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Apple to allow dating apps to use third-party payments in Dutch App Store

By Oliver Haslam published

Apple is going to allow dating apps to use third-party payment systems but only in the Dutch App Store.

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App Store Year Zero: Unsweet web apps and unsigned code drove iPhone to an SDK

By Rene Ritchie last updated

In celebration of the App Store's 10th anniversary, we're taking a look back at its history, starting with the web apps and unofficial apps that preceded it!

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App Store Year One: Shocking successes, game-changers, and unpredictable pain

By Rene Ritchie last updated

In celebration of the App Store's 10th anniversary, we're taking a look back at its history, including its initial launch, immediate success, and the passion and pain that came with it.

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App Store Year Four: Subscriptions, iCloud offer fantastic new services... and controversies

By Rene Ritchie last updated

In celebration of the App Store's 10th anniversary, we're taking a look back at its history, which in 2010 meant subscriptions, clouds, and more.

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App Store Year Two: Pushy new app options, iPads, and the advent of freemium

By Rene Ritchie last updated

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