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Apple’s App Store is inviting me to ‘search the way you talk’

Natural language App Store search was part of the October iOS 18.1 update, but Apple’s reminder today was the first time I’ve seen it on my iPhone. Natural language App Store search was part of ...

Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere

People in the European Union are now allowed to access alternative app stores thanks to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), a ...

Apple Now Blocks 18+ App Downloads in Australia, Brazil, and Singapore Without Age Assurance

Apple today provided an update on its age assurance tools for developers in Brazil, Australia, Singapore, Utah, and Louisiana. Developers in these areas will face new age assurance and parental ...

Apple expands age assurance tools as new App Store requirements roll out in several regions

As new App Store restrictions for 18+ apps take effect in select markets, Apple is rolling out new age assurance tools for ...

Apple Tightens App Store Age Checks in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore

Apple updated its Declared Age Range API to support age-assurance rules in Brazil, Australia, and Singapore, as well as new ...

App Store and iTunes Store Experiencing Issues

Some customers are having problems with the App Store, Mac App Store, and iTunes Store, according to Apple's System Status page. The three services have been experiencing issues since 7:22 p.m.

App Store gaming revenue hit $52.5B in 2025, topping Google Play and Steam combined: report

Sensor Tower has published a new report with a comprehensive review of how mobile gaming performed in 2025, and its outlook ...