We all know about in-app purchases, whether it’s for a subscription, a loot box, or to remove ads. They have been a fast-growing presence online and in our favorite apps for a while. The thing is, if ...

Spotify has filed a legal complaint against Apple for what it believes is anti-competitive behavior. The music streaming service, like many others, has an issue with the 30 percent cut Apple charges ...

A total of 258,000 apps were downloaded per minute for all types of publishers in 2024 for iOS and Android operating systems -- a 1% decline versus the prior year for iOS and Google Play stores, ...

Apple announced a handful of new changes for how developers interact with the App Store and offer their products. According to the company, this is part of an ongoing commitment to help developers ...

In today’s digital age, our smartphones have become the hub of our daily activities, from communication to entertainment, and even shopping. For iPhone users, the convenience of purchasing apps and ...

Patreon today confirmed upcoming changes to its iOS app, which will see fees for new subscriptions go up because Apple is enforcing its App Store rules on digital purchases. Apple is requiring Patreon ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. For years, Apple’s App Store policies have made it impossible for apps to sell digital services and goods on ...

Apple’s developer site has shared news of a new API coming for apps that will offer expanded options for managing In-App Purchases. It’s called the Advanced Commerce API, and here’s what we know so ...

Apple says Patreon now has until November 2026 to move all remaining creators to the App Store’s in-app purchase system, or risk removal from the App Store. Patreon disagrees, but says it will comply.

Alongside the numerous changes Apple is making to its platforms to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA), the company is also updating its rules around streaming game services and other apps ...

It took Apple a while, but finally, in-app purchases are allowed to be used in free apps. Why is this exciting? Well, previously, only apps that had a price were allowed to include an in-app purchase ...