The US Federal Trade Commission just hit the App Store critics at Epic Games with the “largest penalty ever” for children’s privacy violations and targeting kids with unwanted charges. The makers of Fortnite settled with the FTC for over half a billion dollars,
Apple fined over App Store practices by Paris court
Paris Commercial Court has fined Apple over 1 million euros due to App Store practices. The ruling says Apple imposes abusive clauses.
French Court Levies Fine Against Apple for Abusive App Store Practices
The French Commercial Court in Paris today fined Apple $1 million for abusive App Store practices, reports Reuters. Apple imposed …
Paris Commercial Court fines Apple over ‘abusive’ App Store policy
On Monday, the Paris Commercial Court issued a $1.06 million fine against Apple over abusive App Store commercial clauses affecting French app developers.
Apple fined 1 mln euros by Paris Commercial Court over app store practices
The Paris Commercial Court on Monday fined iPhone maker Apple just over 1 million euros ($1.06 million) for imposing abusive commercial clauses on French app developers for access to the U.S.
Best weather apps for iPhone, iPad, and Mac in 2022
Whatever the weather, we have got you covered on the best weather apps available to download from the App Store.
Crime blotter: Apple Store robbed at gunpoint, UPS driver stealing iPhones, more
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a UPS driver was arrested for stealing iPhone packages, police sued over Find My iPhone raid, and thieves arrested after leaving behind a stolen iPad.
Crime blotter: Apple Store robbed with semiautomatic gun
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, a UPS driver was arrested for stealing iPhone packages, police sued over Find My iPhone raid, and thieves arrested after leaving behind a stolen iPad.
Apple May Allow Rival App Stores on Some iPhones and iPads
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‘We’re having an App Store moment’: Generative AI and ChatGPT top list of key technologies for 2023
Startup entrepreneur and investor Ben Gilbert, co-founder and managing director of Pioneer Square Labs and PSL Ventures, is always watching for the next big tech wave. He concedes that there have
Apple users unlikely to ditch App Store for cheaper alternatives, analyst says
Morgan Stanley analyst Erik Woodring says Apple consumers won’t ditch the App Store even if there are cheaper alternatives.
This Week in Apps: AI Art apps top the charts, Instagram adds text-only ‘Notes,’ alternative app stores in EU
This Week in Apps offers a way to keep up with the latest from the world of apps, including news, updates, startup fundings, M&As and much more.
You.com: This Google alternative combines search with an app store
While most Google alternatives differentiate themselves from the search giant by doubling down on privacy, You.com is taking a different approach. The startup’s big idea is that web search would be better with apps,
Union Files US Labor Board Complaint Against Apple, Alleges Anti-Union Actions
The Communications Workers of America is escalating its complaints to the National Labor Relations Board. A union organization filed a complaint Friday with the National Labor Relations Board, accusing Apple of anti-union actions.
Apple accused of creating illegal pseudo-union at Ohio store
According to a recent complaint by the Communications Workers of America, Apple illegally created a work group driven by managers to try to stop union organizing efforts.
Apple moves to open up App Store as tough EU laws loom
Apple is laying the groundwork to comply with tough new EU rules that will allow iPhone users to pick apps from beyond its own App Store, as developers seek to skirt the up to 30 per cent fee imposed …
Apple accused of using a ‘pseudo-union’ to squash unionization at Ohio store
Tension between Apple Store employees and the company has continued to grow throughout 2022 with formal complaints being filed that illegal union-busting tactics have been used. The latest allegation …