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Apple's top apps of 2020 highlight quarantine life
The winners include Zoom, Disney+, 'Genshin Impact' and 'Pokémon Go.'
Apple is cutting App Store fees in half for the majority of developers
This is the first time Apple has altered the way the commission structure works.
Apple will delete the fan-made app that brought Stadia to iPhone
“My app is being removed from the App Store, AMA,” Zach Knox tweeted.
Apple will let you pre-order apps up to six months in advance
Apple has updated its App Store policy for pre-orders, allowing developers to offer their apps up to half a year before they’re officially released. In a post on its Developer portal, the tech giant has announced that developers can “let customers pre-order [their] app up to 180 days before it’s released for download.” Apple has added that developers can take advantage of the longer time allowance to “build more excitement” for what their apps can offer and to encourage more pre-orders.
Judge won't let Apple block Unreal Engine, but won't make it unblock 'Fortnite'
The trial over Epic Games’ legal battle against Apple over its App Store policies won’t take place until next year, but there’s an update in the case.
Microsoft's Phil Spencer reportedly said xCloud is coming to iOS
Notably, the 10 principles only apply to Windows, and not Microsoft’s Xbox console gaming platform, which is far more restricted.
Apple outage caused iCloud, App Store, Music and TV+ problems
If you’re getting error messages instead of media across your Apple devices and services then you’re not alone. The company’s status page notes an outage that’s affecting many of its connected services that bring music, video and pictures to you.
A Redditor got Stadia to run on an iPhone
It works in a browser app you can download from the App Store.
Apple won’t collect fees on paid Facebook events until 2021
Apple won't charge its 30 percent commission on paid Facebook events through December 31st.
A closer look at Luna, Amazon's cloud gaming service
Luna will be available on iOS, but Amazon has once again sidestepped Apple's App Store rules and fees.
Epic, Spotify and others ally against Apple and Google app policies
A diverse variety of companies including Epic Games, Spotify, Match Group, Tile and others have formed an alliance to pressure Apple, Google and others to change their app store rules. The Coalition for App Fairness debuted today stating that “Apple taxes consumers and crushes innovation,” and that it will advocate “freedom of choice and fair competition across the app ecosystem.” The group plans to push for new regulations governing how app stores can be run.
Epic rejects Apple claims that 'Fortnite' on iOS was dying
Epic Games has disputed Apple's claims that 'Fortnite' on iOS was dying before it was removed from the App Store.
Apple calls Epic lawsuit a 'campaign to reinvigorate interest in Fortnite'
Apple says Epic 'started a fire, and poured gasoline on it.'
Spotify is still angry at Apple
This might have something to do with the new Apple One bundle.
Microsoft says Apple's game streaming policy will lead to 'a bad experience'
“This remains a bad experience for customers,” a spokesperson for the company told The Verge.
Apple gives Stadia and xCloud the green light to run on iOS
But you'll need to download each game directly from the App Store.
Apple seeks damages from Epic Games over 'Fortnite' contract breach
The ongoing legal feud between Apple and Epic Games took another turn on Tuesday, with the tech company now seeking damages from Epic (via CNBC). Developing...
Epic Games asks a court to make Apple put 'Fortnite' back in the App Store
Epic is suing Apple claiming it's abusing market dominance, and now a filing is trying to put 'Fortnite' back in the App Store on iOS while the case proceeds.
Apple will roll out 'offer codes' for app subscriptions with iOS 14
Subscribers will be able to redeem the codes on their devices, so long as they’re running Apple’s upcoming mobile platform.
Russian law could force Apple to cut App Store fee to 20 percent
It's nowhere near becoming law yet, but the fact Russia's even thinking about this speaks volumes.