Google Pay is no longer available for download on Apple App Store. Google has said that it is fixing the issue.
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A long way for ‘desi’ dream: Inside story of Indian app store and fight against Google
India’s native app store, Indus App Bazaar, which also offers translation services to apps in 12 Indian languages, has been modestly successful but still nowhere near Google or Apple.
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U.S. judge will not reverse decision on WeChat app store ban
U.S. Magistrate Judge Laurel Beeler had said at a hearing last week she did not think the Justice Department’s filing “changes the outcome” of her ruling that allows the continued use of the Chinese …
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Sneaky ways Apple Stores get you to spend more money in the store
Apple stores were the most profitable retail stores per square foot in 2017. The design of its stores is a core part of Apple’s brand. When you go to an Apple Store you can try out all of Apple’s …
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Group battling Apple’s App Store rules sees its membership skyrocket
The chorus of voices calling for Apple to change its App Store practices is growing. Less than a month after music streamer Spotify and Tinder parent Match Group joined The Coalition for App …
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Huawei’s otherwise sublime Mate 40 Pro thwarted by sparse Google-free app store
The Huawei Mate 40 Pro does everything on a hardware level exactly right, with a beautiful design, a new powerful processor, and a great camera. We try it out.
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Don’t look to stand on line at Apple Store for new iPhone, they won’t let you
Apple is offering interest-free monthly installments to buy the new iPhone12 for users of its Apple Card credit card.
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No longer afraid of retaliation, app developers join forces to criticize Apple
… of companies aimed at breaking the iPhone maker’s tight grip over its mobile software and the way it governs the App Store. Support our journalism. Subscribe today. The Coalition for App Fairness, …
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Apple Expanding ‘Express’ Retail Store Setup That Offers Safer Purchase Options
Apple is planning to expand a new “Express” store format that will make it easier and safer for customers to purchase new Apple …
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Apple expands ‘Express’ retail store format ahead of holiday season
The new “Express” stores come as COVID-19 rates are rising around the United States and Europe. Customers make an appointment to pick up orders placed online or interact with Apple’s technicians for …
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Coalition for App Fairness, a group fighting for app store reforms, adds 20 new partners
The Coalition for App Fairness (CAF), a newly formed advocacy group pushing for increased regulation over app stores, has more than doubled in size with today’s announcement of 20 new partners — just …
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iOS 14 resets default email and browser apps after App Store updates
Apple continues to have trouble with its new default app settings in iOS 14 and iPadOS 14. After it was discovered that power cycling devices would flip the defaults for email and web browser back to …
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Apple unveils changes to buying at Apple Stores online and in-person
In time for the release of the iPhone 12, and iPhone 12 Pro, Apple Stores are adding more carrier offers, plus new specialist sessions, and extra contactless ways to pick up devices.
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Apple Authorized Resellers
Apple products via their physical store or online store with official permission from Apple. These retailers often have dedicated sections to Apple products called “Apple Shops” which act as miniature …
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Apple pulled its speakers off its store, but Logitech isn’t worried
When Apple unveiled its latest line of iPhones and its HomePod mini smart speaker earlier this month, the company notably removed many rival speakers and headphones from its online store.
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Apple Booting Browser App That Enables Google Stadia Streaming Games, Developer Says
Apple is removing a browser app from the App Store that allows people to play Stadia, Google’s streaming game service, according to the developer. “My app is being removed from the App Store,” Zachary …
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Google removes Trusted Contacts app from Play Store, App Store
The app was launched in 2016 and allowed users to share their location and device activity with their selected contacts.
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