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Apple loses bid to dismiss app store lawsuit
Alternative app store Cydia originally accused Apple of continuing an unlawful monopoly in January 2020
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Best known for its hardware products, including the Macintosh line of personal computers, the iPod line of portable media players, and the iPhone. Apple's software products include Mac OS X, iTunes, iLife suite, and Final Cut Studio.
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Cloud Nine
Fortnite returns to iOS and Android through Microsoft Game Pass
Epic Games’ Tim Sweeney continues his broadside against Apple as the battle royale returns to mobile, playable through browser
Apple Altercation
EU Digital Markets Act could force Apple to open its payment system to competitors
This second EU charge against the company could cost Apple up to $36.6 billion
Apple Admonishes Apps
As many as 7,000 apps could soon be purged from the App Store
Sensor Tower finds between 3,000-7,000 apps at risk, with mobile games expected to see biggest impact
Moving To Modernise
The latest App Store notice is causing concern for indie devs
Updates required to keep titles on App Store, says Apple
In The Blue Corner
Roblox voices support for Apple in Epic Games legal dispute
Metaverse platform states that the App Store provides "greater legitimacy" for users
To Me To You
Apple requests courts reject Epic Games' appeal
Ongoing dispute sees iPhone firm argue that Epic has not shown any legal error
Standards Stated
South Korea approves new app marketplace rules
Apple and Google required to allow third-party payments
Fifth Time's A Charm
Dutch antirust regulator serves Apple fifth $5.7 million fine
ACM claims Apple's suggestions are "unnecessary and unreasonable"
Angered Attorneys
Attorneys seeking $27 million for securing $100 million settlement against Apple
Fallout of the Apple antitrust class action suit
Audience Accessibility
Unlisted apps now allowed on the App Store
Intended for apps ready for distribution
Appealing Against Apple
Epic backed by attorneys-general from 34 US states against Apple
Support from Utah, Texas, and more
Curtailed Copycats
Update: Apple shuts down Wordle clones on App Store
App Store guidelines tell developers to "come up with your own ideas"
At It Again
Krafton sues Garena, Apple, and Google over Free Fire copyright infringement
Demands the app be removed and damages paid
Apple Alterations
Apple to make third-party payments available in South Korea
In accordance with change in law
Best Year Yet
App Store developers earned $260 billion since launch
Up $60 billion from start of 2021
Trillion Triumph
Apple becomes first company to reach $3 trillion market value
Share price reached a high of $182.88
Gaze Into The Crystal Ball
PocketGamer.biz’s predictions for 2022 mobile gaming
NFTs, the metaverse, and hybrid monetisation
2021 In Review
The mobile gaming trends of 2021
PocketGamer.biz’s take on the year’s biggest events
Antitrust Antics
Apple requests dismissal of antitrust case in India
Firm claims it constitutes an "insignificant" portion of market
Marketplace Dominance
Apple and Google hold a "vice-like grip" on UK consumers, says competition regulator
Suggests actions to decrease the mobile marketplace duopoly
No Agreement Reached
Microsoft negotiated to bring Xbox triple-A games to Apple App Store
2020 emails reveal streaming tech and IAP discussions
Apple Awarded Appeal
Apple wins postponement to App Store changes from Epic ruling
Current policies in operation until Epic antitrust legal battle closes
Apple Awards
League of Legends: Wild Rift voted Apple’s iPhone Game of the Year
Marvel Future Revolution wins iPad Game of the Year
Open All Hours
App Store developer submissions to remain open during Christmas
Previously Apple would close down for the holidays
Tangled Web
Apple files appeal against in-app links to alternative payments ruling
The federal judge has ruled in favour of Apple for nine of ten counts
Anti-competition Agony
App Store payments are anti-competitive rules Dutch antitrust authority
Demanded changes to in-app payment system following investigation
Good Looking
Apple announces iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 mini
Coming September 29th
Apple Vs Epic
Updated: Apple ordered to allow pricing transparency
Tech giant dealt massive blow
No Deal
Apple refuse Epic Games request to restore Fortnite in South Korea
The latest in the ongoing dispute
Top 20 Partnerships
Top 20 Apple Arcade partnerships
From Sonic Racing and Oceanhorn 2 to Sayonara Wild Hearts and Layton's Mystery Journey
Missing Features
Rumoured Apple AR/VR headset to require iPhone connection
Making it as power efficient as possible
Additional Changes
Another brick in App Store walled garden removed: Reader apps can link-out
Apple reacts to Japan Fair Trade Commission
One Less Brick In The Wall
Devs gain more flexibility to highlight non-App Store payment methods
Also allows for more price points
#appletoo
Apple staff unite under #AppleToo to address company discrimination and inequality
The site calls for current and former Apple employees to share their to raise awareness at the company
Ads Aid Acquisition
The value of Apple Search Ads
In a post-IDFA world will advertising on Apple Search become more valuable for user acquisition?
Reality Bites
Apple removes Rosie's Reality from Apple Arcade after dev becomes unable to support game
"We're focusing our efforts on different topics…"
The Big Apple
Monster Hunter Stories pushes Apple Arcade to over 200 games
Service launched on September 19th, 2019
Elon Encourages Epic
Tesla CEO Elon Musk sides with Epic Games in Apple dispute
The Tesla and SpaceX chief voices his concerns about Apple’s "de facto global tax"
Profit Up 93%
Apple sees revenue grow by 36% to $81.4 billion in third quarter
The company reports new revenue records in each geographic sector
Cook Cracks Down
Apple phasing out remote working, say employees
Employees will have to spend three days in the office a week from September
Epic Win
Epic Games wins appeal against Apple in Australia
"This is a positive step forward for Australian consumers and developers”
New Datacenters
Xbox Cloud Gaming is now available on iOS devices
"Today marks a key milestone in our journey…"
600 Million Users
App Store developers have been paid 48% more since 2020
Apple has paid out $230 billion since 2008
Court Case Continues
Tim Cook set to testify at Epic vs Apple trial
CEO said to have prepared for numerous hours
Risky Business
Apple App Store rejected 1 million apps in 2020
The walled garden remains high
Incoming
Case filed against Apple in the UK to compensate 20 million iOS users
Claims of monopolistic behaviour
Walled Garden Assault
Epic vs Apple trial begins, Tim Sweeney takes the stand
The trial will run for approximately three weeks
Business Booming
Apple revenue up 54% year-over-year as iPhone sales soar
Almost $48 billion from iPhones in three months
Privacy Laws
As iOS 14.5 goes live, German businesses file antitrust complaint against Apple
"Apple is effectively shutting out all competitors"