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Eight things Apple could do to prove it actually cares about App Store users
When you spend money in Apple’s App Store, the company generally takes a 30 percent cut — one that adds up to an estimated $19 billion per year. Apple’s currently in the fight of its life to prove to …
App maker seeks $200B from Apple in App Store class action lawsuit
A proposed class action lawsuit targeting Apple’s App Store and filed by an “edutainment” app maker was assigned a judge in California on Thursday, potentially setting the stage for another app …
Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat from Strict App Store Rules
The company, under pressure from app developers and regulators, is making concessions while protecting lucrative parts of its App Store.
Apple Cedes Ground as Larger Fights over App Store Brew in Court, Congress
Even after a week of tweaks to the App Store, the core fight over the iPhone maker’s market power remains for a federal judge and lawmakers in Brussels and Washington to decide—and the company’s …
What to know about Apple’s changes to its App Store
Steve Kovach, CNBC.com, joins ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss the changes Apple is making to its app store for some applications.
Spotify, Netflix and Match Group shares rise after Apple relaxes App Store rules
“Apple’s selective tweaks to its App Store rules are welcome, but they don’t go far enough,” Spotify chief legal officer Horacio Gutierrez tweeted on Thursday.
Twitter’s Super Follows could run into an App Store problem
The launch of Super Follows marked the beginning of the end for truly free content on Twitter, and the start of whatever Patreon-infused future lays ahead for the microblogging app. Supporting …
Apple eases app store rules, allowing some publishers outside link for subscriptions
Some outside apps, such as Netflix and Spotify, will be allowed to bypass Apple’s strict in-store purchase rules.
Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
Apple The iPhone maker said late Wednesday that it’s making a small adjustment to its strict App Store rules for developers of so-called reader apps, in order to resolve an investigation by regulators …
Russia urges Apple, Google to remove Navalny app from stores
Russia’s state communications watchdog warned Apple and Google Thursday that they could face fines if they fail to remove an app created by allies of jailed Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny …
Apple Will Tweak App Store Rules for Content Apps Like Spotify, Netflix
As part of a settlement with the Japan Fair Trade Commission, Apple announced today that it would tweak its App Store rules to allow certain app developers to include a link to an external website to …
Apple offers small concession in easing App Store rules for Netflix, others
Apple Inc further loosened App Store rules on Wednesday, allowing some content companies like Netflix Inc to provide links to their websites so customers can sign up for paid accounts.
Apple’s new App Store change will let some developers avoid Apple’s fees
Apple’s new App Store change will let users sign-up for Netflix and other streaming apps by going to a developer website from the iOS app.
Apple relaxes App Store rules for services such as Spotify and Netflix
Apple will allow companies such as Spotify and Netflix to direct customers to their own websites to make payments, allowing them to more easily avoid fees levied by the App Store.
Apple Could Face Investigation in India Over App Store In-App Purchase System
Apple could be facing a widespread investigation into the App Store in India, and more specifically, the company’s in-app purchasing …
Apple previews Changsha store in China ahead of grand opening on Sept. 4
Apple’s latest storefront features all the trappings of a modern Apple Store and a few unique touches like a double-height facade with a “completely new” gradient frit and mirrored coating.