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Apple Ai
Apple unveils AI frameworks and agentic coding tools in Xcode 27
Developers can now access Apple Foundation Models alongside third-party models including Claude and Gemini
New Offerings
Apple expands App Store capabilities with new marketing, discovery and subscription features
Developers can now manage and reuse promotional materials through App Store Connect
Milestone
App Store ecosystem drives $1.4 trillion in developer billings and sales in 2025
In-app advertising revenue reached $151 billion
Wwdc2026
6 key takeaways from WWDC26: AI and child safety - but where are the games?
Apple leaned into agentic Siri and child safety in a keynote thin on gaming announcements
Expansions
Apple to open Europe’s first Developer Centre in Berlin
Developers across Europe will gain direct access to Apple experts, events and resources
Winners Revealed
Apple names 2026 Design Awards winners
Eight of this year's 12 winning titles are available on iPhone
Epic Conclusion?
Epic's final battle approaches
After years of legal battles, the Fortnite developer is nearing the end of a journey that has come with a high cost
Podcast | Episode 92
The Sensor Tower / AppMagic deal unwrapped and Xbox's random rebrand | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 92...
Fortnite Freedom
Fortnite returns globally on the App Store, with one exception
Epic Games has yet to bring Fortnite back to the App Store in Australia
Legal Proceedings
Supreme Court rejects Apple's bid to pause Epic Games contempt ruling
Apple now returns to Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers to fight over what commission it can lawfully charge on external payments
Jobs Roundup
April 2026's Movers and Shakers: Jam City's new CEO, Roblox's GM for Europe, Apple's Tim Cook stepping down, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Apple Troubles
US Appeals Court reverses Apple's stay of mandate in Epic Games case
Epic Games calls ruling the end of Apple’s delay tactics
Apple Attitudes
What a new era could bring for Apple
Apple CEO Tim Cook is stepping down, shifting to the role of executive chairman
Podcast | Episode 90
Tim Cook's Apple legacy | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 90...
New Era
Apple CEO Tim Cook to step down
Apple senior VP of hardware engineering John Ternus will replace him in the top job from September 1st, 2026
Russia Exit
Apple pulls App Store billing in Russia
Decision follows ruling that the tech giant had breached sanctions against the country with App Store payout
Podcast | Episode 88
Unity copies the AppLovin playbook with Vector | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 88...
Apple Troubles
Ninth Circuit denies Apple rehearing request in Epic Games App Store dispute
The decision reinforces requirements for Apple to allow developers to direct users to alternative payment methods
Podcast | Episode 87
Was Epic's app store battle worth it? | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 87...
Hot Five
Hot Five: GDC 2026, ByteDance to sell Moonton, and Candy Crush’s "incredibly valuable" feedback loop
Our quick-fix roundup of the hottest stories on PocketGamer.biz
New Offerings
Apple cuts App Store fees in China after regulator talks
Developers in the Small Business Program and Mini Apps Partner Program will see fees drop from 15% to 12%
Apple Troubles
German publishers urge antitrust fine against Apple ATT
Industry groups say Apple’s proposed ATT changes fail to resolve competition concerns
Regulations
CMA secures fairness commitments from Apple and Google for UK app stores
The measures mark the first changes since both platforms were designated with strategic market status
Regulation
Brazil’s Apple App Store set to open up to alternative payments in 2026
Apple has introduced a set of new fees as part of three-year deal with regulator CADE
New Offerings
Apple to expand advertising placements within App Store search results from next year
The expanded search ads will roll out on devices running iOS 26.2 and later from early 2026
Apple Troubles
Italy fines Apple $116m over App Store privacy rules
The iPhone maker abused its dominant App Store position by imposing disproportionate privacy rules on third-party developers
Legal Win
Apple secures partial appeals court win in Epic Games App Store case to retain reasonable commission
Apple may now seek a reasonable commission on off-platform purchases instead of facing a total ban
Winners Revealed
Pokémon TCG Pocket, Dredge, and What The Clash? named App Store Awards 2025 winners
Pokémon TCG Pocket takes iPhone Game of the Year
Applovin Accelerates
Apple and Google continue to lead in mobile game ads, but AppLovin wins over select genres
The AppsFlyer Performance Index - 2025 Edition highlights "sharper competition" and "maturing ecosystems"
Regulations
Apple pushes back against India’s "sledgehammer" mandatory cyber app plans
Insider sources say Apple sees the mandate as a major privacy and security risk for iOS
Jobs Roundup
December 2025’s Movers and Shakers: Clash of Clans’ esports manager, Metacore’s new CTO, Ali Farha joins Behold Ventures, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Apple Ai
Apple's head of AI stepping down
John Giannandrea will be replace in the top job by new VP of AI Amar Subramanya
Revenue Report
Google Play in-app purchases fall 29% in RPGs and 50% in casino games
Revenue from the strategy genre has grown by 21% on Google Play since October 2024
App Store Awards
Apple reveals 45 finalists for 2025 App Store Awards
The awards honour developers delivering standout innovation, design and user experience
New Offerings
Apple launches Mini Apps Partner Program with reduced commission on qualifying in-app purchases
Eligible developers can earn an 85% share on qualifying in-app purchases
New Offerings
Sybo to launch Subway Surfers+ expansion on Apple Arcade
Subway Surfers+ arrives December 4th, 2025
Apple Troubles
Apple denied permission to appeal a ruling that it abused its market dominance
The company now faces a potential payout exceeding £1bn as regulatory pressure intensifies
Apple Troubles
Apple faces up to $2bn damages after UK court rules against its App Store practices
Case represents millions of iPhone and iPad users in the UK
Podcast | Episode 69
The big AWS crash and Google delays Android regulation | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 69...
Market Status
CMA designates Apple and Google with strategic market status on mobile
The designation gives the CMA new powers to ensure fair competition across mobile ecosystems
New Offerings
App developer Xibbon launches mobile-optimised Godot editor Xogot
The tool lets users run the Godot game engine on iPhone and iPad
Ios Installs
Epic Games Store sees "stunning" rise in successful installations as iOS scare screen removed
The Fortnite maker still believes Apple is "thwarting competition" despite the improvements
Podcast | Episode 66
UGC platform revenue share, app store competition, and Fire Emblem's surprise launch | Week in Mobile Games podcast
The PocketGamer.biz podcast team give you the state of play every week. Here's where to get it and what's inside this week's episode 66...
New Offerings
Apple debuts dedicated Games app in iOS 26
Apple Games app now serves as a central hub for App Store titles
Regulations
Apple warns UK’s proposed “EU-style rules” will harm both users and developers
The iPhone maker cites delayed features in Europe under similar laws as a cautionary example
Jobs Roundup
August 2025’s Movers and Shakers: Playtika promotions, Appcharge's senior hire, SayGames' new head of PR, and more
Our regular roundup of the mobile games industry's movers and shakers
Australia Ahoy
Epic Games hails "win for developers and consumers" as Fortnite to return to iOS in Australia
After five years, a court ruling has determined Fortnite and the Epic Games Store can return to iOS
New Games
New release roundup: Talking Tom & Friends: World, Mecharashi, Farlight 84 and more
We highlight the latest new games that have broken cover and are all set to do big business
Investment News
Apple to ramp up US manufacturing with additional $100bn investment
The iPhone maker plans to invest $600bn in the United States over four years