Ahead of WWDC 2020 next week, the Apple App Store is taking fire from a number of opponents at the moment who are critical of long-standing practices the iPhone maker subjects app developers to.
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Apple just doubled down on its contentious commissions policy by telling Hey’s email creators to make payment changes to get back in the App Store
Apple’s app store has drawn scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers, who have criticized it as a monopoly.
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Why Apple’s App Store is under fire
The App Store is one of Apple’s most important services, a fast-growing unit that brought in over $46 billion in 2019, accounting for nearly 18% of the company’s revenue. Investors see the services …
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Apple Reportedly Moving Production of the iPhone SE to India
Apple (NASDAQ:AAPL) is on the verge of moving assembly for its lower-cost iPhone SE to India in a move that could come as early as this summer, according to a report from The Info …
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iPhone 12 Pro could have a 120Hz refresh rate, a big battery, and a slim build
It has been rumored for a while that the iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max will have a 120Hz refresh rate, and now there’s yet more evidence, as both have appeared on a list of phones expected to …
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iPhone 12 and Pro prices could excite longtime holdouts
From there, we’ll see an the sunset of the iPhone XR. That’s a device that’s currently priced at around $600. As the iPhone 12 is released, rumored pricing starts at $650. It would not be a shock to …
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Microsoft took a subtle dig at Apple’s controversial App Store rules as the iPhone maker is getting hit with 2 antitrust probes
Microsoft’s Brad Smith is calling for more regulation of app stores as Apple is under scrutiny regarding its App Store policies.
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Apple refuses Facebook’s Gaming platform on the iOS App Store
Apple has once again rejected the Facebook Gaming app on the iOS App Store, reinforcing that the company is not as open to competition. The app was being reviewed by Apple for the past few weeks, but …
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Apple’s app store is suddenly a flashpoint in the Big Tech debate
Apple has been here before, but the circumstances have changed. Government regulators could take action on year-long complaints about how the companies runs its app store.
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Phil Schiller: Apple Will Not Change Decision on ‘Hey’ Email App, No App Store Rule Updates Imminent
Apple is not planning to change its App Store rules to accommodate the “Hey” email app that’s at the center of a major discussion …
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Apple Rejects Appeal of Email App That Criticized App Store Rule
Apple Inc. said it has rejected an appeal from the email app Hey, saying the software violated App Store rules related to in-app purchases.
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‘Hey’ creator on fighting Apple’s App Store policies
David Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails and co-creator of Hey.com, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss what he says are ‘abusive’ policies in Apple’s App Store.
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Apple’s App Store Is Due a Reckoning
The long-standing controversy over the so-called “Apple tax” the company imposes on apps in its App store has resurfaced in a new standoff with recently launched email management app Hey, a dispute …
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10 Common iOS 13 Problems & How to Fix Them
but we continue to see and hear complaints from iPhone users who have moved from iOS 12 to iOS 13 and from older versions of iOS 13 to iOS 13.5.1. The current list of iOS 13 problems includes the …
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How to Watch Apple’s WWDC 2020 Keynote on June 22
Apple’s 31st Worldwide Developers Conference will be a digital-only event in 2020, with no physical gathering planned due to the ongoing …
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Apple Now Supports In-Store Mac Trade-Ins
Apple users will now be able to trade-in their old Macs in physical Apple Stores rather than having to use the company’s online system for these devices.
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iOS 14 Could Include Revamped Podcasts App With ‘For You’ Recommendations
Apple will unveil iOS 14 on Monday at its first ever digital WWDC keynote, but thanks to a leaked version of iOS that circulated around the …
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