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Impact of Scare Screens on App Store Installations

Steve Allison from Epic Games reveals that scare screens on mobile platforms significantly reduce installs of alternative app stores, with half of potential users lost. Discover the implications fo...

2D appsMeta's VR app store now supports 2D apps for enhanced user experience.

Meta Expands VR App Store with 2D Apps and Enhanced User Features

Meta's Quest app store now supports 2D apps, enhancing the VR experience. Users can open apps simultaneously and customize their layout, mimicking smartphone environments. Discover how this shift b...

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Halide Rejected from App Store Due to Camera Permissions Prompt

Halide, a popular camera app, faced rejection from the App Store review process due to issues with its camera permissions prompt, which raised concerns about user privacy and app functionality. Lea...

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Apple vs Epic: The Challenge of Alternative App Stores on iOS

Epic Games is facing significant barriers as it attempts to launch its alternative app store on iOS, amid Apple's strict commission fees and installation costs.

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Apple Restructures App Store Management Amid EU Regulations

Apple is restructuring its App Store division by splitting it into two groups. The move comes as the company adapts to new EU regulations that require third-party payment methods and alternative ap...

App StoreEpic Games Store launches Fortnite on iPhone in Europe.

Fortnite Returns to iPhone with New Epic Games Store

After a four-year absence, Fortnite is back on iOS in the EU through the Epic Games Store and AltStore PAL. This launch follows a legal battle with Apple, introducing alternative app stores under t...