But while Apple may have resisted attempts to allow third-party app stores on iPhone, Google may just go in the other direction — and offer third-party app stores access to features that were …
Here’s how Android 14 will play nicely with third-party app stores
Android 14 will reportedly offer a number of tweaks to accommodate third-party app stores and updates from these repositories.
Android 14 adds new features to make third-party app stores work even better
Google Play is by far the most popular app store among Android users, but some might argue that it didn’t earn its top spot fairly. Google has been scrutinized by regulatory agencies and lawmaking …
Google’s easing up on the Play Store’s app stranglehold with Android 14
These additions are primarily aimed at helping third-party app stores like Amazon, APKMirror, and F-Droid reach feature parity with the Play Store. XDA’s Mishaal Rahman dug up a set of changes in the …
The AI photo app trend has already fizzled, new data shows
Over the past several months, AI-powered photo apps have been going viral on the App Store as consumers explored AI powered–experiences like Lensa AI’s “magic avatars” feature and other apps promising …
Apple could owe you up to $395 for MacBook keyboard woes
Then it started to glitch more and more as time went on. At one point a key popped off which got me into an Apple Store for support. They fixed it but not without some convincing. For others who have …
Apple’s delayed iPhone subscription service is still coming to fix a big problem
A new iPhone subscription service is still in the pipeline, despite some delays – according to fresh rumors – and the service could help to ease a growing issue for both Apple and phone …
Facing the Googly: Google announced changes to its app store policies but will these benefit users?
Google has announced changes to its app store policies following a rap on the knuckles from India’s antitrust regulator. Will these benefit users or not? Dia Rekhi & Suraksha P explain the nuances …
This Week in Apps: AI apps, Bing hits the Top Charts, Google and Mozilla test non-WebKit browsers
Welcome back to This Week in Apps, the weekly TechCrunch series that recaps the latest in mobile OS news, mobile applications and the overall app economy. Consumers are also spending more time in …
The forgotten Super Monkey Ball game that launched the iPhone app store has been preserved with a new emulator
That emulator is called touchHLE, and it launched earlier this month. The ‘HLE’ stands for ‘high-level emulator,’ which essentially means that it’s more focused on getting old games and apps running …
Here’s what the Apple Glasgow retail store union negotiated for itself
Apple has signed a union agreement for Apple Store staff in Glasgow, and that union has shared the terms that it has negotiated.
Statewide Apple store retail burglary ring busted; 8 suspects in custody
SAN FRANCISCO — Culminating months of investigation, a retail theft ring targeting Apple stores across the state has been busted and eight suspects have been taken into custody for the wave of …
Marin Apple Store thefts linked to alleged crime ring
State prosecutors have charged eight suspects with stealing about $1 million in Apple merchandise from retail sites in 11 counties.
Statewide Apple store retail burglary ring busted
Culminating months of investigation, a retail theft ring targeting Apple stores across the state has been busted and eight suspects have been taken into custody for the wave of smash-and-dash …
App Store May Violate Japanese Antitrust Law
Apple’s App Store policies may be violating Japanese antitrust law, according to a new report from the Japan Fair Trade Commission (FTC) that …
How To Fix “This App Couldn’t Be Installed” on the Microsoft Store
The Microsoft Store lets you install verified apps securely from its app store. However, when you try to install an app, you may encounter an error that says “this app couldn’t be installed.” This can …
Apple store statewide retail burglary ring busted; Eight suspects in custody
SAN FRANCISCO — Culminating months of investigation, a retail theft ring targeting Apple stores across the state has been busted and eight suspects have been taken into custody for the wave of …