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Apple announces iOS changes in Brazil following CADE agreement, including alternative app marketplaces and payment options
Apple announced changes to iOS in Brazil reflecting an agreement with Brazil's competition regulator CADE, allowing developers to distribute iOS apps via alternative app marketplaces and to process app payments for digital goods and services outside of Apple In-App Purchase. The changes take effect as part of iOS 26.5. Apple introduced new business terms that reduce or restructure commissions, including a 10% or 21% App Store commission, a 5% Apple payment processing fee on In-App Purchase, a 15% store services...
Apple previews new services features arriving with 2027 software releases this fall
On June 9, 2026, Apple previewed a slate of new features for its Services lineup, targeted at the fall 2026 launch of its 2027 software releases. The updates span Apple Maps (AI-enhanced Flyover and U.S. Local Lists), Find My (custom-duration location sharing and a unified watchOS app), Apple Wallet (Visual Intelligence-based bill splitting with Apple Cash, pass creation from physical cards, and an enhanced hotel key experience), Apple Pay and Tap to Pay on iPhone (updated checkout design and Tap to Share), Appl...
Apple announces App Store capability expansions for developers
On June 8, 2026, Apple published a newsroom update describing new App Store capabilities rolling out during the year. The update covers new marketing tools (Creative Assets, Asset Library), enhanced discovery features (Personalized Collections and App Notes starting in English in the U.S.), new subscription capabilities (volume purchasing via Apple Business and Apple School Manager coming this fall, group purchases coming this winter, App Store Bundles, Suites, and Retention Messaging), streamlined App Review su...
Apple says Siri AI will not ship in the EU with iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 due to DMA
Apple announced on June 8, 2026 that its new Siri AI product, introduced at WWDC26 and powered by Apple Intelligence, will not be available in the European Union with the release of iOS 27 and iPadOS 27 because EU regulators did not accept any of Apple's proposed solutions under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). Siri AI will be available to EU users on macOS 27, visionOS 27, and watchOS 27, and EU-based developers will not be able to test or use the new Siri AI features on iOS and iPadOS. Apple stated there is curr...
Apple: App Store ecosystem reached $1.4 trillion in 2025 developer billings and sales
Apple announced that the global App Store ecosystem facilitated over $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025, according to a study by economists at Analysis Group. For more than 90% of the billings and sales facilitated by the App Store ecosystem, developers did not pay any commission to Apple, and since 2019 the ecosystem size has nearly tripled. The article also notes that the App Store saw over 850 million average weekly users across 175 countries and regions, and that more than 40 of the top 10...
After the Whistle podcast returns June 7 for third season covering 2026 World Cup
Apple announced that the podcast After the Whistle with Brendan Hunt and Rebecca Lowe will return on June 7 for its third season, featuring coverage of the 2026 World Cup. The podcast is produced by Apple News and presented by Verizon, available in audio and video on Apple News, Apple Podcasts, and other podcast platforms. New episodes will be released multiple times weekly following momentous games throughout the tournament.
App Store Prevented Over $2.2 Billion in Fraudulent Transactions in 2025
Apple reported that the App Store prevented over $2.2 billion in potentially fraudulent transactions in 2025, contributing to a total of more than $11.2 billion blocked over the past six years. The company rejected over 2 million problematic app submissions and blocked more than 1.1 billion fraudulent account creations last year. Apple also evaluated over 9.1 million app submissions, welcomed over 306,000 new developers to the platform, and processed over 1.3 billion ratings and reviews while blocking close to 1...
Apple Sports App Expands to 170+ Countries and Regions Ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026
Apple announced that its Apple Sports app is now available in more than 170 countries and regions, adding more than 90 newly added markets ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament in June. The free iPhone app provides real-time scores, stats, and personalized tournament features. New capabilities include tournament bracket view, visual team formations, and Live Activities integration for iPhone Lock Screen and Apple Watch.
Apple Kicks Off Worldwide Developers Conference on June 8
Apple announced its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC26) will take place June 8-12, 2026. The conference will open June 8 with a Keynote at 10 a.m. PDT followed by the Platforms State of the Union at 1 p.m. PDT, introducing updates for Apple platforms including AI advancements and new software tools. The event will include over 100 new video sessions and welcome more than 1,000 developers, designers, and students to Apple Park in person.
Apple Rolls Out End-to-End Encrypted RCS Messaging in Beta
Apple and Google led a cross-industry effort to bring end-to-end encryption to Rich Communication Services (RCS), replacing traditional SMS with a more secure messaging format. Starting today, iPhone users running iOS 26.5 with supported carriers and Android users on the latest version of Google Messages can use end-to-end encrypted RCS messaging in beta. Users will see a new lock icon indicating encrypted conversations, with encryption enabled by default and automatically rolled out over time for new and existi...
Apple announces Swift Student Challenge winners showcasing accessibility-focused apps
Apple announced the winners of its annual Swift Student Challenge, with 350 winning submissions representing 37 countries and regions. Fifty Distinguished Winners have been invited to attend the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) at Apple Park in June for a three-day curated experience including the Keynote, hands-on labs, and sessions with Apple experts and engineers. The featured winners built accessibility-focused app playgrounds using Apple platforms, Swift, and AI tools, with solutions addressing art cr...
Apple spotlights MAMI Select Filmed on iPhone program featuring four emerging filmmakers
Apple showcased its MAMI Select: Filmed on iPhone program, now in its third year, which featured four emerging filmmakers—Shreela Agarwal, Ritesh Sharma, Robin Joy, and Dhritisree Sarkar—creating short films using iPhone 17 Pro Max along with MacBook Pro with M5 and iPad Pro with M5. The filmmakers utilized advanced features including ProRes RAW, Cinematic Mode, Action mode, and 8x optical zoom. Mentors for the program included industry figures Sriram Raghavan, Chaitanya Tamhane, Dibakar Banerjee, and Geetu Moha...
Apple Manufacturing Academy accelerates AI use in U.S. supply chains
Apple Manufacturing Academy hosted its inaugural Spring Forum at Michigan State University in East Lansing, Michigan, bringing together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers, industry leaders, and academics to accelerate AI adoption in American supply chains. The academy, launched last year as part of Apple’s $600 billion commitment to the United States, pairs Apple engineers and MSU experts with small and medium-sized U.S. businesses to help them implement AI and smart manufacturing techniques. To date, the program ha...
Apple introduced a new Pride Collection featuring an Apple Watch Pride Edition Sport Loop, a Pride Luminance watch face, and matching iPhone and iPad wallpapers. The Pride Edition Sport Loop is available to order today for $49 (U.S.) in 40mm, 42mm, and 46mm sizes, with availability at Apple Store locations beginning later this week and at Apple Authorized Resellers. The watch face and wallpaper will be available after watchOS 26.5, iOS 26.5, and iPadOS 26.5 are released. Apple stated it is proud to financially s...