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Apple settles with FlickType developer over App Store rejections and more

Not too long ago, Apple introduced a built-in keyboard for the Apple Watch. It's a handy feature that can help you get out what you're trying to say in a pinch -- especially if you can't get to your phone. But, as is pretty typical, Apple's option wasn't the only keyboard available for the Apple Watch. There used to be the app FlickType, developed by Kosta Eleftheriou.

U.S. Department of Justice reportedly in early stages of drafting an antitrust suit against Apple

Apple's marketing image showing a 3D icon for the App Store set against a blue gradient background

Apple has been facing more and more pushback over its corporate practices over the last few years now. That includes things like the App Store's associated fees, support for third-party payment options within Apple's digital storefront, and more. Most of that pressure has been coming from international government bodies, like South Korea, but Apple may see similar actions in the United States soon, too.

Apple is expanding ads in the App Store

Apple's marketing image showing a 3D icon for the App Store set against a blue gradient background

Apple isn't completely against advertisements. In fact, it's technically in the ad business thanks to ads it displays in the App Store. And while up until now the ads in Apple's digital storefront have been relegated to two specific areas, that is going to be expanding.