Just when I thought the relationship between Apple and Meta couldn’t get more hostile, here we are. On Monday, Apple quietly updated its App Store rules to require that iOS developers use in-app …
Facebook Accuses Apple of ‘Undercutting Others’ With App Store Guidelines on Boosted Posts
Alongside the launch of iOS 16.1, Apple updated its App Store Guidelines to clearly state that apps such as Facebook that offer “boosts” …
Not So Fast: Apple’s App Store Ensures It Gets a Cut of NFT Purchases
The new rules prohibit app makers from using buttons, external links, or other maneuvers to work around Apple’s in-app purchasing system.
Apple cracks down on NFT functionality, social post boosts with App Store rules
Apple’s new App Store rules will prohibit app from using NFTs to unlock features. Users can only mint, transfer, and view NFTs.
Spotify Takes Aim At Apple Over Audiobooks Launch on App Store
Want to listen? You can’t buy audiobooks in the app. We know, it’s not ideal,” a pop-up on Spotify’s app reads.
New ad placements in App Store Today and product pages are live
Starting Tuesday, developers can pay to be featured on the App Store Today curated page and at the bottom of competitors’ app product pages.
Apple now shows you App Store Search Ads, even when you’re not searching for apps
If you prefer your app recommendations to be served by the highest bidder, then you’re in luck. Apple has enabled Search Ads to appear on the front page and related app pages on the App Store. “Apple …
The App Store now officially supports in-app purchases of NFTs
NFTs are coming to the App Store in a new way. The company states that “apps may use in-app purchase to sell and sell services related to non-fungible tokens (NFTs), such as minting, listing, and …
Apple reorganizes App Store rules on NFTs & cryptocurrency
Under new rules, apps can sell NFTs and related services on the App Store, as long as they use Apple’s in-app purchases in which it takes 30 percent.
Spotify says Apple is ‘choking competition’ and ruining its audiobook store
Spotify says Apple is making it harder to sell audiobooks, an offering Spotify just introduced last month. The company called Apple practices “anticompetitive” and said it was “choking competition” in …
Apple clarifies App Store rules on NFTs and crypto exchanges
Apple has been criticized for the 30% commission charged on NFT sales done through platforms such as OpenSea and MagicEden.
Is Apple ‘Twisting The Knife’ In Meta’s Ad Business? New App Store Guidelines Could Further Inflame Rivalry
Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) latest App Store review guideline updates may have a detrimental effect on Meta Platforms Inc.’s (NASDAQ: META) advertisement revenue. What Happened: On Monday, following …
Apple’s Fiscal Q4 Earnings Preview: Services Under Pressure
Apple will report fiscal Q4 earnings on October 27. In this part of our earnings preview series, we talk about the services segment, and why it could be a concern for investors this time.
Apple just made another very controversial change to advertising on the iPhone
“Digital purchases for content that is experienced or consumed in an app, including buying advertisements to display in the same app (such as sales of “boosts” for posts in a social media app) must …
Apple Adds Nintendo Online Classic Controller Support to the iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV
It seems that Apple slipped a little extra controller support into yesterday’s updates to iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS: Nintendo Online classic controller support. Nintendo sells wireless versions of …
How to use the emergency and safety features on Apple Watch
As well as being your doctor, using the emergency and safety features on your Apple Watch also makes your device your protector.
No exemptions to NFTs from Apple App Store’s 30% fee
Apple has rejected calls to exclude NFTs from its “Apple Tax” on purchases. This means the standard 30% commission rate on NFT purchases will apply.