now we know why
Part of Apple’s child protection initiative was to identify known CSAM material before it was uploaded to iCloud Photos, but that proved controversial among privacy advocates who worried that a precedent was being set and that the technology could be misused. Now, it appears that Apple ultimately agreed.
Fake Telegram And Signal App Available On Google Play Store And More; Stay Safe With These Simple Steps
ESET warns that those who have downloaded these apps are likely infected with malware on their devices. Moreover, these fake apps can gain unauthorized access to critical data, such as phone contacts, …
Apple quietly launches new website to showcase its own apps
Quickly and quietly, Apple launched a new website for its app, named Apps by Apple, weeks before its iPhone 15 event. The new website is designed to promote the company’s in-house apps for iPhone, …
Video: Woman chews anti-theft cable at Apple store to steal iPhone 14
A woman in southeastern China has made national headlines after allegedly stealing a local Apple store’s iPhone 14 Plus by gnawing through its anti-theft cable. How she did it: Security footage from …
Report: Apple claims iMessage not big enough to fall under purview of EU ‘gatekeeper’ competition law
Apple’s App Store is expected to be included, likely paving the way for alternative app stores and third-party iPhone app side-loading. The Digital Markets Act aims to reign in the monopolistic power …
Apps to help you choose furniture, paint walls and decorate your house
Mobile applications have revolutionized tasks like measuring rooms, hanging pictures and finding design inspiration …
China’s app rule changes applied everywhere but the App Store
While other mobile app marketplaces in China have started to enforce new app disclosure laws, Apple has yet to implement rule changes affecting developers operating in the country.
Android app stores comply with latest China law; Apple appears to have taken no action
A range of Android app stores have taken action to comply with the latest developer clampdown in China, meeting …
Tighter app store rules commence in China
Top Chinese tech companies including Tencent, Huawei and Xiaomi started enforcing strict government measures requiring …
Apple Store thief steals iPhone 14 Plus using a unique plan before getting nabbed
A woman walked into an Apple Store in China and tried to steal an iPhone 14 Plus in one of the most unique ways.
Apple’s best iOS 17 features will make Android owners feel more left out than ever
New iOS 17 features like contact posters and safety Check In messages leave out Android owners more than ever before.