Apple App Store

The past week has been a rollercoaster ride for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with a mix of highs and lows. From facing regulatory hurdles in China to gearing up for the annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), the tech giant has been in the spotlight. Here’s a recap of the top stories...

In a significant move, Epic Games is expanding its mobile game store to include nearly 20 third-party games on Android worldwide and iOS within the European Union. This expansion is accompanied by the launch of a free games program on mobile platforms. What Happened: To incentivize developers to...

Epic Games, the developer behind the globally popular game Fortnite, has launched a new legal battle, this time accusing Samsung and Alphabet Inc.’s (NASDAQ:GOOGL)(NASDAQ:GOOG) Google of antitrust violations. In a lawsuit filed in a U.S. federal court in California, Epic claimed the two tech...

Amid ongoing debates about regulating teen smartphone use, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is reportedly opposing legislative efforts requiring it to enforce age restrictions on apps. What Happened: Apple is pushing back against legislative efforts to make the company enforce age restrictions on apps, The...

Following a previous rejection by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), music streaming behemoth, Spotify Inc. (NYSE:SPOT), has announced that it will now display its pricing information on its app for Apple devices in the European Union. What Happened: Spotify will update its iOS app on Wednesday to include...

Epic Games has announced that the Epic Games Store and Fortnite will be available on iOS in Japan by late 2025. This development follows the passage of a new law in Japan, akin to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act, which mandates that third-party app stores must be allowed on Apple...

Recent analysis by Evercore ISI indicates that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has experienced negligible revenue impact in the EU App Store after complying with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA). What Happened: Despite the regulatory changes that took effect in March, the EU App Store...

In a move to support alternative app stores in the European Union, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is introducing changes to its App Store Connect and TestFlight. What Happened: Apple announced a series of changes to the App Store in the EU as part of iOS 17.4, including support for third-party app...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) veteran Phil Schiller has echoed the sentiments of CEO Tim Cook, saying that the "Alternative App Store" proposal in the European Union will compromise the security of iPhones and their users. What Happened: While the European Union's Digital Markets Act is aimed at...

Apple has also removed Andrew Tate’s controversial app from its platform, following Google’s earlier decision to do the same.  What Happened: Tate, a former professional kickboxer known for his online presence and prior controversies regarding the promotion of male supremacy and...

Axie Infinity is coming to Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) App Store, but not in the country that did the most to propel the play-to-earn game to become the biggest web3 game and NFT collection of all time, the Philippines. "Right now Sky Mavis is testing in smaller markets as it prepares...

Sports betting apps saw the biggest boost from the start of the NFL playoffs over the weekend, but one streaming app also had a significant increase in usage.  What To Know: DraftKings Inc (NASDAQ: DKNG) and FanDuel, a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment PLC (Pink: PDYPF), saw...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) has announced the 2022 App Store Awards winners.  What Happened: Apple announced the winners of the 2022 App Store Awards, highlighting the games and applications that encouraged people to “engage more deeply with the world, expand their imaginations, and...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ: GOOG) (NASDAQ: GOOGL) Google are under investigation for allegedly hindering the growth of tech industries in the U.K.  What Happened: On Tuesday, the U.K.'s Competition and Markets Authority, or CMA, launched an...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ: AAPL) data tracking challenges seem to be getting worse. The company's device analytics allegedly contain information that may be used to specifically identify iCloud accounts, say security researchers.  What Happened: On Monday, Mysk security researchers shared...