The European Commission has informed Apple that its geo-blocking practices, where services are limited or blocked in certain geographical locations, are potentially breaking the law. These practices have been identified on the App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store, Books, and Podcasts.
EU slams Apple’s geo-blocking practices, says it’s “discriminatory”
The company may soon be facing a hefty fine from the EU over its anti-steering Apple Store policies. It has just been over a week since that report surfaced and another warning is knocking on its doors. Now, the EU has warned Apple over geo-blocking its …
Apple needs all four of its iPhones to be popular if it’s going to reignite sales
When the iPhone was introduced in 2007 there was one new model per year. The lineup has expanded quite a bit since then, while Apple keeps older models on store shelves as budget options. In 2014, Apple introduced the iPhone 6 Plus, the first time iPhone …
App Store Connect for Developers Gains Refreshed UI, Feature Notifications and More
Apple today overhauled the App Store Connect app designed for developers, introducing version 2.0. Developers use App Store Connect to distribute
Epic Claims Samsung’s Auto Blocker Stifles App Store Competition
Epic Games files new antitrust lawsuit against Google and Samsung over app store restrictions. The suit alleges Samsung’s Auto Blocker feature unfairly limits competition from third-party app stores.
App Store faces Epic Games-style antitrust lawsuit from Chinese developer
The developer of an app dropped from the App Store in China has filed a lawsuit that challenges Apple’s overall practices, as well as damages of $420,000. Apple has consistently been bowing to …
New lawsuit may force Apple to open the App Store in China like the Epic lawsuit did in Europe
After removing app that helps children improve their posture in China, Apple faces a new lawsuit that might force it to open the App Store.
Apple told by EU to end geo-blocking on services such as App Store
Apple was told by the EU on Tuesday to stop geo-blocking, the practice of restricting content according to a user’s geographical location, on services such as its App Store, Apple Arcade, Music, iTunes Store,
Apple Faces Epic Games-Style China Lawsuit Over App Store Practices
A Chinese court has agreed to hear a lawsuit against Apple from Beijing Bodyreader, a developer seeking around $420,000 in damages after …
Apple Fights ‘Fortnite’-Like China Lawsuit Over App Store Model
A Chinese court has agreed to hear a lawsuit filed by a local developer against Apple Inc.’s app store practices, only the second time the iPhone maker has had to defend its decade-old model in the …
New Apple Stores Planned for Downtown Detroit, Miami, and Elsewhere
The publication shared a photo showing that construction is already underway on the project, but it is unclear when the store will open, as Apple’s leaked roadmap did not list an estimated timeframe …
The Weeknd Is Teaming With Apple For An ‘Immersive’ Experience Dubbed ‘Open Hearts’
Apple previously described Apple Immersive Video as “a remarkable storytelling format that leverages 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of the action.” The collaboration with The Weeknd was announced at that time as well, although without specifics.
Apple La Encantada retail store in Tucson, Arizona, will open November 9
Apple has announced that its Apple La Encantada retail store in Tucson, Arizona, will open this Saturday at 10 a.m. (local time). However, it’s just a temporary location as the company remodels its permanent location. The store is located at 2905 East …
Need iPhone 16 parts? Apple is now selling them for DIY repairs
Apple now sells official repair parts for iPhone 16 and 16 Pro models, letting you handle camera, screen, and battery fixes yourself.
App’s brilliant Trump-Harris election night ad helps it skyrocket in popularity
As former president Donald Trump cruised to victory on election night to emerge as the president-elect, and dozens of breaking news alerts went live as swing states were called, the app cashed in.
Why Russians with wads of cash flock to Apple stores in this Asian hub
“We want to buy as many as possible,” one Russian buyer, Nick Alexenkov, told CNN outside the Apple store in Tsim Sha Tsui, a busy shopping district in Hong Kong. Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine is the …
6 completely free apps that make my iPhone a joy to use
You can experience some of the best apps on the iPhone’s App Store without paying a cent in the process. These apps are a breath of fresh air in a world filled with in-app purchases and recurring …