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Apple's App Store facilitated $1.4 trn in developer billings, sales in 2025

Apple said the study found that for more than 90 per cent of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem, developers did not pay any commission to Apple

Apple's App Store facilitated $1.4 trn in developer billings, sales in 2025
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 8:10 PM IST

Apple vs CCI: India's probe advances but App Store changes remain uncertain

As Apple's App Store rules come under CCI scrutiny, India could join global regulators in pushing the company to loosen control over payments and app distribution within its tightly held iOS ecosystem

Apple vs CCI: India's probe advances but App Store changes remain uncertain
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 3:22 PM IST

Apple agrees to provide India financial data to CCI in antitrust case

Apple's decision to submit India financials moves the CCI's antitrust probe closer to a potential penalty over alleged App Store market abuse

Apple agrees to provide India financial data to CCI in antitrust case
Updated On : 04 Jun 2026 | 12:15 AM IST

Apple says Epic Games ruling does not apply to developers globally: Report

Apple has reportedly argued that the Epic Games ruling should remain limited to Epic and not automatically extend App Store payment freedoms to all developers

Apple says Epic Games ruling does not apply to developers globally: Report
Updated On : 25 May 2026 | 4:23 PM IST

Apple Sports debuts in India with live scores and widgets support: Details

Apple has rolled out its Sports app for iPhone users in India with real-time score tracking, match insights, and live lock screen updates for multiple global sports

Apple Sports debuts in India with live scores and widgets support: Details
Updated On : 21 May 2026 | 3:40 PM IST

Epic Games's Fortnite returns to Apple App Store globally, except Australia

Fortnite has returned to Apple's App Store globally after years of legal battles with Apple, though the game still remains unavailable for iPhone users in Australia

Epic Games's Fortnite returns to Apple App Store globally, except Australia
Updated On : 20 May 2026 | 5:17 PM IST

Apple accuses CCI of overstepping authority as antitrust dispute escalates

After the CCI this month gave Apple an ultimatum to submit its financials and scheduled a final hearing on May 21, the company has urged the Delhi HC to urgently intervene to put the matter on hold

Apple accuses CCI of overstepping authority as antitrust dispute escalates
Updated On : 01 May 2026 | 8:46 AM IST

Apple App Store to get a new flexible annual payment plan: What it means

Apple has introduced a new App Store subscription model that allows users to pay for annual plans in monthly instalments, making long-term subscriptions more manageable without a high upfront cost

Apple App Store to get a new flexible annual payment plan: What it means
Updated On : 28 Apr 2026 | 10:58 AM IST

Apple vs CCI: India's antitrust case reaches key stage on App Store rules

CCI sets May 21 hearing as Apple faces scrutiny over App Store rules, commissions and control of in-app payments, with potential penalties tied to global turnover

Apple vs CCI: India's antitrust case reaches key stage on App Store rules
Updated On : 27 Apr 2026 | 1:11 PM IST

India leads mobile app downloads, usage, but spending gap persists: Report

India leads global app downloads and usage, but revenue per user remains low despite rising in-app spending, highlighting a widening monetisation gap

India leads mobile app downloads, usage, but spending gap persists: Report
Updated On : 24 Apr 2026 | 2:30 PM IST

Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers

Apple has announced changes to iOS, Safari, and App Store that will be limited to the 27 EU member countries and will roll out with the iOS 17.4 update in March

Apple opens iPhone ecosystem in EU: What it means for consumers, developers
Updated On : 21 Apr 2026 | 2:27 PM IST

Apple tightens age verification rules to comply with Child safety measures

Apple has announced age checks in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana, blocking 18+ apps without adult verification and expanding developer compliance tools

Apple tightens age verification rules to comply with Child safety measures
Updated On : 25 Feb 2026 | 12:13 PM IST

Apple Creator Studio bundles FCP, Logic Pro, Pixelmator, and more at ₹399/m

Creator Studio is Apple's new subscription bundle that groups its creative apps and adds new AI-based tools across video editing, music production, image editing and productivity apps

Apple Creator Studio bundles FCP, Logic Pro, Pixelmator, and more at ₹399/m
Updated On : 14 Jan 2026 | 10:20 AM IST

ChatGPT Mac app users won't be able to use 'Voice' after Jan 15: Here's why

As per OpenAI, the Voice feature will stop working on the ChatGPT Mac app on January 15, 2026, pushing users to the web, mobile apps or Windows for voice-based interactions

ChatGPT Mac app users won't be able to use 'Voice' after Jan 15: Here's why
Updated On : 22 Dec 2025 | 12:10 PM IST

Tech Wrap Dec 5: Apple App Store Awards, Motorola Edge 70, HMD 100 and 101

Apple announces 2025 App Store Award winners. Motorola's ultra-thin Edge 70 to launch soon. HMD 100 and 101 phone. Samsung First Look event on Jan 4. Microsoft Store Awards. Gemini 3 Deep Think

Tech Wrap Dec 5: Apple App Store Awards, Motorola Edge 70, HMD 100 and 101
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 8:03 PM IST

2025 Apple App Store Award: Tiimo, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Strava among winners

Apple has announced the 2025 App Store Award winners, honouring 17 apps and games for excellence in innovation, user experience, design, and cultural impact

2025 Apple App Store Award: Tiimo, Pokemon TCG Pocket, Strava among winners
Updated On : 05 Dec 2025 | 11:56 AM IST

Apple App Store Awards 2025: 45 finalists across 12 categories announced

Apple has named 45 apps and games as finalists for the 2025 App Store Awards, acknowledging titles that stood out this year in terms of innovation, user experience, design and cultural impact

Apple App Store Awards 2025: 45 finalists across 12 categories announced
Updated On : 20 Nov 2025 | 11:33 AM IST

Apple revamps App Store on web with native design, features: What's new

Apple's revamped web App Store lets users browse apps for iPhone, iPad, Mac, Watch, TV, and Vision Pro with curated tabs and a unified design experience

Apple revamps App Store on web with native design, features: What's new
Updated On : 04 Nov 2025 | 12:19 PM IST

Apple takes down Clips app from App Store: How to save videos in Photos app

Apple has discontinued its video creation app, Clips, from the App Store, confirming that users should back up their videos in the Photos app, as no new updates will be released

Apple takes down Clips app from App Store: How to save videos in Photos app
Updated On : 13 Oct 2025 | 12:31 PM IST

Homegrown Arattai hits top spot on app store: What it is and how it works

Developed by Chennai-based Zoho Corporation, messaging app Arattai has topped the App Store as daily sign-ups surged from 3,000 to 350,000

Homegrown Arattai hits top spot on app store: What it is and how it works
Updated On : 29 Sep 2025 | 1:20 PM IST