How the rewards app Freecash scammed its way to the top of the app stores
Freecash was removed from Apple’s App Store after TechCrunch reached out for comment.
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Move over, Apple: Meet the alternative app stores available in the EU and elsewhere
A list of some of the alternative app stores iPhone users in the EU can try today.
One of the first alternative app stores in the EU is shutting down
Setapp Mobile, one of the first alternative app stores in the EU, is shutting down next month, citing Apple’s ever-changing terms.
Apple pauses app store changes in Texas after court blocks age assurance law
Apple said it will pause its plans for compliance with the new law in Texas but notes other age assurance tech remains available to developers.
UK designates Apple and Google as having ‘strategic market status,’ opening door for more regulation
The U.K.’s competition regulator has designated Apple and Google with “strategic market status” in their mobile platforms, giving the regulator new powers to enforce competition in areas like app stores, browsers, and operating systems.
Alternative app store AltStore raises $6M, connects with the fediverse
The alternative app marketplace AltStore has raised $6 million and launched a Mastodon server.
UK targets Apple and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation
The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice.
UK targets Apple’s and Google’s mobile platforms for regulation
The move is designed to create a more open, competitive environment for the app economy and user choice.