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Telegram's latest iPhone update was held up over a new animated emoji set
The popular messaging app Telegram had to remove a new feature called Telemoji at Apple's insistence to get its latest update posted in the App Store.
South Korea to investigate Apple, Google over possible in-app payment violations
South Korea is investigating Apple and Google over possible violations of a law allowing a choice of in-app payments.
Apple's App Store homepage will soon feature ads
Apple has famously bragged that it will never invade your privacy to serve ads, but it does have an ad business on its App Store and elsewhere.
Senate committee chair grills Apple, Google over protection against crypto app scams
A Senate committee chair has asked the CEOs of Apple and Google to explain what they do to fight crypto app fraud.
Apple now lets apps use third-party payment providers in South Korea
Apple has started allowing developers to use alternative payment systems for apps in South Korea.
Judge rules Cydia's antitrust case against Apple can move forward
Cydia’s antitrust case against Apple can move forward.
Apple will allow some apps to automatically charge you higher subscription prices
Under the new policy, you won't have to opt in so long as the price increase doesn't go over a certain threshold.
Apple Music and the App Store are experiencing issues (updated)
The service disruptions are affecting all users, according to Apple's status page.
Apple may have begun a new push to remove outdated software from the App Store
Apple may have begun more rigorously enforcing its policy against unused and dysfunctional apps.
Google pulls apps that may have harvested data from millions of Android devices
Google has pulled dozens of apps used by millions of users after finding that they covertly harvested data.
Apple reportedly hasn’t complied with a Dutch order to open app payment options
The company reportedly has yet to adhere to an Authority for Consumers and Markets order in a way that satisfies the regulator.
Ukraine asks Apple to stop product sales and block App Store access in Russia
Ukraine's Vice Prime Minister wrote a letter to Tim Cook asking for Apple's support.
Senate bill targeting Apple and Google in-app payments moves forward
The Open App Markets Act would also force Apple to allow iOS sideloading if it becomes law.
Dating app Grindr disappears from Apple's App Store in China (updated)
Grindr has abruptly left Apple's App Store in China, raising fears about a renewed government crackdown on 'illegal' content.
Apple’s App Store now permits unlisted apps
Apple has introduced a new feature that could help declutter the App Store somewhat.
Epic gains support from Microsoft, 35 states in antitrust fight with Apple
Attorneys general from 35 states have sided with Epic Games in a bid to overturn a ruling that Apple doesn't violate antitrust laws.
An 'Unpacking' clone topped the App Store charts before it was pulled
Indie developers have long struggled with copycat versions of their hit games.
Apple and Google oppose Senate antitrust efforts, claiming they'd hurt consumer security
With the Senate Judiciary Committee scheduled to discuss the American Innovation and Choice Online Act and the Open App Markets Act this week, Apple and Google are stepping up their opposition to both bills.
Apple will let dating apps in the Netherlands offer third-party payments
Apple will let dating apps like Tinder offer alternative payment options in the Netherlands after a regulator ordered it to make the change.
'Wordle' clones are taking over the App Store
Developers are cloning, and profiting off of, the viral game 'Wordle" in Apple's App Store.