Over the last few years, developers have increasingly complained about paying fees to Apple or Google for App Store or Play Store distributions. App …
For Years, Apple’s Password Manager Had a Major Security Flaw
Apple’s Passwords app has a major security flaw. The company has since patched it, but if you haven’t updated in a while, you’re still vulnerable.
Google Search, Play Store falling foul of Digital Markets Act rules, says EU
Google Search and its Play Store app marketplace are suspected of breaching the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), per preliminary findings …
Apple won’t be forced into allowing third party app marketplaces in Brazil, for now
A Federal Civil Court judge ruled that Apple will not be required to enable sideloading in Brazil, meaning that the iPhone maker can continue to distribute apps exclusively via the App Store.
Apple Fifth Avenue is Closing Overnight Later This Week, Here’s Why
Apple’s iconic Fifth Avenue store in New York City is normally open 24/7, but it will be closed overnight on some days this week. According …
It’s Not Just You, Apple Music Is Down
Apple Music is experiencing an outage. Apple confirmed the service’s downtime on the company’s System Status page.
Apple Stealthily Starts Selling an iPhone Accessory Unlike Anything Else
Apple quietly added a uniquely-designed wireless charger to its online store. I’ve never seen anything quite like it.
New Apple Store Opening in Ohio This Weekend
Apple is opening a revamped store this weekend at Crocker Park, an outdoor shopping center in the Cleveland suburb of Westlake, Ohio. The …
Apple Exclusively Selling New 4-in-1 MagSafe Charging Stand
Apple recently began selling a MagSafe-compatible wireless charging stand that can charge a combination of up to four iPhones and …
This Play Store tweak could offer a new way to highlight quality apps (APK teardown)
Google may be looking to shine the spotlight on app ratings and badges in this subtle Play Store interface tweak.
Google signals support for app store age verification law with changes
Google is pushing back against other major technology companies’ efforts to put the responsibility of age verification on the app stores, arguing the onus is on both the stores and
Fortnite returning to iPhone and iPad in another region after App Store ruling
Fortnite is also returning to the iPhone and iPad in the UK and Japan. Epic Games has not been allowed in the App Store in other regions since the company stopped abiding by App Store policy in a move to challenge the legality of those rules. Follow Zac Hall on X, and listen to Runtime with co-host Sophia Tung on Apple Podcasts and YouTube.
Google deletes multiple apps from Play Store: Why you should delete them right now
Google has removed apps infected with KoSpy spyware from the Play Store. Users should delete affected apps immediately, enable Play Protect, and avoid third-party downloads to protect their data from potential threats.
Xiaomi to preinstall PhonePe’s app store on smartphones sold in India
Chinese smartphone maker Xiaomi said on Thursday that its Android smartphones sold in India will come preinstalled with Indian fintech company PhonePe’s …
Google Slams Meta for Backing Utah’s App Store Age-Verification Bill
Google says Meta is offloading its responsibility to keep kids safe by backing a Utah bill that puts the onus on app stores to verify users’ ages. It’s urging the governor to veto it.
The latest alternative iOS app store in Europe is all about games
Skich is ‘specifically for mobile gamers’ — but has no games available at launch.
Google asks Utah’s governor to veto the state’s app store age verification bill
Google is pushing back on a bill that would make Utah the first state in the US to have a law requiring app stores to conduct age verification of their users. The company has formally requested the …