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Telegram Forced to Remove Animated Emoji to Get Update Approved
A new animated emoji feature in messaging app Telegram caused the app to sit in review for two weeks before Apple insist on its removal.
Apple Looking to Expand Advertising Efforts to More Apps, Including Maps, Books and Podcasts
According to reports in Mark Gurman’s recent “Power On” newsletter, Apple is looking to expand its advertising efforts within native apps.
Epic Games Versus Apple App Store Appeals Hearing Set for October 21
A hearing for the Epic Games versus Apple App Store appeals has been scheduled for October 21 at the U.S. appellate court in San Francisco.
Explore New Worlds with 'TerraGenesis: Operation Landfall', Now in the Apple App Store
The hit space-exploration game gets a sequel with “TerraGenesis: Operation Landfall”, now available in the Apple App Store.
South Korea to Investigate Whether Apple and Other App Store Operators Violate In-App Payment Law
A South Korean telecommunications regulator is probing Apple, Google, and the locally-owned One Store for violating in-app payment laws.
Apple Removes App That Could Hijack Facebook Ad Accounts
An iOS app would hijack Facebook Ad accounts. It locked several advertisers out and ran scam advertisements. It’s now gone from the App Store.
Spring Cleaning Starts Early as Apple Drastically Delisting Outdated Apps in App Store
A report from Pixalate indicates that Apple is delisting far more apps in the App Store for Q2 of 2022 than Q1, as Cupertino had warned.
'Clash of Clans' Celebrates 10-Year Anniversary with Alternate-History Documentary, More Surprises
The mobile-strategy game “Clash of Clans” is celebrating its 10-year anniversary today with a host of in-game and real-world surprises.
Apple Expanding App Store Advertisements to 'Today' Tab and App Pages
Reports indicate Apple will add two new advertising sections to the App Store, adding to the “Today” tab, and individuals app pages.
U.S. Senators Ask Apple and Google How They Handle Fraudulent Cryptocurrency Apps
A. U.S. Senator sent a letter to both Apple and Google seeking clarification on how they prevent fraudulent crypto apps.
Portugal Law School Professor Files Class Action Suit Against Apple for Excessive App Commission Rate
A law professor from Portugal filed a class action suit against Apple for excessive, anticompetitive commissions from the App Store.
Netflix for iPhone and iPad Adds External Subscription Link
In the latest version of its iPhone and iPad apps, Netflix now offers a button to an external subscription page.
Urban Mobility App Moovit Unveils Smarter Personalized Features in Over 112 Countries
The urban mobility app Moovit has announced new features for users in 112 countries. The update is now available in the Apple App Store.
Russia Set to Fine Apple for App Store Policy's Violation of Antitrust Laws
Russia is set to fine Apple for abusing its dominance in the app distribution market, which is a violation of antitrust laws.
Security Report Finds Lack of App Privacy Data in 10% of 5 Million Apps Analyzed
A new report analyzed 5 million apps on Google and Apple App Stores and found that 10% have no privacy data.
'Pokémon GO' Celebrates Six-Year Anniversary with New Event, Challenges, and More
Today “Pokémon GO” players are celebrating the sixth anniversary of the game. Launching in 2016, it grew into one of the largest mobile games of all time.
EU Approves Legislation to Boost Regulation for Apple and Other Big Tech Firms
Landmark EU legislation to regulate Big Tech could have serious implications for Apple’s walled garden in iOS and iPadOS.
'Everything Apple' Gift Card Becomes Available in Several European Countries
Apple has quietly launched its “Everything Apple” single gift card for anything Apple in several European countries.
FCC Commissioner Calls on Apple and Google to Delete TikTok From App Stores
Citing its use to conduct surveillance on Americans, an FCC commissioner says Apple and Google should delete TikTok from their app stores.
Apple Founders Campaign Highlights European Developers in the App Store
Apple is highlighting small European app and game developers through a Founders campaign in the ‘Today’ section of the App Store.
Dutch Antitrust Group Reports Apple Finally Allowing Third-Party Payments in Dating Apps
A Dutch antitrust group said that it was glad to know that Apple will finally allow third-party payment systems in Dutch dating apps.
Blizzard's Free-to-Play 'Diablo Immortal' Arrives to the Apple App Store Today
Today Blizzard has announced that its free-to-play action RPG “Diablo Immortal” arrives to the Apple App Store.
Apple's Fraud Prevention Analysis Notes 1.6M Risky Apps Prevented from Defrauding Users
Apple’s fraud prevention analysis highlighted that the App Store prevented more than 1.6 million risky apps from defrauding users in 2021.