The hit game maker says it intends to re-release Fortnite for iPhones and iPads in Korea, offering both Epic and Apple payment systems.
Apple’s App Store concessions will have negligible financial impact, says analyst
A new report from Morgan Stanley analyst Katy Huberty says that concessions made by Apple to change its App Store in favor of developers might only cost the company 1-2% of its earnings per share “at …
With an Apple Store designer on board, Juno raises $20M to build apartments more sustainably
Juno, a proptech startup which aims to build more sustainable and affordable apartment buildings, has raised $20 million in a Series A funding round. Comcast Ventures, Khosla Ventures and Real Estate …
Woman stabbed during dispute inside Brooklyn Apple store, cops say
The victim was inside the store at 123 Flatbush Avenue just after 8 a.m. when a man attacked her during a dispute, police said.
China not issuing new game licenses, may impact App Store earnings
Repeating a scenario that impacted iOS developers and Apple itself three years ago, China is again not issuing licenses for online game releases, including those hosted on the App Store.
Apple’s minimal App Store changes will have minimal financial impact – Morgan Stanley
Apple continues its drip strategy of making minimal App Store changes in response to each individual antitrust threat it perceives – and …
Apple App Store Changes Fail to Stem Push for Overhaul Bill
U.S. lawmakers are barreling ahead with legislation to change the way Apple Inc. runs its App Store, unconvinced by the company’s recent moves to address antitrust complaints from developers and …
App Store changes & investigations won’t do much to Apple’s finances
Recent App Store changes and investigations into the Apple app marketplace will only have a “minimal financial impact” on the company, investment bank Morgan Stanley said.
Apple’s Planned App Store Changes Will Barely Affect the Company’s Bottom Line, Says Analyst
As a result of legal and regulatory pressures, Apple recently announced some upcoming changes to its App Store policies, such as letting …
This is just the start of Apple and Google’s app store wars
Apple often portrays the App Store as the democratisation of software. Since 2008, developers everywhere have been able to use Apple’s code to create new smartphone applications, and users can find …
Apple organized ‘aggressive’ lobbying campaign to counter prohibitive App Store legislation
An investigative report published Tuesday illustrates the full measure of lobbying force Apple assembled in attempts to thwart U.S. legislation that would police App Store policy.
Apple Likely Has More App Store Deals to Make
As the tech giant works to negotiate its way out of its App Store troubles, one thing is becoming increasingly clear: it might have to start competing on its own playing field.
App Store monopoly lawsuit expands to ‘Bitcoin Lottery,’ others
A lawsuit taking aim at App Store policies has been consolidated with similar complaints claiming that Apple suppresses or rejects certain free apps.
App Store change has been slow, but it may need to get quicker very soon
The App Store remains Apple’s most significant vulnerability, the one that has put them in the crosshairs of competitors, regulators, and legislators alike. And now Apple needs to consider how fast it …
Apple’s Making a Big Change to the App Store; Here’s What Investors Need to Know
App Store has been under pressure to make some changes around payments, and it’s finally giving some apps a break. Starting next year, Apple will allow what …
Developers say Microsoft might finally be making the right moves to make the Windows app store a viable competitor to Apple’s app supremacy
Microsoft is relaunching its app store to be more useful and attract developers to the platform. Changes could help Microsoft compete with Apple.
Apple’s strategy to fight off antitrust regulators: Fix the App Store one rule at a time
But while the concessions can seem like a shift in Apple’s approach to App Store policy, they are a clear continuation of Apple’s existing strategy.