Daniel Ives of Wedbush Securities says if South Korea passes the law in banning Google and Apple from charging software developers commissions on in-app purchases, the revenue impact will be …
Apple Avoids Another Legal Fight With App Developers
It also will create a $100 million fund to pay them. A judge’s decision in a higher-profile fight with Epic Games, a leading video game maker, is still pending.
Apple announces App Store concessions as pressure grows
Apple has agreed to loosen payment restrictions on its App Store, a major change announced in a settlement with small developers as the US technology giant faces growing scrutiny and legal challenges …
Tesla’s redesigned iPhone app features two new home screen widgets
Tesla is rolling out a major update for its iOS smartphone app with new controls, improved management and cool visuals. Version 4.0 also gives you the choice between two different sized widgets for …
Apple proposes to let iPhone app developers email users about paying outside of its app store
The concession the tech giant is proposing to settle a lawsuit would open one way for app developers to more aggressively encourage its users to pay in other ways.
New Waze Update Launches on iPhone and CarPlay with a Critical Fix
Despite occasionally struggling with various bugs, Waze continues to be one of the most popular navigation apps out there, and if you’ve used it before, it’s pretty easy to understand why.
Best alternatives to Apple’s Music app for iPhone and iPad
You’re probably using Apple’s Music app for most of your music library needs on the iPhone and iPad, but that interface leaves a lot to be desired. Check out some of these great alternatives to …
Apple settles an App Store lawsuit. What’s next?
Apple is paying $100m to developers who have paid “excessive commissions” and letting them email users about alternative payment options. Is it enough?
Google Play app store revenue hit US$11.2 billion in 2019, lawsuit says
Google generated US$11.2 billion (A$15.3 billion) in revenue from its mobile app store in 2019, according to a court filing unsealed on the weekend, offering a clear view into the service’s financial …
Florida man guilty of thousand-iPhone fraud in the Apple Crime Blotter
Man pleads guilty to huge iPhone theft, more thefts at Greenwich Apple Store, and restitution overturned in Pennsylvania warehouse theft.
Google Play app store revenue hit $11.2 billion in 2019, lawsuit says
OAKLAND, Calif. (Reuters) -Alphabet Inc’s Google generated $11.2 billion in revenue from its mobile app store in 2019, according to a court filing unsealed on Saturday, offering a clear view into the …
What Apple’s App Store changes mean for developers
Meghan DiMuzio, executive director of the Coalition for App Fairness, joins “TechCheck” to discuss the changes to Apple’s changes to App Store policy as it faces antitrust scrutiny.
I’m not so sure an Apple subscription for premium apps would work. Here’s why.
With Apple Arcade already offering a premium experience for games, could Apple make a subscription service for apps work? Would it be worth it? Let’s explore.
Lawsuit claims Google offered Netflix favorable terms over Play Store fees
Apple wasn’t the only digital storefront to offer Netflix a deal to keep the streaming service using the App Store payment system, as Google apparently offered to take a lower cut from Android-based …
Apple’s App Store Class-Action Settlement: What Does It Mean for Developers?
The proposed settlement marks the latest step in legal battles Apple has had with small companies as well as larger entities.
The App Store is too big to change
Apple made waves this week by announcing a $100 million settlement with small app developers who sued the company. But despite the changes announced yesterday, nothing is really changing for …
iPhone users could save money on app subscriptions after Apple loosens payment rules
Apple has agreed to let developers of iPhone apps email their users about cheaper ways to pay for digital subscriptions and media.