Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas - Engadget
Apple begins requiring age verification for App Store use in Texas The state law governing app use by minors takes effect tomorrow. …
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Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI - Engadget
Apple may open up the App Store to agentic AI By Anna Washenko May 13, 2026 4:28 pm EST Artificial intelligence has posed a multi-layered problem for Apple in recent years. …
Fortnite is returning to the App Store globally, a year after its US comeback - Engadget
… The company is banking on US federal courts to force Apple to disclose the operational costs behind its App Store fees. Epic believes that "once Apple is forced to show its costs, governments around the world will not allow Apple junk fees to stand." However, Fortnite could also use the boost. …
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China - Engadget
Apple is reducing its App Store commission fees in China The standard rate for for in-app purchases is being cut by 5 percent from this month. By Matt Tate March 13, 2026 9:12 am EST Apple is lowering its developer fees in China following discussions with the Chinese regulator. …
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games - Engadget
Apple will again appeal to the Supreme Court in battle with Epic Games The companies' lawyers have been arguing about App Store fees and third-party payment systems for years. By Anna Washenko April 6, 2026 3:35 pm EST The legal battle between Epic Games and Apple is escalating once again. …
Apple will reportedly start stuffing ads into the Maps app - Engadget
… Apple has yet to comment on the matter. This idea has been floating around since last year , with rumors going all the way back to 2022 . The company already displays ads on the App Store and on the News app , so the jump to Maps isn't coming out of left field.
Apple and Google are reportedly pointing users to 'nudify' apps - Engadget
… The app stores even ran ads for similar nudifying apps in the search results. Engadget has reached out to Apple and Google for comment. The group identified 18 nudify apps in Apple's App Store and 20 in Google Play. …
Apple confirms ads are coming to Apple Maps - Engadget
… Any advertisers using the existing Apple Ads experience will also be able to book space in Apple Maps. Like the other ads Apple offers to businesses in the App Store and Apple News , ads in maps will be clearly marked and are designed to maintain users' privacy. …
Apple iOS 26.5 public beta is now available - Engadget
… You can see Suggested Places when you tap on the search bar in the Maps app. iOS 26.5 beta also will also come with notifications that the company will be putting ads inside Maps. Apple confirmed in March that it was going to expand its ads outside of the App Store and Apple News apps. …
Apple Intelligence will reportedly let you choose third-party AI models in iOS 27 - Engadget
… AI companies that opt in and add support to their App Store programs will be available to power Apple's AI tools in what the company is internally calling Extensions. …