Brazil: App Store sanctions could come-after a technical test

Brazil: App Store sanctions could come-after a technical test

Apple has trouble with the competition authorities not only in the USA or the EU, but also in Brazil for a long time. Now a procedure that the e-commerce provider Mercadolibre had had an effort in 2022-continued to have progressed-with one Decision against Apple. The technical department of the Brazilian competitive officer Cade (Conselho Administrativo … Read more

Apple has announced major changes to the EU’s App Store

Apple has announced major changes to the EU's App Store

After the fairly salt fine imposed on Apple by Euroregulators for unfair commercial practices within the European Union, now apple introduces serious changes to the App Store, according to which the company will already be within the framework of the Rules of Digital Services Act. However, these changes, at least on paper, can also lead … Read more

Digital Markets Act: Apple is rebuilding App Store in the EU

Digital Markets Act: Apple is rebuilding App Store in the EU

Apple accommodates the EU Commission and leads Further adjustments in the European App Store through to meet the Digital Markets Act (DMA). This had already emerged, since the group would otherwise have threatened high additional punishments. New tariffs and, above all, opportunities are coming up to developers to market their applications via the Apple software … Read more

Clip: A clipboard manager for iPads-only in the EU away from the app store

Clip: A clipboard manager for iPads-only in the EU away from the app store

The clipboard manager “Clip” is now designed for the iPad. The tool is only available in the alternative app shop “Altstore Pal” and therefore only within the EU, where the Digital Markets Act forces such sales channels. Since the current version 18, iPados has also supported other app marketplaces than just the App Store. In … Read more

Apple’s app store transparency report: Which apps were censored where

Apple's app store transparency report: Which apps were censored where

After Apple had given information about app store fraud attempts and countermeasures last week, the group now delivers a complete transparency report for 2024. The “App Store Transparency Report” is published annually, it has been published for the third time. Among other things, it contains information on how often and from which states censorship request … Read more

Fake reviews, fraud and manipulation in the App Store: Apple names numbers

Fake reviews, fraud and manipulation in the App Store: Apple names numbers

Apple promises to continue to proceed against app scams. The App Store now has over 800 million visitors a week, as the company announced on Tuesday. The much -used platform also remains a popular destination for fraudsters. “These threats range from fraudulent apps that aim to steal personal data, to fraudulent payment systems that try … Read more

No link ban, no commission: Apple loses control over the App Store

No link ban, no commission: Apple loses control over the App Store

Apple’s app store business model begins to crumble. A “Cease & Desist” arrangement forces the group in the EU to delete controversial rules for app providers by the end of June. This has already happened on the home market USA. Apple must allow developers and app makers to be able to refer to their own … Read more

Apple gives after: “Fortnite” with web payment now in the US app store

Apple gives after: "Fortnite" with web payment now in the US app store

Almost five years after Apple had banished “Fortnite” from the American App Store for the first time, the still popular shooter is back, like it On the official X-account Rated: The iPhone manufacturer implemented a request to a US judge on Wednesday night, which he had again reprinted this week. This means that “Fortnite” can … Read more

If necessary, judge could force Apple to “Fortnite” in the US app store

If necessary, judge could force Apple to "Fortnite" in the US app store

After Apple “Fortnite” still does not let the American App Store and Epic Games had lodged a complaint in court, the responsible judge has now reported an order. By WriteThe Apple’s legal assistance (as well as that of Epic Games) on Monday it becomes clear that Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers from the United States District … Read more