China’s DeepSeek outperforms ChatGPT in the App Store — with a model that «duplicates» the skills of OpenAI AI
An artificial intelligence assistant from the Chinese startup DeepSeek has for the first time surpassed ChatGPT and became the most popular free program in the App Store in the USA, according to Sensor Tower (via Reuters).
Shazam has recognized over 100 billion songs: which one was searched for most often?
The Shazam melody recognition service celebrates 100 billion recognized songs.
«Last warning»: EU accuses Apple of illegal geo-blocking of App Store and Apple TV+
European Commission informed Apple about another potential violation of EU rules — this time in terms of geo-blocking of the App Store, Apple Music, Apple TV+, etc.
Apple to be fined for «anti-competitive» App Store — up to $38 billion under new EU law
Apple may soon become the first company in history to be fined for violating the EU’s new Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Secret menu: productivity app in Apple App Store turns out to be a repository of pirated movies and TV shows
Apple is usually known for its strict (sometimes even meticulous) control over applications that are added to its App Store. However, the review process is far from flawless. It turned out that the Univer Note app, which looks like a productivity solution, is actually illegal and provides certain users with access to pirated movies.
Apple will create a separate App Store for games, — 9to5mac
Currently, Apple is working on a marketplace similar to the App Store, but designed exclusively for games.
Apple fires head of App Store — amid reorganization and pressure from EU regulators
The head of the App Store is leaving the company as part of the reorganization of the division, which previously attracted the attention of regulators due to concerns about «too much power in the mobile software market».
Apple says only 40 out of 65,000 iOS developers have applied for payments outside the App Store
None of the major iOS app developers has yet applied to use external payment options on Apple devices.
Microsoft to launch Xbox Store with mobile games in July — first with its own Call of Duty: Mobile, Candy Crush, and Minecraft
In July, Microsoft will launch a marketplace with games, which will initially feature titles from its own studios (such as Call of Duty: Mobile, Candy Crush, and Minecraft) and later expand to other publishers.
AltStore PAL — the first legal replacement for the App Store with iPhone apps, is launched in the EU
from Apple — a warning that «updates and purchases in this program will be managed by the» developer. The company says that these steps are reasonable security measures, but critics believe that they will cause doubts among iOS users about going outside the ecosystem, hinting that it is riskier than downloading through the App Store.
Goodbye, App Store. Apple finally allows downloading apps from third-party sites in the EU
Yesterday, Apple issued an order regarding iOS apps — developers who meet the company’s criteria (including the conditions for notarization of apps) will be able to offer their iPhone apps for direct download from websites to EU users.
Multimillion-dollar developer profits in the Apple App Store have turned out to be a bug in recent days
Some developers have had a disconcerting morning as a bug in App Store Connect has been showing millions in revenue from apps placed in the store for some time. App Store Connect provides developers with statistics and analytics related to their apps. While the system is fairly reliable, minor issues arise from time to time that can lead to data…
Apple allowed game emulators in the App Store and made some other concessions for apps
Apple eases App Store restrictions and opens the market for retro game emulators. The company has officially announcedthat game emulators will be able to appear in the App Store worldwide and offer games for download. Games must be legal, and pirated content is not allowed.
Epic seeks injunction against Apple’s App Store because external payments are still anti-competitive
Epic Games is not done yet sue Apple. The 2021 decision forced Apple to allow App Store app developers to link to external payment systems, and now Epic has filed a petition with a judge asking him to enforce the decision.
European Commission «on game» — demands explanations from Apple on blocking Epic Games developer’s account
Apple has to explain to EU regulators how its blocking decision complies with the requirements of the Digital Markets Act (DMA).
Apple banned Epic Games developer account due to «unreliability» — EGS on iOS is still postponed
The other day, Apple released iOS 17.4 by allowing users to download apps and games from third-party app stores — Epic was also preparing its own alternative, but due to the blocking of the developer’s account, the plans are still on hold.
Spotify will add pricing information and payment options outside the iOS app — if Apple allows it
In this way, the company wants to test whether Apple will violate EU antitrust laws.
Apple releases iOS 17.4 — with permission for alternative marketplaces and third-party NFC payments in the EU
Transcriptions for podcasts and new emojis — among other updates.
EU fines Apple $2 billion for «blocking» alternative music apps
This is the third-largest fine from the EU and the first one aimed at Apple.
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