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Government & Policy

Texas App Store Age-Verification Law Blocked, Apple Pauses Changes

A judge blocked Texas's app store age-verification law, leading Apple to pause planned changes. The fight for online safety and user privacy continues.

posted on 12/25/2025
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Mobile

Apple May Allow Third-Party App Stores on iOS in Brazil Soon

Apple may allow third-party app stores on iOS in Brazil. This means that users will be able to install apps from outside the official Apple App Store.

posted on 12/24/2025
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Technology

Apple Fined $116 Million in Italy Over App Tracking Transparency Policy

Italy's antitrust regulator fines Apple $116 million for its App Tracking Transparency policy, deeming it excessively burdensome for third-party developers.

posted on 12/23/2025
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Technology

Google's Play Store Changes: Supreme Court Sides With Epic Games

The Supreme Court rejected Google's request to pause Play Store changes after losing to Epic. Developers can now use alternative payment methods.

posted on 10/07/2025
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Government & Policy

Apple Removes ICE Agent Tracking Apps Amid Government Concerns

Apple has removed ICE agent tracking apps after facing pressure from the government. Concerns about safety risks were cited as the reason for the removal.

posted on 10/03/2025
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Technology

Epic Games Wins Against Apple, Google in Australia App Store Case

Australian court sides with Epic Games, finding Apple and Google engaged in anti-competitive conduct in their app stores. A potential win for Fortnite's return.

posted on 08/12/2025
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Software

Apple Eases App Store Payment Rules

Apple updates its App Store guidelines to allow external payment options following a court order, impacting developers and users.

posted on 05/02/2025
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Business

Apple Faces Criminal Probe for App Store Defiance

Apple faces potential criminal charges for allegedly defying a court order regarding its App Store practices and misleading testimony.

posted on 05/02/2025