Microsoft has announced a series of 11 pledges to do with App Store and fair dealing with developers, but won’t apply 4 major ones to its Xbox store. As governments around the world put pressure …
Microsoft sets out to woo regulators with ‘Open App Store Principles’
Microsoft is getting ahead of potential new laws governing app stores by announcing its Open App Store Principles. Last week, Developer reported on Apple’s latest fight against such legislation after …
Microsoft lays out new app store rules as it seeks approval of its Activision deal
“We’re more focused on adapting to regulation than fighting against it.” At the briefing, Microsoft’s top executives explained the company’s app-store principles for its Microsoft and Xbox stores, …
Microsoft Promises Openness on New App Store as It Seeks Approval for Activision Deal
The company laid out principles as part of a pitch to regulators around the world to approve its acquisition of gaming giant Activision Blizzard, its largest-ever deal.
Microsoft announces open app store rules to prove it’s okay with new laws
Microsoft has announced a set of best practices called the Open App Store Principles for its Windows app store and future game console marketplaces They amount to Microsoft directly promising not to …
Microsoft announces app store principles as it woos regulators on deal
WASHINGTON, Feb 9 (Reuters) – Microsoft announced on Wednesday that it would implement a new set of principles for its app store — including open access to developers who meet privacy and security …
Fire crews sent to Apple Store over ‘smoking battery’
Apple Braehead in Scotland, and the surrounding shopping center, were evacuated as fire crews attended an incident with a “smoking battery.” …
Everything you need to know about the bill that could blow up the app store
Apple has said it’s “deeply concerned” about the legislation … or digital safety” or “taken to prevent spam or fraud,” and app store owners can defend themselves from anti-competition claims by …
Apple AR headset to run ‘realityOS,’ come with App Store
References to a “realityOS” have been found in App Store upload logs, confirming previous rumors of the name and that apps will be available.
Apple’s profit is always the priority–no matter the cost
From the moment the iPhone was announced, everyone speculated that it was only a matter of time until one was created, and a bit more than a year later, Apple announced it would allow developers to …
These preinstalled apps can turn your iPhone into a bedtime sound machine
Your iPhone has a built-in sleep timer for media playback that can be used with Apple Music and Shortcuts automation to build the perfect bedtime noise machine. Here’s how to set it up.
Upcoming Apple developer sessions will detail new App Store features
Apple will be hosting virtual “App Store Sessions” from February 15, a six-week series of online events to help developers learn about new App Store features.
The App Store Is ‘An Economic Miracle’ – But For Apple, Not Developers
“The App Store continues to be an economic miracle for developers around the world and a safe and trusted place for consumers to discover their favorite apps,” Apple CEO Tim Cook told investors during …
Why regulators in South Korea and Netherlands are not satisfied with Apple’s App Store changes
if app developers find it realistically difficult to use an alternative payment system and resort to using the dominant app store operator’s payment system, it would not fit the law’s purpose.” …
Sasse presses Google and Apple on hosting ‘PRC mandated spyware’ with Olympics app
Tech giants Google and Apple are facilitating Chinese spyware by continuing to host an application for attendees of the Beijing Olympics, Sen. Ben Sasse, R-Neb., alleged Friday. The My2022 program, …
Apple’s Developer Showcase highlights 5 Black app developers you should watch: ‘Accessibility equals impact’
Simmone Taitt, DeShuna Spencer, David Alston, Nicco Adams and Damilola Awofisayo are making their mark in the app developer world and beyond.
Locket app for iPhone: How a birthday present turned into one of 2022’s most popular apps
Locket Widget has become of the popular new apps of 2022, and it all started as a birthday present from the creator to his girlfriend.