The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets will fine Apple €5 million every week so long as it continues to prevent dating apps from freely using non-Apple payment systems.
Apple extends an in-app purchase exemption for some developers impacted by pandemic
The pandemic isn’t over yet, according to Apple. The iPhone maker has once again pushed back a Covid-era deferral of an App Store rule that allowed app developers to bypass Apple’s in-app purchase …
What to expect from Apple’s Q1 2022 earnings report on Jan. 27
Apple will announce quarterly fiscal results for the first quarter of 2022 on Thursday, Jan. 27, and it is expected to be a blockbuster quarter. Here’s what to expect from the company’s call with …
Apple Backs Down on Verification for Educational Discounts in the U.S. (For Now)
It appears that Apple has quickly reversed course on a change last week that would have begun requiring educational customers in the U.S. to verify their …
Apple closed its student discount loophole – but now it’s back
Want a student discount from Apple? You now have to provide proof. Here’s how to save some big money. (Updated 01/24/2022 – After reporting on Apple closing its student discount …
Regulator says Apple’s Dutch App Store payment climb down doesn’t go far enough
Apple has been told that its plans to allow Dutch dating apps to use third-party payment systems don’t go far enough and that it could be forced to hand over 50 million euros as a result.
Dutch watchdog fines Apple 5 million euros for failure to comply on app store
Apple was fined 5 million euros ($5.65 million) by the Dutch antitrust regulator on Monday for failing to comply with an order to open its app store to allow dating app providers to use alternative …
Dutch Regulator Says Apple’s Plan for Third-Party In-App Payments is Insufficient, Fines Apple 5 Million Euros
The Dutch Authority for Consumers and Markets (ACM) has ruled that Apple’s plan to allow App Store dating apps to use third-party payment …
Dutch watchdog fines Apple 5 mln euros for failure to comply on app store
Apple was fined 5 million euros ($5.65 million) by the Dutch antitrust regulator on Monday for failing to comply with an order to open its app store to allow dating app providers to use alternative …
Apple extends in-app purchase exemption for online group events
Apple has once again extended its deadline requiring in-app purchases for paid online group events within iOS apps till June 30. In 2020, Apple announced to support apps and developers that needed to …
How a Day of Apple-Picking Led to a $2 Billion Startup on a Mission to Feed the Hungry
Abhi Ramesh had expected to return with only fresh fruit the first time he went apple-picking with his future wife in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. But he also brought home a business idea. “There were …
What Is Apple’s App Store? What Does It Offer?
The App Store is an online storefront for Apple, which is exclusively available on its iOS, macOS, and iPadOS devices. Ranging from games to utility apps, it offers a variety of content for users to …
From L.A. to Rome: Take a look inside some of the coolest new Apple stores around the world
These four new Apple stores, which opened across three cities last year, stand out from the rest of the company’s 500-plus minimalist locations. Here’s why.
UK Apple Stores start to accept walk-in customers again
Apple is opening up a number of its Apple Stores in the UK to walk-in customers, by dropping a requirement to attend a session with a reservation.
App Store virtual event, account deletion rule changes delayed until June
Developers now have more time to change their apps to abide by inbound App Store rules about online virtual group events and in-app account deletion, with a new deadline set for June 30.
Apple delays in-app account deletion requirement, extends IAP exception for group services
Apple has pushed back the enforcement of some rules that were previously set to come into effect on January 31st. Firstly, during the first 2020 lockdowns, Apple allowed apps offering realtime group …
Developers can now create custom App Store offer codes
Apple is finally letting developers create their own custom offer codes for in-app subscriptions. In 2020, Apple introduced the ability to generate offer codes for in-app subscriptions. However, there …