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App Store
Apple Fails Bid to Dismiss Alternative App Store's Antitrust Lawsuit
Apple failed in its bid to dismiss an amended lawsuit filed against it by Cydia, an alternative app store for jailbroken iOS devices.
Judge Rejects Apple's Appeal Aiming to Dismiss Antitrust Lawsuit Filed by Cydia
An Oakland, California judge has rejected an appeal by Apple in regard to an antitrust lawsuit filed by the developers of Cydia.
US Senate Bill Would Ban App Stores From Hosting Apps That Accept China’s Digital Yuan
A bill just introduced in the U.S. Senate could bar Apple and others from hosting apps that allow payments using China’s digital yuan.
In-App Account Deletion Gets A New Deadline, Developers Have Until June 30 To Update Their Apps
Apple reminded developers to provided an in-app account deletion option if their apps support account creation.
Apple Highlights the Success of Smaller Businesses and Entrepreneurs on the App Store
Today Apple issued a press release highlighting two reports that focus on the growth of small businesses within the App Store.
Apple and Google App Store Policies Get Slammed in New Study By India Developers
The Alliance of India Digital Foundation conducted a study on Apple and Google App Store policies that affect India developers.
Apple's Decision to Remove 'Abandoned' Apps May Cut 10% of App Store
With Apple’s decision to remove “abandoned” apps from the App Store, a report from Pixalate shows just how large of a cut this may be.
How to Install iPhone and iPad Apps on Your M1 Mac
Your M1 Mac allows you to run apps designed for iOS and iPadOS. Here’s how to install and run iPhone and iPad apps on your M1 Mac.
Deadline for Small Developer Assistance Fund Set for May 20
Apple just announced the deadline for Small Developer Assistance Fund applications. Eligible app developers have until May 20 to sign up.
Apple Warns Developers That Their Apps Will Be Removed from App Store Unless Updated Within 30 Days
Apple warned developers that apps not updated for a long time will be removed from the App Store unless updates are submitted within 30 days.
Stever Sheraton, Creator of the Famous iBeer App, Goes To Reddit To Answer Questions
Steve Sheraton, creator of one of the most popular iOS apps iBeer, recently did an Ask Me Anything on Reddit, answering questions from fans.
Research: Apple's App Tracking Transparency May Not Be Foolproof After All
New research claims Apple’s app tracking transparency may not be foolproof, since there are loopholes that big companies can exploit.
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[U] Mac App Developer Uses Bait-and-Switch to Game the App Store, Shows Flaws in App Store Policy
In a series of tweets, Developer Jeff Johnson criticized Fokusek Enterprise for using bait-and-switch tactics in the Mac App Store.
iPhone App Store Dominated by Third-Party Apps, Apple-Commissioned Study Shows
Apple announced the availability of a commissioned study demonstrating the success of third-party apps in the iPhone App Store.
Apple Reinstates Kremlin Opposition's App to App Store in Russia
Months after the country’s election, Apple has reinstated a controversial app made by Kremlin opposition leaders to the App Store in Russia.
Apple Test Pilots New Feature In App Store that Auto Enrolls Current App Subscribers
Reports are indicating that Apple is testing a new feature in the app store that auto enrolls app subscribers for new subscription prices.
Apple Targeted by Yet Another Dutch Class Action
A second Dutch class action lawsuit against Apple brews, even as Apple continues to struggle with a regulatory agency in The Netherlands.
Apple May Pay More Fines For Not Complying with Dutch Third-Party Payment Systems Ruling
As a Dutch regulator levies the 10th fine against Apple for its failure to comply with orders to allow third-party payment systems for dating apps, it warns that there may be higher fines in the future.
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[U] Apple Music, Other Online Services Face Second Day of Outages
For the second day in a row, users are reporting an Apple Music outage as well as issues using other of Apple’s online services.
Apple Facing Ninth Weekly Fine in The Netherlands
The Netherlands has imposed a 9th fine on Apple for not complying with its order regarding payment methods for dating apps.
Ukraine Urges Apple to Block Its Services to Russia, including Access to the App Store
Ukrainian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Digital Transformation, Mykhailo Fedorov has urged Apple to stop all its services in Russia.
Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group
According to a Dutch foundations, Apple’s and Google’s app store policies have cost residents more than a billion euros in excess payments.
App Store Sessions for Developers Start February 15
App Store Sessions will be held from February 15 to March 29. If you’re a member of the Apple Developer Program you can sign up.