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Apple could face an unspecified fine in Russia over in-app payments
A Russian watchdog is now pursuing a new antitrust investigation into Apple's App Store. It comes after the iPhone maker failed to implement anti-steering rules that would permit developers to inform users of alternative purchase options for in-app payments.
Russian-language shows headed to Apple TV+
Apple has reportedly signed a first-look deal with a local production company that will eventually pave the way for Russian-language movies and TV shows to appear on Apple TV+.
Russian users now offered apps chosen by the government when setting up a new iPhone
iPhone and iPad owners in Russia are now being greeted with a list of government-approved when setting up their device, as evidenced by screenshots and reports shared on social media.
Apple will preinstall mandatory government-approved apps on iPhones sold in Russia
As part of the device setup procedure, Apple will soon show iPhone and iPad users in Russia a dialog box offering to preinstall government-approved apps in order to comply with new laws.
Apple Watch ECG, irregular heart rhythm notification coming to South Korea and Russia
Apple today made the announcement that its ECG and irregular heart rhythm notification features will become available to Apple Watch customers in South Korea with upcoming releases of iOS and watchOS software updates later this month.
Russia may cap App Store fees at 20 percent
The Russian Parliament will soon vote on a bill that would cap the commission companies like Apple and Google charge on the sale of apps in digital stores to twenty percent. Last month, Russia’s anti-monopoly body alleged Apple abused its dominant position via the App Store.
Caviar’s new Cyberphone mod is a mashup of Tesla’s Cybertruck with the latest iPhone 11 Pro
Caviar, a company known for creating ridiculously luxurious replacement casings for Apple’s smartphones, is out today with its latest creation which looks like a cross between Tesla's upcoming Cybertruck and the latest iPhone 11 Pro models.
Russia’s new protectionist law could drive Apple TV+ out of the market if it becomes too big
Apple TV+, Apple's new video-streaming service, could be shut out of Russia or face sever restrictions should it become too big, thanks to the country's new protectionist legislation.
Russians are hopping on the anti-Apple bandwagon
Moscow-based law firms NLF Group and Lex Borealis have collected a number of iPhone owners who will be soon taking the company to court over the iPhone slowdown debacle.
Spotify could finally turn a profit in 2017, expand to China, Russia & South Korea
Apple Music rival Spotify could finally turn a profit in 2107, one of its board members told the media Thursday. Asked if the Swedish music service could become profitable soon, Par-Jorgen Parson, one of Spotify's first investors, told Reuters that it was “absolutely” the case.
Spotify currently operates in 60 markets and has more than 40 million paid subscribers. Apple Music is available in 115 markets and has 17 million paying customers and over 30 million songs in its catalog.
Apple Pay launches in Russia
Apple's mobile payments service has officially launched in Russia, marking the tenth country where Apple Pay is now available. According to Reuters this morning, the service is available with support from MasterCard and Moscow-based Sberbank at launch. Users can add their credit or debit card to Apple Pay via the Wallet app on their iPhone or set up Apple Pay directly in the Sberbank Online mobile app.