[ad_1] Last month, Epic Games filed a motion asking a California judge to hold Apple in contempt for what it claims are violations of a 2021 injunction relating to the company’s App Store practices. Now, Apple is asking the judge to reject Epic’s request, alleging in a new filing spotted by that the motion is … Read more
[ad_1] An oddball new app called Palmsy lets you post to a social media network full of adoring followers who only exist in your imagination. Whether used as a journaling app with a fresh twist or a nicotine patch equivalent for social media addiction, Palmsy prevents the real world from ever seeing your “posts,” storing … Read more
[ad_1] Days after Apple started , the company has announced more changes related to how developers can distribute their apps. Most significantly, those who meet certain criteria will be able to let users download apps from their websites. The , which will be available this spring, will effectively let developers bypass the app ecosystem entirely … Read more
[ad_1] Apple has reversed course on its decision to ban Epic Games’ developer account after it emerged European Union officials were looking into the issue. The about turn means that Epic will be able to bring its own app store to iPhones and iPads in the EU. The publisher will also be able to more … Read more
[ad_1] The European Union has entered the latest clash between Apple and Epic Games. Bloomberg reports that regulators will question Apple over its choice to ban Epic’s developer account. The Fortnite creator claims this action prevents it from launching the Epic Games Store in Europe. This escalation began when Epic CEO Tim Sweeney shared a … Read more
[ad_1] Following months of speculation, the European Commission has officially handed down its fine to Apple, and it’s much higher than initially expected. Apple is on the hook to pay €1.8 billion ($1.95 billion) for restricting alternative music streaming apps on the App Store — the EU’s first fine for Apple and its third-largest ever … Read more
[ad_1] Apple may be facing a fine of roughly $539 million (500 million euros) from the EU and a ban on its alleged anti-competitive App Store practices for music streaming services, according to . The publication, which cites five unnamed sources with knowledge of the matter, reports that the European Commission will announce its ruling … Read more
[ad_1] Over the past week, an app called Kimi curiously outranked well-known streaming services, such as Netflix and Prime Video, in the App Store’s list of top free entertainment apps. Now, Apple has pulled the application… most likely because it gave users access to pirated movies. As Wired reports, Kimi was disguised as an app … Read more