Tim Cook hopes the right-wing social media site Parler will eventually return to Apple’s App Store. “I’m hoping that they put in the moderation that’s required to be on the store and come back, …
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SPYR Technologies’ Apple HomeKit Products Now Available for Purchase at Applied MagiX Online Store
Shopping for Apple HomeKit products is made easy with the new online store at Applied MagiX, and there is no better time to join the smart home craze that is currently sweeping the globe than with …
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The best iPhone apps (April 2021)
These days, your phone is capable of just about anything, from boosting your dating prospects (through dating apps) to looking up recipes. And if you have an iPhone or iPad, the App Store offers …
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Apple Caves to Russia and Begins Showing Russian Government-Approved Apps During iPhone Setup
Spotted by MacRumors, Russian users have started to see a list of Russian app suggestions when setting up a new iPhone. The change has been spotted the same week a 2019 Russian law came into force.
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Apple Arcade adds new ‘Timeless Classics’ and ‘App Store Greats’ categories
As part of its largest single expansion to date, Apple Arcade has added two new categories of games, featuring classics like “Sudoku,” and hits such as “Monument Valley.” …
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New wave of App Store rejections suggests iOS 14.5, new iPad may be imminent
… of the Apple Developer Program License Agreement and are not appropriate for the App Store. Specifically, your app uses algorithmically converted device and usage data to create a unique …
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Signal usage is skyrocketing after WhatsApp’s disastrous privacy policy changes
This is also bad news for Facebook, as India is a country where WhatsApp has historically been the de facto messaging app of choice. The privacy benefits of Signal cannot be understated. It even …
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Signal replaces WhatsApp to become the fastest growing app
The upcoming WhatsApp privacy policy has actually helped Signal and Telegram grow their user base. Facing a backlash in February, WhatsApp deferred its new data privacy policy by three months that is …
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We are spending more on smartphone apps than ever before. Apple is still the big winner
Load Error Apple’s App Store continues to dominate by revenue … App Annie estimates mobile gaming spend in 2021 will reach $120 billion. The top growth categories of apps by downloads on Google Play …
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Apple Arcade Gets Two New Categories, Over 30 Titles Like NBA 2K21, Taking Total Catalog to Over 180 Games
Cupertino-based giant Apple has announced that it is introducing two new game categories and is adding more than 30 new titles to Apple Arcade, the company’s popular gaming subscription service. The …
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Apple just made one of its best subscription services even better
Finally, and perhaps most excitingly, Apple Arcade is adding an App Store Greats category that will snag some of the best games in the history of mobile gaming and make them part of Apple’s subs …
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US iPhone users spent an average of $138 on apps in 2020, will grow to $180 in 2021
U.S. consumers spent an average of $138 on iPhone apps last year, an increase of 38% year over year, largely driven by the pandemic impacts, according to new data from app store intelligence firm …
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Apple expands Apple Arcade with classic App Store games
Arguably, some Apple Arcade games are sequels of popular App Store games — I’d put Mini Motorways and Rayman Mini in this category for instance. But Apple is changing its stance and …
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Apple Arcade Launches its Biggest Expansion Yet, Growing its Award-Winning Catalog to More Than 180 Games
Exclusive new Apple Arcade Originals games are joined by two new categories, Timeless Classics & App Store Greats, all with no ads or in-app purchases The breakthrough gaming service adds over 30 …
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iPhone User Lost $600,000 Life Saving From Scam Bitcoin App On Apple’s Store
An iPhone user has lost over $600,000 after a scamming cryptocurrency app was cleared by Apple’s stringent App Store policies. Philippe Christodoulou wanted to check the value of his 17.1 bitcoins, …
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Apple wants to shut the App Store to developers seeking to collect user data without consent
When iOS 14.5 finally is released soon, it will allow iPhone users to opt out of being tracked by third party apps for the purpose of receiving online ads. Others might decide that they enjoy …
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Apple App Store Posts Average Spend Of $138 Per User; 38 Percent More Than 2019
Apple’s App Store has been doing well, with the company seeing over $1.8 billion from the 2020 holiday season. PYMNTS STUDY: PRODUCT DROPS: RETAIL’S NEW CONVERSION PLAY – 2021 About The Study: The …
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