Tension between Apple Store employees and the company has continued to grow throughout 2022 with formal complaints being filed that illegal union-busting tactics have been used. The latest allegation …
App store avalanche forecast as Apple bows to EU demands
Apple’s rivals are positioning themselves as the go-to alternative to its dominant App Store as the iPhone maker prepares to allow others on its devices in the European Union. The bloc’s Digital …
Apple’s bottom line won’t be impacted by third-party app stores
A new EU regulation which forces Apple to allow third-party app stores for iPhone users will likely have little impact on the company’s bottom line.
Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea
New European Union regulations could pave the way for Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores. But this may not be all good news.
Spotify CEO Daniel Ek Doubles Down on Apple Critiques, Calls App Store Policies ‘Harmful’
Just two weeks after Spotify CEO Daniel Ek ripped Apple for “bullying” app owners in a Nov. 30 tweet thread, the executive doubled down on his comments during an interview that aired Thursday (Dec. 15) on the streamer’s For The Record podcast.
Apple’s App Store Drama: Should AAPL Investors Worry?
Apple may have conceded to European authorities and is getting ready to allow third-party app stores on some of its devices. Could this be a problem for Apple stock and its investors?
Apple Store website hit with two brief outages
The Apple Store website has experienced brief outages for some users in major city centers across the United States during the busy holiday season.
Apple could lose all App Store revenue in EU and only take 1% hit
Side-loading and alternative app stores won’t affect Apple’s bottom line by much, and in fact, could improve its stock thanks to regulatory backoff — at least according to Morgan Stanley.
Twitter’s new moneymaking scheme is a giant violation of Apple’s App Store guidelines
Twitter reportedly plans on forcing users to opt into personalized ads & location tracking, and also wants to sell phone numbers to increase revenue — and Apple won’t be happy if they do either.
Alternative app stores will be a win, even if you don’t plan to use them [Comment]
One of the many antitrust investigations into Apple seems set to mandate alternative app stores, and it was yesterday reported that the Cupertino company is making plans to bow to the inevitable.
Apple Store website experiencing brief outages
The Apple Store website has experienced brief outages for some users in major city centers across the United States during the busy holiday season.
Apple Store is currently down for some users in the US and other countries
This morning, some users are reporting that the Apple Store is currently down, meaning they cannot access some product pages, make a purchase, etc. While …
Apple Store is Down With Many Users Currently Experiencing Issues [Updated]
Apple’s online store is currently down for many users around the world, as reflected on DownDetector.com. The store section of …
Apple to Allow Outside App Stores in Overhaul Spurred by EU Laws
Apple Inc. is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads, part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at complying with strict European Union requirements coming in 2024.Most Read from …
How Competitive is the App Store Market? | Opinion
Today, almost all mobile apps are downloaded through Apple’s app store on iPhones or the Google Play app store on Android phones.
Apple allowing 3rd party app stores is ‘more bark than bite,’ Morgan Stanley says
Analyst Erik Woodring, who has an overweight rating and $175 price target on Apple (AAPL), noted that consumers “overwhelmingly” prefer the App Store compared to alternatives. He added that side-loaded apps have seen “limited” adoption on other platforms …
Apple may open iPhone and iPad to rival app stores, says report
Apple could be preparing big changes to how iOS apps are distributed as a result of Europe’s Digital Markets Act.