A federal judge has decertified a long-running class action accusing Apple of monopolizing iOS app distribution. U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers ruled that the plaintiffs’ damages model failed to show classwide harm, undoing last year’s certification of a class of Apple account holders who spent at least 10 dollars on apps or in-app content.…
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Rajat is a journalist who writes about Apple and iOS with deep technical knowledge. At MacObserver, he tracks every iOS update, new iPhone releases, and explains how new features and system changes affect users and developers. He regularly digs into iOS beta builds, tests updates on his iPhone, and looks for hidden changes and behind-the-scenes improvements.
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Apple could launch four new pro apps for iPad soon
Apple seems ready to expand its professional app lineup for the iPad. New App Store data hints that the company plans to release four Mac apps: Pixelmator Pro, Motion, Compressor, and MainStage on iPad. If true, they would join Final Cut Pro and Logic Pro, which arrived last year. According to MacRumors contributor Aaron Perris,…
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