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Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) – Apple Services Business Flourishes In 2021: Record High App Store Developer Revenues, Launch Of Apple TV 4K, Apple Pay Expands To New Markets And More
Apple, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: AAPL) services business is a vital cog in the tech giant’s wheel, and the company is providing an update on how the segment fared in 2021. “Apple’s world-class portfolio of services proved essential in 2021, as people worldwide sought new ways to keep entertained, informed, connected, and inspired,” said Eddy Cue, Apple’s
CCI orders antitrust probe into Apple over App Store curbs
Apple Inc is set to face a probe by the Competition Commission of India (CCI) over allegations that the technology major is violating competition law by mandating the use of its in-app purchase (IAP) system for all payments on its App Store. It is also facing an investigation by the European Commission over its app
Apple blames business rivals for India App Store antitrust filing
AppleInsider is supported by its audience and may earn commission as an Amazon Associate and affiliate partner on qualifying purchases. These affiliate partnerships do not influence our editorial content. Apple has filed to prevent an antitrust investigation in India, by telling the regulator it isn’t big enough in the country to abuse its market power,
Apple Maps leads explain how the company salvaged the app despite rocky initial launch
Apple Maps has seen a lot of upgrades over the last few years and specifically this fall with iOS 15 and another update just landing at the tail end of 2021. Now CNN has interviewed two Apple Maps leaders to learn more about the service including how it turned around the app and why Apple
Microsoft Offered to Bring Top Xbox Games to iPhone and Apple Said No
Apple’s App Store doesn’t allow video game streaming services like Microsoft’s Xbox Game Pass. Microsoft offered to bring major first-party games, like “Halo,” to the iPhone for access, court documents show. Apple refused the offer, Microsoft said, and Game Pass only works through the iPhone’s web browser. Loading Something is loading. Last year, as Microsoft
Apple introduces Apple Business Essentials
November 10, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Apple introduces Apple Business Essentials The new service, available today in beta, brings device management, support, and storage into one complete subscription for small businesses CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced Apple Business Essentials, an all-new service that brings together device management, 24/7 Apple Support, and iCloud storage into flexible subscription plans for
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Apple Stock: App Store Likely Bright Spot For September Quarter
Apple‘s (AAPL) App Store could provide upside to the consumer electronics giant’s September-quarter results, a Wall Street analyst says. Apple stock rose on Tuesday. X Sensor Tower data points to App Store sales growth of 19% for the September quarter, Evercore ISI analyst Amit Daryanani said in a note to clients late Monday. That’s despite
Former Apple Engineer Says iPhone Privacy Initiative Is a ‘Dud’
In April, Apple rolled out a privacy feature that allows users to ask apps not to track their data. A new study found popular iPhone apps are still collecting user data — even if they’re asked not to. Apple claims “what happens on your iPhone, stays on your iPhone.” A former employee says argues that’s
Apple denies Fortnite a return to the App Store
A lawyer for Apple (AAPL) said the company “has exercised its discretion not to reinstate Epic’s developer program account at this time” in response to a request from the video game maker to do so, according to a letter sent to Epic’s lawyer and tweeted by the company’s CEO, Tim Sweeney, on Wednesday. “Furthermore, Apple
Apple, Google Remove Navalny Voting App As Russian Election Starts
Alexei Navalny launched an app to help Russians vote against Vladimir Putin’s party. Apple and Google removed the app from their app stores as Russia’s parliamentary election started. One ally of Navalny said the removal was a “shameful act of political censorship.” Loading Something is loading. A tactical-voting app created by Russian opposition activists has
Apple, Google block Alexei Navalny’s app in act of ‘political censorship’
Former CIA officer discusses the Russian president’s military buildup on ‘Kennedy’ Apple and Google stand accused of “political censorship” after the companies removed an app created by imprisoned Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny under pressure from the Kremlin. The app, which encouraged Russians to strategically vote for opposition candidates that were the most likely to
Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates
August 26, 2021 PRESS RELEASE Apple, US developers agree to App Store updates that will support businesses and maintain a great experience for users CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced a number of changes coming to the App Store that, pending court approval, will resolve a class-action suit from US developers. The terms of the agreement will
Apple Gives Ground in a Strategic Retreat From Strict App Store Rules
The court fight with Epic, which played out in a federal court in Oakland, Calif., earlier this year, arguably presents the greater threat to Apple’s App Store business. Epic wants to force the iPhone maker to allow app developers to avoid App Store commissions altogether, which would be a major financial hit to Apple. A
Apple, US Developers Agree to App Store Updates That Will Support Businesses and Maintain a Great Experience for Users
CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today announced a number of changes coming to the App Store® that, pending court approval, will resolve a class-action suit from US developers. The terms of the agreement will help make the App Store an even better business opportunity for developers, while maintaining the safe and trusted marketplace users love. Apple appreciates
Apple Boots ‘Inappropriate’ Anti-Vaxx Dating App Unjected From App Store
Apple on Saturday removed Unjected, a dating app for the unvaccinated, from its App Store. Apple told the app it “inappropriately refers to the COVID-19 pandemic in its concept or theme.” Unjected said on Instagram that the app offered medical autonomy and freedom of choice. Loading Something is loading. Apple on Saturday removed Unjected, a
Elon Musk slams Apple app store fees
Jordan Belfort, the former stockbroker and subject of the 2013 hit ‘Wolf of Wall Street,’ argues Tesla CEO Elon Musk ‘might not be pumping and dumping’ cryptocurrencies, but others ‘pump and dump around the hype’ that he creates. Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Friday slammed Apple for the fees it charges companies to use its
Apple Now Allows Marijuana Businesses On Its App Store, While Google Maintains Ban
Apple will no longer prohibit marijuana delivery services from being hosted on its App Store—one of the latest pro-cannabis developments to come out of the tech industry. The policy was updated last month to remove the ban, with some restrictions. A marijuana app must be geo-restricted to jurisdictions where cannabis is legal, and the program
Apple Car
A automobile starts out as a series of illustrations that ultimately turn into a clay sculpture. Throughout the process, a wide variety of generally conflicting priorities should be thought of when making a car design. These include the needs of the driver and passengers, the power for the design to be manufactured and the hopes
Apple Daily’s Warning To The Business World
A staff member of Apple Daily poses with his final edition of Apple Daily at its headquarters in Hong Kong, China, June 24, 2021. (Tyrone Siu/Reuters) Two members of the Next Digital board have a warning, after the Hong Kong government forced the company to shutter the outspoken, pro-democracy Apple Daily, one of its main
Apple grows ad business with launch of App Store Search Ads in China
App Store Search Ads started in 2016, right around the time that Apple announced a financial target to double Services revenue by 2020 (it would go on to easily beat that goal). At the time, Search Ads were sold only in the United States. Apple would quickly expand the ad service internationally. More than five
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