Google to slash fee it takes from subscriptions on App Store
Alphabet Inc.'s Google is slashing the fees it takes from subscription services on its app store following pressure from developers and lawmakers.
Oct 21, 2021
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Congress wants Apple, Google to warn users about apps posing 'national security risks'
Congress is asking Apple and Google to warn users about apps that pose "national security risks" days after the government showed interest in banning TikTok.
Jul 17, 2020
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What is BeReal? Why the social media app all about authenticity is skyrocketing
An app that considers itself "not another social network," and aims for authenticity between friends has been showing big growth among college students in particular.
Apr 7, 2022
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US media take on Apple over App Store commission
Major American media organizations have written to Apple pushing for the iPhone maker to charge less to feature on its App Store, a week after the company behind hit video game Fortnite sued the tech giant over the same issue.
Aug 21, 2020
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Apple warns EU law 'risks destroying iPhone security'
The EU's proposed new rules to rein in tech giants risk undermining the security of the iPhone, Apple chief Tim Cook warned Wednesday.
Jun 16, 2021
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Google clamps down on apps dodging Play Store 30% cut
Google said Monday it plans to start enforcing a rule requiring Android apps in its Play store to use its payment system, which takes a 30 percent cut of transactions.
Sep 29, 2020
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Microsoft vows app store fairness with Activision merger
Microsoft on Wednesday courted the favor of antitrust regulators scrutinizing its plan to buy video game maker Activision Blizzard, promising that any app store it builds will treat developers fairly.
Feb 10, 2022
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Apple blocks Fortnite maker from game developer tools
Apple said Friday it has followed through on its decision to block the maker of Fortnite from developer tools needed to update games on its mobile devices.
Aug 29, 2020
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Facebook joins attack on Apple over App Store commission
Facebook on Friday joined the attack on Apple's operation of its App Store after the iPhone maker refused to forgo its commission on live online events hosted on the social network that allow people to make money during the ...
Aug 15, 2020
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Mental health apps may put your privacy at risk. Here's what to look for
Every second, thousands of people tell their phone or computer something about themselves that they might not want anyone else to know.
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App Store
The App Store is a service for the iPhone and iPod Touch created by Apple Inc. which allows users to browse and download applications from the iTunes Store that were developed with the iPhone SDK and published through Apple. They are available to purchase or free of charge, depending on the application. The applications are downloaded directly to iPhone or iPod Touch. The App Store is also available within iTunes. While Apple has stated that they do not expect to profit from the store, it has been predicted by Piper Jaffray that the App Store could create a profitable marketplace with revenue exceeding US$1 billion annually for the company. Apple allows 70% of revenues from the store to instantly go to the seller of the app, and 30% go to Apple. The App Store opened early in the morning on July 10, 2008 via an update to iTunes. Applications were immediately available for download at that time. However, iPhone and iPod Touch software version 2.0 was not yet available through Software Update, making the applications unusable. The iPhone OS 2.0 was released on July 11, 2008, and applications were able to be transferred onto the newly updated devices. As of July 14, 2009, there are over 65,000 third-party applications officially available for the iPhone and iPod Touch on the App Store.
After the success of Apple's App Store, and the launch of similar services by its competitors, the term "app store" has appeared as a generic term referring to any similar service for mobile devices.
The App Store is accessible from the iPhone and iPod Touch via an iPhone OS application by the same name.
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