Apple opens up its walled garden will allow retro gaming emulators on its App Store
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple opens up its walled garden will allow retro gaming emulators on its App Store

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Apple is opening up its ecosystem in a major way. This will allow developers upload emulator apps, especially games Apple is making some major changes to how it runs its App Store, following the EU's DMA rules. Image Credit: Pexels Apple has recently made significant updates to its App Store rules, allowing developers to introduce emulators for retro console games globally, along with the option for users to download these titles. While Android users already enjoy access to a plethora of emulators for playing classic games, Apple’s move is expected to incentivize developers to bring their emulators to the App Store. Earlier this year, Apple announced updates to its App Store rules to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, allowing streaming game stores globally and facilitating in-app purchases for mini-games and AI chatbots.

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Fortnite Maker Epic Games Challenges Apple’s Dominance With New iOS App Store
4 months, 1 week 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 …

Epic Games aims to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ app approval decision
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Epic Games aims to ‘fight’ Apple over ‘absurd’ app approval decision

Hindustan Times  

Epic Games, the creator of the popular game Fortnite, has declared its intention to continue its battle against Apple regarding changes the tech giant reportedly wants to make to Epic’s app store. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration/File Photo This ongoing conflict stems from Apple’s initial rejection of Epic’s marketplace app, which was later reversed after public criticism from Epic Games’ chief executive, Tim …

Apple Finally Gives Green Signal To The Launch Of Epic Games Store On iOS Devices In EU Region
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Finally Gives Green Signal To The Launch Of Epic Games Store On iOS Devices In EU Region

ABP News  

Apple was recently holding back the approval for Epic Games marketplace on iOS devices in the EU region. Prior to receiving this green light, Epic Games said that Apple had rejected the documentation twice which the video game publisher provided by giving the reason that some of the buttons and labels resembled those of its App Store. Epic Games V. …

Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech
6 months 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
7 months 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 Is Ready To Bring Classic Retro Games For iPhone Users: What It Means
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple Is Ready To Bring Classic Retro Games For iPhone Users: What It Means

News 18  

In an effort to allow developers to introduce emulators for retro console games across the globe, tech giant Apple has recently made significant updates to its App Store rules. While Android users already enjoy access to a plethora of emulators to play classic games on their devices, the iPhone maker’s updated policy is expected to expand the range of gaming …

Apple App Store to get retro game emulators
8 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple App Store to get retro game emulators

The Hindu  

Apple announced it will allow retro game emulators on the App Store, loosening its grip on the marketplace. Emulators have long been banned on the App Store, and are suspected to be a big reason behind users in the EU seeking out third-party app stores, a report from The Verge said. The shift in policy from Apple comes even as …

Meta, Microsoft, X are teaming up to fight Apple’s plan to open up App Store to other external payment options
9 months ago

Meta, Microsoft, X are teaming up to fight Apple’s plan to open up App Store to other external payment options

Firstpost  

Meta Platforms Inc, Microsoft Corp, X Corp, and Match Group Inc have jointly urged a federal judge to dismiss Apple’s proposed plan to open its App Store to external payment options While Apple maintains it is complying with the court order while safeguarding the privacy and security of its app store users, it continues to seek a revenue share from …

Apple reverses course and clears way for Epic Games to set up rival iPhone app store in Europe
9 months, 2 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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Apple Could Be the First Target of Europe’s Tough New Tech Law
54 years, 11 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 blocks Epic Games from launch new app store for iPhones in EU, escalates feud
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple blocks Epic Games from launch new app store for iPhones in EU, escalates feud

Firstpost  

Apple’s denial of Epic’s application could prompt scrutiny of its compliance with the DMA. This development follows Apple’s recent adjustments to its app distribution policies in response to feedback, aiming to align with the DMA’s requirements Apple’s denial of Epic's application could prompt scrutiny of its compliance with the DMA. This development follows Apple’s recent adjustments to its app distribution …

Apple paves the way for alternative app marketplaces with latest iOS beta update
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Apple paves the way for alternative app marketplaces with latest iOS beta update

The Hindu  

Apple is paving the way for sweeping changes in the way App Store and apps operate in iOS. With the latest versions, Apple is paving the way for alternative app marketplaces, alternative payment systems, third-party browser engine support, and NFC access for banks and third-party payment providers. Changes to gaming apps include allowing cloud gaming apps like Xbox Cloud Gaming …

Supreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue
11 months, 1 week ago

Supreme Court rebuffs Apple’s appeal on app payments, threatening billions in revenue

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Tuesday allowed a court order to take effect that could loosen Apple’s grip on its lucrative iPhone app store, threatening to siphon billions of dollars away from one of the world’s most profitable companies., The justices rejected Apple’s appeal of lower-court rulings that found some of Apple’s app store rules for apps purchased on …

Epic Games Challenges Apple Again in App Store Anti-trust Case
2 years, 6 months ago

Epic Games Challenges Apple Again in App Store Anti-trust Case

News 18  

Epic Games, the maker of Fortnite game, has challenged Apple for its stand that third-party app stores would compromise the iPhone’s security. “For macOS Apple relies on security measures imposed by the operating system rather than the app store, and ‘notarisation’ programme that scans apps and then returns them to the developer for distribution,” the new filing said. Apple also …

Apple urges court to reject Epic Game’s appeal in App Store antitrust case
2 years, 8 months ago

Apple urges court to reject Epic Game’s appeal in App Store antitrust case

The Hindu  

Apple Inc. on Thursday told appellate judges that video game maker Epic Games had failed to show any legal error that would justify them overturning a lower-court ruling that found key App Store policies do not break U.S. antitrust law. Apple in its reply on Thursday said Epic had failed to propose a reasonable alternative to the App Store policies. …

Apple wins last-minute reprieve from App Store changes while ‘Fortnite’ appeal plays out
3 years ago

Apple wins last-minute reprieve from App Store changes while ‘Fortnite’ appeal plays out

The Hindu  

Apple Inc on Wednesday won a reprieve from having to make major changes to its lucrative App Store while it appeals an antitrust lawsuit brought by "Fortnite" creator Epic Games. The lower court did not find that Apple violated any antitrust laws, but said the company broke California's unfair competition law by not allowing developers to tell consumers about alternative …

Apple must allow developers to add external payments options in apps, judge rules
3 years, 1 month ago

Apple must allow developers to add external payments options in apps, judge rules

Daily Mail  

Apple has been court ordered to make it possible for developers to add links and buttons for external payments within apps in the latest ruling of the tech giant's legal battle with Epic Games. Scroll down for video Apple has been court ordered to make it possible for developers to add links and buttons for external payments within apps in …

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved
3 years, 3 months ago

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved

Firstpost  

Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fortnite and promised ’that it will adhere to Apple’s guidelines whenever and wherever we release products on Apple’s platforms.' Tim Sweeney, CEO of Fortnite maker Epic Games Inc, said Wednesday it’s been told by Apple that the game will be “blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem” until the companies’ legal case is resolved and all …

Apple Ordered To Ease App Store Rules By US Judge Orders In Legal Battle Against Epic
3 years, 3 months ago

Apple Ordered To Ease App Store Rules By US Judge Orders In Legal Battle Against Epic

News 18  

A US federal judge struck down some of Apple?s App Store rules on Friday, forcing the company to allow developers to send their users to other payment systems in a partial win for?Fortnite? The ruling also said Apple cannot ban developers from communicating with customers via contact information obtained by the developers when customers signed up within the app. 3D …

Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside signups
3 years, 3 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 …

Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from U.S. states
3 years, 6 months ago

Google likely to soon face antitrust claims over Play store from U.S. states

The Hindu  

A group of state attorneys general may file a lawsuit against Alphabet Inc's Google as early as next week, accusing the search and advertising giant of violating antitrust law in running its mobile app store, according to three sources familiar with thematter. The anticipated lawsuit follows complaints from app developers about Google's management of its Play Store for Android devices, …

A look at Apple's high and low points in 2020
3 years, 11 months ago

A look at Apple's high and low points in 2020

The Hindu  

In an eventful year marked with a number of new launches, Apple has seen both crests and troughs in 2020. Apple is also introducing a new anti-app tracking feature in iOS 14 that will require all apps in the App Store to request users' consent before tracking them for personalised ads. Apple’s Fortnite removal Apple removed Epic Games-owned Fortnite from …

Tech Antitrust Report: Apple's iOS Domination Worries Regulators But They Note New App Store Policies
4 years, 2 months ago

Tech Antitrust Report: Apple's iOS Domination Worries Regulators But They Note New App Store Policies

News 18  

In what can only be described as a first of its kind report, the Subcommittee On Antitrust, Commercial And Administrative Law Of The Committee Of The Judiciary of the US Congress has released its conclusions and recommendations on whether the big tech companies such as Google, Apple, Amazon and Facebook are violating the antitrust laws. “Apple fully controls how software …

Apple will now allow developers to suggest changes to the App Store through Appeals Process
4 years, 3 months ago

Apple will now allow developers to suggest changes to the App Store through Appeals Process

India Today  

Apple will now allow developers to challenge Apple over its guidelines or suggest changes through the App Store Appeals Process that was announced at the annual Worldwide Developers Conference in June. Apple said that bug fixes for apps that are already on the App Store will “no longer be delayed over guideline violations.” However, the new guideline will be overruled …

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