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Apple relaxes App Store rules to permit game emulators

Ryan Daws — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 15:15:10 +0000

Apple has loosened its App Store rules to permit the inclusion of “retro game console emulator apps” on its platform. This move comes after years of pressure from users and legislators, particularly in Europe, where enthusiasts previously had to resort to jailbreaking their devices or using complex workarounds to access emulation apps on their iPhones.... Read more »

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Apple refutes all of the DoJ’s antitrust claims

Ryan Daws — Wed, 27 Mar 2024 16:51:22 +0000

Apple has firmly rejected the US Department of Justice’s (DoJ) antitrust claims, dismissing them as either outdated or misrepresentations of the company’s business model. The DoJ’s antitrust lawsuit against Apple alleges that the tech giant has violated Section 2 of the Sherman Antitrust Act on multiple fronts, including imposing restrictive contracts and commissions on developers,... Read more »

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Epic to launch iOS and Android store with controversial 12% cut

Ryan Daws — Thu, 21 Mar 2024 16:04:00 +0000

In the ongoing saga of tech giants battling over App Store fees and policies, Epic Games is being accused of hypocrisy as it attempts to introduce its own 12 percent commission store. The gaming company – joined by heavyweights like Meta, Microsoft, X, and Match Group – is protesting against Apple’s handling of App Store... Read more »

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Spotify cries foul over Apple’s app review process

Ryan Daws — Fri, 15 Mar 2024 11:41:07 +0000

Spotify has accused Apple of deliberately holding back approval for an updated version of its iOS app, claiming the tech giant is failing to comply with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA) regulations. The music streaming giant submitted an updated app to Apple’s App Store on March 5th, just days before the DMA... Read more »

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Apple faces EU scrutiny for terminating Epic’s developer account

Ryan Daws — Thu, 07 Mar 2024 12:49:03 +0000

Apple finds itself under the European Union’s microscope following its decision to terminate Epic Games’ developer account, blocking the gaming company from establishing its own app store for iPhone users in Europe. This move has reignited the ongoing feud between the two tech giants and raised concerns over potential violations of the EU’s Digital Markets... Read more »

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Apple is killing web apps in the EU

Ryan Daws — Fri, 16 Feb 2024 15:05:23 +0000

Apple is ending support for progressive web apps (PWAs) for iPhone users within the EU, stirring concern among developers and users alike. This decision comes as a definitive blow to the accessibility and functionality of web-based applications on Apple devices. The move to discontinue web app support has been apparent in each iteration of the... Read more »

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Asahi Linux’s OpenGL support leapfrogs Apple’s on M-chip Macs

Ryan Daws — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:46:02 +0000

The team behind the Asahi Linux project, which aims to support Linux on Apple Silicon Macs, has achieved a major milestone: its open-source graphics driver now fully supports up to OpenGL 4.6 and OpenGL ES 3.2, surpassing the OpenGL 4.1 support currently offered in macOS. Asahi developer Alyssa Rosenzweig announced the new driver in a... Read more »

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Developers can seek guidance from Apple on EU App Store changes

Ryan Daws — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 13:42:53 +0000

Apple has announced that it will allow developers to request consultations to discuss upcoming changes to the iOS App Store in compliance with the European Union’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA). The DMA, for a quick primer, is a sweeping set of antitrust regulations aimed at reining in the market power of Big Tech giants... Read more »

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Russia claims Apple has paid $13.4M antitrust fine

Ryan Daws — Tue, 23 Jan 2024 14:21:17 +0000

Russia’s Federal Antimonopoly Service (FAS) claims that Apple has paid a $13.4 million fine relating to anti-competitive practices. According to Russian news agency TASS, the fine – originally levied at 1.2 billion rubles (then worth $17.4 million) in September 2022 – was confirmed as received by Russian authorities. “On January 19, 2024, Apple paid the... Read more »

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Apple may enable sideloading in Europe ‘in the coming weeks’

Ryan Daws — Tue, 16 Jan 2024 16:59:04 +0000

Apple is reportedly planning to allow iPhone and iPad users in Europe to install apps from third-party app stores—potentially within a matter of weeks. The move from Apple comes in response to mounting regulatory pressure from European lawmakers demanding more competition in the app ecosystem. According to Apple insider Mark Gurman in Bloomberg’s “Power On”... Read more »

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