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App Store Subscription Spending Doubles That of Google Play Store: Sensor Tower
According to new data from analytics firm Sensor Tower, consumer spending on subscription apps reached new heights of $18.3 billion USD in 2021.
Apple Prefers Fines vs Compliance, Claims EU Competition Regulator
The European Union's head of digital policy believes Apple would rather continue to pay fines than accept new App Store regulation.
Fake ‘Authenticator’ App Charges iOS Users Up to $335 USD/Year
The imitation app charges users an auto-renewing weekly subscription fee of $3.99 USD, and it's not even the only one out there.
Trump’s ‘Truth Social’ Launches in Apple’s App Store with Tech Glitches
Former US President Donald Trump's social media app Truth Social is now available for download in Apple's App Store.
Apple Slapped with Millions in Fines Again by Dutch Antitrust Regulator
The argument is whether Dutch dating apps should be allowed to use third-party payment systems in apps distributed via the App Store.
Electronic Frontier Foundation Sides With Epic Games in Apple Antitrust Case
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has sided with Epic Games against Apple in their high-profile antitrust case. In a new blog post, the EFF outlines its reasoning for making its statement, noting that Apple's App Store rules in fact drive up app costs and limit usability for the everyday Apple user. Last year, in the...
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.