U.S. Justice Department lawyers are reportedly “scrutinizing” Apple platform rules that require developers to use its payment system for purchases.
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Four perspectives: Will Apple trim App Store fees?
The fact that Apple takes a 30% cut of subscriptions purchased via the App Store isn’t news. But since the company threatened to boot email app Hey from the platform last week unless its developers …
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Apple Continues Store Closures Amid Covid-19 Spike, Now Shuttering 14 Locations in Florida
Apple is continuing with store closures in areas that are experiencing significant spikes in coronavirus infections, and tomorrow, 14 …
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Apple says it’s listening to developers about App Store disputes
In a wide-ranging interview, Apple’s Marketing head Greg Joswiak defends the overall App Store approach, but also says the company is paying attention to developers over issues in how the App Store …
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Apple could face US antitrust probe into App Store, report says
A report says the DOJ and state attorneys general could be looking into Apple’s “ironclad” control of its App Store.
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Apple Faces Antitrust Probe Into App Store Dominance – Report
Politico reports that U.S. authorities may follow EU competition regulators in probing the tech giant’s App Store dominance.
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Developer at center of App Store controversy says Apple’s changes are ‘very little’
Hansson said on CNBC on Tuesday that he feels that the changes Apple made in response were a good first step towards marketplace reforms, but that he was also skeptical that the changes would be …
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Apple to App Store developers: Here’s how you can now challenge our decisions
Facing scrutiny by European competition regulators, Apple now lets developers challenge its App Store guidelines.
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Apple will let app makers challenge its App Store rules after a week of developer backlash
Apple has surprised developers by telling them that, from later this summer, they can challenge its App Store review process and guidelines.
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Apple makes concessions to App Store developers
Apple is to give developers more leeway in disputes regarding apps that have fallen foul of its App Store rules. The company will allow developers accused of violating its guidelines to launch an …
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Apple developers can challenge App Store rules
In a lengthy post about its new developer technologies, Apple has announced changes to the App Store review process that might have been triggered by the Hey email app controversy.
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Apple Says It Will Let Developers Challenge App Store Rules
Apple, which has been the target of sharp criticism over its App Store policies and the power it holds over developers, says it’s establishing a new process to hear the complaints of developers who …
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Apple will soon let developers challenge App Store rules
Apple has announced an upcoming change to App Store rules that could mark a major shift in how the marketplace operates. Developers will soon be able to challenge not just the rejection of an app, but …
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Apple says it will provide a way for app makers to ‘challenge’ App Store rules
Going forward, developers will not only be able to appeal whether an app violates a specific guideline, but also can “challenge” the guideline itself. Apple also said it it will no longer delay bug …
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Apple Will Allow Developers to ‘Challenge’ App Store Review Guidelines Starting This Summer
Apple today announced that it is launching an online version of its App Store lab, providing developers with another avenue to share feedback to …
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After outcry, Apple will let developers challenge App Store guidelines
Additionally, two changes are coming to the app review process and will be implemented this summer. First, developers will not only be able to appeal decisions about whether an app violates a given …
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Apple highlights new developer tools including Xcode 12, ability to ‘challenge’ App Store Review guidelines, more
Following the Platforms State of the Union address this afternoon at WWDC20 Apple has shared some highlights on its new developer tech and tools to “foster the next generation of apps.” These include …
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