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Apple opens up its App Store to competition in Japan
Apple announced it will allow alternative app stores in Japan and will permit developers to process payments for digital goods and services outside of its own in-app purchase system in iOS. The iPhone maker is not making these changes because it wants to be more open; it's being forced — in this case, to comply with the country's Mobile Software Competition Act (MSCA), which is now going into effect.
‘I don't know how much my wife earns': I'm 63 with $6.4 million in stocks, mostly Apple. Will I get punished on taxes?
“Each of our properties are worth over $1 million.”
Apple's ATT leads to significant revenue losses for SMEs
Apple's data protection measure "App Tracking Transparency" (ATT) strengthens user privacy, but causes significant revenue losses in e-commerce, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The reason for this is the mandatory opt-in for users introduced by ATT.
Apple poised for strong fiscal 2026 start on resilient iPhone sales, Jefferies says
Apple Inc (NASDAQ:AAPL, XETRA:APC) is likely to deliver a stronger-than-expected start to fiscal 2026 as resilient iPhone demand and pricing power help offset rising component costs, analysts at Jefferies believe. Jefferies analysts see Apple's first-quarter fiscal 2026 results beating consensus forecasts, citing solid iPhone sales momentum and the company's ability to absorb higher memory and chip costs through higher average selling prices (ASPs).
Apple in talks with Indian chip makers for assembly, packaging of iPhone parts, ET reports
Apple is in preliminary talks with some Indian chip manufacturers for the assembly and packaging of iPhone component, local newspaper Economic Times reported on Thursday, citing people with knowledge of the matter.
Apple App Store Fees Face Pressure From EU Developers
A collection of app developers and consumer groups want Europe to enforce laws against Apple. The Coalition of App Fairness (CAF) on Monday (Dec. 15) issued an open letter to the European Commission (EC) accusing the tech giant of “persistent” non-compliance with Europe's Digital Markets Act (DMA).
How Apple Stock Can Plummet 30%
Apple (AAPL) has faced difficulties in the past. In 2018, its stock dropped over 30% in less than 2 months, erasing billions in market capitalization, and negating substantial gains in a single downturn.
App developers urge EU action on Apple fee practices
A coalition of 20 app developers and consumer groups on Tuesday called upon European regulators to enforce EU laws against Apple , saying the company's fee structure unfairly disadvantages European developers compared to their U.S. rivals after a recent court decision in the United States.
Here's Why Apple (AAPL) Fell More Than Broader Market
Apple (AAPL) closed the most recent trading day at $274.11, moving 1.5% from the previous trading session.
The Zacks Analyst Blog Apple, Alphabet, Amazon and Microsoft
AAPL is up more than 40% in six months, driven by iPhone and Services strength, but valuation concerns and rising AI competition cloud the 2026 outlook.
Epic Games CEO Says Court Ruling Means ‘Apple Tax Is Dead'
Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney said Thursday (Dec. 12) that a federal appeals court's decision in the company's long-running legal battle with Apple marks “the beginning of true, untaxed competition in payments worldwide on iOS.
