In its changes this week, Apple updated its App Store rules to give itself a cut of some advertising revenue in social media apps and purchase revenue from Web3 apps. The company also expanded the …
Spotify pulls audiobook purchases from the iPhone as its App Store fight with Apple intensifies
An update to Spotify’s app on the iPhone has removed the ability to purchase an audiobook due to Apple’s App Store rules.
Apple App Store is taking more money from Meta
On Monday, Apple released iOS 16.1 which included updates to its payment guidelines — and a major middle finger to Meta.”Digital purchases for content that is experienced or consumed in an app, …
Developers Complain About Gambling Ads Appearing in Their App Store Listings [Updated]
Apple today rolled out new ad placements in the App Store on the iPhone, allowing developers to advertise their apps in more places, including …
Gambling App Store ads are showing up next to addiction recovery apps
There are more ads in the App Store, including gambling apps next to kids applications — and worse yet, next to gambling addiction recovery ones.
Apple pauses App Store gambling ads after developer outcry
Apple has “paused ads related to gambling and a few other categories on App Store product pages” after developers and commentators criticized the types of advertisements showing up in the iPhone’s App …
Apple’s new App Store rules over ‘boosted ads’ provoke Facebook again
Apple recently updated its App Store guidelines with changes that yet again impact Facebook’s ad business. The new rule says that companies like Meta can offer apps that allow people to buy and manage …
Apple Under Fire: Meta, Spotify Blast App Store Policies
The backlash against the iPhone-maker stems from multiple issues including its recent decision to seek a 30% on social media app ad sales and the proliferation of gambling ads on the App Store …
The App Store is now harming the iPhone experience
For better or worse, Apple’s App Store has been the envy of rival mobile companies for over a decade. Having launched in 2008 with a library of 500 downloadable apps and games, Steve Jobs’ …
Apple Pauses Gambling Ads in App Store Pages After Developers Complain [Updated]
In a statement shared with MacRumors today, Apple said it has paused gambling ads in App Store app pages, with …
Apple halts gambling ads in App Store
Apple has paused App Store ads relating to gambling after developers and App Store users complained about the frequency of gambling ads.
Here’s a mega-list of iPhone apps with iOS 16.1 Live Activities support
Yesterday, Apple released iOS 16.1 to all users. The most important feature of this update is Live Activities support. With this function, it helps you stay on top of things that are happening in real …
Apple & Target expand in-store collaboration & customer perks
Apple has tripled its presence at Target stores and added lengthy free trials for several of its services, including a four-month trial of Apple Fitness+.
Meta and Spotify accuse Apple of anticompetitive behavior in App Store
Meta and Spotify both slammed Apple for anticompetitive behavior in its App Store through its “developer tax.” …
Apple developers are frustrated with gambling ads appearing across the App Store
As noted by Arment, Apple gives advertisers the option to show their ads against both relevant and non-relevant App Store listings, which is why gambling and adult video chat apps are appearing …
WhatsApp is down in a major outage
WhatsApp is down in a major outage around the world. The popular chat app shows a “connecting” status, making texting impossible.
WhatsApp Currently Experiencing Major Outage [Update: Fixed]
WhatsApp is currently experiencing a global outage on iPhone and Android, causing users to be unable to send messages and more, according to …