A judge’s ruling that Apple Inc’s dominance of the market for mobile apps doesn’t violate US antitrust law was based on a faulty analysis and should be reversed, 35 states said in a court filing.
Best Media Player Apps for Mac
For years, Apple has relied on the likes of QuickTime for handling video playback on the Mac. However, this has opened the door for third-party options to …
Epic’s Challenge to Apple App Store Draws Support From 35 States
A judge’s ruling that Apple Inc.’s dominance of the market for mobile apps doesn’t violate U.S. antitrust law was based on a faulty analysis and should be reversed, 35 states said in a court filing.
‘Joe Danger’ crashing back into App Store after appeal from parent of autistic child
The creators of ‘Joe Danger’ have relaunched the game on the App Store, making it again playable on the latest iOS — because an autistic boy’s parent asked them to.
One of Apple’s harshest App Store critics says the company’s resistance to payments competition may well backfire and ultimately help developers
Kosta Eleftheriou shares key takeaways from what’s happened so far after Dutch regulators forced Apple to let dating apps use third-party payments.
WhatsApp latest update: iPhone user? Sharpen your Focus now
Phone users can now apply the Focus mode feature on WhatsApp as well. The WhatsApp latest update is rolling out a version 22.2.75 for iOS to users. The new update has brought support for Focus mode on …
Apple Fixed iCloud Bug Causing Syncing Issues for Third-Party Apps
Apple appears to have fixed an ongoing iCloud server issue that was causing some apps that have implemented iCloud support to fail to sync …
Fanhouse rolls out 50% surcharge on in-app purchases, to offset 30% App Store fees
Content creator app Fanhouse, which protested the App Store’s 30% commission in 2021, has introduced in-app purchases that include a 50% surcharge to compensate for Apple’s cut.
An ‘Unpacking’ clone topped the App Store charts before it was pulled
It adopted a freemium model (users could pay a one-time fee to remove ads) and it briefly topped App Store charts less than a week after it was released. As Game Developer notes, Unpacking Master is …
Developers slam Apple for creating ‘insane’ barriers to access outside payment providers in the App Store
A Dutch regulator ordered Apple to let developers use other payment services. It complied, but made the process “incredibly onerous,” critic says.
There’s a new App Store Connect API refresh for developers
Apple has updated its App Store Connect API to give developers “greater flexibility to automate and customize workflows” for their app.
Apple releases App Store Connect API update to developers
The new App Store Connect API is now available for developers and it brings features such as more flexibility, custom workflows, and more.
Apple’s Tim Cook gets restraining order against ‘erratic,’ possibly armed woman who went to his house
The woman drove from Virginia to Silicon Valley to get to Cook’s home, according to Apple’s restraining order application.
Why Apple Is Paying $5,000,000 a Week in Fines
Although Epic Games may not have prevailed in its lawsuit against Apple, it does appear to have resulted in regulatory scrutiny over Apple’s restrictions …
Apple CEO Tim Cook allegedly threatened by possibly armed woman
In court filings, Apple says the woman, still at large, claimed on social media that Cook was the father of her children. She also sent a series of photos with a loaded handgun.
Apple granted restraining order against possibly armed Virginia woman threatening CEO Tim Cook
In court filings, Apple says the woman claimed on social media that Cook was the father of her children, and then sent a series of photos with a loaded handgun.
Hold my iBeer: This virtual booze app topped the App Store, then came the hangover
Here’s the story of iBeer, one of the first App Store’s apps, which let you drink alcohol from your iPhone without getting the hangover.