Apple eases App Store restrictions to allow game-streaming apps
Apple is easing App Store restrictions to allow cloud gaming apps that feature multiple playable games within a single app.
These developers are doing something amazing with iPhone and iPad apps
What makes iPhone and iPad apps special in 2023? We chatted with award-winning developer teams to learn exactly that.
Netflix games may be coming to TVs soon, as revealed by new iOS app
It looks like a Netflix Games on TV beta is imminent after a Netflix Game Controller app just appeared on the iOS App Store.
Elon Musk says he will speak to Tim Cook about changing the ‘Apple tax’
Seeking a better deal for creators on Twitter, Elon Musk will ask Apple to adjust the 30% cut that Apple takes from in-app purchases made via its App Store.
No, you can’t use an Apple gift card on Apple Pay
Knowing the difference between Apple Pay and Apple gift cards can be confusing. Here's what you should know before making a big mistake.
The best RPGs for iPhone and iPad in 2023: our 16 favorite games
Mobile gaming has come a long way in the past few years, and now we can finally enjoy big RPGs on our smartphones. Here are some of the best to play right now.
Apple cracks down on ChatGPT apps with harsh age ratings
Apple is currently blocking the BlueMail ChatGPT integration update due to the app developer disputing its age restriction of 17 and older.
Our 5 favorite iPhone and Android apps by Black developers
As Black History Month comes to a close, here are five of some of the most thought-provoking apps made by Black developers in the U.S.
The EU is preparing an App Store change that Apple won’t like
The European Union's investigation into Apple's App Store is now said to focus on the company's restrictions against rivals like Spotify and Netflix.
Guess how much Apple has paid App Store developers — you won’t even be close
Apple has revealed how much it's paid out to App Store developers since its launch in 2008, and it's probably a lot more than you think.
Sorry, but allowing third-party iPhone app stores is a bad idea
New European Union regulations could pave the way for Apple to allow sideloading and third-party app stores. But this may not be all good news.
Apple may do the unthinkable — allow third-party iPhone app stores
Due to regulations from the European Union, Apple may be considering third-party app stores on the iPhone and iPad in the very near future.
Don’t listen to billionaires like Elon Musk — app stores are fantastic
Billionaires tell us app stores are stifling choice and suppressing free speech, rallying us against them. Ignore it all, because app stores are great for us.
This EU law could force Apple to open up iMessage and the App Store
After forcing Apple to bring USB-C to the iPhone, the next EU law takes aim at the App Store.
Google’s Android monopoly finds its biggest challenge, and Apple might be next
India's competition watchdog has slapped Google with two fines, each worth over $100 million. But it's the orders that truly hurt, and Apple might be next.
The OG App, an ad-free Instagram client, is no longer on the App Store
The OG App, the ad-free alternative to Instagram, has been removed from the App Store just days after launch.
Ads won’t ruin your iPhone’s App Store — they may actually improve it
More ads may be coming to the App Store for the holidays, but there's no need to fear that it will ruin the App Store experience. It might even improve it.
Apple’s App Store to start showing more ads
Folks with an iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch will soon start seeing more ads for apps in the App Store, giving developers more ways to reach customers.
The ugly side to Apple’s embrace of third-party App Store payments
Apple is finally opening the App Store gates for developers to use third-party payment systems, but actually taking that path is risky and cumbersome.
New ways Microsoft is enticing developers to use Windows app store
Microsoft has shared several plans it has to push developers toward its app store in Windows at Build 2022.
Google Play Store helps find the apps invading your privacy
Google is finally implementing a feature that allows users to see what information their apps collect and who they're providing it to.
Apple seems to have embarked on new purge of neglected apps
Apple seems to have embarked on a new round of purging apps from its App Store, specifically those that have been left untouched by developers for a long time.
How to use Apple Arcade on a Mac
If you subscribe to Apple Arcade, you can get gaming on more than just iPhone or iPad. You can use Apple Arcade on Mac to enjoy games anytime.
Apple joins Google in allowing alternative app store payment systems in South Korea
Apple is finally opening up its App Store to third-party payment systems -- in South Korea.
Apple reveals how much it paid to App Store developers in 2021
Apple's App Store continues to pay out tens of billions of dollars annually to developers, though the store's success hasn't come without controversy.
How (and why) to give software as a gift this holiday season
Our tradition of giving physical gifts creates an enormous amount of waste. That’s why this year (and beyond) we should all consider giving software as a gift.
U.K. agency says Apple and Google are stifling user choice in their app stores
The U.K.'s Competition and Market Authority thinks Apple and Google are stifling mobile competition. Here's what that means.
Three reasons Apple’s anti-sideloading rant misses the point
Apple Craig Federighi tackled sideloading at this week's Web Summit 2021 with a misleading rant. Here are three reasons he's wrong.
Apple’s first attempt to delay third-party app store payments fails in court
Apple's attempt to delay support for third-party payment systems has run into a roadblock, with a federal court dismissing its request for a stay.
Paddle wants to be first to replace Apple’s in-app billing system for developers
In the wake of the Apple and Epic lawsuit, Paddle thinks it can replace Apple's in-app billing system for willing developers.
Apple makes another concession to developers, lets some link outside its app
Apple has satisfied a Japanese Fair Trade commission investigation by giving developers more leeway in linking outside the App Store.
Apple and Google are going to need to open up their app stores in South Korea
South Korea has just forced Apple and Google to open up their in-app purchases to third-party payment processors as antitrust movements intensify globally.
Apple makes concessions to developers as part of $100 million settlement
Apple is finally allowing developers to share iinformation about pricing outside the App Store as part of a $100 million class-action settlement proposal.
Apple has decreased App Store prices in the U.K., South Africa, other countries
Apple has altered App Store pricing across a number of markets utilizing the Euro as their primary currency.
Apple App Store developer earnings grew 24% in 2020, according to study
According to a new study by Analysis Group, the App Store facilitated a massive $643 billion in billings and sales during 2020.
This is how many iPhone apps Apple rejected in 2020
Apple maintains tight control over the App Store, in an effort to keep users safe. In fact, the company rejected a hefty 1 million apps in 2020.
Half-hour outage affects Apple App Store, iMessage, iCloud Drive, and more
Apple's App Store and some of its iCloud services experienced a half-hour outage. By midafternoon, it had been resolved.
Steam Link app transforms humble MacBooks into hardcore gaming machines
Mac gamers just received some good news: Steam Link is now on the App Store, making streaming games from a PC to a Mac a little bit easier than it was before.