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Apple to pay $308.5 million for allegedly violating a DRM patent
Apple has been ordered to pay $308.5 million in a lawsuit alleging that the copyright protection in the App Store and Music violates PMC's patents.
Apple wants Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney to testify in Epic lawsuit
Apple and Epic have produced witness lists for an App Store lawsuit that would include Tim Cook, Tim Sweeney and other major executives.
Apple rejected Parler's latest attempt to come back to the App Store
Parler’s App Store exile will continue: Bloomberg reports that Apple recently rejected the app’s bid to get back onto iPhones, citing “highly objectionable content.”
Amazon's GameOn screen recording app comes to iOS
If you own an iPhone or iPad and live in the US, you can now download GameOn on iOS.
Valve won't help Apple defend against Epic's antitrust lawsuit
Valve has rejected Apple's request for Steam data in defense against Epic Games' lawsuit over the App Store.
Epic Games brings its antitrust feud with Apple to Europe's competition watchdog
Epic is taking its dispute against Apple's App Store practices to Europe by filing a complaint with the European Commission.
Apple will only approve COVID-19 vaccination apps verified by health authorities
Apple will only approve COVID-19 vaccination apps if they're released by test kit manufacturers, laboratories, healthcare providers or other similar organizations and companies approved by health agencies.
North Dakota rejects bill that would've threatened Apple’s walled garden
North Dakota’s state senate has rejected the “anti-App Store bill” that would have upended the rules of the App Store and threatened one of the company’s most important businesses.
Facebook is reportedly preparing an antitrust lawsuit against Apple
The potential litigation could center around ad tracking and default messaging apps on Apple products.
Tweetbot 6 arrives for iPhone and iPad with a subscription model
It also clarified that Tweetbot 5 owners can use Tweetbot 6 for a year without paying the subscription.
Apple celebrates Black History Month with a limited-edition Watch Series 6
The company is amplifying Black voices and stories in Apple Music, Apple News and elsewhere.
Apple kicks Parler out of the App Store
24 hours after issuing an ultimatum to Parler, Apple has suspended the platform from the App Store for failing to take more effective moderation measures.
Apple says a record $540 million was spent on apps this New Year's Day
Apple's App Store set a new one-day record on New Year's, with people spending $540 million on games and other apps.
Apple reconsiders banning Mac app Amphetamine over its drug-inspired name
Apple has reconsidered plans to kick Amphetamine from the Mac App Store over its drug-inspired name.
Apple removes more unlicensed games from the App Store in China
The App Store is reportedly looking a little different in China today. According to Reuters, Apple has removed roughly 39,000 games owned by developers and publishers that don’t have an ISBN (International Standard Book Number) from the Chinese government. Research conducted by Qimai, a specialist firm in China, reportedly reveals that many Western titles were included in the purge, including Assassin’s Creed Identity and NBA 2K20.
Judge orders Apple’s iOS and macOS chief to testify in Epic case
CEO Tim Cook will also be deposed as the case heads to trial.
New York Times and other US media join The Coalition for App Fairness
Back in September, Epic, Spotify and a variety of other companies both big and small came together to form The Coalition for App Fairness in an effort to pressure Apple and Google to change their app store policies. DCN claims Apple’s practices have negatively affected its members.
iOS 14.3 is out with support for Fitness+, AirPods Max and more
iOS 14.3 is out with support for Fitness+, AirPods Max and more
Apple is shutting down its Music Memos recording app
Apple is shutting down its Music Memos app and prompting users to export their recordings to Voice Memos.
Jailbreak app store Cydia files its own antitrust lawsuit against Apple
A lawsuit claims Apple has 'an illegal monopoly over iOS app distribution.'