The creator of the “Finder for Airpods” app was told by the company that it didn’t like the concept, and for that reason alone it was deemed “not appropriate for the App Store.” When the app was removed, people suspected Apple might have its own …
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Talking Shop: The design secrets behind Apple’s store
Not every shop is the same. Some are breaking with tradition, blurring the lines between the physical and digital, changing how we shop. From Burberry to Dyson and Apple, our new Monday fortnightly series Talking Shop explores how these smart stores are …
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Apple will soon let app makers publicly respond to reviews
Apple has informed developers that beginning with iOS 10.3 … The same will be true of the Mac App Store. Currently, developers have no way of directly responding to reviews on the app stores and instead must communicate with customers via email, social …
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Apple Will Raise UK App Store Prices By Twenty Five Percent This Week
GLASGOW, UNITED KINGDOM -The Apple Store logo leaf is turned green in Buchanan Street for Earth Day in Glasgow, Scotland. (Photo : Martin Grimes/Getty Images ) Apple just recently announced that it will be raising the prices on apps sold through its App …
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Apple app store to get expensive in these countries
Apple on Tuesday announced that it will be raising the prices for apps and in-app purchases in a few countries, including India, Turkey and the United Kingdom, following the changes in the exchange rates and taxation policy. Apart from Britain, India will …
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Apple App Store prices rise in UK, India and Turkey
Apple is to put up the price it charges for apps in the UK, India and Turkey. UK costs will numerically match those of the US, meaning that a program that costs $0.99 will now be 99p. That represents a 25% rise over the previous currency conversion, which …
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Apple increases its App Store prices in the UK by 25% following the Brexit vote and weak pound
Apple will raise the price of apps in the UK by up to 25 per cent following the fall in value of the pound. The firm has issued new pricing guidance to developers using its App Store that will mean the lowest priced app or in-app purchase costing 79p will …
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Forward puts Apple Store shine on doctors office
SAN FRANCISCO — Gleaming like a modernist and high-tech Apple Store, health care start-up Forward has designed a doctor’s office/pharmacy of the future. Tuesday, Forward opened the doors of what it hopes is the first of many state-of-the-art medical …
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Is Apple's App Store a monopoly?
The lawsuit is almost five years old and, according to sources, was dismissed so early on in the legal process that the decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals, which agrees with the plaintiffs, is still a procedural one. It only leaves the door open for the …
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Apple Store frustrations
I was wondering how to start my first regular article for the year when I visited an Apple Store with a friend. He was planning to drop off an iPhone with a cracked screen for repair. The store was large, filled with rows of tables holding Apple gear.
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Apple’s new flagship Apple Store in Milan, Italy will be a ‘leader in innovation’
One of Apple’s most important competitive advantages in both its mobile device and PC businesses is the strong retail presence provided by its Apple Store outlets. Apple Stores not only allow the company to maintain strong control over how its products …
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Apple's new flagship Apple Store in Milan, Italy will a "leader in innovation"
One of Apple’s most important competitive advantages in both its mobile device and PC businesses is the strong retail presence provided by its Apple Store outlets. Apple Stores not only allow the company to maintain strong control over how its products …
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Apple Store planned for Milan, Italy, will feature an amphitheater, waterfall
One of Apple’s most important competitive advantages in both its mobile device and PC businesses is the strong retail presence provided by its Apple Store outlets. Apple Stores not only allow the company to maintain strong control over how its products …
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Apple is setting up shop in Samsung territory
Apple is moving into arch rival Samsung’s backyard. The U.S. tech giant announced plans on Friday to open its first retail outlet in South Korea. The store will be located in Seoul, which is also Samsung’s headquarters. “We’re excited about opening our …
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Apple's App Store Generating Meaningful Revenue
Apple reported that its App Store generated over $20 billion in revenue for developers last year which was up more than 40% year over year. This means that the App Store created over $8.5 billion in revenue for the company. Below is an analysis of Apple …
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Apple confirms plans for first retail store in South Korea
Apple is planning its first retail store in South Korea, the home turf of rival Samsung, the company confirmed to Reuters in a statement Friday. Four hours in Apple Store hell: What iPhone Upgrade customers need to know If you’re considering buying an …
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Apple’s App Store generated $20-billion for developers in 2016
Apple Inc said on Thursday its App Store generated $20-billion for developers in 2016, a 40-per-cent increase from 2015, helped by the popularity of games such as Pokemon Go and Super Mario Run and increased revenue from subscriptions. App Store sales …
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