But using Claude Code, I worked on the Watch app over the course of about 12 hours in actual time, spread out over about three weeks. I was excited to see an actual app in the first two hours and ...

OpenAI has begun accepting submissions from third-party developers for their apps to be accessible directly in ChatGPT, and has launched a new App Directory (don't ...

The creator behind ICEBlock, an app that tracked immigration enforcement officials’ activities, is suing the Trump administration two months after his app was removed from the Apple app store ...

The developer of ICEBlock, an iPhone app that anonymously tracks the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents, has sued the Trump administration for free speech violations after Apple ...

The developer of ICEBlock, which notifies users of ICE agent sightings, said Attorney General Pam Bondi censored his free speech. By Tripp Mickle Tripp Mickle, who has written about Apple since 2016, ...

Four states – California, Louisiana, Texas, and Utah – have enacted laws that purport to require mobile app stores and mobile app developers to verify the age of users and implement certain safeguards ...

If your company has a mobile application, you should be ready to address new age-assurance requirements, starting Jan. 1, 2026. In 2025, four states enacted laws that will require app stores to ...

State lawmakers across the country prioritized children’s online safety and privacy in 2025. Utah, Texas and Louisiana have taken an aggressive approach through new app store accountability acts.

Google is backpedaling on its decision to introduce new identity verification rules for all developers, stating that it will also introduce accounts for limited app distribution and will allow users ...

Apple has announced a new Mini Apps Partner Program, which cuts down the company’s App Store commission to 15% for mini apps. This program is aimed at developers who host mini apps and games.

Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. Devs who sign up for the company’s new program can take advantage of a reduced 15 percent fee. is a news ...

Earlier today, reporting emerged of Apple and WeChat owner Tencent coming to an agreement that will earn Apple a 15% commission on revenue from mini apps. Now, it seems that this is actually tied to a ...