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Web design

'Alien: Isolation' for Android Is Now a Free To Start Release Just Like iOS Letting Everyone Try Two Missions for Free

Alien: Isolation updated to a free-to-try model on Android, similar to iOS, with in-app purchase needed to unlock the full game.

fromPolygon

1 day ago

Video games

Flappy Bird returns on Android, now without the weird crypto stuff

Flappy Bird returns exclusively on the mobile Epic Games Store without cryptocurrency elements.

TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending | TechCrunch

TikTok became the first non-game app to reach $6 billion in in-app purchases in 2024.

Growth hacking

TikTok Saw Significant Growth in In-App Sales in 2024

In-app purchase revenue surged significantly in the U.S. and particularly on TikTok, marking a major increase in consumer spending in digital markets.

fromThe Verge

11 months ago

Marketing

TikTok seems to be dodging App Store commissions in Epic fashion

TikTok is exploring ways to bypass Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases by directing users to buy TikTok coins on their website instead of through the App Store.

Marketing tech

TikTok (with Douyin) becomes first app to reach $6B in annual consumer spending | TechCrunch

TikTok became the first non-game app to reach $6 billion in in-app purchases in 2024.

Growth hacking

TikTok Saw Significant Growth in In-App Sales in 2024

In-app purchase revenue surged significantly in the U.S. and particularly on TikTok, marking a major increase in consumer spending in digital markets.

fromThe Verge

11 months ago

Marketing

TikTok seems to be dodging App Store commissions in Epic fashion

TikTok is exploring ways to bypass Apple's 30% commission on in-app purchases by directing users to buy TikTok coins on their website instead of through the App Store.

Marketing tech

AdInMo Survey Reveals 72% of Mobile Games Makers Adopting Hybrid Monetisation Model

Hybrid monetisation strategies are being prioritized by 72% of mobile game developers, indicating a shift towards integrating both IAP and IAA for revenue.

fromGameSpot

Video games

Support For This Final Fantasy Game Has Suddenly Ended On iOS

Square Enix is ceasing support for the iOS version of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered due to in-app purchase issues.

fromExchangewire

6 months ago

Marketing tech

AdInMo Survey Reveals 72% of Mobile Games Makers Adopting Hybrid Monetisation Model

Hybrid monetisation strategies are being prioritized by 72% of mobile game developers, indicating a shift towards integrating both IAP and IAA for revenue.

fromGameSpot

Video games

Support For This Final Fantasy Game Has Suddenly Ended On iOS

Square Enix is ceasing support for the iOS version of Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles Remastered due to in-app purchase issues.

more#mobile-games

Miscellaneous

Meta Shares New Stats on VR Engagement the Future of the Metaverse

The explosion of Quest purchases has transformed the ecosystem, opening new opportunities for developers.

Apple New In-App Purchases API for Creator Platforms and Large Catalogs

Apple's Advanced Commerce API allows dynamic management of app content and subscriptions outside the App Store.

fromTheregister

Apple

Patreon warns content makers that Apple wants to be paid

Apple will soon take a 30 percent cut of new subscriptions via Patreon's iOS app.

fromEngadget

Apple

Apple is fighting Tencent and ByteDance over in-app payments in China

Apple pressures Chinese tech giants to eliminate payment system loopholes for in-app purchases.

fromGSMArena.com

1 year ago

Apple

Apple once again blocks Spotify's EU app update

Spotify's iOS app update rejected by Apple in EU due to refusal to pay 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases.

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fromInfoQ

Apple New In-App Purchases API for Creator Platforms and Large Catalogs

Apple's Advanced Commerce API allows dynamic management of app content and subscriptions outside the App Store.

fromTheregister

Apple

Patreon warns content makers that Apple wants to be paid

Apple will soon take a 30 percent cut of new subscriptions via Patreon's iOS app.

fromEngadget

Apple

Apple is fighting Tencent and ByteDance over in-app payments in China

Apple pressures Chinese tech giants to eliminate payment system loopholes for in-app purchases.

fromGSMArena.com

1 year ago

Apple

Apple once again blocks Spotify's EU app update

Spotify's iOS app update rejected by Apple in EU due to refusal to pay 30% entitlement commission for in-app purchases.

more#apple

fromNew York Post

Digital life

Exclusive | Parents are cutting off teens as 'stupid' in-app spending spirals out of control: 'I won't pay for that s-t'

Parents are increasingly limiting their teens' impulse spending on app purchases.

Many parents are refusing to pay for nonessential items bought by their teens.

#consumer-spending

fromMarketing Dive

Digital life

Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024: report

Consumer spending on apps grew to $150 billion in 2024, with non-gaming apps significantly outperforming gaming apps.

Miscellaneous

X sees a jump in consumer spending on mobile, despite decline in daily active users | TechCrunch

In-app revenue for Social Network X increased by 76.3% year-over-year, even with a decline in active users.

fromMarketing Dive

Digital life

Consumer spend on generative AI apps hit nearly $1.1B in 2024: report

Consumer spending on apps grew to $150 billion in 2024, with non-gaming apps significantly outperforming gaming apps.

Miscellaneous

X sees a jump in consumer spending on mobile, despite decline in daily active users | TechCrunch

In-app revenue for Social Network X increased by 76.3% year-over-year, even with a decline in active users.

more#consumer-spending

Miscellaneous

Data Shows That X Premium Take-Up is Growing

X's revenue has experienced its biggest monthly leap since the launch of Twitter Blue, hitting $16.5M in November.