… As part of this expansion, Apple is in the initial stages of planning an iconic retail store coming to Diriyah, a UNESCO World Heritage site. “We’re excited to be expanding here in Saudi Arabia with the launch of the Apple Store online next year, and the first of several flagship Apple Store locati… …
… Developers have until early 2027 to comply According to a new blog post on Apple’s Developer blog, “the App Store will now display whether an app is a regulated medical device on its product page in the European Economic Area EEA , United Kingdom, or United States.” This requirement applies to apps… …
… Many apps from U.S. developers have also appeared on the most-downloaded app charts in storefronts outside of the U.S. and ranked among the Top 5 most-downloaded apps in 170 out of 175 App Store storefronts. …
… That agreement put an end to a years-long antitrust dispute over the App Store’s rules in Brazil, including restrictions on alternative app distribution and the mandatory use of Apple’s in-app payment system. …
… Pro A report claims Apple is working to welcome AI agents to its App Store as it attempts to embrace the future. …
… Today, there are just two circumstances where a developer on the App Store pays Apple a commission. That’s when a user buys a paid app from the App Store or an in-app digital good or service — like a subscription or a power-up in a game. …
… Apple fits the target, but not cleanly On paper, Apple fits squarely within the scope of a digital services tax. The company runs a global ecosystem that includes the App Store, advertising, subscriptions, and data-driven services that mirror the categories Poland wants to tax. …
… It is not a clever app or a single model; it is essential infrastructure, like electricity and the internet. AI runs on real hardware, real energy and real economics. …
… It does appear that software economics will have to be revisited now that sprawling software projects can be reformulated and relicensed with a bit of prompting . …
… Apple may be praising its Chinese developers, but at the same time China has been escalating its pressures on the company& 039;s App Store. In March 2026, Apple cut its regular app commission from 30% to 25% to appease Chinese regulators, for instance. …
