Apple introduces a cheaper option for App Store subscriptions
Apple is adding a new subscription option that lets app developers offer lower monthly pricing in exchange for a 12-month commitment.
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‘Tokenmaxxing’ is making developers less productive than they think
There’s a lot more code — but it’s a lot more expensive and requires a lot more rewriting.
How vibe coding app Anything is rebuilding after getting booted from the App Store twice
Anything is planning to launch a desktop companion app to aid mobile app development after its App Store removal.
Apple plans Supreme Court appeal in Epic Games App Store battle — again
Apple plans to ask the Supreme Court to review its App Store fight with Epic Games, as it challenges a ruling limiting its ability to charge fees on external payments.
Apple overhauls its app developer platform with 100 new metrics, more tools
Apple is adding 100+ new App Store Connect metrics, giving developers deeper, first-party insights into monetization, subscriptions, and user behavior as it doubles down on its app ecosystem in the AI era.
Google introduces a new way for users to sideload Android apps that still protects against scams
Google is making Android sideloading easier with a new advanced setting that lets users disable app verification after a multi-step security process.
Google settles with Epic Games, drops its Play Store commissions to 20%
Google has dropped its commission, charging a 20% service fee and an optional 5% to use its billing services. It will also offer a new process for third-party app stores.
OpenClaw creator’s advice to AI builders is to be more playful and allow yourself time to improve
Peter Steinberger talks about the creation of his viral AI agent OpenClaw and how being more “playful” makes for a better way to learn AI coding.
Spotify changes developer mode API to require premium accounts, limits test users
Spotify is now limiting each app to only five users, and requires devs to have a Premium subscription. If developers need to make their app available to a wider user base, they will have to apply for extended quota.