Google ends its 30 percent app store fee and welcomes third-party app stores

Google is officially doing away with its 30 percent cut of Play Store transactions, and rolling out changes to how ...

Alternative app store AltStore PAL joins the fediverse

AltStore PAL now supports the fediverse, using its own Mastodon server to let iOS developers share app updates and alerts across platforms like Mastodon and Threads.

Apple to cut App Store commission rates in China starting March 15

Apple announced tonight that due to regulatory discussions in China, developers will pay lower App Store commission rates starting March 15.

Google isn’t waiting for a settlement — the 30 percent Android app store fee is dead

By June 30th, Google writes, it will lower most app store fees in the US, UK, and European Economic Area to 20 percent or ...

Apple cuts App Store fees in China to 25% amid antitrust pressure

Apple cuts App Store commissions in China to 25% from 30%. Small business and mini app developers will pay 12% instead of 15%. Developers could save $873 million annually from Apple fee cuts. Apple ...

GOP-Led App Store Bill Ramps Up Amid Dire Privacy Concerns

A GOP-sponsored bill policing app stores is headed for the next step to passage amid dire concerns about the potential for ...
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The App Store is currently down for a lot of users

Apple isn’t having the best 24 hours for its online services. Last night, we reported that App Store Connect, AppleCare, and other services were experiencing an outage. Now today, many users have ...