Alternative App Stores Launch on iPhone in EU
Multiple alternative app stores have debuted for iPhones in the European Union this August, following the Digital…
Policy Updates
Apple Launches ‘Win-Back’ Feature for App Store Subscriptions
Apple unveiled a new “win-back” feature for App Store subscriptions on Wednesday, aimed at reconnecting developers with…
Meta Unveils Plan for WhatsApp and Messenger Interoperability
Meta announced Friday its strategy to comply with the EU’s Digital Markets Act, allowing WhatsApp and Messenger…
YouTube Launches Parental Controls for Teen Accounts
YouTube unveiled new parental controls on Wednesday, allowing parents to monitor their teenagers’ account activities without accessing…
Google Launches August 2024 Core Update
Google has released its August 2024 Core Update, focusing on improving search result quality. The update aims…
Google Play Personalization Alters Search Rankings, Challenges Traditional ASO Strategies
Google users can enable Web & App Activity in their personalization settings. When activated, this feature customizes…
Apple Mandates Developer Contact Details for EU Compliance by February 2025
Apple is requiring developers to provide real contact information due to the EU’s Digital Services Act. The…
Google Tests Blue Checkmark for E-Commerce Sites
Google is trialing a new feature that adds a blue checkmark to certain e-commerce search results. This…
Navigating Google Play’s New Photo and Video Permissions Policy: A Developer’s Guide
In a move to enhance user data security, Google Play has introduced an updated “Photo and Video…
EU App Distribution Rules: Apple Developers Required to Provide Merchant Identity for Compliance
As of August 15, 2024, Apple developers must provide a merchant identity in App Store Connect to…
