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CMA closes yearslong investigation into Apple's in-app payments
CMA closes yearslong investigation into Apple's in-app payments
The inquiry may be closed, but the UK regulator will keep a close eye on Apple, and is more than ready to reopen the probe at any time.
Aug. 23, 2024
UK Competitions and Market Authority is shutting down its Apple investigation
UK Competitions and Market Authority is shutting down its Apple investigation
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is shutting down its investigation into Apple's in-app payment system.
Aug. 22, 2024
Apple updates fees and link options in EU following DMA breach investigation
Apple updates fees and link options in EU following DMA breach investigation
Apple is updating its business terms in the EU to allow developers to link to external payment systems or promote offer…
Aug. 9, 2024
Mobile developers describe working with Apple Arcade as a "very difficult and long process"
Mobile developers describe working with Apple Arcade as a "very difficult and long process"
Developers who have created games for Apple Arcade are "unhappy", according to a new report.
July 31, 2024
Why there's no market for AAA mobile games | GI Microcast
Why there's no market for AAA mobile games | GI Microcast
The latest episode of The GamesIndustry.biz Microcast is available to download or watch now, giving you a quick dive in…
July 22, 2024
Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board
Microsoft relinquishes non-voting observer seat on OpenAI board
Microsoft has relinquished its non-voting observer seat on OpenAI's board.
July 10, 2024
Apple approves Epic Games Store for iOS after rejecting it twice
Apple approves Epic Games Store for iOS after rejecting it twice
Apple has approved a notarisation submission made by Epic Games Store after twice rejecting it.
July 8, 2024
Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store as Censorship Tightens
Apple Removes VPN Apps from Russian App Store as Censorship Tightens
Apple removes popular VPNs from Russia's App Store following government pressure. This move restricts access to free and open internet for Russian citizens,
July 8, 2024
European Commission finds Apple has breached DMA
European Commission finds Apple has breached DMA
The European Commission has found Apple in breach of its Digital Markets Act following an investigation launched in Mar…
June 24, 2024
Report: Apple facing $1bn daily fines over alleged DMA breaches
Report: Apple facing $1bn daily fines over alleged DMA breaches
Apple is reportedly facing $1 billion in daily fines from the European Commission over breaches of its Digital Markets …
June 19, 2024
Apple expands games line-up with new dev tool
Apple expands games line-up with new dev tool
Apple has announced a free update of its Gaming Porting Toolkit for Sequoia OS on Mac, with a number of games receiving…
June 11, 2024
Aptoide becomes first non-Apple iOS store
Aptoide becomes first non-Apple iOS store
Independent app store Aptoide has launched on iOS in Europe after the Digital Markets Act was introduced earlier this y…
June 10, 2024