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.
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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.
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.