In addition to these launches, Epic Games is offering its mobile games on the AltStore PAL platform, a game storefront available in European countries for iOS devices, and has plans to launch on Aptoide’s iOS app in Europe and One Store for Android as well as other third-party stores.
‘Fortnite’ Returns to Apple Devices in Europe and Android Globally; Epic Games Still Fighting ‘Anticompetitive’ Block in U.S.
Epic Games has relaunched “Fortnite” in Europe on Apple devices and globally on Android platforms after lengthy legal battles between the companies.
California residents can add their driver’s license to Apple & Google Wallet. Here’s how
The mobile version of your license can be used at certain airports and convenience stores and should mean quicker age verification.
Apple Giving Ground on App Store Rules to Appease Regulators
The company faces pressure from governments around the world and complaints from companies that it is still too restrictive.
This is the start of new mobile app revolution. It’s a glorious mess.
The blacklisted Fornite app is coming back (sort of) to phones, showing the complicated efforts to wrest app power from Apple and Google.
Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games,
AltStore PAL app store is now free thanks to a grant from Epic Games
AltStore PAL is an App Store alternative that went free of charge after a sponsorship reminded us iPhone app stores aren’t free.
Soon You Can Store a California State ID in Apple Wallet
ID cards in Apple Wallet are currently available in five states, including Arizona, Colorado, Georgia, Maryland, and Ohio. California will be the sixth state added to the list. The launch will first occur as part of California’s mobile driver’s license program before it rolls out to the rest of the state.
Developers Must Share Phone Number and Address on EU App Store to Meet ‘Trader’ Requirement Starting in October
Apple today reminded developers who plan to distribute apps in the European Union to submit their trader status, a requirement that will see the
Apple, Tencent Discussing Potential Revenue-Sharing Deal For WeChat Mini-Games, Says Chinese Game Maker Exec
In a recent development, tech behemoths Apple Inc. AAPL +1.48% Get Free Report and Tencent are reportedly discussing a potential revenue-sharing agreement for WeChat’s mini-games, as confirmed by Tencent’s Chief Strategy Officer, James Mitchell.
Judge tells Google to brace for shakeup of Android app store as punishment for running a monopoly
SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Wednesday indicated he will order major changes in Google’s Android app store to punish the company for engineering a system that a jury declared an illegal monopoly that has hurt millions of consumers and app developers.
Google’s monopoly drama should have Apple, Meta, and Amazon nervous
Tech analysts and legal experts weigh in on what a ruling that Google is a “monopolist” means for Big Tech giants.
Apple Keeps Alienating the Users It Says It Values Most
Earlier this week, Patreon–the platform that allows creators to sell membership subscriptions to their fans– published an article explaining that Apple will now require Patreon customers to use in-app purchases. In addition, Apple will now collect a 30 percent commission on all subscriptions and purchases from Patreon customers.
Apple Opens Up. This Is Huge.
Apple’s move will add both security and convenience to many kinds of digital wallet. Digital wallets will be become the key channel between customers and brands.
US judge says ‘monopolist’ Google can’t avoid app store reforms
A U.S. judge on Wednesday said he was planning to issue an order forcing Alphabet’s Google to give Android users more ways to download apps, but would not micromanage the tech giant’s business, following a jury verdict last year for “Fortnite” maker Epic Games.
Berkshire invests in Ulta Beauty, Heico as it retreats from Apple
Warren Buffett’s Berkshire Hathaway acquired stakes in cosmetics store chain Ulta Beauty and aircraft parts maker Heico during the second quarter, when it also significantly cut its huge stake in Apple .
Apple will let other digital wallets into Apple Pay, and even be the default
You could use an iPhone’s near-field communication (NFC) hardware for Apple Pay transactions, tapping through a public transit gate, exchanging contacts with another iPhone user, reading basic NFC tags,