On Monday, it told developers that bug fixes for their apps would no longer be delayed while they were in breach of App Store guidelines. Also, as well as appealing decisions against them, they could …
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Apple to give developers more control over discounts in the App Store
Apple plans to roll out free and discounted “offer codes” that app developers can use to woo new customers. These unique, one-time codes will give developers more control over initial app fees — and …
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Japanese Developers Criticize Apple’s App Store Policies and Approval Process
The ongoing dispute between Apple and Epic Games has spurred complaints from Japanese game developers about Apple’s App Store business model …
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WhatsApp details six previously undisclosed vulnerabilities in the platform
Found vulnerabilities that could exploit video calling, location message, sandbox renderer; said the bugs have been fixed …
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Apple delays iPhone change that’s expected to make it harder for Facebook and other apps to target ads
Apple said a planned change to the iPhone operating system that could impact how mobile advertisers track users would be delayed until 2021.
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Japan antitrust regulator to increase scrutiny of Apple’s App Store
Japan’s antitrust authority this week said it will keep a watchful eye over Apple’s App Store practices, a decision reportedly prompted by the tech giant’s high-profile battle with Epic Games.
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Apple App Store Draws New Scrutiny in Japan, Epicenter of Gaming
Epic Games Inc.’s decision to sue Apple Inc. over its mobile store practices has sparked new scrutiny in the massive Japanese gaming market, prompting complaints and questions about how to counter the …
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iOS 14 ad tracking protection coming in early 2021, App Store privacy features arriving later in 2020
Apple has given a timeline for when developers and consumers can expect new privacy features in iOS 14, including the controversial ad tracking block, to roll out.
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Apple is giving developers more control over discounts on the app store
Companies will have access to free or discounted subscription codes, which can be distributed digitally or in person.
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Apple Makes A Case For Its App Store (Video)
Apple has arguably become too powerful a gatekeeper of its app ecosystem. The company is fighting back with a PR move, defending its position as a creator of jobs across the US.
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Apple updates Apple Support app with Wallet Genius Bar check-in
Apple has updated the Apple Support app to version 4.1, which includes new features like Wallet support for Genius Bar appointments and Accessibility improvements.
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Apple Updates Apple Support App With Expanded Wallet Support for Easy Apple Store Check-Ins
Apple today updated its Apple Support app to version 4.1, introducing new language and Accessibility improvements to make the app more available …
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Russia May Force Apple to Reduce Its App Store Tax to 20 Percent
New legislation being put forward in Russia’s lower house of parliament would reduce Apple’s cut, but also see developers lose 50 percent of every app sale.
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Russian law could force Apple to cut App Store fee to 20 percent
A Russian lawmaker has proposed a bill that would see all app store transactions capped at 20 percent, down from the usual 30 percent. Reuters is reporting that Fedot Tumusov, a member of the State …
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Apple Raising App Store Prices in Chile, Mexico, Saudi Arabia and Turkey Due to Tax Changes
Apple today began informing developers of upcoming App Store pricing changes in several countries due to tax changes, with the prices of apps …
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Apple’s App War Needs Peace
Changes to Apple’s app store could make developers’ lives — and our smartphones — better. This article is part of the On Tech newsletter. You can sign up here to receive it weekdays. Your tween might …
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Apple’s latest App Store and notarization problems reveal a giant seeking agility
Hanlon’s Razor says people should “never ascribe to malice that which is adequately explained by stupidity.” Are Apple’s app approval systems evil or dumb?
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