While other mobile app marketplaces in China have started to enforce new app disclosure laws, Apple has yet to implement rule changes affecting developers operating in the country.
Android app stores comply with latest China law; Apple appears to have taken no action
A range of Android app stores have taken action to comply with the latest developer clampdown in China, meeting …
Tighter app store rules commence in China
Top Chinese tech companies including Tencent, Huawei and Xiaomi started enforcing strict government measures requiring …
Apple Store thief steals iPhone 14 Plus using a unique plan before getting nabbed
A woman walked into an Apple Store in China and tried to steal an iPhone 14 Plus in one of the most unique ways.
Frankfurt Apple Store reopens after month-long renovation
Apple has re-opened an Apple Store in Frankfurt, Germany, with the Grosse Bockenheimer Strasse outlet back open after a brief summer renovation. Apple intends to renovate a number of stores around the …
Apple Watch 2023: Apple Might Cancel One Of The Watch’s Coolest Things
A new report from a reliable Apple commentator brings the prospect of something very popular being canned. Oh dear, this would not be good news.
Apple Currently Sold Out of $999 Pro Stand for Pro Display XDR
The optional Pro Stand for Apple’s high-end Pro Display XDR monitor is currently sold out on Apple’s online store in the U.S., as reported …
Need help from Apple? Don’t go to social media
Apple is undergoing some staffing changes that include the elimination of social media support staff. As a result, Apple will soon no longer provide customer support through X/Twitter, YouTube, and its Apple Support Community, according to MacRumors.
Baidu’s Ernie bot jumps to the top of Apple’s app store in China
Chinese tech giant Baidu announced Thursday its ChatGPT-like Ernie bot was now immediately accessible to the public.
Apple is eliminating the social media support roles from Twitter and others
Apple is reportedly looking to cut back on providing human support on various social media outlets like YouTube and Twitter.
Apple Store launches slow down as focus moves to refurbishment
Apple is slowing down the rate it opens brand new Apple Store locations, with it opening a fraction of stores per year since 2017 compared to its pre-2016 openings.
How Mobile Teams Can Navigate App Store Gatekeepers To Reach More Users
I write about digital transformation in the mobile space and am the CTO and cofounder of Mobile DevOps company Bitrise. While there are established best practices and rules that software and web …
Apple’s September Event: New Products to Expect Beyond the iPhone 15
Apple is expected to hold its annual fall event this year on Tuesday, September 12, when it will announce its new flagship iPhone 15 lineup, …
Crime blotter: Chaos near Apple Store in London
In the latest Apple Crime Blotter, Rudy Giuliani talks iCloud after his arrest, Apple products are stolen from baseball and soccer stars, and another big iPhone theft ring at a music festival.
How a Well-Regarded Mac App Became a Trojan Horse
NightOwl was supposed to make Macs work in dark mode. After a recent update, one developer discovered it was siphoning users’ data through a botnet.
Apple Stock: Buy the 10% Dip Because the Future Looks Bright
It’s been a forgettable August for shares of Apple (AAPL) , which got hit with a very swift correction after earnings. Though the company reported solid fiscal third-quarter results, the bar was set …
Digital Services Act comes into force today – hard to tell whether Apple is complying
We learned back in April that Apple was one of 19 companies who would be subject to the Digital Services Act. The law comes into force today, and it’s not clear whether or not the iPhone maker is …