Google is also launching a new “Registered App Stores” program to improve the install flow for third‑party stores that meet its security and quality standards.

Google is doing away with its 30 percent fee in the Android App Store, which could potentially ease costs for everyday users.

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A federal court order is forcing Google to dismantle its tightly controlled Android app marketplace, ending the company’s ability to charge a standard commission on in-app purchases and requiring it ...

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It’s important to put into context Apple’s decision to turn its industry standard creative apps into a subscription-based service. The context is that people are more prepared than ever to pay for ...

Apple Creative Studio is a mighty good value for an impressive suite of pro apps. It also makes up a rather polarizing set of app icons, based on the internet’s reaction to yesterday’s news. However, ...

Apple today introduced a new Apple Creator Studio bundle that offers access to six creative apps, as well as exclusive AI features and content, as part of a single subscription. In the U.S., pricing ...

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When it comes to mobile devices, iOS and Android dominate the market, yet the apps available on each platform differ in several important ways. Understanding these differences can help users make the ...