The Apple Watch has evolved into a sophisticated, multifunctional accessory that seamlessly integrates into your daily life, offering a wide range of features and benefits. With the introduction of new apps, the capabilities of the Apple Watch have expanded even further, providing users with advanced tools for navigation, camera control, productivity, fitness tracking, and entertainment. […]
Apple today published its second annual App Store Transparency Report [PDF], highlighting details like the number of apps that were rejected during the year, the number of customer and developer accounts deactivated, the number of apps removed from the App Store, and more. In 2023, there were 1,870,119 total apps available, and Apple reviewed 6,892,500 app submissions. 1,763,812 apps were rejected, with performance, design, and legal listed as the top reasons why an app wasn't approved....
In light of increasing digital threats, Apple claimed to have significantly expanded its anti-fraud measures to address global challenges. : App Store has saved $7bn in fraud, says Apple
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What does Apple Vision Pro actually do? It turns out the answer is a lot. While this is not a comprehensive list of every visionOS app, these are some of the many great experiences possible on Apple Vision Pro! more
With so many accessibility features on the line, Apple recently previewed the new Reader Mode for the revamped Magnifier app on iOS 18.
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Over a span of four years, Apple says that it has prevented over $7 billion in fraudulent transactions, blocked 375,000 apps on the App Store over privacy violations, and killed 3.3 million accounts for fraud attempts. Apple's stats on App Store protections In its fourth annual fraud prevention analysis, Apple has detailed the ways that it has prevented fraud attempts, and blocked what it calls "problematic apps" from appearing on the App Store. Alongside the $7 billion in fraudulent...
Apple has created a new web page that acts as a hub for the various paths to developing apps for its platforms with various resources and guides. Dive into app & game development through new 'Apple Pathways' hub Called "Apple Pathways," it provides an introduction to developing apps and games within Apple's extensive ecosystem. The platform is an ideal starting point for anyone with a Mac and a bright idea. Structured to simplify the initial stages of app development, Apple Pathways...
Apple’s developer site has long been a massive hub of resources for prospective app developers, but previously there was never a clear path toward getting started. Today the company launched Pathways, a collection of videos, documentation, and other resources that will walk you step by step through the journey of developing your first app. more
A federal judge has raised concerns about whether Apple has overly complex barriers that could deter the usage of alternative payment methods in iPhone apps. Judge questions Apple's commitment to App Store payment alternatives Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers' injunction requires Apple to allow app developers to embed links to alternate payment systems. Its goal is to diminish the company's stronghold over app transactions, where commissions range from 15% to 30%. The commission...
Judge Yvonne Gonzalez-Rogers remains unconvinced of Apple's rationale for claiming it is complying with her original order, following testimony from Apple Fellow Phil Schiller. Epic continues to belittle Apple's app store practices while mirroring them in its own store As part of the ongoing complaint from Epic Games questioning Apple's compliance with the judge's original orders, Schiller and another executive tried to explain how the company arrived at its recent 27 percent commission...