App Store

Apple is rolling out a new payment model for the App Store that allows users to sign up for monthly subscriptions with a 12-month commitment. This option is designed to make services more affordable by spreading the cost of an annual plan over 12 smaller monthly payments. While subscribers can cancel their plan at any...

Apple is blocking updates for vibe coding apps like Replit, citing App Store rules on code execution. Here's how this affects the AI app development.

Apple is reducing App Store commission fees in mainland China to 25% starting March 15, 2026, following discussions with local regulators and global scrutiny.

Apple will begin to lower its cut taken from developers on the App Store in China down to 25%, starting this month.

Apple is updating App Store rules for age ratings and verification in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana to comply with new local laws.

Apple has launched a sharp verbal attack on the European Commission, accusing regulators of using "political delay tactics" to stall the rollout of new app policies. According to a Bloomberg report, the tech giant claims the EU is intentionally dragging its feet to create a pretext for further investigations and heavy fines. The clash comes...

Looks like Canadians are attempting to break down Apple’s App Store dominance here as well, and not just in the U.S. The Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, better known as CIPPIC, has filed an application asking for permission to bring a case under the Competition Act, accusing Apple of abusing its dominant...

Apple is attempting to overturn a landmark £1.5 billion ($2.77 billion CAD) U.K. court ruling that found the company overcharged millions of customers through its App Store, a case that could ultimately see payouts to nearly every iPhone user in the country who bought apps or in-app purchases over the past decade. The development was...

Apple has agreed to open iOS to third party app stores and also allow new payment options in Brazil with a revised fee structure.

A U.S. federal judge has blocked a controversial Texas law that would have required Apple and Google to verify the age of every user downloading an app from their app stores, delivering a major win for Big Tech as similar legislation continues to gain traction elsewhere. According to The Verge, U.S. District Judge Robert Pitman...

Apple’s tightly controlled iOS ecosystem is set to loosen further — this time in Brazil. Following regulatory pressure, Apple has agreed to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems for in-app purchases, and links to external offers on iPhones in the country, according to reports from Brazilian publications MLex and Tecnoblog (via MacRumors). The changes...

In 2026, Apple is refreshing how ads appear on the App Store with new top banner ads and more running on search results.