Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores coming to the EU
(techcrunch.com)
People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem.
People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a regulation designed to foster increased competition in the app ecosystem.
Meta is trying to offload kids safety onto app stores with new bills says Google
(theverge.com)
Google has its own ideas about what kids online safety legislation should look like.
Google has its own ideas about what kids online safety legislation should look like.
Apple has 90 days to allow app sideloading in Brazil
(theverge.com)
Apple has been told it has to allow alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil within 90 days, as reported by Brazilian publication Valor International and 9to5Mac.
Apple has been told it has to allow alternative app stores on iOS in Brazil within 90 days, as reported by Brazilian publication Valor International and 9to5Mac.
Utah becomes the first state to pass an app store age verification bill
(theverge.com)
Utah became the first state in the country to pass legislation requiring app store operators to verify users’ ages and require parental consent for minors to download apps.
Utah became the first state in the country to pass legislation requiring app store operators to verify users’ ages and require parental consent for minors to download apps.
The Amazon Appstore for Android devices will be discontinued on August 20, 2025
(amazon.com)
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Apps That Didn't Add 'Trader' Contact Info in the EU Removed from App Store
(macrumors.com)
Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers today.
Apps that have not complied with the trader requirement in the European Union have been removed from the App Store, Apple informed developers today.
TikTok is back in the App Store
(theverge.com)
Nearly a month after it was banned in the US, TikTok has returned to the App Store for iPhones and other Apple devices as well as the Google Play store for Android phones and tablets.
Nearly a month after it was banned in the US, TikTok has returned to the App Store for iPhones and other Apple devices as well as the Google Play store for Android phones and tablets.
Apple to Restore TikTok to US App Store Following Justice Department Letter
(bloomberg.com)
Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google are restoring ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok to their app stores on Thursday following assurances in a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi that a ban wouldn’t immediately be enforced.
Apple Inc. and Alphabet Inc.’s Google are restoring ByteDance Ltd.’s TikTok to their app stores on Thursday following assurances in a letter from US Attorney General Pam Bondi that a ban wouldn’t immediately be enforced.
EU's AltStore Gets First Native iOS Pornography App
(macrumors.com)
In the European Union, the Digital Markets Act allows developers to distribute iOS apps through alternate app stores.
In the European Union, the Digital Markets Act allows developers to distribute iOS apps through alternate app stores.
F-Droid Security Issues (2022)
(privsec.dev)
F-Droid is a popular alternative app repository for Android, especially known for its main repository dedicated to free and open-source software. F-Droid is often recommended among security and privacy enthusiasts, but how does it stack up against Play Store in practice? This write-up will attempt to emphasize major security issues with F-Droid that you should consider.
F-Droid is a popular alternative app repository for Android, especially known for its main repository dedicated to free and open-source software. F-Droid is often recommended among security and privacy enthusiasts, but how does it stack up against Play Store in practice? This write-up will attempt to emphasize major security issues with F-Droid that you should consider.
Apple says it's following the law by removing TikTok from the App Store
(theverge.com)
With TikTok, CapCut, and Marvel Snap shut down in the US, Apple has taken the unusual step of articulating why it’s following the law banning ByteDance apps and removing them from the App Stores for the Mac, iPhone, and other devices.
With TikTok, CapCut, and Marvel Snap shut down in the US, Apple has taken the unusual step of articulating why it’s following the law banning ByteDance apps and removing them from the App Stores for the Mac, iPhone, and other devices.
Cloudflare's VPN app among half-dozen pulled from Indian app stores
(techcrunch.com)
More than half-a-dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s widely-used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned.
More than half-a-dozen VPN apps, including Cloudflare’s widely-used 1.1.1.1, have been pulled from India’s Apple App Store and Google Play Store following intervention from government authorities, TechCrunch has learned.
The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model
(sixcolors.com)
The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model
The App Store era must end, and the Mac is the model
Apple Gets EU Warning to Stop Geo-Blocking on App, iTunes Stores
(yahoo.com)
Apple Inc. was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker’s regulatory issues in the bloc.
Apple Inc. was notified by the European Union that its geo-blocking practices are potentially in breach of consumer protection rules, adding to the iPhone maker’s regulatory issues in the bloc.
Indonesia orders Apple, Google to take down Chinese bargain app Temu
(theregister.com)
Indonesia's government last week ordered Apple and Google to remove Chinese e-commerce app Temu from their app stores.
Indonesia's government last week ordered Apple and Google to remove Chinese e-commerce app Temu from their app stores.
Bluesky Soars to Top 5 in US App Store After Rival X Changes How Blocks Work
(cnet.com)
The social network Bluesky appears to be on its way up. This week, the social media platform moved to No. 5 on the free app section of the US App Store, above TikTok and Instagram. That's up from No. 181 just a week ago, according to TechCrunch, which cites figures from app intelligence firm Appfigures.
The social network Bluesky appears to be on its way up. This week, the social media platform moved to No. 5 on the free app section of the US App Store, above TikTok and Instagram. That's up from No. 181 just a week ago, according to TechCrunch, which cites figures from app intelligence firm Appfigures.
Developers Now Required to Share Phone Number and Address on EU App Store
(macrumors.com)
Apple today reminded developers that the EU trader requirement in the European Union is now being enforced.
Apple today reminded developers that the EU trader requirement in the European Union is now being enforced.
Google Play killed my game and won't tell me why
(antiidlereborn.com)
Google Play has “terminated” me – Current situation
Google Play has “terminated” me – Current situation
The importance of F-Droid, an Android app store
(rocket9labs.com)
F-Droid is an app store for Android where only open source applications are available for free.
F-Droid is an app store for Android where only open source applications are available for free.
Apple removes nearly 60 additional VPNs from its Russian App Store
(novayagazeta.eu)
Apple removed nearly 60 additional virtual private network (VPN) apps from its Russia App Store between July and September, significantly more than the 25 acknowledged by the Russian authorities, according to a report published on Tuesday by the Apple Censorship Project, which campaigns for greater transparency from Apple over such moves.
Apple removed nearly 60 additional virtual private network (VPN) apps from its Russia App Store between July and September, significantly more than the 25 acknowledged by the Russian authorities, according to a report published on Tuesday by the Apple Censorship Project, which campaigns for greater transparency from Apple over such moves.