App Store
Apple Just Halved App Store Fees—But Only for ‘Mini Apps’
Apple today announced the App Store Mini Apps Partner Program, a new initiative that allows developers hosting mini apps or games inside their larger apps to qualify for a reduced App Store commission rate of 15%. “Today, we’re introducing the Mini Apps Partner Program, which expands on the App Store’s ongoing support for apps that...
Apple Bows to China, Removes Gay Dating Apps from App Store
Apple has pulled two of China’s top gay dating apps from its App Store after receiving an order from the country’s internet regulator
Apple Launches a Fresh New Look for the App Store on the Web
Apple has launched a new web view for the App Store on the web, which now lets you see tabs by Today, Games, Apps and Arcade, along with select app categories. This is a long time coming as previously you could only see app previews on the web. When you click on an app, you...
Apple Adds New App Store Updates for Developers, Expanding its Policies
Apple has updated its App Store policies, adding three new features to assist developers in the review process.
Florida AG Pushes Apple to Take Down ICEBlock Tracking App
Apple has pulled ICEBlock tracking app after demand by Florida AG over concerns it endangered law enforcement, stirring debate over app regulation.
Apple Objects to Britain’s Push for Open App Stores
Apple has voiced concerns over the UK's new competition rules, that could undermine user privacy innovation and force open access to its technology.
Apple Hits Back at Elon Musk, Says ‘App Store Is Fair and Free’
Elon Musk criticized Apple on Monday night, accusing the company of stacking the App Store in OpenAI’s favour, specifically the promotion of the latter’s app ChatGPT. “Apple is behaving in a manner that makes it impossible for any AI company besides OpenAI to reach #1 in the App Store, which is an unequivocal antitrust violation,”...
Updated App Store Age Ratings Bring New Teen and Adult Categories
Apple has revamped its App Store age ratings with new 13+, 16+, and 18+ categories, giving parents better tools and developers stricter content rules.
EU Likely to Approve Apple’s App Store Changes
EU regulators are likely to approve Apple’s App Store updates, helping the company avoid potential €50M daily fines under the Digital Markets Act.
TikTok to Launch US-Specific App in September
ByteDance is reported to be launching a US-specific version of TikTok in the coming months.
Apple Updates EU App Store to Comply with Digital Markets Act
Apple has announced sweeping updates to its App Store operations across the European Union to adhere to the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple Scrambles to Avoid EU Fines with Last-Minute App Store Reforms
Apple is negotiating last-minute changes to its App Store to avoid escalating EU fines under the Digital Markets Act, with key DMA deadlines looming.