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A sneaky piracy app is trending in Apple’s App Store

The Verge

The Verge · 2y ago

A sneaky piracy app is trending in Apple’s App Store

The article discusses a sneaky app called Kimi that is currently trending in the Apple iOS App Store. While it claims to be a vision testing app, it is actually a platform for streaming pirated movies and TV shows. The app provides easy access to a wide range of content without any effort to mask its illegitimate nature. Despite its questionable legality, the app garnered popularity and positive reviews from users. The article questions how such an app passed through Apple's App Store review process and highlights the need for stronger app regulations.

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Apple just pulled this piracy app from the App Store

Business Insider

Business Insider · 2y ago

Apple just pulled this piracy app from the App Store

Apple has removed the piracy app called Kimi from its iOS app store. The app offered free streaming of films and TV shows, including ones nominated for the 2024 Oscars. Despite janky resolution and spammy pop-ups, Kimi rose to the top of Apple's "Top Free Apps" in the entertainment category, surpassing Netflix, Hulu, and Amazon Prime Video. It is unclear who was behind the app, and Apple's guidelines indicate that piracy apps are not allowed. This is not the first time Apple has removed a piracy app from its store.

US approves anti-trust lawsuit against Apple’s App Store policies

Startup News FYI

Startup News FYI · 2y ago

US approves anti-trust lawsuit against Apple’s App Store policies

A recent court ruling has allowed a major antitrust lawsuit to proceed against Apple for its App Store policies. The lawsuit accuses Apple of monopolizing the iOS app market by requiring apps to be sold exclusively through its App Store and taking a commission on sales. The ruling allows potentially tens of millions of iPhone users who spent at least $10 on apps or in-app purchases to be part of the lawsuit. The plaintiffs' lawyers believe the damages could amount to billions of dollars.

How Apple’s proposed changes could crumble the freemium model

Economic Times

Economic Times · 2y ago

How Apple’s proposed changes could crumble the freemium model

Apple's proposed changes to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) are facing criticism. These changes include allowing developers to distribute their apps outside the Apple app store and introducing a new fee called the 'core technology fee'. Experts believe these changes could potentially kill off the freemium model that many apps rely on. Critics argue that the new fee and barriers introduced by Apple are unnecessary and could hinder the intended freedom that the DMA aims to provide. Regulators in various countries, including India, are also investigating Apple's app store policies.

The driver of Apple’s exploding valuation is under threat. See what’s at stake.

Livemint

Livemint · 6m ago

The driver of Apple’s exploding valuation is under threat. See what’s at stake.

Apple's valuation has surged despite stable iPhone sales since 2015, due to its services sector, notably Google payments and App Store revenue. However, these substantial profit sources face potential decline, posing a threat to this financial growth.

Apparently, Apple’s iMessage Is Not a 'Gatekeeper Service’ After All

Gizmodo

Gizmodo · 2y ago

Apparently, Apple’s iMessage Is Not a 'Gatekeeper Service’ After All

The European Commission has announced that it will not regulate Apple's iMessage as a "gatekeeper service" along with Microsoft's Bing and Edge, stating that they do not qualify as such. This decision is seen as good news for Apple, as it means that iMessage will remain a closed system. The EU's Digital Markets Act had listed several digital services as gatekeepers, but iMessage did not make the list. Apple is still facing claims of being a gatekeeper with other core services like iOS, the App Store, and Safari.

Apple’s war on streaming and super apps helped set it up for an antitrust battle

The Verge

The Verge · 1y ago

Apple’s war on streaming and super apps helped set it up for an antitrust battle

The Department of Justice (DOJ) is pursuing an antitrust lawsuit against Apple, accusing the company of trying to suppress cloud gaming services and super apps to maintain a monopoly on the mobile market. The DOJ claims that Apple's rules severely limited the presence of cloud gaming services on the App Store, forcing them to exist in web browsers instead. Additionally, Apple allegedly restricts the development of super apps, which offer multiple services within a single application. Apple denies the claims, but it is also facing antitrust scrutiny in the European Union.

Apple’s hold on the App Store is loosening, at least in Europe

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple’s hold on the App Store is loosening, at least in Europe

Apple's control over its iPhone ecosystem is weakening in Europe as Epic Games launches an alternative app store for iPhone users in Europe and Spotify directs users to its website to sign up for subscriptions. Apple, in turn, plans to allow developers in the US and other countries to offer contactless payments through their own apps on iPhones. These changes highlight the impact of new regulations, antitrust enforcement, and rulings that are challenging Apple's control and fees. Apple has defended its approach, citing privacy and security benefits, but faces pressure from developers and regulators.

Only 150+ apps have been designed specifically for Apple’s Vision Pro, so far

TechCrunch · 2y ago

Only 150+ apps have been designed specifically for Apple’s Vision Pro, so far

According to market intelligence firm Appfigures, Apple's new mixed reality headset, the Vision Pro, has only seen a modest response from app developers. The Vision Pro's App Store currently has just over 150 apps that have been updated specifically for the device, out of the App Store's 1.8 million total apps. There are various reasons contributing to this, including limited availability of Vision Pro headsets for testing, a small market opportunity due to the high price point, and challenges in adapting apps for the new computing environment. Additionally, the fallout from the Epic Games antitrust lawsuit may have also negatively impacted developer sentiment towards Apple. Despite this, Vision Pro users still have access to popular apps like Disney+, ESPN, and Amazon Prime Video, among others.

Apple’s Business Model Getting Hit From All Sides Now

Livemint

Livemint · 1y ago

Apple’s Business Model Getting Hit From All Sides Now

The US Justice Department has sued Apple, accusing the company of monopolistic behavior in its iPhone business. This comes as European authorities are also cracking down on Apple's App Store business, and as the company faces challenges in the Chinese market and a weak iPhone cycle. The lawsuit alleges that Apple has engaged in exclusionary conduct that harms consumers and developers. While analysts predict Apple will likely prevail in the case, it may still take several years to resolve, and growing global opposition to Apple's closed ecosystem raises the odds of forced changes to its business model.

Amazon Fire Sticks enable “billions of dollars” worth of streaming piracy

Arstechnica

Arstechnica · 8m ago

Amazon Fire Sticks enable “billions of dollars” worth of streaming piracy

A report by Enders Analysis indicates that Amazon Fire Sticks enable "billions of dollars" in streaming piracy due to outdated DRM, ads on Facebook, and Amazon hardware. The report highlights challenges in controlling piracy, particularly for live sports. It criticizes Google's and Microsoft's DRM systems and emphasizes risks to consumers during illegal streaming. Companies like Amazon face piracy issues despite their streaming service interests. Increased anti-piracy efforts from tech providers and law enforcement are expected.

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