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CMA Secures Apple and Google Pledges to Make App Stores Fairer in the UK

Following a consultation to 3 March, the CMA targets 1 April for rollout with public monitoring and the option of binding rules.

Apple and Google Begin Removing AI ‘Nudify’ Apps After Watchdog Flags Massive Scale

Apple Asks Delhi High Court to Halt CCI Demand for Global Financials in App Store Probe

Judge Probes Epic–Google’s Secret $800 Million Partnership Tied to Android Settlement

Setapp Mobile to Shut Down in EU on Feb. 16, Citing Apple’s Complex Terms

Mentra Launches $299 Open-Source Smart Glasses With App Store and Cross-Platform Livestreaming

Apple to Open iOS in Brazil to Third-Party App Stores and Payments Under CADE Settlement

Xbox Cloud Gaming Arrives on Fire TV 4-Series and Omni QLED TVs

Epic Halts Fortnite’s Japan iOS Return as Apple’s New Rules Keep Fees and Controls

Apple Opens iOS in Japan to Authorized Third‑Party App Stores

Apple Opens iOS in Japan to Alternative App Stores and Payments Under New Law

$700 Million Google Play Settlement Advances With Automatic Refunds to Users

Fortnite Returns to U.S. Google Play as Court Weighs Epic–Google Deal

Watchdog Finds Sanctioned Groups' Apps on Apple and Google Stores, Prompting Takedowns

States Begin Notifying Users of Google’s $700 Million Play Store Settlement Payouts

Notices Go Out in $700 Million Google Play Antitrust Settlement

Congress Weighs App Store Age Checks in Kids’ Online Safety Package

Google Adds XR Headset Filters and Sections to Play Store for Easier App Discovery

Judge Delays Epic–Google Settlement Approval Over Doubts on Legal Basis

Apple Denied Leave to Appeal UK App Store Ruling as Case Shifts to Damages