Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details
1 year ago

Apple Is Allowing Developers To Offer Their Apps Directly from Their Sites But Not For Everyone: All Details

News 18  

BRUSSELS: Software developers who use Apple's App Store will be able to distribute apps to EU users directly from their websites this spring, the company said on Tuesday, as part of changes required by new EU rules forcing Apple to open up its closed eco-system. The European Union's Digital Markets Act, which kicked in last week, requires Apple to offer alternative app stores on iPhones and to allow developers to opt out of using its in-app payment system, which charges fees of up to 30%. "We're providing more flexibility for developers who distribute apps in the European Union, including introducing a new way to distribute apps directly from a developer's website," Apple said in a blogpost. Other changes include allowing developers who set up alternative app marketplaces to offer a catalogue solely made up of the marketplace developer's own apps with immediate effect.

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EU orders Apple to open iPhone ecosystem, Apple says decision is bad for its products and users
2 weeks ago

EU orders Apple to open iPhone ecosystem, Apple says decision is bad for its products and users

India Today  

Apple has been formally ordered by the European Commission to open up its tightly controlled ecosystem to rival device makers and app developers, as part of its compliance with the bloc’s new Digital Markets Act. “With these decisions, we are simply implementing the law and providing regulatory certainty both to Apple and to developers,” said the EU’s antitrust chief Teresa …

Apple upset with European Union: Lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and the EU rules allowing its download
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple upset with European Union: Lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and the EU rules allowing its download

The Hindu  

Apple has chided a newly available pornography app available in the European Union, and warned that the bloc’s digital rules opening the way for third-party app store downloads undermines consumer confidence in the tech giant. AltStore PAL said in a social media post on Monday that Hot Tub is “the world’s 1st Apple-approved porn app.” Apple rejected that description, saying …

Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and the EU rules allowing its download
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1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple lashes out at iPhone porn app maker and the EU rules allowing its download

Associated Press  

LONDON — Apple has chided a newly available pornography app available in the European Union, and warned that the bloc’s digital rules opening the way for third-party app store downloads undermines consumer confidence in the tech giant. AltStore PAL, an alternative app marketplace made possible under Europe’s Digital Markets Act, unveiled the Hot Tub iPhone app this week, which is …

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe

Raw Story  

by Glenn CHAPMAN Apple on Monday called a pornography app available for iPhones in the European Union a danger to children, saying landmark digital rules there allowed it to get on to its handsets via an alternative to its App Store. - 'All' apps welcome - AltStore PAL launched early last year as an App Store alternative in the EU, …

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe
Top News
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Apple blasts porn app for iPhones in Europe

Deccan Chronicle  

San Francisco: Apple on Monday called a pornography app available for iPhones in the European Union a danger to children, saying landmark digital rules there allowed it to get on to its handsets via an alternative to its App Store. 'All' apps welcome AltStore PAL launched early last year as an App Store alternative in the EU, according to a …

Epic Games challenges Apple with bold moves to expand mobile game store
2 months, 1 week ago

Epic Games challenges Apple with bold moves to expand mobile game store

India TV News  

Epic Games has reportedly taken bold steps towards strengthening its mobile app store by adding around 20 third-party games to its platform. Supporting developers with fee coverage To attract developers, Epic will cover the Core Technology Fee —a 0.50 Euro fee per iOS app install for third-party marketplaces after 1 million annual downloads. A fight for App store freedom Epic …

Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion
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2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Store app launch in India is a precursor to substantial retail expansion

Hindustan Times  

This year, Apple is expected to double down on its presence in India, and will embark on the next stage of retail expansion in the country. In a move that will potentially set the ball rolling for what is to come in the next few months, the Apple Store app is finally available for users in India. With the Apple …

Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple may have to pay $1.83 billion in fines if found guilt in UK trial App Store trial

Firstpost  

The complainants argue that Apple forces developers to charge higher prices for apps and in-app purchases to cover the hefty 30 per cent commission, who claim Apple’s practices are monopolistic and unjust Apple has argued that its App Store fees are in line with those of other digital marketplaces. The case, led by Dr Rachael Kent, a digital economy expert …

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store

Wired  

Epic Games today officially launched a rival app store for iOS in the European Union, marking the first time Apple’s own App Store has had to face a serious rival. The Epic Games Store will initially offer Epic’s games, including Fortnite, for users to download onto their iPhones, with plans to start onboarding third-party developers’ games beginning in December. The …

Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple faces first-ever charges under EU's Digital Markets Act (DMA)

India TV News  

European Union regulators opened a new investigation into Apple’s support for alternative iOS marketplaces in Europe on Monday, under the Digital Markets Act, adding that the App Store's “steering” policies violate the DMA meant to encourage competition. The EU regulators said they are concerned as Apple's new business model makes it too hard for app developers to operate as alternative …

Apple Hits a Major Roadblock as EU Targets App Store
55 years, 3 months ago

Apple Hits a Major Roadblock as EU Targets App Store

Wired  

Apple has become the first Big Tech company to be charged with breaking the European Union’s new digital markets rules, three days after the tech giant said it would not release artificial intelligence in the bloc due to regulation. Back in March, one of the members of the European Parliament who negotiated the Digital Markets Act told WIRED that Apple …

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
9 months, 1 week ago

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators on Monday leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook, accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The European Commission said that according to the preliminary findings of its investigation, the restrictions that the iPhone maker imposes on developers using its mobile App …

Apple Puts Rival App Stores Behind a Tall Barricade
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Puts Rival App Stores Behind a Tall Barricade

Bloomberg  

In January, Apple Inc. announced it would soon allow iPhone users in Europe to download apps from marketplaces other than its official App Store. It was a radical shift, one the European Union forced on the company through its new Digital Markets Act, a sweeping law designed to reduce the power of large tech platforms. Tim Sweeney, chief executive officer …

Apple faces a fight with the US. The outcome could change your iPhone
1 year ago

Apple faces a fight with the US. The outcome could change your iPhone

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Apple is facing one of the toughest tests in its history after the …

How Europe’s regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers
1 year ago

How Europe’s regulatory battle with Apple could signal what’s to come for American consumers

Associated Press  

LONDON — It’ll likely take years before the U.S. government’s massive antitrust lawsuit against Apple is resolved — but the iPhone maker’s troubles with European regulators offer a glimpse of what changes American customers may see down the line. EU antitrust watchdogs have launched multiple antitrust cases accusing Apple of violating the 27-nation bloc’s competition laws, while also imposing tough …

What the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone
1 year ago

What the DOJ’s antitrust suit against Apple means for everyone with an iPhone

LA Times  

Greater freedom for app developers on the App Store. In 2020, Epic Games sued Apple after it got kicked out of the App Store when its game “Fortnite” was attempting to circumvent Apple’s charge on in-app purchases. “We do not expect any business model changes for now, but Apple clearly is going to have to find a way to eventually …

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
1 year ago

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe

Associated Press  

Apple has reversed course under regulatory pressure and cleared the way for a nettlesome adversary, video game maker Epic Games, to set up an alternative store for iPhone apps in Europe. But a new set of regulations called the Digital Marketing Act, or DMA, that took effect in European Union’s 27-nation bloc earlier this week cleared the way for other …

Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe’s Tough New Tech Law
55 years, 3 months ago

Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe’s Tough New Tech Law

Wired  

Europe changed the rules of the internet this week when the Digital Markets Act took effect, holding the biggest tech companies to tough new standards. One of the architects of the DMA says Apple is a strong candidate for the first formal investigation, describing the company as “low-hanging fruit.” Apple has faced intensifying pressure in recent years from competitors, regulators, …

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store
1 year ago

European regulators want to question Apple after it blocks Epic Games app store

Associated Press  

LONDON — European Union regulators said they want to question Apple over accusations that it blocked video game company Epic Games from setting up its own app store, in a possible violation of digital rules that took effect in the 27-nation bloc Thursday. Epic asserted Wednesday that Apple thwarted its attempt to set up its own iOS app marketplace to …

Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?
1 year ago

Apple is making big App Store changes in Europe over new rules. Could it mean more iPhone hacking?

Associated Press  

Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of a regulatory clampdown in Europe that is striving to give consumers more choices — at the risk of creating new avenues for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on the devices. Apple has lashed out at the new regulations for unnecessary security risks to iPhone …

Want To Sideload Apps On Your iPhone? There’s A New App Store For These Users And It's Not Free
1 year, 1 month ago

Want To Sideload Apps On Your iPhone? There’s A New App Store For These Users And It's Not Free

News 18  

Apple has been forced to open iOS to sideloading apps, at least in part of Europe for now, and we are now seeing some action from companies. The Setapp store will be the first third-party apps store for iPhone users in the region, who can pick their best apps and install them on the device. Currently, this app store is …

Apple announces five major changes for iPhones in Europe. Details
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple announces five major changes for iPhones in Europe. Details

Hindustan Times  

Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and the App Store for iPhones, doing so to ensure compliance in the European Union with the Digital Markets Act, a new law that will take effect in March. A women uses an iPhone mobile device as she passes a lighted Apple logo at the Apple store The European Commission designated Apple as …

EU warns Apple of consequences if App Store changes fall short of regulations
1 year, 2 months ago

EU warns Apple of consequences if App Store changes fall short of regulations

Live Mint  

Apple is set to face stringent consequences if its modifications to the App Store fail to align with the upcoming regulations introduced by the European Union, warned the bloc's industry chief on Friday. In an effort to comply with the EU's impending Digital Markets Act, Apple has announced that it will permit software developers to distribute their applications on Apple …

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores, lower fees in Europe to comply with regulations

Associated Press  

Apple has unveiled a sweeping plan to tear down some of the competitive barriers that it has built around its lucrative iPhone franchise, but the new choices opening up to consumers and app developers will only be available within Europe to start. Although Apple isn’t planning to charge for in-app transactions outside its payment system in Europe, it will introduce …

Apple Is Not Going To Stop Making Money From Apps In These Countries: Here's How
1 year, 2 months ago

Apple Is Not Going To Stop Making Money From Apps In These Countries: Here's How

News 18  

Apple is facing major pressure from the European Union over its business practices and the company is ready to comply. As per new reports, Apple is ready to allow third-party apps to run on iOS as demanded in the Digital Markets Act but it will have a special review process in place which will scan for any possible concerns regarding …

Apple Could Wait Till Early 2024 Before iPhone Users Can Sideload Apps: Will You Get It?
1 year, 4 months ago

Apple Could Wait Till Early 2024 Before iPhone Users Can Sideload Apps: Will You Get It?

News 18  

Apple is planning for some big changes on iOS and many suspected those updates will be rolling out as early as next month. But turns out, the company is likely to reserve those new features for iPhone users till early next year. One of the big changes from Apple for users in European Union countries will be the power to …

Apple fined 1 million euros by Paris court over App Store practices
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple fined 1 million euros by Paris court over App Store practices

The Hindu  

The Paris Commercial Court on Monday fined iPhone maker Apple just over 1 million euros for imposing abusive commercial clauses on French app developers for access to the company's App Store, the court ruling showed. The ruling, seen by Reuters, said there was no need to order Apple, which has a market value of about $2.1 trillion, to tweak the …

App store avalanche forecast as Apple bows to EU demands
2 years, 3 months ago

App store avalanche forecast as Apple bows to EU demands

The Hindu  

Apple's rivals are positioning themselves as the go-to alternative to its dominant App Store as the iPhone maker prepares to allow others on its devices in the European Union. The bloc's Digital Markets Act will force Apple and fellow tech giant Google to provide space for third-party app stores on their respective iOS and Android devices. Ben Wood, CMO of …

Apple’s EU move to help Indian techies
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple’s EU move to help Indian techies

Live Mint  

Apple Inc.’s decision to allow third-party app stores to operate on iPhones and iPads in the European Union is likely to have a cascading impact on Indian app developers as well, industry experts said. On 14 December, Bloomberg reported that Apple plans to change a long-standing policy of not allowing app downloads on iOS from third-party stores, following the EU’s …

Apple may allow iPhone, iPad users to sideload apps, along with third-party app stores on its devices
2 years, 3 months ago

Apple may allow iPhone, iPad users to sideload apps, along with third-party app stores on its devices

Firstpost  

Thanks to the EU’s legislation, we may see the fabled ‘Apple Ecosystem’ come to an end, at least on the software side of things. Apple has controlled the iOS ecosystem with a tight fist ever since the concept of iPhones and an App Store from where users could download and install applications has existed. Apple has always maintained that keeping …

Explained | Why app store fees are causing a stir?
2 years, 4 months ago

Explained | Why app store fees are causing a stir?

The Hindu  

The story so far: Claiming that Apple had “mostly stopped advertising on Twitter,” billionaire Elon Musk launched an attack against the iPhone maker on Monday. While the Apple App Store is a globally trusted platform for buying third-party apps, some users might want to access their favourite apps using other payment options, to benefit from lower prices. Developers too want …

Apple’s updated App Store policy only tightens its grip over the marketplace it runs
2 years, 5 months ago

Apple’s updated App Store policy only tightens its grip over the marketplace it runs

The Hindu  

Zacchaeus is an anti-hero in one of the short portions in the Holy Bible. Antitrust regulators in Europe and in Asia have taken steps to pressure Apple to let users make payments externally and to cut the rate it charges for in-app purchase. In Netherlands, Apple has agreed to cut its commission by three percentage points for dating apps and …

Apple hikes prices of apps, in-app purchase rates in some countries
2 years, 6 months ago

Apple hikes prices of apps, in-app purchase rates in some countries

The Hindu  

Apple is increasing the prices of apps and commission on in-app purchases on its App Store for some countries. Developers can change the price of their apps and in-app purchases including auto-renewable subscriptions at any time in App Store Connect, Apple said. Last year, the iPhone maker reduced app store prices for euro zone countries to adjust to foreign exchange …

Apple Will Allow Apps Like Netflix, Spotify To Use Their Own Payment Methods On iPhones: All Details Here
3 years ago

Apple Will Allow Apps Like Netflix, Spotify To Use Their Own Payment Methods On iPhones: All Details Here

News 18  

Apple’s App Store fee for developers is a controversial topic. As a result of action taken by many developers over Apple’s unfair commission on in-app purchases, the company is now allowing “Reader" apps to link to their own payment methods. Apple usually charges developers between 15 percent to 30 percent commission on in-app purchases from apps downloaded from the Apple …

Apple’s App Store meets its nemesis in the East
3 years ago

Apple’s App Store meets its nemesis in the East

The Hindu  

Fourteen years ago, Apple’s co-founder Steve Jobs launched a digital marketplace. Apple said it had paid $21 million to developers within a month since the App Store’s launch. “The money that developers have earned through the App Store will top $100 billion.” That’s about $14 billion into Apple’s coffers, which is just $4 billion short of the company’s iPad sales …

Apple allows unlisted apps on App Store
3 years, 2 months ago

Apple allows unlisted apps on App Store

The Hindu  

Apple has added support for unlisted apps on the App Store that would only be available to users with access to a direct link, according to a developer support page, spotted by MacRumors. Apple suggests that apps developed for “specific organisations, special events, or research studies, or apps used as employee resources or sales tools” can be considered for the …

CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies On Allegations Of Unfair Trade Practices
3 years, 3 months ago

CCI Directs Investigation Into Apple's App Store Policies On Allegations Of Unfair Trade Practices

Live Law  

On Friday, the Competition Commission of India directed investigation into the Apple's App Store policies with respect to allegations of unfair trade practices in India raised by a non-government organisation, Together We Fight Society. Apple's policy to mandate in-app purchases and the restriction imposed on the app developers from selecting payment process system of their choice is also in violation …

Apple gets Dutch antitrust order to open up app payments
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple gets Dutch antitrust order to open up app payments

Live Mint  

Apple Inc. was ordered by the Dutch antitrust authority to allow dating apps to use other payment systems or face a fine of as much as 50 million euros. Apple imposes “unreasonable conditions” by not allowing a free choice for app payments besides Apple’s in-app purchases, the Netherlands Authority for Consumers and Markets said in a press release. In September …

Apple confirms it runs ads for third-party apps, communicates with developers
3 years, 4 months ago

Apple confirms it runs ads for third-party apps, communicates with developers

India Today  

Apple has confirmed that it runs ads for third-party apps and that it is a standard practice in the industry. Reports alleged that Apple buys ads via Google for high-value subscription to pocket app developer revenue. “Apple has figured out that they can make more money off these developers if they push people to the App Store to purchase there …

EXPLAINER: What is Apple doing with its App Store?
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What is Apple doing with its App Store?

Associated Press  

Over the past week or so, Apple has eased some longstanding restrictions that helped make its App Store into a big moneymaker for the company. The company has long required app developers to pay high commissions to Apple on the sales of paid apps as well as purchases of subscriptions or digital items inside their apps. For the first time, …

EXPLAINER: What is Apple doing with its App Store?
3 years, 7 months ago

EXPLAINER: What is Apple doing with its App Store?

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Over the past week or …

Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups

Associated Press  

LONDON — Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users can sign up for paid subscription accounts. The iPhone maker said late Wednesday that it’s making a small adjustment to its strict App Store rules for developers of so-called reader apps, in order to resolve …

South Korea becomes world's first market to force Apple, Google to allow third-party app store payments
3 years, 7 months ago

South Korea becomes world's first market to force Apple, Google to allow third-party app store payments

India Today  

South Korea has become the world’s first market to challenge the duopoly of Apple and Google over app store payments by approving a bill that forces them to allow third-party payments in the country. Waiting to be rubber-stamped by President Moon Jae-in, the legislation forces both Apple and Google to change their policies for app marketplaces that currently reject payments …

Apple to allow developers to share purchase options outside of iOS app
3 years, 7 months ago

Apple to allow developers to share purchase options outside of iOS app

The Hindu  

Apple will allow developers to share purchase options with users even outside of their iOS app. "Developers can use communications, such as email, to share information about payment methods outside of their iOS app," Apple said in a release. Today, developers pay a commission of upto 30% to Apple on in-app purchases made on iOS app. Last year, Apple removed …

Apple WWDC2021 keynote LIVE: Tim Cook speaks, new OS line-up, more
3 years, 9 months ago

Apple WWDC2021 keynote LIVE: Tim Cook speaks, new OS line-up, more

The Hindu  

Affectionately known as ‘DubDub’ to the devs community, Worldwide Developer Conference kicks off this spring, virtually of course, from Apple Park. 12:09 a.m. Apple introduces a new 3D API It is WWDC after all, so Apple is offering many more APIs for developers building apps using macOS Monterey. 11:58 p.m. Apple announces new macOS It has come a little late …

Apple holds edge in app store trial despite nagging issues
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple holds edge in app store trial despite nagging issues

The Hindu  

Apple seems to be prevailing in an antitrust trial examining whether its mobile app store illegally skims profits from smaller companies. To prevail, Epic will have to persuade U.S. District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers that Apple’s app store has become a monopoly that has enabled the Cupertino, California, company to engage in price gouging. After Schmalensee likened Apple’s in-app commissions …

Apple faces billion-pound legal action over App Store charges
3 years, 10 months ago

Apple faces billion-pound legal action over App Store charges

Daily Mail  

Apple is facing a billion-pound legal action over accusations it has broken UK competition law by 'overcharging' millions of people using its apps. The collective action has been brought by Dr Rachael Kent, an expert in digital economy and a lecturer at King's College, London Apple has faced continued concerns over its anti-competitive nature of its App Store The collective …

Apple Accused by EU of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in the Music Streaming Market, Sides With Spotify
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple Accused by EU of Anti-Competitive Behaviour in the Music Streaming Market, Sides With Spotify

News 18  

EU regulators accused Apple on Friday of distorting competition in the music streaming market, siding with Spotify in a case that could lead to a hefty fine and changes in the iPhone maker’s lucrative business practices. Apple found itself in the European Commission’s crosshairs after Sweden-based Spotify complained two years ago that the US tech giant unfairly restricted rivals to …

Apple claims websites can replace iOS apps, but can’t ‘name a single developer’ that has done it successfully
3 years, 11 months ago

Apple claims websites can replace iOS apps, but can’t ‘name a single developer’ that has done it successfully

The Independent  

Sign up to our free weekly IndyTech newsletter delivered straight to your inbox Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter Sign up to our free IndyTech newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In its defence, Apple made the case that: “Web browsers are used not only as a distribution …

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