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UK-app-developers-file-class-action-lawsuit-against-Apple

UK app developers file class action lawsuit against Apple


Thursday, December 19, 2024 by

A class action lawsuit has been launched in the UK against Apple, alleging that the tech giant has abused its dominant position in iOS app distribution to charge excessive commission fees. The case, Ennis v Apple, is being brought to the UK Competition Appeals Tribunal and seeks up to $970 million USD in damages on behalf of UK-based app developers. What you need to kn...


Emerging-features-to-consider-for-mobile-app-development

Emerging features to consider for mobile app development


Wednesday, November 13, 2024 by

In an era where mobile applications are ubiquitous, with a staggering 8.93 million apps vying for attention across various app stores, distinguishing your app from the competition is paramount. While aesthetics undoubtedly play a role in user attraction, it is the functionality and features of an app that truly captivate and retain users. Whether you are embarking on yo...


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Google appeals Epic Games verdict


Wednesday, October 23, 2024 by

Google has announced its intention to appeal the recent court decision related to its ongoing legal proceedings with Epic Games. The ruling, which mandates changes to Android and Google Play at Epic’s request, raises significant concerns regarding consumer privacy, security, and competition in the mobile ecosystem. As part of the appeal, Google plans to ask the co...


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iOS Market Insights for EU


Wednesday, September 18, 2024 by

MacPaw released its new report, "iOS Market Insights for EU." The study, conducted by MacPaw’s alternative app marketplace Setapp Mobile, surveyed over 1,200 iOS users across various European Union countries, including France, Germany, and Spain. iOS Market Insights report by MacPaw, reveals 80% of EU iOS users are open to third-party app stores ...


Mobile-games-are-main-income-for-developers

Mobile games are main income for developers


Monday, September 16, 2024 by

Mobile games continue to be the primary source of income for mobile app developers. According to the numbers presented by NoKyc.com, mobile games are expected to account for 52.2% of all downloads in both major app stores in 2024. Mobile users are expected to download 150.4 billion games in 2024 Mobile phone users are more likely to download games than a...


iOS-18-developers-need-to-know-this

iOS 18 developers need to know this


Friday, September 13, 2024 by

First things first, let's talk about what's new in iOS 18. Apple has packed this release with a plethora of features that will make your apps more powerful, efficient, and user-friendly. Here are some of the highlights: iOS 18 developers need to know: The essentials 1. Enhanced Privacy Features: Apple continues its crusade for user privacy with new to...


Epic-Games-Store-launched-on-mobile

Epic Games Store launched on mobile


Friday, September 6, 2024 by

The Epic Games Store is now available for download on iPhones in the European Union and on Android devices worldwide. The store is launching with Fortnite, Rocket League Sideswipe and the all-new Fall Guys for mobile, and we are working to enable all developers to launch their games and apps through the Epic Games Store in the future. We are also bringing our games to i...


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Top crypto unicorns in 2024


Friday, August 2, 2024 by

The number of unicorns, or privately held startups with a valuation of $1 billion or more, has been growing over the past few years, reshaping our understanding of success, innovation, and entrepreneurship. With four recent newcomers in 2024, cryptocurrency companies are some of the youngest members of the exclusive club. Using data from the business analytics platform ...


Swimming-World-app-releases-on-iOS-and-Android

Swimming World app releases on iOS and Android


Thursday, August 1, 2024 by

Swimming World recently announced the launch of its new mobile app now available on iPhone and Android. This exciting mobile app release follows Swimming World’s recent digital overhaul, which introduced enhanced features for subscribers including personalization and audio narration of feature stories. With the introduction of the app, Swimming World is offer...


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Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Apple Vision Pro


Friday, July 26, 2024 by

Apple is releasing all-new series and films captured in Apple Immersive Video that will debut exclusively on Apple Vision Pro. Apple Immersive Video is a remarkable storytelling format that leverages 3D video recorded in 8K with a 180-degree field of view and Spatial Audio to transport viewers to the center of the action. Apple Immersive Video series premiere on Appl...


EU-says-Apple-breached-DMA-regulations

EU says Apple breached DMA regulations


Wednesday, July 10, 2024 by

The AP is among outlets reporting that Apple becomes first target of EU’s new digital competition rules aimed at big tech, reporting: “European Union regulators leveled their first charges under the bloc’s new digital competition rulebook, accusing Apple of preventing app makers from pointing users to cheaper options outside its App Store. The European...


Apple-to-allow-third-party-app-stores-in-Japan

Apple to allow third-party app stores in Japan


Wednesday, June 26, 2024 by

The Japanese parliament has passed the Act on Promotion of Competition for Specified Smartphone Software, a law that compels Apple to allow access to third-party app stores and payment providers on devices that run iOS. The legislation, which was passed by Japan's upper house and will be enforced following Cabinet approval within the next eighteen months, seeks to c...


GPT-app-store-revenue-and-API-insights

GPT app store revenue and API insights


Tuesday, March 26, 2024 by

GPT stands for "Generative Pre-trained Transformer." It refers to a class of artificial intelligence models developed by OpenAI that use transformer architecture for natural language processing tasks. These models are pre-trained on vast amounts of text data and can generate human-like text based on the input they receive.  It has been two months since...


TikTok-ban:-A-developers-guide

TikTok ban: A developers guide


Monday, March 18, 2024 by

In the event of a comprehensive prohibition of TikTok across the United States, the ramifications for the digital ecosystem would be substantial, necessitating immediate and strategic responses from both the developer community and the platform's extensive user base. This scenario would require a multifaceted approach to compliance, with developers in particular fac...


Physical-exercise-prescription-apps-research-findings

Physical exercise prescription apps research findings


Wednesday, February 28, 2024 by

In a context in which physical exercise is considered a key factor in healthy aging, a group of researchers led by the physiotherapist at the Parc Sanitari Pere Virgili health complex Luis Soto, working with experts in digital health at the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya (UOC), examined the mobile applications for exercise available in the leading app stores. Their obj...


App-developer-trends-for-2024-according-to-Kochava

App developer trends for 2024 according to Kochava


Tuesday, December 12, 2023 by

Ethan Lewis is the CTO of Kochava, the real-time data solutions company for omnichannel attribution and measurement, and Vaunt, an open-source community engagement tool that helps organizations grow their developer communities. He discusses the rapid growth of the app industry and what’s next for application developers. What’s next for software developers...


AI-app-store-optimization-services-from-SplitMetrics-and-App-Radar

AI app store optimization services from SplitMetrics and App Radar


Thursday, November 16, 2023 by

SplitMetrics, an American startup specializing in app growth solutions, has acquired App Radar, an Austrian app marketing and analytics platform in a seven-figure all-cash deal. The agreement creates the industry’s largest platform providing AI-powered services including paid user acquisition (UA), app store optimization (ASO), conversion rate optimization...


No-code-guide-to-app-development

No code guide to app development


Friday, September 1, 2023 by

Remember when crafting an app felt like climbing Mt. Everest in flip-flops? Those days are behind us! No longer do you need years of coding lessons or deep pockets to hire a dev team. In this beginner's guide to building apps without writing code, we'll first explain what low-code and no-code platforms are. We'll introduce the platforms available to you, gui...


Fake-app-reviews-impact-developers-more-than-you-think

Fake app reviews impact developers more than you think


Thursday, June 29, 2023 by

Developers are well aware that a significant portion of online reviews for products and services, including those on popular platforms like Amazon, eBay, and TripAdvisor, are in fact fake. The issue of fake app reviews has become an increasingly pressing concern. These deceptive reviews have wide effects on both developers and consumers alike, significantly impacting th...


Best-alternative-app-store-of-the-year-award-goes-to-AppGallery

Best alternative app store of the year award goes to AppGallery


Tuesday, May 9, 2023 by

AppGallery has won 'Best Alternative App Store of the Year' at the Mobile Games Awards (MGA) 2023 at an industry gala event held at BAFTA in London. A prestigious recognition that celebrates the very best in mobile, this award is an acknowledgment of AppGallery's commitment to users and developers. Not only is it an avenue where users can easily downloa...


iOS-17-to-allow-sideloading-apps-on-iPhone

iOS 17 to allow sideloading apps on iPhone


Tuesday, April 25, 2023 by

According to Mark Gurman from Bloomberg, iOS 17 will reportedly open up the iPhone to sideloading. "Apple Inc. is preparing to allow alternative app stores on its iPhones and iPads, part of a sweeping overhaul aimed at complying with strict European Union requirements coming in 2024. Software engineering and services employees are engaged in a major push to o...


How-app-development-is-evolving

How app development is evolving


Wednesday, March 15, 2023 by

Smartphone applications are a ubiquitous part of modern life, we talk to friends, consume media and program our daily life using software available in the palm of our hands. Mobile app functionality has steadily become more advanced and developers have to continuously push the envelope to secure a meaningful segment of the market share. There’s an average of 3,...


The-beginning-of-a-new-age-of-innovation-and-creation

The beginning of a new age of innovation and creation


Monday, January 23, 2023 by

2023 will be the beginning of a new age of innovation and the creation of new products and services as never been seen since the founding of the Internet. The end of the mobile app distribution monopoly, the convergence of different platforms, and the recovery of power by users and developers will unleash a perfect storm that will mark the next decade. An earthqua...


Monetize-mobile-gaming-with-NFT-marketplace-Vessel

Monetize mobile gaming with NFT marketplace Vessel


Friday, October 21, 2022 by

AppLovin announced its first NFT marketplace to launch in app stores through its subsidiary, OpenVessel Technologies, LLC. Vessel, which is currently live in Apple and Google Play app stores, enables mobile game developers to easily integrate non-fungible tokens (NFTs) into games to drive engagement and revenue. "Vessel represents the next evolution in mobi...


Mobile-tower-defense-game-stats

Mobile tower defense game stats


Tuesday, October 11, 2022 by

One of the most popular genres in mobile gaming is tower defense games. The mobile tower defense games market is especially popular on smartphones and tablets, where gamers can easily take them with them wherever they go. In addition, tower defense games are great for keeping people occupied on long road trips or flights, as they require little to no interaction from th...


Google-Play-app-spending-down-in-first-half-of-2022

Google Play app spending down in first half of 2022


Tuesday, July 26, 2022 by

The first half of 2022 has turned out to be disappointing for Android and its app store Google Play. According to the numbers presented by SafeBettingSites.com, app-spending on Google’s marketplace was down by 7.4% Y-O-Y during the first half of 2022. In the first half of 2022, Android users spent a total of $21.3 billion on apps. Total app spending up by ...


App-marketing-for-subscription-apps-report

App marketing for subscription apps report


Friday, June 17, 2022 by

AppsFlyer, in partnership with Liftoff, released the State of App Marketing for Subscription Apps, an in-depth report containing key insights that detail consumer trends and help marketers understand how subscription apps are navigating the age of digital privacy. As subscription-based apps grow year-over-year (YoY), reflecting the change in consumer behavior, apps i...


3GoPlay-subscription-platform-launches

3GoPlay subscription platform launches


Thursday, June 2, 2022 by

Gameloft Business Solutions has announced the launch of 3GoPlay. This new game subscription platform will bring hundreds of the world's best mobile games into the hands of Hutchison users in countries that offer the "All You Can Play" subscription model. This includes critically acclaimed premium titles such as Asphalt Nitro 2, Lego Legacy: Heroe...


App-ocalypse-due-to-ad-and-privacy-regulations

App-ocalypse due to ad and privacy regulations


Friday, May 20, 2022 by

The App-ocalypse', the new report from Bango reveals that marketers are experiencing a negative impact on their bottom line due to new ad regulations and privacy changes. The research revealed that 59% of marketers have lost revenue since Apple's IDFA changes, the phasing out of third-party cookies by Google, new privacy updates, and changing ad regulations. ...


Blockchain-gaming-organization-partners-with-Crypto-Oasis

Blockchain gaming organization partners with Crypto Oasis


Thursday, April 28, 2022 by

GamesCoin Group is a German blockchain gaming organization that has created an ecosystem for a gaming world that is more immersive and boundary-blurring than ever. Its partnership with Crypto Oasis is game-changing and exciting for the Middle Eastern crypto market because blockchain is restructuring the gaming industry, and GamesCoin Group is leading this revolution. ...


The-App-Marketers-New-Year-Resolution-for-2022

The App Marketers New Year Resolution for 2022


Friday, February 25, 2022 by

Reaching the biggest possible relevant audience is the goal of every user acquisition (UA) team, but if scaling mobile growth was easy, every good app would be a blockbuster hit. With 1.85 million mobile apps available on the market, the competition is fierce for user attention. The average user has about 40 apps installed on their phone but spends 89% of their screen t...


App-store-predictions-for-2022

App store predictions for 2022


Wednesday, January 5, 2022 by

Barnabas Birmacher, CEO of Bitrise, and Jason Beres, SVP of Developer Tools at Infragistics share their 2022 predictions and trends to look out for with No-code/low-code tools and alternative app stores. App Store Predictions for 2022 Barnabas Birmacher, CEO of Bitrise: Super apps will appear in the West. Achieving success in the App Stores has become...


Apple-gaming-studio-predictions-for-2022

Apple gaming studio predictions for 2022


Monday, December 20, 2021 by

If Apple were a person, it would seem they are (still) living on top of the world. Still flush with cash, flexing those privacy muscles with the final rollout of iOS 14.5 and then benching more with iOS 15, and up 29% year over year. But like a senior year quarterback with three championships already to their name, expectations are high and when they’re not m...


Huawei-and-Bitrise-partner-to-enable-App-Developers

Huawei and Bitrise partner to enable App Developers


Friday, November 5, 2021 by

Bitrise, the Mobile DevOps company that organizations use to get mobile apps to market faster, has announced its work with Huawei. The global smart device provider has tapped Bitrise as part of its mission to attract the world’s best mobile apps into its 530M+ user AppGallery, in turn enabling app creators to more easily enter the restrictive Chinese market. ...


GameBake-launched-for-developers-to-reach-new-markets-around-the-globe

GameBake launched for developers to reach new markets around the globe


Thursday, May 6, 2021 by

GameBake is thrilled to announce it has launched its distribution service for mobile games developers and publishers that wish to reach new markets across the globe. GameBake provides the infrastructure and knowledge needed for developers and publishers to publish their games on a variety of high-quality platforms beyond Google Play and the Apple App Store. Accessibl...