Apple and Epic Games counsels presented their respective companies arguments on the ongoing legal tussle before the Appeals Court.
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Apple and Epic Games Dispute Continues, Court of Appeals Hearing Starts on Monday
The Apple and Epic Games dispute continues as both parties are set to present their oral arguments before three judges at an Appeals Court.
A Privacy Lawsuit for Apple and the First Mailbag Monday - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-14
Security researchers say Apple was/is tracking a lot of App Store activity in iOS 14.6. In the time of iOS 16.1.1, this has led to a lawsuit. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk that over. Plus – Twitter and Emergency SOS via Satellite and Steve Jobs’ sandals make it into Mailbag Monday!
Apple Removes More Than 540,000 Abandoned Apps in 3Q22, App Store Hits Its Lowest Number
Apple removed 540,000 abandoned apps in 3Q22, causing the App Store to hit its lowest number of apps in seven years.
Developers Find Apple May Be Tracking User Data on App Store Through iOS
Reports indicate that Apple may be tracking what a users taps on and interacts with in the official App Store, sending the data to Cupertino.
Issues with Unions and Cross Promotion - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-04
The first Apple Store union in the US has a formal complaint against Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts brings us the story. Then, cross promotions are making Ken cross. Changes to the Weather app and Apple TV prompt the question – Are Apple Services sinking under the weight of their synergies?
Apple Gets Head Start on National STEAM Day by Interviewing Seven App Store Developers
Apple is looking ahead to National STEAM Day by interviewing several developers that focus on app development and working with the App Store.
Grumpy and Gleeful Apple and Tech News - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-02
There’s tech news that brings us down and tech news that boosts our spirits. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts joins Ken today, as each brings one bothersome story and one happy story to the mix.
Apple Pauses Apps Store Ads Related to Gambling After Developers' Complaints
Apple has paused the placement of gambling-related ads in the App Store after several developers complained about it.
Apple's Big Gambling Spree - TMO Daily Observations 2022-10-27
If you thought it was bad when Apple added two more ad slots to the App Store, hold Apple’s beer. A slew of ads for gambling apps almost make the ad slot additions forgettable. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to discuss that. Plus – Nick and Ken talk about how Apple is learning from accidental Emergency SOS notifications.
Spotify Calls Apple's Rejection of Its Audiobook Offerings Anti-Competitive
Spotify called Apple’s rejection of its audiobook offerings anti-competitive, as its request for app update has been rejected three times.
Apple Updates Cryptocurrency and NFT Rules on the App Store
Apple updated its App Store Review Guidelines to provide clearer guidelines on how developers can manage cryptocurrency and NFT.
Ad-Free Instagram Experience 'OG App' Removed From Google Play Store, Developers Determine Next Step
The “OG App” has been removed from both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store, leaving the app to determine its next move.
Meta Warns Users of Third-Party Apps Stealing Facebook Login Credentials
Reports indicate that Meta is warning users of third-party apps on Google and Apple’s app stores looking to steal Facebook login credentials.
Trolls Gotta Troll, Siri's New Tricks and More From Thursday's Observation Deck Sightings
Trolls gotta troll Apple on price hikes, Siri’s new trick and new beta software. Plus, Apple TV+ news and more from today’s Observation Deck.
Critics Are Not Happy About Sudden App Store Price Increase
Apple critics voiced their displeasure with the sudden App Store price increase in several countries, including those that use the euro.
New Language App Memo Helps Users Learn Spanish Through the Power of Memes
A new app, dubbed Memo, is aiming to help users learn Spanish through the medium of memes. It is currently available in the App Store.
Apple Korea Headquarters Raided by Antitrust Regulators Due to Overcharging App Store Commission
Antitrust regulators raided Apple’s Korea Headquarters after app developers complained that Apple collects more than 30% commission rate.
Ad-Free Instagram Experience 'OG App' Removed from Apple App Store
The new ad-free Instagram client OG App has already been removed from the App Store, though not for the reasons you would suspect.
iOS 16.1 Beta 3 Allows Users to Preload In-App Content After Install
The new iOS 16.1 beta 3 now includes an option for users to pre install in-app content before they run an app for the first time.
New 'OG App' Provides Instagram Alternative Without the Meta Clutter
Two developers have created an alternative to Instagram known as the OG App, which aims to remove the clutter found on the official Meta app.
App Store Pricing to Increase in Some Countries Due to Euro Depreciation Against the U.S. Dollar
Apple announced that App Store pricing in all territories using the euro currency will increase on October 5.
Apple Plans to Beef Up Its Advertising Business with New App Store Ad Spots
Apple plans to expand its advertising business by introducing new App Store ad spots before the year ends.
Apple Settles FlickType Developer Lawsuit Regarding App Store Treatment
The developer behind the FlickType keyboard app has agreed to settle his lawsuit against Apple over App Store treatment.