The European Commission’s competition chief accused Apple of disadvantaging developers. A complaint from Spotify prompted the investigation.
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Apple Faces EU Antitrust Charges Over App Store Payments in Spotify Case
The EU charged Apple with antitrust violations that allege the company abused its control over the distribution of music-streaming apps, broadening the battle over its App Store practices ahead of a …
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Apple adds a way to speed up searches on the App Store by suggesting words
Apple has added a new App Store search suggestions feature in the US, Canada, Australia, and the UK, that might make it easier to find apps. Now, after typing in a search term, the App Store will …
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App Store Now Offers Search Suggestions
Apple today announced that the App Store is now offering search suggestions, a new feature that’s designed to make it easy to locate exactly …
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Apple officially rolls out App Store search suggestions feature
Apple has officially rolled out search suggestions on the App Store, allowing users to discover apps with more granular controls.
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How ‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games will try to prove Apple is operating App Store as an illegal monopoly
Epic Games Inc., the maker of “Fortnite,” has drawn a clear battle line as it prepares for a monumental court battle against Apple Inc.: It claims the iPhone maker abuses its control of the App Store …
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Apple testing new tags feature in the App Store for improved granularity in search [Offiically rolling out]
Apple appears to be testing a notable change to the App Store as part of its efforts to improve the Search experience. While not fully rolled out yet, some iPhone users are now seeing tags in the App …
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Best Apple Watch deals: Save $150 on a Series 6
An Apple Watch can help you get fit and lead a healthier lifestyle. And with iOS 14.5 released Monday, an Apple Watch can now unlock your iPhone while you’re wearing a mask. For anyone who’s still …
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Reminder: New 24-inch iMac, M1 iPad Pro, and New Apple TV 4K Available for Pre-Order Tomorrow
Apple today reminded customers that the brand-new redesigned 24-inch iMac, the M1-powered iPad Pro, and the updated, more powerful Apple TV 4K …
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Apple says only select M1 iMac colors will be available to purchase at Apple Stores
Apple today published a press release reminding customers about iPad Pro, Apple TV, and M1 iMac pre-orders beginning tomorrow. The press release also includes the interesting tidbit that not all of …
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Apple’s M1 Mac shines as iPhones fly off (virtual) store shelves
Apple says a combination of enthusiasm over 5G wireless and work-from-home are driving demand despite a global chip shortage.
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Apple Store Creator’s Startup Valued at $1.2 Billion in SPAC Deal
Ron Johnson, CEO at Enjoy Technology Inc, a startup that operates mobile retail stores focused on selling and helping users set up technology products, discusses his plan to take the company public …
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App Store, Apple Music and Other Services Experiencing Issues [Update: Resolved]
The App Store, Apple Books, Apple Music, Apple Music radio, iTunes Store, and iCloud Storage Upgrades are all experiencing downtime right …
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App Store, Apple Music and Other Services Experiencing Issues
The App Store, Apple Books, Apple Music, Apple Music radio, iTunes Store, and iCloud Storage Upgrades are all experiencing downtime right …
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Microsoft may be cooking up a new Windows 10 Store app
Reportedly scheduled to launch in the fall, the overhaul would offer a new design and allow for a much wider array of apps.
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Apple reinforces that App Store was built to protect users as trial against Epic approaches
Apple and Epic Games have been fighting in court after the popular game Fortnite was removed from the App Store in August 2020, but there’s still a lot to come. Both companies are expected to face …
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Scott Forstall deposition in Epic vs Apple case focuses on early days of the iPhone and App Store
Ahead of the Epic vs Apple trial officially kicking off next week, Epic Games today has released transcripts of depositions it held with current and former Apple executives. While the Eddy Cue …
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