Tag: app store
Apple Removes Over 1,200 Apps from Russian App Store in 2025 Amid Regulatory Compliance
In 2025, Apple took down more than 1,200 apps from its Russian App Store to comply with local government requests, according to its transparency report.
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CallPhantom Scam Apps Amass Over 7 Million Downloads on Google Play Store
A group of 28 deceptive apps linked to the CallPhantom scam have reached 7.3 million downloads on Google Play, highlighting ongoing security risks.
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Over 50 Android Apps Found Infected with NoVoice Virus, Downloaded 2.3 Million Times
More than 50 Android apps in Google Play have been found infected with the NoVoice virus, collectively downloaded over 2.3 million times.
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AI Drives Significant Growth in Mobile App Launches in Early 2026
Mobile app launches surged 60% globally in Q1 2026, fueled by advances in artificial intelligence technologies.
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Apple to Appeal Supreme Court Ruling in Ongoing Epic Games Legal Dispute
Apple prepares to challenge a ruling limiting its ability to charge commissions on external payments in the long-running dispute with Epic Games.
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Apple Removes Several Popular VPN Apps from Russian App Store Following Regulator Demand
Apple has pulled multiple widely used VPN applications from its Russian App Store after a request from local authorities.
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Anthropic’s Claude App Tops US App Store Amid Government Restrictions
Anthropic’s Claude app surged to the top of the US App Store free rankings after US authorities restricted government use of its products.
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Apple Removes Anonymous and Random Chat Apps from App Store Without Prior Notice
Apple updates App Store guidelines to ban anonymous and random chat apps, allowing removal without notifying developers.
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Apple Adjusts App Store Pricing and Developer Payouts in Response to VAT Changes in Russia and Kazakhstan
Apple revises App Store pricing and developer earnings in Russia and Kazakhstan following increased VAT rates effective January 30.
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Apple to Increase Ads in App Store Search Results Starting March
Apple will expand advertisement placements within App Store search results, impacting app discovery and developer promotion strategies.
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