On the surface, it’s a welcome move, with Microsoft matching the 12 percent cut that Epic Games takes, and putting more pressure on Valve, which still takes a 30 percent cut on most Steam purchases.
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EU says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint
Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps, the European Commission said.
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Apple and ‘Fortnite’ publisher Epic Games head to court May 3 in face-off over App Store
Epic Games, publisher of the popular ‘Fortnite’ video game, sued Apple last year over its 30% commission taken on App Store purchases.
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This big change just made it easier to find great iPhone apps in the App Store
As of 2021, there are over 2 million apps available on Apple’s App Store. As such, the experience of browsing for new apps has become increasingly overwhelming, which is why Apple has …
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Apple’s App Store draws EU antitrust charge
European Union regulators on Friday accused Apple of violating antitrust laws by imposing unfair rules and fees on rival music-streaming services that depend on the App Store to reach customers.
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E.U. says Apple’s App Store breaks competition rules after Spotify complaint
Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps through its App Store, the European Commission said Friday.
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Can’t visit an Apple Store? Try AirTag accessories and Precision Finding with AR
AirTag and a collection of matching accessories are available to purchase and try hands-on at Apple Stores that have fully reopened. If you’re unable to visit an Apple Store location, augmented …
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Apple’s App Store Draws E.U. Antitrust Charge
By forcing app developers to use its payment system and comply with other rules, regulators said Apple broke European Union competition laws.
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New M1 iPad Pros, 24-Inch M1 iMacs, Apple TV 4K, and Siri Remote Now Available to Order
Apple is now accepting orders for the new 11 and 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro models, 24-inch M1 iMacs, second-generation Apple TV 4K, redesigned …
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The colorful M1 iMac, Mini LED iPad Pro, and refreshed Apple TV 4K are available to preorder now
Apple’s colorful new M1-powered iMacs, refreshed iPad Pros, and updated Apple TV 4K (with a not-terrible-looking remote) are now all available to preorder today from Apple’s website. The company says …
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European Union says Apple’s App Store breaches competition rules
Apple has “abused its dominant position” in the distribution of music streaming apps, the European Commission said Friday.
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The EU accused Apple of breaking antitrust laws with its App Store rules
The European Commission’s competition chief accused Apple of disadvantaging developers. A complaint from Spotify prompted the investigation.
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Apple Faces EU Antitrust Charges Over App Store Payments in Spotify Case
The EU charged Apple with antitrust violations that allege the company abused its control over the distribution of music-streaming apps, broadening the battle over its App Store practices ahead of a …
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Apple adds a way to speed up searches on the App Store by suggesting words
Apple has added a new App Store search suggestions feature in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK, that might make it easier to find apps. Now, after typing in a search term, the App Store will …
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App Store Now Offers Search Suggestions
Apple today announced that the App Store is now offering search suggestions, a new feature that’s designed to make it easy to locate exactly …
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Apple officially rolls out App Store search suggestions feature
Apple has officially rolled out search suggestions on the App Store, allowing users to discover apps with more granular controls.
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How ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games will try to prove Apple is operating App Store as an illegal monopoly
Epic Games Inc., the maker of “Fortnite,” has drawn a clear battle line as it prepares for a monumental court battle against Apple Inc.: It claims the iPhone maker abuses its control of the App Store …
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