• The European Commission is not happy with Apple's new app store rules and fees

    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...

  • Tech Giants Challenge Apple’s Latest App Store Policy as Anti-Competitive

    The companies state that instead of removing anti-steering rules as commanded by a court injunction, Apple has put in place a new scheme that continues to restrict price information.

  • visionOS App Store Now on Web: Check out New XR Apps From Apple Without the Headset

    Apple now allows users to browse Vision Pro's apps online in the new visionOS App Store.

  • Parler, Social Media App Infamous For Hosting Jan. 6 Content, Back On Apple App Store After A Year

    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

  • Tech Giants Challenge Apple's App Store Plans

    In a joint legal filing, Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X and Match Group have called on a federal judge to reject Apple’s plan for allowing outside payment options in its App Store. The companies argue that the proposal contradicts a 2021 ruling that found Apple in violation of California’s unfair competition laws, requiring Apple to allow app developers to direct users to their […]

  • Frivolous cryptocurrency App Store payment lawsuit killed by judge

    A lawsuit against Apple complaining about instant transfer fees and the company's alleged distrust in cryptocurrency has been dismissed by the case's judge, with major flaws sending the suit back to the drawing board. A Bitcoin coin In November 2023, a group of Venmo and Square Cash users attempted to take on Apple, alleging that Apple was violating U.S. antitrust laws due to its App Store guidelines. On Tuesday, U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria struck down the attempted...

  • Apple's big WWDC 2024 announcement may be an AI App Store

    Apple's AI strategy may not necessarily be to only offer the best AI apps it can produce, but instead deliver an enhanced AI App Store that may debut at WWDC. Apple AI Apple, like many other tech companies, is hard at work introducing AI elements to its operating systems and software, and could potentially bring those products out to consumers in 2024. However, Apple may have other plans on how to make money from AI. Speaking to CNBC on Monday, Melius Research head of technology...

  • Consumers pile on Apple with App Store monopoly class action suits

    A day after the US Department of Justice filed its omnibus antitrust lawsuit against Apple, consumers filed a trio of class-action lawsuits for allegedly monopolizing the smartphone market. App Store icon On March 20, the U.S. Department of Justice unleashed its lawsuit against Apple, following a five-year antitrust investigation into the iPhone maker's business practices. Mere days later, lawsuits are attempting to jump on the anti-Apple bandwagon. At least three attempted...

  • Apple redesigns App Store Purchase History page with more details and filters

    Following the release of iOS 17.4 a few weeks ago, iOS users have been noticing a discreet change when it comes to the App Store. More specifically, Apple has redesigned the App Store’s Purchase History page, which now provides more details about each purchase and also introduces new filters. more

  • Epic and allies are complaining about Apple's US App Store fees, while they charge about the same

    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...

  • Apple Vision Pro App Store now viewable from web browsers

    Apple launched a web-based version of the Apple Vision Pro App Store on Friday, giving non-owners a way to see what apps are available and newly added to the Vision Pro's nascent but growing library. For those who are "window shopping" for an Apple Vision Pro, or are just interested in seeing what's new, the App Store for Apple's latest hardware addition is now available. The new headset-based App Store, spotted by 9to5Mac, is available via Apple's main website. Just like Apple's...

  • Use This App to Back Up Your Apple Music Library and Restore Deleted Songs

    Hezel is an app that backs up your Apple Music library. You can restore deleted Apple Music playlists, songs, and music videos using this app.