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How Apple lost control of the App Store
US District Judge Lucy Koh ruled that Apple violated an injunction that barred the company from using its App Store as a weapon against competitors. The judge said Apple deliberately chose an option “at every step” to comply with her order. The judge added that Apple could limit where links were placed, charge developers based…
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Apple is not concerned about the tariffs
Apple has said that it’ll comply with the court’s order and “will appeal” the decision which allows it to eliminate App Store’s fees for developers who want to sell their apps. “We will comply with the court’s order and we’ll appeal,” Apple said. This comes after a US-based judge ruled that developers can’t be forced…
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TikTok is back online
TikTok has withdrawn the app from both App Store and Google Play store in the US after it faced a ban under the PAFACA (Protecting America’s Children and Families from Online Infringement) Act. TikTok has requested the government to provide “ definitive assurance” that it would not enforce the law. The law bans app stores…
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This is not the first time that Epic has sued, but it is the second time
Epic Systems CEO Tim Sweeney has said the company’s app store Auto Blocker is not anti-malicious compliance and it’s designed to prevent competition. “It’s not about reasonable measures to protect users…It’s about obstruction of competition,” Sweeney added. Earlier, Google and Samsung had announced that Samsung’s App Store would require users to download a 21-step process…
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TikTok is sues the US government
TikTok has filed a lawsuit against the US government over a new law ordering ByteDance to remove its app from the App Store or cease operations in the US. It alleged that the government isn’t providing evidence of Chinese government’s use of TikTok. The law, which was signed by US President Joe Biden last month,…
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The United States andApple are a case of nerd rage
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) in its lawsuit against Apple claims that the App Store review process makes apps “unattractive to users”. The DOJ added that Apple’s conduct made cloud-streaming apps “so unattractive to users that no developer designed one” for the iPhone. The lawsuit further said that Apple’s business practices “can cause firms…
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The big US antitrust lawsuit against Apple has some things in common
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) in a recent court filing has said the European Union (EU) “Suppressed Apple’s Progress in Keeping the Apps Free and Open for the Public Good”. The department added that Apple’s App Store fees make it impossible for third-party apps to remain free. It further said Apple doesn’t allow third-party…
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Apple was fined by the EU for slowing down music streaming
Apple has been fined 1.94 billion by European Union antitrust regulators for monopoly in the European digital music market. It has been told that its App Store rules prevent streaming services from advertising cheaper subscription deals outside of Apple’s store. However, Apple said the decision cements the dominant position of a successful European company that…
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The App Store is not ready for Apple to release its grip
Apple has announced that it’ll allow European Union (EU) citizens to download apps from alternative app stores in the European Union (EU). It’ll also pay a reduced commission of up to 16% for in-app goods and services, the company said. Apple is taking a 30% cut from every purchase on apps sold through the App…
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Side loading and other alternate app stores are going to be offered by Apple
Apple has announced a new “Core Technology Fee” of 0.50/year for apps on its App Store, which will be charged only to those who install more than one million apps annually in the European Union (EU). The fee will only apply after a million annual installs in the EU and will not be used to…
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Some Apple apps will be modified for Vision Pro
Apple’s updated Terms of Service (TOS) stated that even if someone clicks a link and subscribes to a product through the App Store, they still owe Apple a commission. The TOS states, “If you sell a product through the App Store…Apple will get its cut one way or another.” However, Apple added that developers now…
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Apple defeated another app store
Apple has announced that it will collect up to 26% of the revenue from all online purchases on its app and website. This comes after the US passed a law forcing developers to use third-party payment processors if they want their apps to be eligible for App Store. “As a practical matter…collection and enforcement will…
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Apple’s pledge to support messaging could finally end the phone conversation
Apple is reportedly creating a “core platform” for video messages through RCS in response to the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) that requires major companies like Apple to make their services interoperable with other platforms. iMessage is reportedly being investigated by the EU to see if it should be considered a core platform. It’s…
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Legislators voted to ban TikTok in the state
A bill has been passed in the US’ Montana, which would end TikTok’s App Store Replication and Harnessing Mobile Devices. It could create a patchwork of laws that would “weigh heavily” on small app companies, The App Association, an industry group representing app developers, said. Earlier, the White House asked TikTok to stop doing business…
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China has a plan that includes Alibaba’s restructuring and Jack Ma’s return
During his meeting with Chinese Premier Li Qiang on the sidelines of the China Development Forum, Apple CEO Tim Cook said he was “happy to be back” as the company celebrated its 30th year in the country, state media said. Cook added that App Store growth is growing “strengthened than we think”. Apple will celebrate…
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Telegram has added more text options and a blur tool.
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has said Apple claims they review apps within 24 hours but, in our experience, it takes at least seven to 10 days for any meaningful product update to reach the App Store. Durov also added that the video messaging feature can be accessed by Tapping a button on the video but…
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The fate of the employees is waiting for them under Musk.
Twitter CEO Elon Musk in a recent interview revealed that it was Apple who threatened to withdraw Twitter from App Store. “Maybe Apple was saying, ‘We may not approve… relaunch of Blue until you fix X for us’,” he said. “I think that is more likely. I wanted to have you back because you’re one…