One reason why there are so many Linux desktops is that there’s endless disagreement on what makes the best desktop. Now, GNOME, Debian, and KDE are exploring the idea of uniting, using Flatpak to …
VW’s software unit Cariad launches app store to bring Spotify, Tiktok and hundreds more to vehicles
Dozens of apps including Spotify, Amazon Music, Tiktok and gaming hubs Vector Unit and FRVR are headed to VW Group brands, beginning with Audi thanks to a new app store launched by its software …
Volkswagen, Audi, and Porsche are getting their own in-car app store — and yes, that includes TikTok
And it’s a preview of the conglomerate’s big plans for a unified in-car software platform that will govern how its cars operate for years to come. The world’s second-largest vehicle manufacturer …
EU’s App Store probe to focus on the anti-steering obligation imposed by Apple
The European Commission is narrowing down the scope of its probe on the App Store to focus on the anti-steering obligation imposed by Apple.
Jack Dorsey’s New ‘Decentralized’ Twitter Hits the App Store
Twitter users could have the chance to pivot to an upcoming rival social media app, Bluesky, which launched its Beta test on Apple’s app store Tuesday. Former Twitter CEO and founder Jack Dorsey is the mastermind behind Bluesky,
Apple doesn’t care about games, a former Apple Store editor said
Long spent seven years as an App Store games editor, so he should know Apple’s business prerogatives. He recently told The Guardian that games are anything
Jack Dorsey’s ‘BlueSky’ Twitter Alternative Hits App Store
Bluesky may soon be smiling its way into the social media platform rat race as the app for the Jack Dorsey-backed Twitter alternative was quietly dropped into Apple’s App Store Tuesday. The Bluesky app reportedly offers similar features to Twitter,
Best travel apps to book cheap flights, hotels & car rentals on your iPhone
With so many flight booking apps for iPhone and services to choose from — all promising they can save you big bucks — it’s easy to get overwhelmed when planning your next trip. So we’ve collected the …
Fact check: Apple settlement payouts will be far less than $700 per user, claims closed in 2020
Phone settlement payouts will be about $200 per device before legal fees are deducted. Claims were due more than two years ago.
An Apple Store Worker Is the New Face of US Labor Law Reform
The company’s anti-union tactics at retail outlets have drawn government scrutiny and are fueling a drive to get a new labor bill through Congress.
EU narrows antitrust concerns over music streaming on Apple App Store
The European Commission said Tuesday that Apple violated antitrust laws by restricting rival music companies like Spotify from advertising how users could subscribe to their apps.
The EU is preparing an App Store change that Apple won’t like
The European Union’s investigation into Apple’s App Store is now said to focus on the company’s restrictions against rivals like Spotify and Netflix.
Apple’s Growth at the App Store Is Slowing. Things Could Get Tougher From Here.
Barclays analyst Tim Long sees App Store growth lingering in the mid-single digits, as regulatory pressures and slower iPhone growth take a toll.
Apple faces EU charge over App Store rules as regulators narrow case
By Foo Yun Chee and Sudip Kar-Gupta BRUSSELS (Reuters) -EU antitrust regulators on Tuesday narrowed their case against Apple, saying its App Store rules that prevent developers from informing users of …
EU antitrust regulators target Apple’s ‘anti-steering’ developer restrictions, but drop in-app purchases case
The European Commission (EC) has confirmed a previously-issued preliminary view that Apple’s so-called “anti-steering” practices, which prevent developers from informing users about alternative …
Apple Charges Revised by Regulators in Music-Streaming Case
The antitrust probe, sparked by a complaint from rival Spotify, dates back almost two years and centers around the alleged dominance of the tech company’s App Store.
Apple/Spotify battle could be resolved in Europe with Epic-style compromise
This would be impossible given the tiny margins on which streaming music services operate. Additionally, Apple’s App Store rules didn’t even allow the Spotify app to tell users about other ways to …