That 'Bioshock' update for iOS is never happening, game removed from App Store
A forum post by 2K has confirmed that Bioshock for iOS will not be updated, meaning the game is officially dead.
Apps with emoji in their descriptions generate more downloads, study finds
Apps with emoji in their description generate more downloads than apps which lack them, according to a recent study.
When iOS 10.3 ships, developers will gain ability to respond to App Store reviews
It looks like Apple has finally allowed developers to respond to customer reviews on both its App Store and Mac App Store.
Brexit fallout means iOS customers in U.K. will have to pay more for apps
As a result of Brexit-induced currency fluctuations, Apple announced that it's increasing the price of digital goods in its U.K. app stores.
China mandates all app stores must register with government
App stores operating in China must now register with the ruling party, ostensibly to help curb security issues.
Can Apple be sued for allegedly creating app monopoly? Appeals court says yes
According the a U.S. Appeals Court, Apple can indeed be sued for allegedly creating an iOS app monopoly. The case dates to 2012.
What's next for Fitbit? An app store of its own, according to its CEO
Fitbit is looking to launch its very own wearable app store "as soon as possible." This is according to company co-founder and CEO James Park
Apple made a record-smashing $240M from the App Store on New Year's Day alone
Apple has reported that it made a massive $240 million in sales on New Years Day alone, smashing previous records.
Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store
Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October.
Create a book from your favorite mobile photos with Blurb for iOS
Blurb simplifies the normal photo book design process by providing a streamlined set of options. The app is available now for the iPhone and iPad.
iPhone users, you’ll start seeing Search Ads in the App Store from October 5
iPhone and iPad users are about to see sponsored results with their App Store searches. Starting October 5, developers can pay to have their apps appear higher in search results – a system Google's Play Store adopted just over a year ago.
Attention developers: Apple to start deleting outdated apps from App Store
Apple is about to make a few big changes to the App Store designed to make the store a little easier to navigate.
Intelligence firm: Apple's App Store will boast more than 5 million apps by 2020
The old adage that there’s an app for that gets more true every day. Sensor Tower predicts that by 2020 the Apple App Store will boast over 5 million apps.
Apple’s App Store has now paid more than $50 billion to developers
Fifty billion dollars, that's a lot of money. And that's how much Apple has so far paid to developers with software in its App Store. CEO Tim Cook also said that July turned out to be the most lucrative month for developers – and so presumably for Apple too.
Trends with Benefits: ‘Pokémon Go’ will make Apple billions, and a suitcase that’s a scooter
Portland's Funniest Person for 2016, Nariko Ott, joins in our discussion of how Pokémon Go is augmenting our reality. We also have hands-on impressions of Sony's game-changing Z series TV, and chat about the world's most absurd suitcase.
‘Pokémon Go’ just broke another major iPhone App Store record
Pokémon Go has just become the app with the highest number of downloads during its launch week on the Apple App Store.
Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time
Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
China forces app stores to monitor users for 60 days
China has now released a new set of app store regulations that could affect more than half a billion Chinese smartphone users.
Google takes on Apple with better revenue deal for app developers, report says
On the same day that Apple revealed it's improving its revenue deal for app developers, a report suggested Google is planning a similar change, though with one important difference.
Apple announces major changes to its App Store
Just days ahead of Apple's highly anticipated WWCD store, we're learning about some "major changes" to the app marketplace.
Use your iPhone’s camera to turn textbooks from boring to easy to read
Summize, the scanning app for iOS that summarizes textbook text, has returned with improved tools and a new look.
Apple’s App Store got out of the wrong side of bed this morning
You may have had a bit of trouble looking for new apps this morning -- the Apple App Store went a little crazy, returning unrelated results in search.
Microsoft's curvy Word Flow keyboard makes it easier to type
Microsoft has finally launched its popular Windows Phone keyboard, Word Flow, on iOS.
Want to hone your app-building skills? Check out Apple’s revamped developer site
Apple has completely revamped its App Store developer website, offering developers tools and guides on how to build and promote great apps.
Apple ‘secret team’ prepping major App Store changes, report claims
Apple's App Store, which now offers more than 1.5 million apps, looks set to be overhauled in a bid to make it more efficient for both users and developers. And one of the reported changes could prove particularly beneficial for deep-pocketed developers.
Platform shmatform! Whatever app you’re using, Botlist has the bot for you
Bots are taking off, set to be a part of a range of platforms, including Messenger, SMS, and Slack. Botlist is a bot app store for all of those platforms.
Snapchat buys Bitstrips for its crazy, personalized emoji
Snapchat has acquired a personalized emoji company called Bitstrips, which became known for the personal comic strips that went viral on Facebook.
iOS-style video previews come to the Apple TV App Store
Apple TV developers can now add video previews to their App Store listings, giving users a much better overview of how the app looks and functions.
Apple reveals over $1 billion App Store sales during holiday season
The App Store has broken new records, with $1.1 billion sales in the two-week holiday season ending on January 3, according to a new report from Apple.
Mark Cuban says Apple should remove Twitter from its App Store for violating policy
Mark Cuban, voicing his thoughts via Twitter, called for the removal of the service's app from the App Store.
Patina wants to be your go-to Mac alternative to Microsoft Paint
Yesterday, Atek, Inc. released Patina on the OS X App Store. It's a drawing tool for non-professionals, similar to Microsoft Paint.
Is Apple beefing up its own apps’ rankings in the App Store?
Apple may be promoting its own apps on the iPhone App Store instead of giving fair billing to apps that deserve Top Chart positions. Or it may be a bug.
Apple to alert affected users about major iOS security breach
Now it's had a chance to better assess the situation regarding malware-infected apps that have landed in its app store, Apple has posted a Q&A page explaining to iOS users what steps it's taking to help those affected and to stop it happening again.
Freemium game developer reveals the dirty truths behind in-app purchases
An anonymous free-to-play mobile game dev has shared the creepy and invasive data mining that publishers use to milk players for in-app purchases.
Fable Legends is not coming to Steam, will be Windows 10 exclusive on PC
Windows 10's app store is getting exclusive games this year, including Microsoft's upcoming Fable Legends release.
Microsoft’s Remote Desktop app available now, lets you control PC from Mac
Microsoft has gone ahead and published a preview edition of its Remote Desktop app for Mac.
This live-streaming app could save your life in a dangerous situation
The Witness app acts like a panic button in high-risk situations. You can send a call, text, or email to your emergency contacts when you feel threatened.
Sick of Taylor Swift? ‘Discover the undiscovered’ with ReverbNation’s EchoMusic
Sick of hearing the same songs over and over again? ReverbNation's EchoMusic app introduces you to new artists.