Apple and EU agree on DMA payment terms, with Apple conceding little, keeping commissions near 26% and CTC at 5%.
Apple's TestFlight app update changed sort order to alphabetical, breaking recency sorting, causing frustration for users with many apps.
A critique of proposals to improve the App Store by giving established developers preferential treatment, arguing it's gatekeeping that harms innovation.
John Gruber retracts a post about an App Store rejection after discovering the app was correctly rejected for containing astrology content.
Analysis of the surge in AI-generated utility apps on the App Store, questioning sustainability and market shifts.
A roundup of recent MacStories podcast episodes covering AI apps, handheld gaming, retro tech, and more.
John Gruber reviews Temu's app, calling it comically bad with absurd launch sequences and poor product quality, based on his personal shopping experience.
Shazam and Ariana Grande release exclusive Messages sticker pack, accessible via Shazam app or directly in Messages.
Analysis of AI-assisted apps flooding the App Store, causing discoverability chaos and record new releases.
How to check for a new iOS app version using Apple's public iTunes Lookup API without maintaining a server.
Guide to migrating app assets to Managed Background Assets in iOS, reducing initial download size with localized packs.
Analysis of why App Store star ratings are flawed, suggesting a thumbs-up/down system and removal of review prompts.
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A critique of Apple's App Store monopoly and the difficulty of sharing personal apps, advocating for a 'right to install' software on devices you own.
Developer announces submission of ScratchBook, a free macOS note-taking app, to the Mac App Store for review.
Analysis of Apple's 2025 top free iPhone apps in the U.S., focusing on the rankings, major tech players like Google and Meta, and commentary on Elon Musk's lawsuit.
Menu Drop is a macOS utility that simplifies AirDrop sharing via menu bar drag-and-drop, clipboard sharing, and keyboard shortcuts.
Analysis of Apple's App Store policies, censorship, and resistance to EU's DMA regulations that threaten its control and revenue model.
A developer's frustrating experience onboarding to the Apple ecosystem, detailing a specific App Store address validation bug and a rant comparing macOS to Windows.
A developer reflects on the 13-year journey of maintaining Wally, a digital wallet app, through iOS updates and design shifts.
A podcast episode reviewing Apple's 2024, focusing on developer news, ecosystem changes, and personal milestones from the hosts.
