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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.
Sony Plans to Enter Mobile Gaming Market: What This Means for Apple
Sony has announced its plans to move into the mobile gaming market through the acquisition of Savage Game Studios. Here’s why this is important for Apple.
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.
