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Apple Asks U.S. Senate to Reject Bill That Would Allow Outside Apps
"Sideloading would enable bad actors to evade Apple’s privacy and security protections."
iOS 15.4 Beta Suggests Apple Working on Push Notification Support for Web Apps
iOS 15.4 appears to suggest that Apple is working on adding support for push notifications for web apps but it isn't working just yet.
Apple Celebrating Heart Month With New Apple Watch Activity Challenge
The challenge encourages people to do a half-hour's worth of exercise on February 14 by offering a special award.
Fanhouse Hikes In-App Purchases by 50% to Cover Apple’s Commission
The app had to make the changes "as a result of Apple's b.s."
Netherlands Fines Apple €5 Million for In-App Payment Violations
The Netherlands antitrust authority has fined Apple 5 million euros for failing to meet the in-app payment systems requirements it handed the company in October.
Apple to Still Take Cut from Alternative Payments for Dating Apps in the Netherlands
The announcement follows a ruling by the Netherlands’ competition regulator.
Apple Complies with Ruling to Allow Other Payment Options in the Netherlands
The move allows Apple to avoid $56.6 million USD in fines as it appeals the decision.
Smartphone Users Spent 3.8 Trillion Hours on Mobile in 2021: App Annie
Mobile data and analytics firm App Annie has released its "State of Mobile 2022" report that paints a picture of the app economy worldwide.
Apple Removes Blatant ‘Wordle’ Clone App From App Store
Apple has pulled the 'Wordle' clone apps from the App Store.
Apple to Allow Third-Party App Store Payment System in South Korea
Apple has told South Korean authorities that it will offer an alternative App Store payment system.
Tumblr Blocks More Than 400 Search Terms on iOS App to Avoid App Store Ban
Tumblr blocks more than 400 search terms on the iOS app to avoid being pulled from Apple's App Store.
Apple Faces $56.6 Million Fine in the Netherlands for Breaking Competition Laws
Apple will close out 2021 the way it started it: fighting claims of anticompetitive practices.