Other changes include giving developers in the EU more ways to promote alternative payment options on stores, websites and apps away from the Apple ecosystem.
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Over 80% of UAE centennials are mobile gamers: study
The global gaming market will reach over $115 billion in 2018. At over $50 billion, the mobile gaming industry accounts for nearly half of all the global gaming revenue.0 4431
Apple seeks to avoid fines over App Store practices
If the EU watchdog finds that Apple remains non-compliant, penalties could reach up to 5 per cent of its average daily global revenue.
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Apple releases COVID-19 app and website
As the US hits the highest number of COVID-19 cases worldwide, Apple released a new screening tool and set of …
Apple to expand App Store to 20 new countries
Apple is expanding its App Store to 20 new countries later this year, the company announced in a post on …
New free video calling service ToTok removed from Apple Store
A new free video calling service, ToTok, recently launched in the UAE, was removed from the Apple App Store causing …
Bad apps: how to steer clear of malicious mobile applications
Security correspondent Daniel Bardsley speaks to industry experts on how end-users can steer clear of malicious mobile applications.
New app makes Dubai real estate sector smarter
Dubai Land Department’s (DLD) Real Estate Regulatory Authority (RERA) has launched the smart application for real estate valuators – Taqyimee.
Apple sets new record: App Store holiday sales hit $1.22 billion
Apple has announced that App Store customers worldwide set new spending records over the holidays, wrapping up a record-breaking year.
Abu Dhabi Police saves $353M from digital services
Abu Dhabi Police has reportedly processed 4,462,784 digital transactions last year, enabling the entity to save up to $353 million (AED1.3 billion) and 9.5 million client visits.
UAE residents can now pay Zakat via smart devices
UAE residents can now make Zakat donations through their smart device in a new initiative launched by Smart Dubai in collaboration with Dar Al Ber Society.