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European iOS developers can begin testing alternative app stores

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Feb 2024 15:43:07 +0000

Apple this week began implementing its controversial plans to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), allowing developers to now submit alternative app stores and external apps via App Store Connect. This development comes amid Apple’s efforts to meet the DMA requirements by March 2024. With the deadline looming, Apple is taking proactive steps... Read more »

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Metaplay debuts Unity-based SDK to help scale mobile games

Ryan Daws — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 11:59:27 +0000

Metaplay, known for its fully customisable backend for game development, has debuted a Unity-based SDK to help developers scale their mobile games. Developed over four years in collaboration with top-tier game studios in Helsinki – including Metacore, Dodreams, and Nitro – the Metaplay SDK is designed to empower developers and studios in creating top-tier online... Read more »

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Apple and Epic Games ask appeals court to reconsider antitrust case ruling

Ryan Daws — Fri, 09 Jun 2023 14:01:49 +0000

Apple and Epic Games have requested that an appeals court reconsiders its ruling in the pair’s spat over App Store practices. The ruling, which upheld a previous order from a California federal court, was the result of a lawsuit Epic Games filed against Apple. Epic Games accused Apple of imposing unfair requirements on software developers,... Read more »

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Apple will prepare for sideloading in iOS 17

Ryan Daws — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 13:37:55 +0000

iOS 17 is expected to be relatively light on major new features, but it will still contain significant changes. The majority of Apple’s development efforts over the past year have been focused on preparing for the launch of its mixed-reality headset. As such, most of the company’s existing platforms have taken a backseat. According to... Read more »

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Microsoft intends to launch a mobile app store

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Mar 2023 14:15:32 +0000

Microsoft is planning to launch a mobile app store that will compete against the App Store and Play Store. According to Microsoft’s Xbox head Phil Spencer, Microsoft will take advantage of an upcoming EU law that will break up the monopoly held by the two major smartphone platform holders. “We want to be in a... Read more »

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Google offers ML-powered translation for Android apps

Ryan Daws — Wed, 15 Mar 2023 13:09:32 +0000

Google has announced that it will offer free machine-learning translation for Android apps. The service will enable developers to bring their apps to as many people as possible, without incurring significant additional costs. At launch, seven languages are supported: Google Translate’s transformer-based language models will be used for accurate translation into the supported languages. Developers... Read more »

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India demonstrates its security-focused ‘BharOS’

Ryan Daws — Wed, 25 Jan 2023 10:32:17 +0000

India has demonstrated its security-focused homegrown mobile operating system, BharOS. Government officials teased a homegrown mobile OS earlier this month. Local media outlet Business Standard initially reported it would be called ‘IndOS’ and will be a collaboration between the government, academia, and startups. “India is one of the largest mobile device markets in the globe.... Read more »

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Judge rejects Apple’s bid to dismiss lawsuit by Cydia’s creator

Ryan Daws — Mon, 30 May 2022 16:57:28 +0000

California District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers has denied Apple’s bid to dismiss a lawsuit brought against the company by Cydia’s creator. Cydia was a third-party app store which, as you will be well aware, is officially a no-no in Apple’s books. The store was popular among the “jailbreak” community and even pre-dates the official App... Read more »

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HUAWEI HMS Core empowers developers with innovative capabilities

Developer — Tue, 22 Mar 2022 11:50:51 +0000

While some mobile app interactions might only last for a moment, the impact they can have is lasting. No matter what apps consumers are using, they want a premium experience across all areas − and developers need to deliver. To that end, HUAWEI HMS Core provides developers with innovative, efficient openness capabilities to help them... Read more »

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Apple letter urges lawmakers to reject sideloading bill

Ryan Daws — Fri, 04 Feb 2022 11:26:32 +0000

Apple has written a letter urging lawmakers to reject a bill that would force the company to allow any apps to be installed on its mobile operating systems. The letter, addressed to Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin and Republican Chuck Grassley, claims the proposed bill will hurt user privacy and security if passed. In question... Read more »

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