After the United States and the European Union, South Korea also wants stricter regulations for the app stores of the two technology giants via a new bill. The Moon Jae-in government is targeting …
Final vote delayed for Korea’s plan to ban Google and Apple in-app payment rules
As Apple and Google continue to face increasing scrutiny over the rules they set for how third-party apps in their app stores charge for services, a significant development in that story is going down …
South Korea’s parliament is poised to limit Apple and Google’s tight grip on their app stores
The amendment bans app store operators with dominant market positions from forcing payment systems on content providers.
Apple Preparing to Open First Retail Store in Hunan Chinese Province
Apple is preparing to open its first retail store in the Chinese province of Hunan, according to a new official webpage on the company’s …
Apple to open new Apple Store in Hunan Province
A new Apple Store is set to open in the Hunan Province in China, dubbed Apple Changsha. There is currently no word on when the store will open as the official page simply lists that it is “coming soon …
South Korea App Store payment bill final vote delayed until further notice
A South Korean parliamentary committee has voted in favor of preventing big tech from forcing the use their in-app payment systems in App Stores, but it isn’t clear when — or if — the final vote and …
South Korea Lawmakers Back Legislative Action To Curb Google And Apple’s App Store Fees
Both Google and Apple have faced criticism from regulators around the world for forcing mobile app developers to use their proprietary payment systems which charge up to 30% commission.
the app for Windows and macOS will stop working on October 15
A management that until now could be done via the app from the mobile and from the computer … and we say until now, because from October 15, the support for PC is out of the equation . From then on, …
More Trouble Awaits For Google, Apple’s App Store Commissions – Read How?
Google, and Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) from requiring software developers to use their payment systems Reuters reported. If the parliament’s legislation and judiciary committee ratify the “Anti-Google …
Apple says South Korea bill to open App Store payments will undermine ‘privacy protections’
South Korea may be close to approving an amendment to its Telecommunications Business Act that would force companies like Apple and Google to allow third-party payment options in their app stores.
The Exchange: Ron Johnson, Apple store retail guru
He helped transform Target, opened the first Apple store, but failed to save J.C. Penney. Now Johnson is turning his attention to mobile stores. He tells Jennifer Saba about his new venture, Enjoy, …
App Store Connect now requires additional banking information from developers
Apple published an updated about App Store Connect. Starting October 22, developers will have to provide additional banking information.
Google Removes and Bans Eight Fake Crypto Mining Apps
Google’s app store is eight apps lighter today after a number of misleading crypto apps were ejected from the platform.
Developers might need to update their banking information on App Store Connect
Apple on Monday informed developers that changes in local regulations might require them to update or add banking information stored in App Store Connect to avoid an interruption in payments.
Apple Pay-based Apple Store sales raise funds for National Parks Foundation
Apple is making a donation to the National Park Foundation for Apple Pay purchases made in U.S. Apple Stores and the Apple website, until August 29.
Roblox raw deal pays half of what Apple’s App Store does to developers
A video exploring the prospects of developing experiences for Roblox has highlighted the potential exploitation of young developers, with low developer shares of around 35% part of a wider problem …
Indian start-ups seek laws for app store transactions
Indian start-ups want the government to make rules against tech giants, including Google and Apple, insisting on using specific payment gateways for transactions on their respective app stores. “Apple …