The Duo apps are coming, says Apple
There are now 100K Duo-optimized apps, says Apple, and thousands more arrive daily.
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AI’s memory crunch is coming for Android apps
Google is setting new memory-use limits for Android apps as AI data centers contribute to hardware shortages that could leave lower-cost phones with less memory.
X sends cease-and-desist to open source project Nitter over alleged scraping
X has sent cease-and-desist letters to Nitter, the open source project behind privacy-friendly X front ends, demanding its instances and code repository be taken down over alleged scraping.
Apple opens up App Store to new competition in Brazil
Apple’s grip on iPhone app distribution is loosening in another major market: Brazil.
Apple says it may remove some apps from the App Store if they don’t attract users
Apple may begin removing existing apps that it considers stale, low-value, or unable to attract users.
Apple brings streaming-style subscription bundles to the App Store
Apple is expanding its App Bundles feature to allow developers to partner with one another on discounted subscription packages.
Apple’s App Store rolls out personalized recommendations
Apple will now recommend apps based on your downloads and behavior.
Apple bets cheaper AI will woo small developers
As AI experimentation grows more expensive, Apple is waiving cloud API costs for developers with fewer than 2 million first-time App Store downloads.
Apple touts $1.4 trillion in App Store billings and sales, 90% without a commission
Apple’s App Store generated $1.4 trillion in sales, up from $1.3 trillion last year, with $149 billion in sales for digital goods.
Meet Wander, a StumbleUpon-inspired tool for discovering the ‘small web’
This open-source community project lets you create a StumbleUpon-like experience for recommending your favorite sites.