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. The app industry continues to grow, with a …
Putin’s agents reportedly threatened a top Google executive in Moscow with a 24-hour ultimatum – Take down Russia protest vote app or go to prison
Agents confronted a Google executive at her Moscow home last September and told her to remove the app or she’d go to prison, per The Washington Post.
Microsoft Launches New Web Portal for its Windows App Store
Microsoft has quietly launched a new web portal for its app store for Windows 10 and Windows 11, which follows the Windows 11 design guidelines with redesigned icons and buttons with rounded corners.
Chinese developer rips off Elden Ring, gets game removed from App Store
As you might have already guessed, this isn’t the FromSoftware-developed version of Elden Ring. The new action-RPG from the Japanese developer has proved a hit with audiences arou …
Op-Ed: Legislation needed to address lack of app store competition
At a time when divisions between Republicans and Democrats can seem as wide and deep as the Grand Canyon, both sides of the aisle increasingly agree on the need to …
Apple Store Down Ahead of New iPad Air and iPhone SE Pre-Orders
Apple’s online store is down ahead of iPad Air and iPhone SE pre-orders, which are set to begin at 5:00 a.m. Pacific Time in the United States.
Report: App Store and iTunes purchases ‘turned off’ in Russia
According to reports, App Store and iTunes purchases have been turned off in Russia for users trying to use bank cards. It seems the only way to pay for services is with a mobile number.
Step-by-step guide to get your sports app approved
The popularity of apps is increasing every day, and the dominance of the Play Store has also appealed masses recently. You must be here because you also have a designed layout or a beneficiary idea …
App Store purchases may have been turned off in Russia
An unclear report from Russia suggests that users may no longer be able to buy from the App Store, or the iTunes Store.
App Store and iTunes Purchases Reportedly ‘Turned Off’ in Russia
Phones.ru is reporting that iTunes and App Store purchases can no longer be made by Apple device users located in Russia, leaving them unable to …
Google suspends Play store billing, YouTube payments in Russia
Google is suspending billing on its mobile app store, Play, and pausing payment-based services for YouTube users in Russia — blaming “payment system disruption” related to Western sanctions on Russian …
Video Shopping in Your Pocket: Goodscast Launches New Video Shopping Marketplace on the App Store
Goodscast has launched a new mobile app allowing anyone to buy and sell goods using video. This means sellers can now quickly capture and …
Fake Mobile Version Of ‘Elden Ring’ Appears On The Chinese App Store
A fake Elden Ring appeared on the Chinese App Store, and it even uses God of War’s UI in one of its screenshots!
Bumble App Drops Russia, Belarus Amid Ukraine Invasion
Along with providing a dating mechanism, the app also features other functions including Bumble Date, Bumble BFF and Bumble Bizz.
Dangerous antivirus app is hiding malware – Remove it from your phone now
Malware is incredibly dangerous, especially when it steals your money. Check your phone now to see if you have this malicious app.
Bill aims to rein in Apple, Google app stores
Two bills pending in the Illinois General Assembly would rein in the ability of tech giants like Apple and Google to dictate how transactions are conducted, and how much of a cut they receive from …
Bills aim to rein in Apple, Google app stores
Two bills pending in the General Assembly would rein in the ability of tech giants like Apple and Google to dictate how transactions are conducted, and how much of a cut they receive from those …