In small but notable change, digital media providers that provide “reader” apps in Apple’s App Store — such as Netflix and Spotify — will now be able to provide links …
Apple Begins Allowing Some Apps Signups To Link Outside App Store
The tech giant last year agreed to the change for “reader” apps as part of a settlement with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission.
Google must amend app store contracts in French lawsuit defeat: Report
The Paris Commercial Court found Google did not provide developers with the opportunity to effectively negotiate their terms for being on the Play Store.
Apple Hit With Multi-Billion Euro Lawsuit for ‘Overcharging’ App Store Users
Apple is facing a new multi-billion euro lawsuit out of The Netherlands that alleges the company overcharges users who purchase apps and …
Forcing WhatsApp and iMessage to Work Together Is Doomed to Fail
Europe’s Digital Markets Act requires interoperability between popular messaging apps. But experts warn encryption could be compromised.
Apple Blocks Class-Action Status in User App Store Fee Suit
Apple Inc. blocked an antitrust lawsuit over App Store fees filed by a handful of iPhone users from being expanded to include millions of customers across the U.S.
Apple faces €5.5 billion lawsuit from Netherlands over its app store
A Dutch foundation has hit Apple with a lawsuit over the App Store’s developer fees, seeking €5.5 billion euro in damages for what it alleges is monopolistic behavior. In a press release, the Dutch …
Google Hangouts app removed from Play Store and App Store
Hangouts app in the App Store no longer shows any results, and the direct link has been disabled. Those who have the Hangouts app on their devices can still use it. The Android app is still available …
Google Slapped With French Fine Over Abusive App Store Practices
Alphabet Inc.’s Google was fined 2 million euros ($2.2 million) by the Paris Commercial Court over abusive practices toward developers on its app store.
Flagship Apple Store in Toronto in Jeopardy Due to Legal Battle
Over a decade has passed since rumors first surfaced about Apple’s interest in opening a flagship retail store at one of Canada’s busiest intersections, but the plans might be abandoned due to a legal …
Apple files lawsuit to terminate new Toronto store lease, says it’s owed millions
Apple has sued the owner of the building that was supposed to house its flagship Toronto Apple store, asking to terminate its lease.
Russia to launch own Android app store
Russia is planning to launch its own app store for Android dubbed NashStore on May 9, Vladimir Zykov, project manager at Digital Platforms, told TASS on Tuesday. The move comes after Google halted …
How Apple Stock Could Rise Following CODA’s Best Picture Win
Following the Academy Awards event, Apple TV+ can no longer be thought of as the underdog in streaming. Here’s how Apple stock could benefit.
Apple’s $55 million fine over in-app payments for Dutch dating apps could start growing faster
Apple could pay an even larger periodic fine if the Dutch competition regulator doesn’t approve of its latest proposal to address its demands to allow dating apps to use alternate formats of payments.
Apple’s fine over Dutch dating apps antitrust order hits €50M — but ACM welcomes revised offer
The drip-feed of penalty fines for Apple in the Netherlands after an antitrust order about payment tech for dating apps has hit the maximum possible (for now) — reaching €50 million (~$55M) after the …
Apple faces escalating fines over Dutch dating app payments
A Dutch regulator warns that while Apple has to pay the maximum 50 million euro ($55 million) fine for failing to abide by its dating app payments order for the App Store, there may be more, higher …
After $55 mn fine, Apple faces bigger penalty over Dutch dating apps
The Dutch regulator has been levying its fines in $5.5 million increments on Apple, for failing to address its demands to allow dating apps to use alternate formats of payments.