TikTok to Launch US-Specific App in September
ByteDance is reported to be launching a US-specific version of TikTok in the coming months.
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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.
App Store Drives $1.3 Trillion in Developer Sales in 2024
Apple's App Store enabled $1.3 trillion in developer sales in 2024, with over 90% commission-free, highlighting its role in global digital commerce.
Apple Hit in Fortnite Battle: Court Says No to App Store Delay
Apple has lost a key legal bid to delay changes to its App Store rules, after a U.S. appeals court rejected the company’s request to pause a federal judge’s order. The decision stems from Apple’s ongoing antitrust fight with Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite. The 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Wednesday that...
Apple’s U.S. App Store Drives $406 Billion in Developer Sales in 2024
In 2024, Apple's U.S. App Store facilitated $406B in developer sales, with small developers' earnings up 76% and over 90% of transactions commission-free.
Apple Says It Blocked $2 Billion in App Store Fraud Last Year
Apple says it stopped more than $2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions on its App Store in 2024, as part of its ongoing efforts to crack down on scams and bad apps. The company also claims it prevented nearly 2 million risky apps from ever reaching users last year. Over the past five years, Apple...
Apple Lied and ‘Manufactured’ Evidence to Justify App Store Cut: Judge
Apple funded a "sham" economic study and had at least one of its executives lie on the stand to defend the company's up-to-30% commission on in-app purchases
Apple Cashed In Over $10B in App Store Fees Last Year, Says Report
Apple earned more than $10 billion USD (about $14 billion CAD) in U.S. App Store commissions during 2024, according to market intelligence firm Appfigures
Fortnite’s App Store Absence Cost Over $1 Billion: Epic CEO
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney revealed in an interview that the popular builder-shooter's absence from Apple platforms cost the company over $1 billion USD
Apple Appeals Court Ruling Over App Store Payment Policies
Apple appeals a contempt ruling in the Epic Games antitrust case, challenging restrictions on App Store payment policies and facing potential criminal investigation.
Apple Loosens Grip on App Store Payments After Court Ruling
Apple has updated its App Store Review Guidelines for apps on the U.S. storefront, allowing developers more freedom when it comes to external payments. The changes follow a U.S. court ruling stemming from the long-running legal fight with Epic Games. Fortnite will now be returning to the U.S. App Store. What’s New for U.S. App...