A couple of weeks ago, Apple announced the rules that developers have to follow to make their apps available through third-party app stores and even through simple web downloads. However, these rules were very restrictive – and the European Commission thinks they may not comply with the DMA. The Commission “has launched investigatory steps relating to Apple's new fee structure for alternative app stores”. The Commission writes: “Apple's new fee structure and other terms and conditions for...
Epic has been joined by Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match to protest how Apple is handling App Store fees and the California anti-steering order, even as Microsoft bills Xbox developers heavily, and Epic attempts to charge a 12% commission in the EU. Epic vs Apple continues Apple and Epic went through a long saga of legal battles over Apple's commission. The result was a resounding victory for Apple in all but one charge, which would require Apple to end its anti-steering policy. After...
Epic Games in February said that it would launch an Epic Games Store on the iPhone in the European Union, and today the company held an event at the Game Developers Conference (GDC) to provide additional information on the upcoming store debut and the fees that it will charge for apps distributed through its marketplace (via 9to5Mac). For games distributed through the Epic Games Store, Epic will collect a 12 percent share of revenue, which is the same fee that it charges on Windows and...
Rugby’s stakeholders held a conference to discuss and propose numerous ideas. A shot clock to speed up scrums and line-outs was one of the options advanced. The council of the game’s governing body will vote on the proposal in May
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Apple's compliance with a 2021 order from a California federal judge, which prohibits the tech giant from restricting app developers from using external payment options, has been deemed inadequate by Meta, Microsoft, and other companies read more
The EU has today announced that it is not satisfied that Apple’s App Store changes comply with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), and the company is now officially under investigation for non-compliance. If that investigation confirms that Apple failed to comply with the antitrust law, then the iPhone maker could be fined up to 10% of its worldwide turnover – increasing to 20% for repeat infringements more
Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match today joined Epic Games to protest the way Apple complied with a court ruling requiring it to walk back its anti-steering rules. In an amicus brief in support of Epic Games (via The Wall Street Journal), the four companies said that the fees Apple is charging are too high, and that there are too many restrictions on how developers link to their websites. "The Apple Plan comports with neither the letter nor the spirit of this Court's mandate," reads the brief. ...
The game will soon invite players to explore Wiami, a virtual city where ancient wisdom meets futuristic innovation.
There are more developments today in the ongoing battle between Apple and some of its biggest App Store opponents. First, in a new amicus briefed filed in the United States today, Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group have teamed up to oppose Apple’s proposed anti-steering changes in the United States. Meanwhile, Epic Games shared more details about its plans to launch its own app marketplace for iPhone in the European Union. The company says it will take a 12% commission from sales more...
Apple now allows users to browse Vision Pro's apps online in the new visionOS App Store.
Parler, a once censorship-free social media platform, has returned to Apple's App Store under new ownership. It now vows to ban violent and controversial content. read more