Greg Abbott signed a bill last week that will require mobile phone app stores to verify the ages of users, despite a phone call from the CEO of one of the world’s largest companies urging the governor …
Egypt’s foreign trade minister is asking for a local Apple Store
Apple could expand its worldwide network of brick and mortar Apple Store into Egypt, as the country’s foreign trade minister has given the company an explicit invite to do so.
New App Store Freedom Act could break Apple and Google’s marketplace dominance
Rep. Kat Cammack’s bill seeks to end anti-competitive practices in app stores, promoting innovation and giving users more control over pre-installed apps.
An Apple Store Worker Tried To Rip Them Off, But They Got The Last Laugh When They Got Their Money Back
I go into the Apple store, completely void of customers except the 34 employees all lounging around. I’m sitting there wondering why I’m waiting for 20 minutes, until all the form a victory tunnel, …
Discounted M2 iPad Air Models Now Available in Apple’s U.S. Refurbished Store
Apple today added the 11-inch and 13-inch M2 iPad Air models to its refurbished store in the United States, offering these tablets at a …
The Best 17 Apple Memorial Day Deals Still Live – Additional Drops on Mac
Even though Memorial Day is over, we are still seeing some great Apple discounts at Amazon. Use this opportunity to grab a Father’s day gift before June 15th. Some of the best deals right now are some …
Apple’s App Store transparency report: Which apps have been censored and where
Apple has presented figures on where most apps had to be removed from the App Store. The transparency report contains further interesting information.
Musi says evidence shows Apple conspired with music industry on App Store ban
Those users are holding out hope that Musi can defeat Apple in court and soon be reinstated. However, rather than coming to any sort of resolution, that court fight has intensified over the past month …
She Used To Work At An Apple Store, And Now They’re Sharing All The Little Secrets
I’m talking of course about the enigmatic Apple Stores, with all their white, glass-encased, polished mystery. But fear not, for some mysteries are going to be revealed by TikTok user @reddnea: TikTok …
Apple Shares 2024 App Store Data: Rejections, Removals, and More
Apple published its third annual App Store Transparency Report today [PDF], sharing insights into the App Store over the course of 2024. The …
Apple’s US App Store topped $400B in developer billings and sales in 2024
Apple also made a point to note that, for 90% of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store, developers paid no commission. The new figures come from an Apple-funded study conducted by …
U.S. App Store Ecosystem Facilitated $406 Billion in Sales in 2024, Up From $142 Billion in 2019
As it faces increasing legal pressure in the United States, Apple today shared the results of a commissioned study that delves into the success …
Apple’s new study highlights App Store’s role in global commerce
Perhaps to fight off the ire of legislators worldwide about App Store fees, Apple says that it has grown the global economy and collected commissions on under 10% of platform transactions in 2024.
Apple’s App Store quietly turned into a gold mine for developers and businesses in the last 5 years
The Apple App Store carries millions of applications for a range of different use cases and devices, meeting people’s everyday needs, from entertainm …
App store age verification, THC’s impact, new energy drink: Catch up on the day’s stories
In the summertime, Athens is Europe’s hottest destination — in terms of temperature and popularity. The city is expected to host a record 10 million visitors this year, which could strain efforts to …
Apple’s App Store rules are still in violation of EU policy
After levying a €500 million fine against Apple in April, the European Commission (EC) says that Apple is still out of compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) and has less than 30 days remaining to comply.
Apple Finally Gets Serious About Gaming-But Is It Too Late?
Apple’s new gaming app launches days after Switch 2, replacing Game Center. Will it finally make Mac gaming viable or just reorganize the App Store?