➀ Marvel Snap is temporarily unavailable in the US due to the TikTok ban; ➁ Developed by Second Dinner and published by Nuverse, owned by ByteDance; ➂ The developer is working to resolve the issue and promises an update soon.
Recent #App Store news in the semiconductor industry
➀ Amazon announced it is shutting down its 'Amazon Appstore for Android' this summer;
➁ The app store will stop supporting Android devices on August 20, 2025;
➂ Existing apps will continue to be available until August 20, but may not function after that date.
1. Microsoft argues that Apple's App Store fees make it impossible to bring Xbox Cloud Gaming to the iPhone due to economic constraints. 2. Currently, Xbox Cloud Gaming on iPhone is only accessible through a browser, lacking a dedicated app. 3. The situation may change only if Apple adjusts its fee structure for companies like Microsoft.
1. Apple has revised its App Store policies in Europe to avoid fines from regulators; 2. The update includes mechanisms that allow developers to freely guide consumers to alternative payment options outside the App Store; 3. Apple previously introduced a system known as 'StoreKit External Purchase Link Entitlement' but faced criticism from the European Union for restricting promotional activities on preferred platforms.
1. Apple is pressuring Tencent and ByteDance to close loopholes in their apps that bypass the 30% commission fee on in-app purchases. 2. The company has warned Tencent and ByteDance that it will reject app updates unless they remove external payment links. 3. This move could impact over a billion users and draw attention to Apple's App Store business model.
1. Two new pirate movie streaming apps named 'Collect Cards' have sneaked into the App Store, disguising as innocent apps. 2. These apps offer pirated movies and TV shows, bypassing Apple's app vetting process. 3. Apple has previously removed similar apps, but the recurrence indicates ongoing vulnerabilities in the App Store's security.
1. India's Competition Commission has ruled against Apple's App Store practices, similar to EU's Digital Markets Act. 2. The ruling could lead to alternative app marketplaces and third-party payment methods on iPhones in India. 3. Apple's growing market in India faces regulatory challenges as it diversifies its manufacturing base.
1. Epic Games accuses Apple of blocking its Epic Games Store submission twice for dubious reasons; 2. Apple claims Epic's button designs are too similar to those on the App Store; 3. Epic Games plans to have the store available on iOS devices within the next couple of months.
1. Apple has clarified that while it allows retro game emulators, it does not permit emulators for entire operating systems on its App Store. 2. The developers of iDOS and UTM faced rejections after submitting their apps following changes in Apple's App Review Guidelines. 3. The inconsistency in Apple's application of the new rules raises questions about the company's stance on security and functionality in emulated environments.
1. The European Commission accuses Apple of violating the Digital Markets Act (DMA) by preventing developers from informing users about alternatives outside the Apple ecosystem. 2. A separate investigation is opened into Apple's new contractual terms and developer fees as part of its compliance efforts with the DMA. 3. If the preliminary findings are confirmed, Apple could face fines up to 10% of its global annual revenue.