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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...

Apple is set to implement new fees and stricter rules for app downloads outside its App Store in response to the new EU regulations.

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...

The US Supreme Court has dismissed Apple's appeal in an antitrust suit centered on its lucrative App Store, leading to a dip in the company stock.

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...

Japan plans regulations forcing Apple and Google to allow third-party app stores and payments on their platforms to restrict their market dominance.