Tectum is launching the SoftNote Wallet App on the Apple Store across the following countries: USA, India, Brazil, Turkey, Russia, and Nigeria. iPhone users can access and install the application directly from the Apple App Store on their phones.
Indonesia requests Apple block Temu from the App Store
Apple has been asked by the Indonesian government to block the Chinese retailer Temu from the App Store, to try and protect small businesses in the country.
Xbox plans to set up shop in Android’s Play Store if court order holds
Microsoft was already streaming games to Android devices, but this week’s ruling could allow it to sell games directly through Google’s Play Store.
Microsoft Is One Step Closer to Opening an Actual Xbox App Store on Android
Xbox currently doesn’t let you buy games on its app, but the company says the Epic v. Google decision could allow for a true mobile store.
Maryland Apple Store staff file for union election
The Communication Workers of America says that over 70% of Maryland’s Apple Bethesda retail and repair staff have filed for a union election with the National Labor Relations Board.
Don’t buy at the Apple Store; Amazon is slashing prices on MacBook Pros for Prime Day
Amazon has kicked off Prime Day with a bang and unveiled incredible deals on the latest MacBook Pro models this Tuesday morning. Apple fans will be thrilled to discover that the 2023 MacBook Pro …
Google appeals judge’s decision forcing app store competition on Android
Google had said it would be appealing the verdict. “As we have already stated, these changes would put consumers’ privacy and security at risk, make it harder for developers t
A Tale Of Two App Stores
App Store Basics Google and Apple compete vigorously for consumer favor in smartphones. While both firms are huge, neither is dominant in this space. Fifteen years of rivalry between the two companies has sparked innovation and great improvements in …
Apple Quietly Discontinues 16-Year-Old Accessory
A few months ago, the SuperDrive went out of stock on Apple’s online store in the U.S., and it is now listed as sold out or unavailable in
Tech Giant Grabs Sunnyvale Big-Box Store Site for $100M
According to documents filed this month in Santa Clara County, tech giant Applied Materials has closed on a $100M deal to acquire the 13.6-acre site of a 152K SF big-box Fry’s Electronics store at 1077 East Arques Avenue in Sunnyvale, The Mercury News reported.
Apple Store is down ahead of iPhone 16 preorders
The Apple Store is down, ahead of iPhone 16, iPhone 16 Plus, iPhone 16 Pro, iPhone 16 Pro Max preorders going live. (Apple Watch Series 10, and AirPods 4 are already available to order.)
Apple kicked Musi out of the App Store based on YouTube lie, lawsuit says
For years, Musi users have wondered if the service was legal, Wired reported in a May deep dive into the controversial app. Musi launched in 2016, providing a free, stripped-down service like Spotify by displaying YouTube and other publicly available content while running Musi’s own ads.
Federal judge orders Google to open its Android app store to competition
A federal judge has ordered Google to tear down the digital walls shielding its Android app store from competition.
Google Was Just Ordered to Open its App Store to Rivals
Small developers may be winners after a judge’s ruling in the long legal battle between Epic Games and Google. The tech giant must allow consumers more choices on its app store.
We’re Finally Going to See App Makers Advertise Better Prices Outside of Play Store
While Google’s Epic loss will require Android to open up to more than Play Store, Google said it can’t be a monopoly since Apple exists.
Google ordered to open up Android app store in latest legal blow
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, faces numerous legal challenges in the US that, together, threaten its core business.
Controversial Spotify rival Musi sues Apple over shady YouTube takedown
For years, Musi users have wondered if the service was legal, Wired reported in a May deep dive into the controversial app. Musi launched in 2016, providing a free, stripped-down service like Spotify by displaying YouTube and other publicly available content while running Musi’s own ads.