Apple eliminates its controversial per-install fee for European developers, replacing it with a simpler transaction-based model that takes effect October 1
Apple released iOS 27 beta 6 on August 17, 2026, with a one-week cadence from beta 5, prioritizing stability and bug fixes over new features as the September launch approaches
Apple’s regulatory filing reveals it could earn nothing from transactions made outside the App Store, marking the starkest sign yet that court rulings and global regulators are dismantling its commission model
Epic Games rejected Apple’s request for a court-ordered settlement conference on August 17, saying formal mediation won’t advance negotiations over App Store fees
Apple Wallet driver’s licenses are coming to North Carolina, Oklahoma, Utah, and Virginia, with North Carolina launching a mobile ID app in December 2026
Apple Sports version 4.3 brings support for seven new soccer leagues, including the English Women’s Super League and Saudi Pro League, continuing rapid expansion
