App Store

Explained: Why Apple stopped accepting debit & credit card payments for app store & what can users do

Apple customers will no longer be able to use their debit or credit cards for any transaction at the Indian App Store. Instead, they will have to rely on UPI or net banking, even for recurring transactions.

Epic Games' Fortnite will be blacklisted from the Apple ecosystem until the companies' legal battle is resolved

Epic has asked Apple to reinstate Fortnite and promised 'that it will adhere to Apple’s guidelines whenever and wherever we release products on Apple’s platforms.'

South Korea bans Apple and Google monopolies, makes it illegal for tech giants to force app developers to use its payment systems

The two tech giants dominate the online app market in South Korea, the world's 12th largest economy known for its technological prowess.

Apple App Stores, iTunes now accept payments via UPI, RuPay, Netbanking: How to make payments

iOS users can also add funds to their Apple ID via the new payment methods and buy games, apps, iCloud storage and so on.

UK watchdog is looking into iOS, Android 'mobile ecosystem' over concerns of the tech giants stifling competition

The authority said it’s taking a closer look at the “effective duopoly” Google and Apple have on the various gateways through which users can access online content.

Apple Design Awards 2021: Indian classical music app NaadSadhana wins the innovation category

NaadSadhana, an AI Indian Classical music app, is the only Indian app to have won an Apple Design Award this year.

Apple vs Epic trial: Experts believe Apple has upper hand, doubt judge will agree with Epic’s 'narrow market definition'

Commission rates similar to App Store have long been charged by stores operated by leading video game consoles — Xbox, PlayStation and Switch — as well as on smartphones and other devices running on Google’s Android system.

Apple vs Epic trial: Tim Sweeney's company struggles to prove its allegations against App Store

Epic contends that Apple has been gouging app makers by charging commissions ranging from 15 percent to 30 percent for in-app transactions.

Apple vs Epic Games trial kicks off: Tim Sweeney acknowledges that Epic brazenly violated contract with Apple to make a point

The trial revolves around the 15 percent to 30 percent commission that Apple charges for subscriptions and purchases made from apps downloaded from its store.

EU accuses Apple of antitrust breach after Spotify complaint, objects to its rules for music streaming services

EU regulators allege that Apple distorts competition for music streaming by imposing unfair rules for rival services in its App Store.