The ChatGPT app push has the potential to escalate a growing rivalry with Apple, steering consumers toward a new ecosystem for apps and services outside the App Store.
Apple’s long, bitter App Store antitrust war
The year was 1998, and reigning personal computer giant Microsoft was on trial for violating antitrust laws, including by targeting its smaller competitor Apple. Apple occupied only a fraction of the …
New App Store policy requires medical device disclosures for some health apps
Starting today, some App Store apps must declare whether they are regulated medical devices in the US, UK, and Europe. Here are the details.
Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI …
Apple Store reflects RAM shortage with external storage products sold out or marked up
Apple Store Reflects RAM Shortage With External Storage Products Sold Out or Marked Up …
Apple Updates App Store Connect With More Than 100 New Metrics
App Store Connect is a tool that allows app developers to view App Store metrics such as total downloads, and today it is receiving a major update. “Analytics in App Store Connect receives its biggest …
Developers finally get more App Store data from Apple
Apple has revamped its App Store Connect service for developers, allowing for over 100 new metrics to help track in-app purchase trends and more.
Apple announces major update to Analytics in App Store Connect
Apple today announced the “biggest update since its launch” for the Analytics platform inside App Store Connect. Apple touts …
5 Perks That Come With Buying Your iPhone Directly From Apple
You might think you’re saving money buying an iPhone and accessories from a third-party store, but buying directly from Apple comes with perks you should know.
The Apple App Store Is Flooded With AI Slop And Legitimate Developers Are Paying For It
Last year, developers submitted 557,000 new apps to Apple’s App Store; a 24% jump from 2024 and the highest single-year volume since 2016, according to Appfigures data. AI-assisted development tools …
Apple App Store is also set to get search ads after Maps: Here’s what it means for users
Apple is expanding its advertising strategy to the App Store after Maps, introducing search ads that could change app discovery, developer visibility, and how users interact with search results.
Apple Sports App on iPhone Receives Three Improvements
Apple’s free Sports app received another update today with three improvements: probable starting pitchers for MLB games, car numbers in NASCAR leaderboards, and the ability to turn off sports betting …
Is Apple’s New MacBook Pro Right For You?
Apple’s new MacBook Pro M5 Pro and M5 Max models are the latest iteration of the macOS laptops. But are they stopgaps until the real revolution in 2027.
Apple Store External Storage Prices Spike Amid AI-Driven Shortage
Apple last week hiked the prices of external hard drives sold through its online store and retail locations, as noted by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. Writing in his latest Power On newsletter, Gurman said …
External SSDs at Apple Store now cost up to 200% more, and stock is nearly gone too
External hard drive prices have surged dramatically, with a 4TB SanDisk SSD now costing $1,200, a significant jump from its previous $500 price. This price hike is attributed to the booming AI …
Apple may top $1B from AI apps in 2026 as Siri revamp lags
Apple stands to collect more than $1 billion in revenue from artificial intelligence applications sold through its App Store by 2026, driven by explosive growth in consumer spending on AI tools. Yet …
Apple pushing back on ‘vibe coding’ iPhone apps, developers say [U]
Updated with Apple’s statement to 9to5Mac after the story. AI is making app development easier than ever. However, a …