Apple today launched the Self Service Repair Store, allowing iPhone customers in the United States access to parts and manual that they can use to repair their own devices. The new store enables …
App Store and Google Play growth flat in Q1 2022, says study
Worldwide app marketplace barely grew since 2021, though the App Store continues to bring in significantly more revenue than Google Play.
Worldwide App Store Downloads Reached 8.6 Billion in Q1 2022
Worldwide App Store downloads grew 2.4 percent to hit 8.6 billion in the first quarter of 2022, according to data shared today by Sensor Tower …
Android’s app store privacy section starts rolling out today
Following in the footsteps of iOS 14, Google is rolling out an app privacy section to the Play Store on Tuesday. When you look up an app on the Play Store, alongside sections like “About this app” and …
Apple Store employee explains why he’s fighting to unionize
An Apple Store in Atlanta is fighting to be the tech giant’s first unionized store in the country. Genius Bar technician Derek Bowles explains why he and his coworkers are making the move.
Apple slows hiring of new Geniuses for some Apple Store locations
Apple is reportedly slowing down the hiring of Geniuses for some Apple Store locations, in what could be considered a cost-saving move.
Thousands of semi-active apps could be caught up in latest App Store purge
A new estimate from app intelligence firm Sensor Tower predicts that nearly 3,000 semi-active apps, if not more, could be pulled from the App Store in the latest sweep designed to remove apps that are …
Trump’s Truth Social Tops Apple App Store: Everything You Need to Know
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Google Play Store’s app privacy labels start appearing
Google is rolling out a new safety section in the Play Store designed to show users more detail about the data apps collect and how it is used, the company has announced. The section will be gradually …
Apple protests against proposed Japanese App Store laws
Japan’s government says that it is considering new regulations to ensure fair App Store competition, while Apple denies its practices limit competitors.
Apple Sends ‘App Store Improvement Notice’ To Developers, Will Remove Outdated Apps
Apple is sending notices to several developers regarding their application on the App Store, asking them to submit an update to keep their app on the store.
The Apple Store is so 2001 — here comes the Meta Store
Meta is opening its first retail store in California, aimed at getting you to care about VR. Is it a sign of things to come?
Apple moves to delist older App Store apps, frustrating developers
Apple plans to imminently remove games and apps on the App Store that have not been recently updated if developers don’t submit an update for approval within 30 days. This news co …
Apple Music and the iOS App Store were having problems
If you’re an Apple user, then you might have seen some problems in the App Store or with Apple Music. On Monday Apple’s system status page listed issues affecting “all users” for both services noticed …
Apple hires anti-union lawyers in escalating union fight
Apple is working with anti-union lawyers at Littler Mendelson in an escalating fight with retail workers in Atlanta who have filed for a union election. Though the company has not publicly stated its …
Apple Tells Some App Store Developers To Update Older Apps
Apple had earlier warned developers it would remove “abandoned apps.” Google’s created a similar policy for its Android software.
Apple Music and the iOS App Store are having problems
If you’re an Apple user, then you might be seeing some problems in the App Store or with . Apple’s system status page lists issues affecting “all users” for bot …