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Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store
Apple ordered to keep web links in the App Store Apple has lost its appeal to block a federal judge’s order to allow web links and external payment options in the App Store. The appeals court rejected Apple’s request, saying it was “not persuaded” that blocking the order was appropriate. The ruling stems from a […]
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How Apple lost control of the App Store
How Apple lost control of the App Store Apple has been ordered to change its App Store policies after a judge ruled that it had misled developers about external payments, buttons, and links. The ruling, made by Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers, requires Apple to give developers more control over how they handle these features in […]
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Apple changes App Store rules to allow external purchases
Apple changes App Store rules to allow external purchases Apple has updated its App Store Guidelines to allow external purchases, following an injunction issued in the Epic Games v. Apple case. The changes exempt apps hosted by the US storefront from rules that previously banned links or buttons for external purchases. The updated guidelines now […]
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Apple doesn’t seem too worried about Trump’s tariffs
Apple doesn’t seem too worried about Trump’s tariffs Apple reported its latest quarterly earnings, with overall revenue reaching $95.4 billion, a 5% jump from the previous year, and services reaching an all-time high. The company’s iPhone, Mac, and iPad businesses performed well due to new product releases, including the refreshed iPad Air tablet, which saw […]
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‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store
‘Cook chose poorly’: how Apple blew up its control over the App Store A federal judge has ruled that Apple deliberately failed to comply with a court order to loosen its grip on the App Store, which was established in 2021. The ruling states that Apple chose an anticompetitive option at every step of complying […]
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A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store
A judge just blew up Apple’s control of the App Store A US judge has ruled that Apple can no longer collect fees on purchases made outside of apps. The ruling also blocks Apple from restricting how developers can point users to where they can make purchases outside of apps. Apple is prohibited from imposing […]
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Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps
Google’s Play Store lost nearly half its apps Google’s Play Store has lost nearly half its apps since the beginning of last year, shedding around 1.8 million titles to leave approximately 3.4 million remaining. The decline reflects Google’s efforts to crack down on spammy and low-quality apps, including more thorough app reviews and requiring developers […]
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A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts
A pirated iOS port of Blue Prince is climbing the App Store charts Unofficial iOS port of Blue Prince game has appeared on App Store, despite not being officially announced by developer Dogubomb and publisher Raw Fury. The pirated version costs $9.99 and appears to be a barely-modified version of the actual game, but with […]
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