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"A 15% junk fee" — Spotify and Epic slam Apple's latest EU App Store changes
By John-Anthony Disotto published
Epic and Spotify aren't happy with Apple's new external linking rules in compliance with the DMA.
Apple's huge iPhone changes might not be enough for the EU
By Daryl Baxter published
The European Union’s competition chief has expressed surprise that Apple could be “non-compliant” with the rules set by the DMA.
Apple's $1,299 iPad Pro doesn't come with a charger in some countries, but you can blame the EU
By Lloyd Coombes published
Don't throw away your adapter if you upgrade to the new iPad Pro, as there's no charger in the box in some regions.
You can now play Game Boy games on your iPhone after Apple's App Store changes
By Lloyd Coombes published
Game emulators are arriving on the App Store, and you can play right now.
Apple's iOS 17.4 browser choice is under fire, despite increased adoption of third-party alternatives
By Lloyd Coombes published
Browser companies want Apple to do more to help users make informed choices.
iPhone owners shouldn’t be disheartened by the disappointing early days of the DMA — the best is yet to come
By Callum Booth published
Opinion The European Union’s Digital Markets Act promised a whole new world for Apple fans, but little has materialized so far. But they shouldn't be worried, with great potential still untapped.
Apple just opened up the App Store to game emulators, but there's a catch
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple restrictions change to allow for classic games to be emulated.
This iOS alternative app marketplace is 'ready to launch' on March 7
By James Bentley published
Mobivention is a new alternative App Store launching on March 7, the date Apple has chosen to allow third-party marketplaces.
'Blink and you'll miss it' App Store update could be a glimpse at the future of iOS sideloading
By Lloyd Coombes published
Apple says the new "App Verification Screen" is a bug - at least for now.
EU to hit Apple with €500m fine over antitrust music streaming complaint from Spotify
By Lloyd Coombes published
Spotify's complaints about Apple using its own platform to favor its own services may cost the tech giant a hefty sum.
Apple's iMessage avoids EU regulation after a prolonged investigation and won't be forced to work with WhatsApp and others
By Oliver Haslam published
Apple's won its latest battle with the EU's DMA and iMessage will not be designated a gatekeeper after all.
AltStore developer celebrates Apple's massive EU App Store overhaul in exclusive interview
By Daryl Baxter published
Interview After Apple announced sweeping changes to third-party apps in the EU for the iPhone, AltStore’s developer may be happier about it than most.
Apple will let third-party apps use iPhone's NFC tap-to-pay feature in the EU
By Palash Volvoikar published
Apple will open Apple Pay's tap-to-pay functionality to third-party wallets and payments to please EU antitrust regulators.
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