Apple today reminded developers who plan to distribute apps in the European Union to submit their trader status, a requirement that will see the
Apple, Tencent Discussing Potential Revenue-Sharing Deal For WeChat Mini-Games, Says Chinese Game Maker Exec
In a recent development, tech behemoths Apple Inc. AAPL +1.48% Get Free Report and Tencent are reportedly discussing a potential revenue-sharing agreement for WeChat’s mini-games, as confirmed by Tencent’s Chief Strategy Officer, James Mitchell.
Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday indicated he will order major changes in Google’s Android app store to punish the company for engineering a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly that has hurt millions of consumers and app developers.
Google’s monopoly drama should have Apple, Meta, and Amazon nervous
Tech analysts and legal experts weigh in on what a ruling that Google is a “monopolist” means for Big Tech giants.
Apple Keeps Alienating the Users It Says It Values Most
Earlier this week, Patreon–the platform that allows creators to sell membership subscriptions to their fans– published an article explaining that Apple will now require Patreon customers to use in-app purchases. In addition, Apple will now collect a 30 percent commission on all subscriptions and purchases from Patreon customers.
Apple Opens Up. This Is Huge.
Apple’s move will add both security and convenience to many kinds of digital wallet. Digital wallets will be become the key channel between customers and brands.
US judge says ‘monopolist’ Google can’t avoid app store reforms
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet’s Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the tech giant’s business, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.
Berkshire invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it retreats from Apple
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired stakes in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty and aircraft parts maker Heico during the second quarter, when it also significantly cut its huge stake in Apple .
Apple will let other digital wallets into Apple Pay, and even be the default
You could use an iPhone’s near-field communication (NFC) hardware for Apple Pay transactions, tapping through a public transit gate, exchanging contacts with another iPhone user, reading basic NFC tags,
2 arrested in Connecticut after allegedly stealing $51,000 worth of Apple products from a store in New Hampshire
Two people were arrested in East Haven on Monday after stealing thousands of dollars worth of Apple merchandise from a store in New Hampshire, according to state police. Tolland police officers were contacted by nearby Haverhill,
FTC says judge in Google case has power to undo app store monopoly
Aug 13 (Reuters) – U.S. judges have broad power to restore market competition and punish companies that hold illegal monopolies, the Federal Trade Commission on Monday told a California judge who is weighing proposed reforms to Google’s app store Play.
FTC Urges Court to Use Power to Break Up Google Monopoly in Epic Games Brief
The Federal Trade Commission advised a district court to use its power to “break up or render impotent the monopoly power” of Google and restore competition in a case brought by Epic Games. The agency said Tuesday in an amicus brief filed with the U.
Comparing Apple’s latest App Store changes in the EU to Google’s Play Store guidelines
Google and Apple also both have differing policies about how their respective Ongoing Services Fee and Store Services Fee work beyond the first year. Google’s Ongoing Services Fee: After two years, a developer can choose to discontinue ongoing services for their app. However, the user must consent to this discontinuation of services.
Microsoft will axe the Paint 3D app soon — will be removed from the Microsoft Store in November, cementing classic Windows Paint’s revival
Paint 3D, which was once billed as the modernized replacement of the classic Microsoft Paint app, is ironically getting the axe just seven years after its launch. Some users who open the app have found a banner under the toolbar saying,
Microsoft’s Paint 3D was once the future of MS Paint, but now it’s going away
One of the new apps included in that update was called Paint 3D, and while it shared a name with the old two-dimensional MS Paint app, it was entirely new software that supported creating 3D shapes and a whole bunch of other editing and transform options that the old Paint app didn’t have.
Apple approves iDOS 3 following emulator rule change
Apple recently rejected DOS emulator iDOS 3 from the App Store, but following App Store rule changes that look to have cleared the way for PC emulator apps, iDOS 3 is now available for download, developer Chaoji Li announced.
As Pricey Vision Pro Headset Sales Sputter, Apple Readies a Cheaper Version for 2025
Apple’s success on “next big thing” innovations like the iPod and iPhone hasn’t been echoed with its $3,499 Vision Pro headset. The company hasn’t given up and plans a less expensive model for release next year.