Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI era.
Apple is set to introduce paid placements in Apple Maps, letting businesses like restaurants and gyms buy prominent spots in search results, a bold pivot for a company that long prided itself on being ad-free.
Apple dropped its App Store commission rates to 25% in China, and commissions on auto-renewed subscriptions down to 12%.
AltStore PAL now supports the fediverse, using its own Mastodon server to let iOS developers share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads.
Australia doubles down on protecting minors with age checks on app stores and search engines.
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Apple now blocks 18+ app downloads in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore using automatic age checks. The company is also expanding similar tools in Utah and Louisiana as child safety laws spread worldwide.
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Apple complies with new age assurance laws in the U.S. and abroad, including those that block users from downloading apps aimed at adults.
Patreon isn’t happy about Apple’s new subscription billing mandate, arguing Apple’s shifting rules create uncertainty for creators.
Replit’s new feature generates iOS apps from text prompts, integrates monetization, and streamlines App Store publishing – marking a major step in AI-driven software creation.
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