Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court
Changes apply to the US App Store only though
Meta CEO Zuckerberg says Apple's walled garden will eventually fall
The business model is "problematic" and " is not sustainable"
At least one bank is suing Apple claiming it exercises a monopoly over the iPhone's tap-to-pay system
Currently, only one bank is complaining, but its lawyers want to make a class action out of the case
Apple joins Google in complying with South Korean law allowing alternate payment platforms
Both companies are still able to collect commissions
Telegram founder alleges Apple 'intentionally cripples' web apps by not updating WebKit
Motive? The Apple Tax, of course
Dutch regulators reject Apple's proposed policy changes allowing off-platform payments for dating apps
The ACM is unclear about exactly what it wants Apple to do
Apple changes developer guidelines to allow Dutch dating apps to offer alternative payments systems
Unlike 'reader apps,' Dutch developers still have to pay the Apple Tax
Apple now allows 'reader' apps to link to their own sites
A judge told Apple to begin allowing it last October, but it managed to delay it several months
Bug in iOS API allows developers to force users to give apps a good rating
The app will not open unless you give it five stars
Snap CEO is happy to pay the 30% Apple tax, says Snapchat wouldn't exist without the iPhone
Apple has some supporters within the tech world
Apple took API tools away from Hulu for upgrading subscriptions outside the App Store
Using its APIs to cancel subscriptions and upgrade off-platform was not explicitly against policies at the time
Epic exposes Apple's efforts to persuade Netflix to keep in-app subscriptions
Special favors, including advertising within B&M stores and coercion by punitive means
The Epic Games/Apple antitrust trial started with kids screaming and creating chaos
If you are going to hold a public hearing via teleconference, it might be a good idea to start with everyone muted
Epic's expert witness says App Store profit margins approach 80 percent
Apple contends that App Store margins cannot be accurately calculated because of its reliance on other iOS services
ProtonMail CEO calls Apple's forced in-app purchases 'Mafia extortion'
Apple said nothing about having IAP until it saw an uptick in ProtonMail app downloads
Apple temporarily waives its 30-percent fee on Facebook events for small-businesses
It's making a three-month exception during Facebook's one-year Covid relief effort. That's a 25% discount!
iMac vs. Windows All-in-Ones: Apple Tax or Not?
When Apple updated its notebook lineup earlier this month we were eager to find out how well the new MacBook Air stacked up next to a couple of Ultrabook alternatives. Turned out the so-called "Apple Tax" wasn't as much of an issue as Apple detractors often claim.
Now we're taking a look at another area of the PC market that's experiencing healthy growth in recent times, comparing Apple's 27-inch iMac to all-in-one alternatives from the likes of Dell, HP and newcomer Vizio. As we've said before, we don't expect this comparison to be representative of the entire Apple Tax argument, but it will help paint a better picture as we contrast it with our previous findings.
Ultrabooks vs. 13" MacBook Air: Is the Apple Tax Real?
Earlier this week Apple announced updates to its entire notebook lineup, bringing it up to date with Ivy Bridge processors and a few other goodies. Like them, many other computer manufacturers have been showcasing new and updated laptops over the past few days and weeks.
Ultrabooks in particular received quite a bit of attention, and we're not surprised. Intel is putting a lot of weight behind the concept and expects it to be the main driver of PC market growth in the short term. With that in mind, we're taking a couple of Wintel alternatives to check how well they stack up next to the new 13-inch MacBook Air.