Epic Games Store launches on iPhone in Japan, but not one developer has signed on
Currently, only Fortnite and Rocket League Sideswipe are available for download
Big Tech killed California's anti-self-preferencing bill in a month
Senator Scott Wiener says lobbyists 'flooded the Capitol' with misinformation
Epic beat Google in court, but Tim Sweeney can't criticize Play Store policies until 2032
Epic's broader campaign against the mobile app duopoly enters a quieter phase
Google cuts Play Store fee to 20% and opens the door to third-party app stores
Major policy overhaul lowers fees, backs alternative billing, and formalizes new app store pathways
DOJ faces investigation over alleged pressure on Apple and Google to remove ICE apps
The inquiry raises First Amendment concerns
Google Play Store 50.0.23 arrives with under-the-hood improvements
Google has rolled out version 50.0.23 of the Play Store, continuing its steady cadence of under-the-hood updates. As usual, this release focuses on stability and performance rather than flashy new features. You can check your current version under Settings > About in the Play Store app, and if you're behind, you can download the latest build right here.
Apple's App Store "freedom" in Japan comes with strings attached, obviously
Apple allows third-party payments in Japan – for a fee
More ads are coming to App Store search results, but Apple promises they will be "relevant"
Apple is "expanding opportunities" for advertisers
2025's most-downloaded iPhone app is, you guessed it, ChatGPT
GenAI and social media dominate Apple's end-of-year list
Apple pulled the ICEBlock app, now its creator is suing the government
He says the complaint was inspired by the US founding fathers
F-Droid says Google's new rules intentionally block free and open-source apps
Sounding off: The war between F-Droid and Google is escalating again. The open-source Android app repository says Mountain View is quietly restructuring the mobile software ecosystem in ways that could marginalize independent distribution and weaken the broader FOSS movement – all while presenting its Play Store rules as consumer "safety" protections.
Apple hit with $2 billion payout in record UK class-action ruling
App Store's 30-percent commission fees declared excessive
Most mobile game developers want Apple and Google to open the gates, survey finds
Study finds developers are eager to diversify beyond official app stores
Apple changes App Store policies to comply with new Texas age verification law
A growing trend with nearly 20 other states planning to follow suit
Google confirms new Android rules will significantly restrict app sideloading
Google's new ID requirements could destroy independent app stores
OpenAI's Sora app rockets to #1 in the App Store, overtaking Gemini and ChatGPT
It took less than a week to reach the top spot
Apple pulls ICEBlock tracking app following Justice Department demand
"Violence against law enforcement is an intolerable red line that cannot be crossed"
Nano Banana drives Google Gemini past ChatGPT on iPhone app rankings
Gemini's success signals a new phase in Google vs. OpenAI rivalry, though ChatGPT still leads abroad
Developers can now publish Windows apps for free on the Microsoft Store
The question remains: Will developers actually show up?
Epic scores international win as Australia orders Apple, Google to open ecosystems
Epic is dismantling the mobile duopoly brick by brick
Elon Musk says he will sue Apple over anticompetitive ChatGPT favoritism in App Store
"Apple behaves like it's owned by OpenAI - why?"
Apple appeals $580 million EU fine over App Store restrictions
Apple says the EU is forcing business terms that are confusing for developers and bad for users
App tracking ICE agents tops App Store after Trump Administration backlash
Administration officials are threatening legal action against ICEBlock app
US Senators introduce bipartisan bill to enable third-party app stores on iPhones
A similar bill was killed in 2021 by Apple, Google, Amazon, and Meta lobbyists
