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Here is Your First Look at the First Third-Party iPhone App Store in the EU

AltStore has unveiled its alternative iPhone App Store for the EU, which users can install on iOS 17.4 and later. Here's a first look at it.

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Apple to allow apps outside of App Store on iPhone for the first time: What does this mean for you?

Apple is set to enable sideloading on iPhone as early as 2024, enabling millions of users in EU to download games and apps outside of the App Store

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Apple wins Epic Games' antitrust appeal: What it means for you

Apple has won the Epic Games antitrust appeal. But what could be the implications of this? Will there by any changes to App Store? Let's find out.

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Can the EU force Apple to play by its rules, like Google did?

EU Digital Markets Act, also known as the anti-Apple bill, has been passed in Europe, and it could hurt Apple's business in the region.

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Apple developers could charge you extra without you knowing

A recent change allowed App Store developers to automatically charge users when a subscription price goes up. Here’s everything you need to know and watch out for to prevent higher bills at the end of the month.

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Why is Apple suddenly removing some apps from the App Store?

Apple has started to notify some developers whose apps have not been updated in a long time that they could be removed from the App Store.

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The Netherlands fine Apple the 9th straight time for same non-compliance

Apple submitted new proposals on Monday to resolve a dispute regarding the company’s failure to comply with the regulations to use third-party payment solutions in dating apps.

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Truth Social: here are the regions where the Trump social media is available

Donald Trump's Truth Social media network became available today, and the new social network app is currently only available in select countries. This is where you can access Truth Social Media.

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Apple will charge 27% commission for purchases made outside the App Store in Netherlands

Apple provided more details on how it plans to allow apps in the Netherlands to offer third-party payment solutions, and it shared that it would take 27% commission on purchases made outside of the App Store.

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Sideloading apps on iPhone not safe, Apple urges Senate to reject bill

Apple has urged the US Senate to reject the Open Markets Act as it believes that sideloading apps on iOS devices and iPhone is not safe and will hurt user privacy and security if passed.

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Apple will still want to collect in-app purchase fees even if its made outside of the App Store

The recent ruling will still allow Apple to ask for a commission if the purchase was initiated inside an application, even if it's finished outside of the app and App Store.

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Google lowers Play Store fees for music apps and subscriptions

Google has said that it is lowering its commission fees for all…

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Apple finally lets users report scams and frauds on App Store

With an increasing number of frauds and scams on the App Store, Apple has finally added an option to report them.

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Epic vs Apple: Judge rules Apple must allow App Store developers to link to third party payment options

According to the ruling, Apple’s practices are anti-competitive, and the company must allow App Store developers to redirect to third-party payment options. 

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South Korea is the first country to declare war on Google and Apple commissions

Google and Apple are in trouble in South Korea as the Korean…

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Apple to allow developers to get payments outside of their apps and the App Store, avoiding Apple’s commission

Apple will let finally developers use alternate methods of payments, well... sort of.

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Apple is all in on CSAM but report suggests the App Store is not a child safe place

A new report claims that the Apple App Store platform allows children to access adult-only applications and existing CSAM policies are not effective.

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What’s up with Apple promoting scam apps on the App Store?

A scam app was featured in App Store's Story section... again.

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Apple explains why sideloading and third-party app stores are bad

Apple has shared a new document today that describes what significant role…

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