On October 29, Google Play began enforcing a US court injunction that permits developers to integrate third-party payment methods within their apps. This means developers can now embed external ...

Apple has clawed back a bit of ground in its legal fight with Epic Games that could have wide-reaching consequences for all app developers. Today, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals mostly upheld a ...

Google and Epic Games have agreed on a deal that will potentially end their long-running dispute and pave the way for third-party app stores to be made available on Android worldwide. In October 2024, ...

Discover iOS 26.2’s groundbreaking features like third-party payments, default apps, and customizable buttons. A new era for ...

Apple has given in to regulatory pressure in Brazil, agreeing to allow alternative app stores, third-party payment systems, ...

Japan’s Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA) has come into force as of December 18th, 2025 in a move aimed at cracking open ...

Apple says the warning messages now appearing next to EU App Store listings that use third-party payment systems are not actually new. According to a number of recent reports, Apple added a warning ...

(The Center Square) – A Florida congresswoman has filed legislation she hopes will make it easier for smaller third-party app developers to make their products available on Apple’s App Store. U.S. Rep ...

Google's attempt to appeal the decision in Epic v. Google has failed. In a newly released opinion, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals has decided to uphold the original Epic v. Google lawsuit that ...

A Florida congresswoman has introduced a new bill targeting Apple, aiming to boost competition and expand consumer choice by mandating third-party marketplaces like the EU. U.S. Representative Kat ...

I'm a longtime iPhone user, and last year my iPhone changed in ways I never thought possible. I can load third-party app stores, use third-party payment systems, and even sideload apps. I can also ...