The change, which affects apps like Spotify and Netflix, will allow developers to steer users to their websites rather than the App Store.
Apple loosens App Store payment rules for ‘reader’ apps in another concession to developers
In its second concession to developers and regulators in less than a week, Apple Inc. late Wednesday said it will allow developers like Netflix Inc.
Apple loosens App Store payment rules for Netflix, Amazon, others in deal with Japanese
Apple Inc said on Wednesday it would loosen rules on its App Store that have banned companies such as Netflix Inc from providing customers a link to create a paid account to bypass Apple’s in-app …
Apple agrees to give some App Store developers more control over customer relationships
Apple said on Wednesday that it would allow developers of “reader” apps, such as digital publications and streaming services, to provide links to customers who can sign up for services outside of the …
Apple announced new settlement with Japan allowing developers to link to external website
Apple has made a settlement with Japanese regulator that it will allow developers of “reader” apps link to their own website for managing users account. The change goes to effect in early 2022. This …
Apple Letting ‘Reader’ Apps Offer Links for Account Management to Close Japan FTC App Store Investigation
Apple today announced that the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has agreed to close its App Store investigation in exchange to some changes to …
Apple says Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation
Apple Inc said late on Wednesday that an update was coming to the App Store, which closed an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC).
How a Vungle-owned mobile marketer sent Fontmaker to the top of the App Store
Does this sound familiar? An app goes viral on social media, often including TikTok, then immediately climbs to the top of the App Store where it gains even more new installs thanks to the heightened …
South Korea’s new App Store law makes global waves
Lawmakers in South Korea have passed legislation to force Apple and Google to allow rival in-app payment mechanisms within their mobile operating systems.Why it matters: While the legislation is …
Apple says eight states have signed up to let people store IDs in Wallet
Residents of some states will soon be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, and Apple has revealed which states will support the initiative at the outset. Arizona and Georgia …
‘Today at Apple’ in-store sessions start to return in Europe
While US Apple Stores have delayed their return to in-store, in-person “Today at Apple” education sessions, stores in Europe have relaunched.
Apple and Google now banned from forcing apps to use their payment systems in South Korea
Apple and Google have long forced mobile developers to use their respective app store in-app purchase systems. This allows the companies to take sizable cuts from every sale within apps on iOS and …
Here’s why Apple is making an app just for classical music lovers
Apple acquired Primephonic, a service for classical music enthusiasts. The company plans to build a custom Apple Music app for classical music lovers.
Apple plans classical music app with buy of Primephonic
Apple on Monday announced it is buying classical music streaming service Primephonic and will launch an app dedicated to the genre.
Apple Is Launching an App Dedicated Entirely to Classical Music
In apparent recognition of the fact that the world is a blazing inferno of disease and suffering that needs urgent soothing, Apple officially closed on a deal to acquire beloved classical music …
How to stop your iPhone apps from secretly listening to you
IS your iPhone secretly listening to you? Probably not, but there’s a great way to make sure. Your iPhone has loads of features to prevent any apps surreptitiously recording your …
US lawmakers laud South Korean app store bill
U.S. lawmakers who seek increased regulation of Big Tech applauded the passage of a South Korean law that will force Apple and Google to accept outside payments in their respective app stores.