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BGMI returns: Why did Centre ban Battlegrounds Mobile India? How is it back?
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BGMI returns: Why did Centre ban Battlegrounds Mobile India? How is it back?

Popular battle royale game Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) was banned after concerns were raised about the app posing a potential cybersecurity threat and links to China's Tencent. But now it is back and gamers are rejoicing

Apple prevented $2 billion worth of fraudulent transactions in 2022 using its App Store policies
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Apple prevented $2 billion worth of fraudulent transactions in 2022 using its App Store policies

In a subtle statement against EU, Apple says that its strict policies for App store helped them prevent $2 billion worth of fraudulent transactions. Apple also tried to subtly convey that allowing sideloading of apps will create issues for Apple and its users.

Elon Musk and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to take on Apple and their ‘absurd’ rules for App Store
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Elon Musk and Spotify CEO Daniel Ek to take on Apple and their ‘absurd’ rules for App Store

Elon Musk and Daniel Ek, Spotify's CEO are going after Tim Cook and Apple for Apple's arbitrary rules for the App Store despite charging a hefty fee from app developers and app makers.

Can the US ban TikTok? What are the challenges in blocking the popular app?
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Can the US ban TikTok? What are the challenges in blocking the popular app?

The Chinese government is known for playing the long game, and data is power, so if it is collecting data, it could take years to learn how it benefits China. If the federal government decides that TikTok should be banned, is it even possible to ban it for all of its 150 million users?

Apple may allow iPhone, iPad users to sideload apps, along with third-party app stores on its devices
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Apple may allow iPhone, iPad users to sideload apps, along with third-party app stores on its devices

Thanks to the EU’s legislation, we may see the fabled ‘Apple Ecosystem’ come to an end, at least on the software side of things. This will also allow app developers to circumvent the 30 per cent Apple Tax.

Twitter to charge $11 for Twitter Blue and Twitter Verified Badges, to offset Apple’s commission
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Twitter to charge $11 for Twitter Blue and Twitter Verified Badges, to offset Apple’s commission

To bypass Apple's and potentially Google’s commissions that they charge from app developers, Musk has decided to simply pass the cost off to customers who pay for Twitter Blue, and charge users $11 a month.

Elon Musk is picking a fight with Apple, and no, it has got nothing to do with free speech
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Elon Musk is picking a fight with Apple, and no, it has got nothing to do with free speech

Elon Musk is worried about Apple suspending their ad spending on Twitter. He is also trying to avoid the 30 per cent commission that Apple charges on transactions through the App Store. Most of all though, Musk is pissed by Apple’s guidelines for content moderation for apps on App Store.

Apple Is Removing “Older, Outdated” Apps From App Store, Indie Developers Miffed
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Apple Is Removing “Older, Outdated” Apps From App Store, Indie Developers Miffed

Apple sent out an email to app developers saying that Apps that haven’t been developed in a few years will be deleted from their App Store. Some developers have complained that Apple themselves have apps that haven’t been updated in over 4 years.

Apple rolls out vital app store changes in an attempt to stave off increasing regulation of Big Tech
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Apple rolls out vital app store changes in an attempt to stave off increasing regulation of Big Tech

Apple has announced long-demanded concessions after seeing investigations, lawsuits and rules pile up against what critics call an abuse of global dominance by big firms.

Apple vs Epic trial: Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify this week as the trial nears end
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Apple vs Epic trial: Apple CEO Tim Cook to testify this week as the trial nears end

The Apple vs Epic trial revolves around an antitrust lawsuit filed last year by Epic Games, the maker of the popular video game Fortnite.

Apple vs Epic trial: Experts believe Apple has upper hand, doubt judge will agree with Epic’s 'narrow market definition'
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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
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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: Slide presentation review shows App Store has generated $2.1 billion in billings
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Apple vs Epic Games trial: Slide presentation review shows App Store has generated $2.1 billion in billings

Not long after the app store opened, Steve Jobs speculated that it at most might become a $1 billion business.

UK authorities investigate Apple App Store over concerns of its dominant role stifling competition
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UK authorities investigate Apple App Store over concerns of its dominant role stifling competition

The Competition and Markets Authority said it was looking into “suspected breaches of competition law” by Apple.

PUBG: New State is now open for pre-registrations on Google Play: All you need to know
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PUBG: New State is now open for pre-registrations on Google Play: All you need to know

The new PUBG game is set in the year 2051 and takes place on a new map called Troi.

Google updates YouTube app for iOS after two months, rolls out bug fixes, improvements
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Google updates YouTube app for iOS after two months, rolls out bug fixes, improvements

It has believed that Google did not update its iOS apps – Search, Docs, Photos, and Gmail – since two months in order to avoid the new privacy labels by Apple.

Hike messaging app pulled down from Google Play Store and Apple App Store
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Hike messaging app pulled down from Google Play Store and Apple App Store

Hike official said that global companies like Telegram, Signal were too strong and unless India bans foreign firms, it is difficult for homegrown apps.

Apple to cut App Store commission from 30 to 15 percent for developers with up to $1 million annual revenue
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Apple to cut App Store commission from 30 to 15 percent for developers with up to $1 million annual revenue

Apple will lower commissions for in-app subscriptions and other purchases to 15 percent starting 1 January 2021.

Mitron launches Atmanirbhar Apps to help users discover Made in India apps
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Mitron launches Atmanirbhar Apps to help users discover Made in India apps

The Atmanirbhar Apps comes with tabs like Social, News, Shopping, Entertainment, e-learning, Health, Fitness, Business and more.