Apple said on Wednesday that it would allow developers of “reader” apps, such as digital publications and streaming services, to provide links to customers who can sign up for services outside of the …
Apple announced new settlement with Japan allowing developers to link to external website
Apple has made a settlement with Japanese regulator that it will allow developers of “reader” apps link to their own website for managing users account. The change goes to effect in early 2022. This …
Apple Letting ‘Reader’ Apps Offer Links for Account Management to Close Japan FTC App Store Investigation
Apple today announced that the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) has agreed to close its App Store investigation in exchange to some changes to …
Apple says Japan Fair Trade Commission closes App Store investigation
Apple Inc said late on Wednesday that an update was coming to the App Store, which closed an investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC).
How a Vungle-owned mobile marketer sent Fontmaker to the top of the App Store
Does this sound familiar? An app goes viral on social media, often including TikTok, then immediately climbs to the top of the App Store where it gains even more new installs thanks to the heightened …
South Korea’s new App Store law makes global waves
Lawmakers in South Korea have passed legislation to force Apple and Google to allow rival in-app payment mechanisms within their mobile operating systems.Why it matters: While the legislation is …
Apple says eight states have signed up to let people store IDs in Wallet
Residents of some states will soon be able to add their driver’s license or state ID to Apple Wallet, and Apple has revealed which states will support the initiative at the outset. Arizona and Georgia …
‘Today at Apple’ in-store sessions start to return in Europe
While US Apple Stores have delayed their return to in-store, in-person “Today at Apple” education sessions, stores in Europe have relaunched.
US lawmakers laud South Korean app store bill
U.S. lawmakers who seek increased regulation of Big Tech applauded the passage of a South Korean law that will force Apple and Google to accept outside payments in their respective app stores.
Apple, Google app stores face new regulation as South Korea readies payment law
South Korea is poised to become the first country to clamp down on how mobile app stores operate. Others are planning to follow.
South Korea Passes Bill Curbing Apple, Google Control Over App Stores, U.S. Could Follow
The law allows app developers the freedom to choose their own payment processing systems without facing delayed app reviews or being deleted from the Apple’s and Google’s marketplaces.
South Korea law forces Google and Apple to open up app store payments
South Korea will soon pass a law banning Apple’s and Google’s app store payment requirements. An amendment to South Korea’s Telecommunications Business Act will stop app store owners from requiring …
Pay up or get out: Apple’s options for South Korea’s App Store law
South Korea’s ending of App Store payment restrictions raises questions over how Apple can continue its claimed privacy-driven control over apps — and whether it will even comply with the new law.
Google and Apple’s App Store Payment Dominance Is About to Be Challenged for the First Time
A new South Korean law is set to challenge Apple and Google’s dominance over app store payments for the first time, putting the hefty 30 percent cut the companies collect through their systems in …
South Korea passes bill limiting Apple and Google control over app store payments
Google and Apple’s policies usually require developers to pay them a commission as high as 30% in every transaction.
South Korea ends Apple, Google control of app store payments
The South Korean government has voted to force Apple and Google to accept alternative payment in the App Store, threatening the companies’ exclusive commission. As expected, the South Korean …
Apple’s App Store deal with developers is all spin, no substance
Apple loosens rules for developers in major concession amid antitrust pressure” Congratulations, developers! You won! What did you win? Oh, it was monumental, to be sure! Apple announced it would make …