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Apple introduced some major changes to its App Review Guidelines, now allowing game emulators for the first time globally, plus allowing music streaming apps to link to external purchases for those in the EU, as part of the the company adhering to the Digital Markets Act. 9to5Mac first reported the changes, which were confirmed to...

As Apple's grip on its App Store loosens due to the DMA, Europe awaits the rise of alternative iOS app markets, with AltStore poised to lead the charge.

With the EU's DMA pushing for fair competition, Apple is compelled to open up its ecosystem laying the groundwork for a diverse app market.

A legal storm is brewing as Meta Platforms, Microsoft, X, Spotify, and Match Group have joined forces to challenge Apple's App Store policies.

Apple announced some big changes to its app distribution policies, allowing developers in the European Union (EU) more flexibility, including the ability to distribute iOS apps directly from their websites. This move marks a notable shift in Apple's approach to app distribution within the EU. Under the new Alternative Terms Addendum for Apps in the...

Apple is said to have embarked on trials for a cutting-edge AI-driven advertising product, aiming to enhance its already thriving $7 billion ad business.

The European Union has doled out a €1.84 billion (about $2.7 billion CAD) fine to Apple following Spotify's ongoing anti-trust complaints. 

In the coming month, the EU states will witness a major change in the iPhone's history as third-party app stores make their debut, mandated by the DMA.

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...

Amidst a prolonged legal battle, Epic Games has accused Apple of failing to adhere to a court order to open its App Store to external payment options.

Microsoft joins the chorus of disapproval aimed at Apple's new App Store rules in the European Union, labeling them "a step in the wrong direction."

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...