Facebook parent and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg has expressed doubt regarding Apple's European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) compliance, which mandates the iPhone maker to loosen its App Store policies, including letting developers use their own payment systems. Speaking during Meta's Q4 earnings call on Thursday, Zuckerberg labeled Apple's compliance measures as excessively difficult, casting...
Apple has announced significant updates to iOS, Safari, and the App Store to align with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA). The updates, which include over 600 new APIs, expanded app analytics, and alternative browser engine functionality, are aimed at complying with the DMA while ensuring user security. “The changes we’re announcing today comply...
Hideo Kojima's "Death Stranding Director's Cut" is scheduled for release on January 30, 2024, for iPhone, iPad, and Mac. This definitive edition of the acclaimed game is available for pre-order in the App Store for $24.99 CAD, with a 40% discount offered for early purchases. First announced at WWDC 2023 for Mac, the game's release...
Apple has contested EU regulations categorizing its five App Stores as one platform, refuting claims that they should fall under the same set of rules.
David Heinemeier Hansson, the creator of HEY, has openly criticized Apple for its decision to reject the new HEY Calendar app from the App Store. The rejection came after a prolonged 19-day review, causing HEY to miss its January 2nd launch date. The reason cited was the app's requirement for users to log in with...
Apple has announced a new feature for the App Store, known as contingent pricing for subscriptions, aimed at helping developers attract and retain subscribers by offering discounted subscription prices. The company told developers on Friday this feature allows customers to receive a discounted subscription rate as long as they maintain an active subscription to another...
