Recent #App Store news in the semiconductor industry

10 months ago
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.
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11 months ago
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.
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11 months ago
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.
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