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The 'App Store Freedom Act' Would Be Bad for Freedom

And for competition and innovation too

Reason · Jul 23

Hedgeye Turns Bearish on Apple With a Fresh Short Idea. It’s Not a Red Flag for AAPL Stock, But It Is Reason for Caution.

Hedgeye’s Felix Wang flipped Apple to a short position on July 9, citing moderating growth, margin pressure, and a rich valuation.

Barchart · Jul 14

How Apple Makes Billions From the App Store—and Why 90% of Sales Now Escape Its Commission Cut

Apple's App Store facilitated £1 trillion in 2025, with most transactions commission-free. Uncover the hidden profits and learn how recent rulings might reduce your subscription expenses.

International Business Times UK · Jul 7

Apple removes Russia's VKontakte from App Store

Russia's popular social network VKontakte has been removed from Apple's App Store without prior notice, sparking outrage from Moscow. The Kremlin has demanded an explanation from the tech giant, deeming the move 'bizarre' and questioning Apple's reliability. This action follows the earlier removal of the state-backed Max messenger, impacting millions…

The Economic Times · Jun 25

AdGuard VPN launches on the Mac App Store to offer Apple users one-click privacy — but with a caveat

Looking to boost your Mac's security? AdGuard VPN is finally available directly from the Mac App Store, making it easier than ever to encrypt your browsing with a native, one-click installation — but it lacks a few extra features.

TechRadar · Jun 23

Apple stock price prediction after WWDC 2026: With Apple (AAPL) trading near its all-time high of $302.25, will AI-powered Siri drive the stock above $400?

Apple stock price is once again at the center of Wall Street's attention after WWDC 2026. As Apple stock trades near $302, investors are debating whether the company's biggest artificial intelligence decision in years will unlock a new growth era or expose a hidden weakness. Apple stock remained close to…

The Economic Times · Jun 8

Apple pulls Russia's state-backed MAX app from App Store over sanctions compliance

Apple has confirmed the removal of Russia's state-backed super-app, MAX, from the App Store due to sanctions compliance. While existing installations still function, users have lost critical push notifications for calls and messages. Here is everything we know so far

TechRadar · Jun 8

Fortnite finally returns to iPhone around the world – except one major nation

The App Store just a whole lot more appealing for (most) iOS gamers

T3 · May 25

Inside Apple's War on App Store Fraud: $2.2 Billion Blocked, Millions of Accounts Flagged

Apple's App Store blocked $2.2 billion in fraudulent transactions in 2025, but faces criticism for potentially erroneous account suspensions affecting legitimate developers, highlighting challenges in fraud detection accuracy.

International Business Times UK · May 21

More than a billion fake App Store accounts are being made each year, Apple says

Bad actors are increasingly using swarms of bots to make fake accounts as automated systems take over the internet

The Independent UK · May 21