Since 2008, Apple’s App Store has paid more than $70 billion to developers
Apple announced that its global developer community has earned over $70 billion since the App Store launch in 2008.
Google Play Store will now let you know when recommended apps go on sale
Google is making it easier than ever before to keep tabs on deals and promotions for apps on the Play Store.
Wearsafe for Apple Watch puts peers in touch with loved ones in an emergency
Wearsafe Labs, the startup behind the Wearsafe Tag, launched a new Apple Watch app that connects users with loved ones in an emergency.
Parker Planners' iPad app could be the nicest iOS planner we've seen yet
Parker Planners is known for its paper planners, but the company just launched version 2.0 of its app -- bringing the app to the iPad.
Uber could reportedly track iPhone users who deleted the app and reset their phone
Uber's use of fingerprinting -- a method that allowed it to track iPhones that had been reset -- almost got it banned from the App Store.
Chinese officials are cracking down and blocking access to Apple's App Store
Chinese officials are reportedly cracking down on Apple's App Store. It's part of a broader push to impose restrictions on digital goods.
Apple’s new Clips app hit nearly a million downloads in just four days
Apple's new Clips app neared 1 million downloads, though it has so far failed to break into the top 20 in the iOS app store.
Android apps could rake in more cash than iOS this year — but there’s a catch
Thanks to dominant market share and a fast-growing install base in burgeoning markets, Android may finally pass iOS this year in app revenue.
Apple bars price references on new titles appearing in the App Store
Apple has long discouraged developers from listing prices in the titles of their apps, and now it appears the firm is cracking down.
Indie Showcase: Apple to prominently feature indie games for the long haul
The Indie Showcase will be a permanent fixture on the App Store, and will be promoted on both the home and games pages.
The iPhone’s switch to iOS 11’s 64-bit chip could make 187,000 apps obsolete
Apple's upcoming iOS 11, which the company is expected to announce in June, could end support for more than 187,000 apps.
Apple is strictly enforcing its rules against third-party app update services
Apple has begun sending notices out to developers warning them about using third-party services for app updates.
App Store change boosted paid apps, pushed down those with in-app purchases
It was for an instant, but an algorithm change in the App Store emphasized paid apps over apps that make bank with in-app purchases.
iPhone users spent double on entertainment apps in 2016 due to in-app purchases
While games still account for most app sales, the entertainment category observed an increase of 130 percent, according to Sensor Tower.
Tinder makes a move: Dating app may add a Snapchat-like video feature
Tinder recently acquired collaborative video messaging app Wheel, which is similar to Snapchat.
That 'Bioshock' update for iOS is never happening, game removed from App Store
A forum post by 2K has confirmed that Bioshock for iOS will not be updated, meaning the game is officially dead.
Apps with emoji in their descriptions generate more downloads, study finds
Apps with emoji in their description generate more downloads than apps which lack them, according to a recent study.
When iOS 10.3 ships, developers will gain ability to respond to App Store reviews
It looks like Apple has finally allowed developers to respond to customer reviews on both its App Store and Mac App Store.
Brexit fallout means iOS customers in U.K. will have to pay more for apps
As a result of Brexit-induced currency fluctuations, Apple announced that it's increasing the price of digital goods in its U.K. app stores.
China mandates all app stores must register with government
App stores operating in China must now register with the ruling party, ostensibly to help curb security issues.
Can Apple be sued for allegedly creating app monopoly? Appeals court says yes
According the a U.S. Appeals Court, Apple can indeed be sued for allegedly creating an iOS app monopoly. The case dates to 2012.
What's next for Fitbit? An app store of its own, according to its CEO
Fitbit is looking to launch its very own wearable app store "as soon as possible." This is according to company co-founder and CEO James Park
Apple made a record-smashing $240M from the App Store on New Year's Day alone
Apple has reported that it made a massive $240 million in sales on New Years Day alone, smashing previous records.
Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store
Apple has begun its massive purge of apps from the App Store. In fact, the company removed a hefty 47,300 apps during the month of October.
Create a book from your favorite mobile photos with Blurb for iOS
Blurb simplifies the normal photo book design process by providing a streamlined set of options. The app is available now for the iPhone and iPad.
Attention developers: Apple to start deleting outdated apps from App Store
Apple is about to make a few big changes to the App Store designed to make the store a little easier to navigate.
Intelligence firm: Apple's App Store will boast more than 5 million apps by 2020
The old adage that there’s an app for that gets more true every day. Sensor Tower predicts that by 2020 the Apple App Store will boast over 5 million apps.
‘Pokémon Go’ just broke another major iPhone App Store record
Pokémon Go has just become the app with the highest number of downloads during its launch week on the Apple App Store.
Best app deals of the day! 6 paid iPhone apps for free for a limited time
Everyone likes free apps, but the best ones often cost money. Here are the latest and greatest apps on sale in the iOS App Store for a limited time only.
China forces app stores to monitor users for 60 days
China has now released a new set of app store regulations that could affect more than half a billion Chinese smartphone users.
