Apple has been taking a lot of flak lately over the 30 percent cut it takes from app developers. Starting next year, though, certain developers will be able to avoid paying the tech giant a commission …
Apple previews Changsha store in China ahead of grand opening on Sept. 4
Apple’s latest storefront features all the trappings of a modern Apple Store and a few unique touches like a double-height facade with a “completely new” gradient frit and mirrored coating.
Apple Plans Another Tweak to Its Strict App Store Rules
The change, which affects apps like Spotify and Netflix, will allow developers to steer users to their websites rather than the App Store.
Apple to let some apps offer links for account signups outside its App Store
In an agreement with Japan’s Fair Trade Commission, Apple said it will let “reader” apps like Netflix add links for signup websites off 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.