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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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Developers can seek guidance from Apple on EU App Store changes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:42:53 +0000

Apple has announced that it will allow developers to request consultations to discuss upcoming changes to the iOS App Store in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, for a quick primer, is a sweeping set of antitrust regulations aimed at reining in the market power of Big Tech giants... Read more »

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Russia claims Apple has paid $13.4M antitrust fine

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:21:17 +0000

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) claims that Apple has paid a $13.4 million fine relating to anti-competitive practices. According to Russian news agency TASS, the fine – originally levied at 1.2 billion rubles (then worth $17.4 million) in September 2022 – was confirmed as received by Russian authorities. “On January 19, 2024, Apple paid the... Read more »

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Apple may enable sideloading in Europe ‘in the coming weeks’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:04 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to install apps from third-party app stores—potentially within a matter of weeks. The move from Apple comes in response to mounting regulatory pressure from European lawmakers demanding more competition in the app ecosystem. According to Apple insider Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s “Power On”... Read more »

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Apple releases Xcode 15.2 with Vision Pro support

Ryan Daws — Tue, 09 Jan 2024 10:07:54 +0000

Apple has released Xcode 15.2, a major update that paves the way for the upcoming Vision Pro headset set to hit the shelves on 2 February. The new Xcode version introduces support for the Vision Pro headset through the integration of the visionOS SDK, opening up opportunities for developers to craft immersive visionOS apps tailored... Read more »

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App Store antitrust case is ‘firing on all cylinders’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 02 Jan 2024 15:18:57 +0000

Jonathan Kanter, the head of the Department of Justice’s antitrust unit, is intensifying the case against Apple over its App Store policies. According to the Financial Times, Kanter – who assumed the role in November 2021 – has stated that the investigation is now “firing on all cylinders.” For years, regulators, businesses, and enforcers have... Read more »

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EU to rule against Apple in App Store battle with Spotify

Ryan Daws — Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:09:04 +0000

EU regulators have reportedly sided against tech giant Apple in its prolonged battle with Spotify over App Store policies. The crux of the matter revolves around Apple’s alleged “anti-steering” rules, accused of inhibiting platforms like Spotify from effectively promoting alternative payment methods. This ruling – set to impact not only the music-streaming industry but also... Read more »

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Epic Games wins monopoly case against Google

Ryan Daws — Tue, 12 Dec 2023 10:33:19 +0000

In a landmark decision, the jury in the Epic Games vs Google case has unanimously ruled that Google Play and the Play Billing service constitute an illegal monopoly. The verdict comes three years after Epic Games initiated legal action against both Apple and Google, accusing them of maintaining unlawful app store monopolies. The jury –... Read more »

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Play Store set to integrate AI-generated FAQs

Ryan Daws — Tue, 21 Nov 2023 12:03:07 +0000

Google looks to be gearing up to incorporate even more of its AI capabilities into the Play Store. TheSpAndroid, in its deep dive into the Play Store’s 38.4.12 version, stumbled upon strings hinting at a new AI feature that involves generating Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for developers’ apps. The discovered strings indicate Google’s intentions to... Read more »

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Google Play introduces policies to boost app quality

Ryan Daws — Mon, 13 Nov 2023 15:13:39 +0000

Google Play has announced a series of initiatives aimed at bolstering the platform’s overall experience and steer users away from low-quality applications. Verification requirements update Earlier this year, Google Play introduced an expanded set of verification requirements for all developers, a move to empower users to make informed choices, combat malware, and reduce fraud. The... Read more »

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