#App Store

New data shows global app releases surged 60% year-over-year in Q1 2026. The theory that AI chatbots would replace apps may have it completely backwards.

A federal judge dismissed Musi's lawsuit against Apple with prejudice after the free music app was pulled from the App Store. What does it mean for developers, users, and platform power?

Apple quietly blocks all ByteDance apps for US-based iPhones, even with Chinese App Store accounts. This goes beyond TikTok—it's about platform power in geopolitical conflicts.

Apple deploys sophisticated location tracking to block ByteDance apps in the US, marking a shift toward geographically fragmented app ecosystems.

Google slashes app store fees from 30% to 20% after antitrust ruling. What this means for developers, competitors, and the future of digital marketplaces.

Google and Epic's settlement promises more app stores and lower fees on Android. But a federal judge calls it a potential 'sweetheart deal.' Will it really help developers and consumers?

Epic Games and Google agree on 'metaverse browsers' as new app category. This quiet deal could reshape platform competition and app store economics.

Google reduces Play Store commissions from 30% to 20% after settling with Epic Games. Alternative app stores get easier installation. What this means for developers, consumers, and competition.

Anthropic's Claude jumps from outside top 100 to No. 2 in App Store after Pentagon dispute. How AI ethics became the ultimate marketing strategy.

EU's Digital Markets Act opened alternative app stores on iOS. Seven new marketplaces challenge Apple's decade-long monopoly, but success stories are mixed.

Reincubate's lawsuit against Apple over Continuity Camera highlights the thorny issue of platform giants copying third-party innovations.

MacPaw announces the sunset of Setapp Mobile on February 16, 2026, citing complex business terms. Discover how Apple's DMA policies are impacting alternative app markets.