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CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
CMA calls for investigation into Apple and Google's mobile market dominance
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority has called for a formal investigation into Apple and Google's dominance of t…
Nov. 25, 2024
The Oregon Trail is getting a movie adaptation
The Oregon Trail is getting a movie adaptation
The Oregon Trail is to be adapted into an action-comedy film produced by Apple.
Oct. 29, 2024
The End of the App Store Duopoly?
The End of the App Store Duopoly?
Epic Games' lawsuit win against Google opens the door for alternative app stores, challenging the dominance of Apple's App Store and Google Play.
Oct. 24, 2024
Epic Games Won Against Google but Lost to Apple - What are the Implications?
Epic Games Won Against Google but Lost to Apple - What are the Implications?
Epic Games' legal battles against app store giants- a win over Google but a loss to Apple, signaling ongoing shifts in mobile app distribution dynamics.
Oct. 17, 2024
iPhone 16 "puts a powerful gaming device in users' pockets," Apple claims
iPhone 16 "puts a powerful gaming device in users' pockets," Apple claims
Apple unveiled its latest iPhone yesterday, with the firm saying it's able to run AAA games – a feature that was previo…
Sept. 10, 2024
Microsoft slams Apple fee, says it can't monetise its cloud gaming services as a result
Microsoft slams Apple fee, says it can't monetise its cloud gaming services as a result
Microsoft has criticised Apple's commission fee, saying it makes it "impossible to effectively monetise its cloud gamin…
Sept. 4, 2024
Use of conflict-free minerals in games saw improvement in 2023
Use of conflict-free minerals in games saw improvement in 2023
After a few years of regression, the use of conflict minerals in video games is showing encouraging signs of improvemen…
Aug. 30, 2024
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