Third-party developers from the European Union will be able to offer iPhone apps for download directly from their websites, bypassing the App Store altogether.
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Apple allowing US App Store developers to link to web payments
Apple has made a change to its App Store policies in the United States to allow buttons or links for external payment methods in third-party apps.
TrollStore v2.0.9 adds ability to enable Developer Mode right from app on iOS 16 and later
TrollStore, the perma-signing utility by iOS developer Lars Fröder (@opa334dev) that harnesses the power of a CoreTrust bug to let users permanently install sideloaded apps without re-signing them every seven days, added an important update on Thursday.
Apple doesn’t want terms AR, VR, XR or MR used in Vision Pro app listings on App Store
In addition, third-party apps published on the visionOS App Store should refrain from referring to the Vision Pro generically as a "headset," "helmet" or something similar.
Apple has a new developer rule to curb app tracking via device fingerprinting
Apple’s escalated anti-tracking measures as developers must clarify the use of any APIs labeled as “required reason API” that could be used for device fingerprinting.
AR/VR press invited to WWDC keynote
Specialized AR/VR press is invited to attend the June 5 keynote where the rumored extended-reality Apple headset should be formally unveiled.
Apple will soon let you resolve billing issues with iPhone subscriptions right within apps
Apple's new prompt will help people resolve any billing issues with renewable subscriptions on their iPhone or iPad, right within the app itself.
Apple calls this year’s WWDC a “very special event”
WWDC 2023 will be running from June 5 to 9 as an online affair, with Apple calling it a “very special event.” There will also be an in-person event on opening day.
iOS 16.4 lets you enroll in betas via Software Update
iOS 16.4 brings new toggles in Software Update that let you install developer or public betas of iOS without downloading configuration profiles.
$0.29 is the new 99 cents: Apple adds 700 new price points for App Store apps
Apple has added 700 new price points for developers to take advantage of and make their App Store prices more flexible, with the lowest price set at $0.29.
The annual App Store freeze won’t be happening this holiday
Apple's App Store will remain open during the busiest season so there'll be plenty of new apps and updates to download during the 2022 holidays.
Apple reinstates the battery percentage in the status bar with the latest iOS 16 beta
When Apple introduced the iPhone X, it also took something away: the battery percentage present in the status bar. This used to be a handy feature, making it easy to see just how much battery life remained in your iPhone at a glance. Especially if you prefer percentages. But, Apple removed it, and, up until today, it didn't appear that the company was too ken on bringing it back.