Apple’s App Store drives a hunk of global GDP, report claims
Faced by evangelical regulation, it must be on the company’s mind to find some way to take a cut out of the business ecosystem it has built and enabled.
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The Apple Tax is a progressive tax, Apple implies
Apple’s US App Store facilitated over $400 billion in developer billings and sales in 2024 – 90% of which were commission free.
Spotify rushes to offer external payments at the Apple App Store
Spotify on iPhones in the US now directs users to payment systems other than those provided by Apple as Apple is forced to open up
Apple’s App Economy is also booming in India
The value of India’s app economy now exceeds $5 billion, estimates from Indian Institute of Management Ahmedabad claim.
App Stores are changing, agents are the future
Attention is the opportunity space and if your app provides AI services that are valuable enough then you have a chance.
Just 38 developers sign for alt App Store payments – Analyst
Morgan Stanley Research Analyst, Erik Woodring shares thoughts on App Store, Google and Apple, and future Generative AI plans on Apple’s platforms
Apple says Generative AI is app ‘Trend of the Year’
Apple has announced the winners of the 2023 App Store Awards, declaring Generative AI its “trend of the year” and introducing recognition for cultural impact.
Apple announces the 2023 App Store Award finalists
We are inspired by their accomplishments and look forward to announcing the winners of the App Store Awards later this month,” said Phil Schiller, Apple Fellow.
Apple may plan to appeal against the EU App Store law
Apple may plan an eleventh-hour attempt to protect its business against the impact of the EU’s Digital Markets Act and intends to file an appeal.
Apple boosts developer support with new global advice centre
Apple has ramped up what it offers developers with a new global resource to provide both online and in-person sessions to help improve and enhance app design.
