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BBC News
2 months ago
Tech industry

Apple 'like The Godfather' with new App Store rules

Apple allows other companies to launch app stores on iPhones due to pressure from EU
Criticism arises over Apple's strict rules and fees for alternative app stores on iPhones [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
3 months ago
Apple

Apple Has a New Plan for Its App Store. Many Developers Hate It.

Apple is being forced by European regulators to open its devices to competing app stores and payment alternatives.
App makers argue that Apple's response to the new law includes new fees and rules that make it expensive and risky to make the required changes. [ more ]
www.fastcompany.com
3 months ago
Apple

Apple will open iPhone to alternative app stores and lower fees in EU to comply with regulations

Apple is making changes to its app store to comply with European regulations and give consumers more choice.
The changes include allowing iPhone users in Europe to switch to using alternative app stores and enabling developers to offer alternative payment systems. [ more ]
Slate Magazine
5 months ago
Tech industry

The App Store on Your Phone Is Full of Junky Crap. That Could Be on the Brink of Changing.

Google and Apple profit from app stores by taking a cut of users' payments, which has led to a proliferation of junk apps and limited opportunities for mid-sized players.
Epic Games has won a lawsuit against Google, accusing the tech giant of abusing its power in the app store and in-app billing markets. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Tech industry

Let's hope Epic's antitrust win over Google is the first of many tech giant losses | John Naughton

Google found guilty of antitrust violations in dispute with Epic Games over Play store
Case highlights the effectiveness of antitrust laws and the power of juries [ more ]
AdExchanger
5 months ago
Marketing tech

The Trade Desk Ditches The Sandbox; An Epic Battle | AdExchanger

The Trade Desk is criticizing Chrome Privacy Sandbox and believes it will result in lower CPMs and complex technology for newcomers.
Google has been deemed to have put itself at an unfair advantage through deals that limited the use of alternative app stores and methods for in-app payments. [ more ]
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Uxmatters
5 months ago
UX design

The Evolution of the User Experience: From Web to Wearables

The growth of mobile-app ecosystems has allowed for personalized user experiences and seamless interactions.
The diversity within app ecosystems offers a wide range of apps catering to different needs.
Augmented reality and virtual reality have redefined user interactions by merging the digital with the physical. [ more ]
Social Media Today
6 months ago
Parenting

Meta Calls for New Legislation That Would Force App Stores to Implement Age Restrictions

US states are passing different laws regarding parental approval for teens to use certain apps.
There is a need for federal legislation to require app stores to get parents' approval for their teens to download apps.
This solution would allow parents to oversee and approve their teen's online activity and ensure they are not accessing inappropriate content. [ more ]
Social Media Today
6 months ago
Parenting

Meta Calls for New Legislation That Would Force App Stores to Implement Age Restrictions on Apps

US states are passing different laws requiring parental approval for teens to use certain apps and verify their age.
There is a call for federal legislation that would require app stores to get parents' approval for teenagers under 16 to download apps. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Digital life

Meta deflects child harm inquiry by pointing to Apple and Google app stores

Meta called for regulation of Google and Apple's app stores to protect children.
Meta's call for legislation coincided with the Senate's investigation into Meta's failures to protect children on its platforms. [ more ]
The Verge
6 months ago
Parenting

Meta doesn't want to control how teens use the internet - it wants to make app stores do it

Meta argues that app stores should implement age controls and parental consent requirements for social media, not Meta itself.
Meta supports federal legislation requiring teens under 16 to get parental consent when downloading apps.
States are implementing age verification laws for online platforms, and federal lawmakers are working on legislation as well. [ more ]
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Axios
1 month ago
EU data protection

EU investigates Meta, Alphabet and Apple for violating competition rules

EU investigating Google, Apple, Meta for antitrust violations
DMA shifts burden to companies to prove compliance and allows time for fixes before fines [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
Tech industry

Google's Play Store fees in jeopardy after stunning antitrust loss to Epic Games

The future of Google's Play Store is uncertain after losing an antitrust lawsuit to Epic Games.
Google may be required to end its monopolistic practices and allow competing app stores on Android. [ more ]
Digiday
5 months ago
Artificial intelligence

AI Briefing: Apple and Google feature AI-powered apps in their 'best of 2023' lists

Apple and Google have both unveiled their lists for the best apps of 2023, which prominently feature AI-powered apps.
Generative AI apps, such as ChatGPT, Canva, and Picsart, were highlighted for their integration of AI technology.
The presence of generative AI in app stores reflects the growing interest and exploration of AI technology by users. [ more ]
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