Apple clarifies removal of legacy apps
Apple provided more clarity on its intent to remove outdated apps from the App Store. The updating deadline was extended.
Last month, an internal e-mail leaked Apple's intent to remove App Store apps that haven't been updated 'for a long time'. Shortly after, Apple published the announcement on ... Read more
Apple’s App Store cleans up outdated apps
Apple is freeing the App Store from outdated apps. An internal e-mail indicates that Apple seeks to remove apps that are no longer receiving updates.
Tech website The Verge acquired an internal email warning that outdated applications will be removed shortly. Reportedly, developers are given 30... Read more
Apple’s Tim Cook takes firm stance against sideloading…again
On Tuesday, Apple CEO Tim Cook slammed forthcoming antitrust regulations in the United States and Europe, claiming that some of the proposed measures will jeopardize iPhone users' privacy and security.
In a speech at the IAPP Global Privacy Summit in Washington, D.C., Cook argued that regulators... Read more
Apple bends to ACM’s demands after €50 million fine
Dutch market regulator ACM is positive about the adjustments Apple proposes for dating app developers. When accepted, the proposal ends a months-long conflict between the regulator and Apple.
In the past months, ACM and Apple have been disputing the App Store conditions for Dutch dating app deve... Read more
New EU law will challenge Apple’s tight grip on its App store
The proposed legislation will have a direct impact on how Apple skims commissions from in-app purchases.
Apple is facing one of the biggest challenges yet to how it controls and profits from the App Store, according to reporting in the Wall Street Journal. This comes as Europe prepares to comple... Read more
Microsoft to add support for Android Apps in Windows 11
The Apps are already available in a "public preview"
In 2021, Microsoft announced Windows 11 users would be able to natively access Android apps through a PC-based version of the Amazon Appstore.
In October last year Windows 11 arrived, but access to Android apps on the platform was limited t... Read more
Apple adds payment options to Dutch App Store, avoids €50 million fine
In response to a ruling by Dutch market regulator ACM, Apple will provide Dutch developers of dating apps with more payment options in the App Store.
Late last year, regulator ACM threatened to fine Apple with 50 million euros due to limited options of App Store payment systems in the Netherland... Read more
Apple developers generate 229 billion euros through App Store
According to Apple, app developers have brought in a total of over 229 billion euros ($260 billion) in revenue through the Apple App Store since 2008.
In its data summary, Apple indicates that 2020 closed with a total amount of 176 billion euros earned since 2008. 2021 closed with 229 billion eu... Read more
Polish regulator starts investigation into Apple’s privacy policy
Apple is about to face an investigation in Poland over whether its new rules on privacy and personal data processing for devices running its iOS violate competition law. The investigation was announced by the Polish antimonopoly regulator on Monday.
The iPhone maker released an update of its iOS... Read more
Apple argues in favour of the company’s monopoly on its ecosystem
Craig Federighi, Apple’s head of software, took to the stage at the Web Summit in Lisbon to argue on behalf of the iPhone behemoth. The company objects to the EU’s draft DMA and DSA guidelines that would make it illegal for the company to force customers to get apps only from its App Store.
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