Apple Backtracks on the Removal of Home Screens Web Apps on iOS in the EU

Apple announced today that it’s backtracking on its decision to drop support for Home Screen web apps on iOS 17.3 in the EU.
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Apple Releases First iOS 17.4 Public Beta With DMA-Related Changes

Apple released yesterday the first public betas of iOS 17.4 and iPadOS 17.4, which include all the DMA-related platform and App Store changes for EU users.
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What Do Apple’s EU App Store Changes Mean for App Developers?

The EU says the DMA keeps markets fair and open; Apple says the DMA introduces security problems. Apple is leveling fees against independent app stores. Continue reading What Do Apple’s EU App Store Changes Mean for App Developers?

Fortnite is Coming Back to iOS in the EU via Upcoming Epic Games Store

Epic Games announced yesterday that it will bring back Fortnite to iOS in EU markets this year. The game will be distributed via the upcoming Epic Games Store.
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iOS 17.4 Will Open Up the App Store, Other iPhone Features for EU Users in March

iOS 17.4, which will be released in March, will finally open up the iOS walled garden, but only for users in Europe.
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Report: Apple is Considering Fees and Restrictions for Sideloading Apps in the EU

If the EU’s Digital Markets Act will soon allow iOS users in Europe to download apps from other sources, this may come with new fees and restrictions for developers.
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Spotify Details How Digital Markets Act Will Improve its App for EU Users

Thanks to the Digital Markets Act, Spotify will soon be able to communicate directly with EU users on its iOS app and implement its own payment system that doesn’t give Apple a 30% cut on in-app purchases.
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Report: Microsoft’s Bing and Edge May Not Fall Under DMA Regulation

Microsoft’s Bing search engine and Edge web browser may not be “popular” enough to be regulated under the EU’s Digital Markets Act, which is set to enter into force on March 6, 2024.
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