Morgan Stanley estimated that side-loading and alternative app stores in Europe would only affect 1% of Apple’s total revenue.
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Don’t Fear the App-Pocalypse - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-15
Bloomberg says Apple is prepping iOS for third-party app stores and app side-loading in the EU as early as iOS 17. TMO writer Nick deCourville joins Ken to talk over potential pros and cons. Plus – a couple of financial analysts have early takes on the talk.
Apple Considers Opening Its Private APIs To Third-Party Developers and Apps
Apple is reportedly opening up its private APIs to third-party developers and apps, and may allow other browser engines as well.
Travelin' Tim Talks TSMC
From the Observation Deck, we can see Travelin’ Tim hits Arizona, pricing changes for the App Store, and new homes for HomePod mini.
Pricing Tools for Developers and Things We Didn't See Coming - TMO Daily Observations 2022-12-07
Longtime Apple podcaster Adam Christianson joins Ken to kick around the pricing tools Apple’s opening for developers. Plus – with close to 40-years combined of Apple news under their belts, Adam and Ken talk about what they did not see coming, and what they look forward to seeing.
Apple Announces 700 New Price Points for App Store
The App Store is gaining an almost tenfold increase in the number of price points developers can use. It’s also offering new pricing tools.
Coinbase Claims Apple 'Blocked Its Last' Wallet iOS App Release Following New Policy on NFTs
Coinbase claimed that the App Store’s new policy on NFT disabled sending of NFTs through its Wallet iOS app.
Facebook and Spotify CEOs Lash Out Over Apple's App Store Policies
Facebook and Spotify CEOs slammed Apple’s App Store policies, saying it’s not a good place to be and Apple seemingly gives only the illusion of control.
Apple Announces 2022 App Store Awards Winners
Apple announced the winners of the 2022 App Store awards, highlighting 16 apps and games that made waves since their launch in the App Store.
Captains of Industry - TMO Daily Observations 2022-11-29
Elon Musk has decided to pick a fight with Apple. TMO Managing Editor Jeff Butts and Ken talk over the Twitter Owner and CEO’s trollish behavior. Plus – Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses talk of Apple acquiring Disney, and Tim Cook’s post-Thanksgiving visit with victims of the Hingham Apple Store crash.
Apple Promises to Fix App Store Policy that Oddly Charges Korean Developers More Than the 30% App Sale Commission
Apple promised to fix an oddity in the Korean App Store that overcharges app developers on sales commission.
Reinstating Trump's Twitter Account Could Be Bad Due to Apple and Google's Influence on the Mobile Industry
Elon Musk’s decision to reinstate former President Donald Trump’s Twitter account and other blocked accounts could harm the platform.
Apple and Epic Games Present Their Oral Arguments Before the Three-Judge Appeals Court
Apple and Epic Games counsels presented their respective companies arguments on the ongoing legal tussle before the Appeals Court.
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.