Sideload apps: Follow developer instructions to add to your phone. Not common. Risky: Jailbreak an iOS device and load apps to it. This article explains how to get apps that are not in the App Store ...

Steve Jobs’ early fight to ban native apps shaped the iPhone ecosystem and created the platform monopoly facing antitrust ...

Installing apps outside of the App Store used to be impossible without jailbreaking your iPhone or iPad. But thanks to the recent changes in EU policies, that’s now a thing of the past! Apple now ...

iOS 18.4 launched earlier this week with a ton of new features and changes, including two App Store additions that should make downloading apps and updates just a little bit nicer of an experience ...

A federal judge’s recent ruling has made it possible for apps to sell software and subscriptions outside the App Store without having to pay a commission. By Tripp Mickle Tripp Mickle has reported on ...

Apple's App Store has been around for 17 years, and there's a rich history and a wealth of apps to discover. Here's what you need to know, and how to get started with it. While the iPhone first hit ...

Payments processing software provider Stripe is ready to help iOS app developers bypass Apple’s cut of App Store transactions. In a post on X, Stripe product manager Michael Luo said the team “cooked ...

Apple often promotes the App Store as a secure place to download apps. The company highlights strict reviews and a closed system as key protections for iPhone users. That reputation now faces serious ...

When iPhone Duo arrives next month, many third-party apps might not work as well as Apple’s built-in apps. There’s ...