Apple has created a new web page that acts as a hub for the various paths to developing apps for its platforms with various resources and guides.
Apple is back in court over App Store commissions and third-party payments, and this probably won’t be the end of it
It all kicked off when Apple removed Fortnite from the App Store over third-party payment system violations and it all got a little silly from there. Then things went quiet for a little while and we all got back to focusing on much more interesting things.
224 Injured After Glitchy Diabetes App Drains Insulin Pump Batteries
At least 224 people have been injured after an iPhone app called t:connect drained the battery on its accompanying insulin pump, called t:slim X2, causing the pump to fail to deliver insulin. The FDA issued a Class I recall of the app on Wednesday, according to a press release, the most serious type of recall issued by the agency.
4 Lessons From Sonos’ App Upgrade Fiasco
The Sonos community eagerly anticipated the promise of a completely new app with an easier interface. However, the upgrade arrived and missed the mark by a long way.
Microsoft is launching a mobile game store, taking on Apple and Google
In a surprise reveal, Microsoft said Thursday it plans to launch a mobile gaming store later this year. The news came out …
ChromeOS wants to simplify app discovery with a dedicated app store
Chromebooks now have a dedicated app store for easier access to apps, similar to the Play Store or App Store. The user-friendly App Mall will offer organized tabs for Search, Home, Apps, and Games for a seamless app browsing experience. Downloading web …
Apple’s plastic-free packaging means pack-in logo stickers are going away
If you buy a new iPad Air or iPad Pro, you’ll be able to get some stickers if you ask the people at the Apple Store to include them (stores will get a “limited quantity” of stickers they can …
Apple’s Unionized Store in Maryland to Vote on Potential Strike
Apple Inc.’s unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, will hold a vote Saturday on whether to authorize a strike in the lead-up to a new round of negotiations with the iPhone maker. Earlier this week,
App Store revenue up 10% in Q3 so far even as downloads slip: BofA
Despite some slippage in total downloads, revenue from Apple’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) App Store has risen 10% year-over-year in the company’s fiscal third-quarter, Bank of America said. The investment firm, which cited data from research firm Sensor Tower,
Judge questions Apple’s commitment to App Store payment alternatives
A federal judge has raised concerns about whether Apple has overly complex barriers that could deter the usage of alternative payment methods in iPhone apps.
Apple’s Unionized Maryland Store to Vote on Possible Strike
Apple Inc.’s unionized retail store in Towson, Maryland, will hold a vote Saturday on whether to authorize a strike in the lead-up to a new round of negotiations with the iPhone maker.
New iPads Don’t Come With Apple Stickers in the Box
The new iPad Pro and iPad Air models unveiled this week do not include Apple stickers in the box, as a result of Apple’s commitment to
Music streaming firms urge European Commission to reject Apple’s proposal in App Store case
A group that represents audio streaming firms including Spotify and France’s Deezer in Europe has urged the European Commission to reject Apple’s proposal in a music streaming case.
12 iPhone apps that I can’t live without (and why you need them, too)
There are nearly two million apps available on the App Store, but these are the 12 most useful, and I’m not gatekeeping them any longer.
Apple Store is down ahead of iPad event
Here we go: Apple Store is down ahead of the company’s “Let Loose” event, scheduled for 10am E.T. on Tuesday, May 7. As is tradition, there’s no additional information on the Apple Store page. “Be right back. We’re making updates to the Apple Store. Check back soon,” a sign says, accompanied by the event’s logo.
Apple’s walled ecosystem is under pressure in Europe, but the revenue is still flowing
Investors should view Apple’s moves as the first salvo in retaining control of its platform, even as mandated policy shifts force this evolutionary transition. The competitive iOS landscape is indeed changing, but Apple is astutely guarding its services revenue — at least for now.
At last Apple is dumping those pointless, wasteful stickers
Granted, the number of people with papyrophobia is rather small, but out of over two billion stickers shipped, it’s not like everyone else slaps those on their devices. Consequent