
ASO Weekly - App Store News
Posted on April 9th, 2022
On April 6th, Analysis Group released reports stating that third-party apps now surpass Apple’s native apps in global usage.
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Contact UsOn April 6th, Analysis Group released reports stating that third-party apps now surpass Apple’s native apps in global usage.
This year’s GDC was packed with exciting speaking events, new developments, and networking opportunities with game developers and companies from all around the world. We had a lot of wonderful people come to our booth to learn more about [App Store Optimization](https://www.gummicube.com/), and how it can help them compete in an increasingly mobile world. A lot has changed since we last met, but we’re even more excited about what’s to come.
The antitrust drama continues with dozens of states backing Epic in their appeal of the court's decision last year. Apple extended access to Custom Product Pages, Product Page Optimization, and In-App Events to all developers, and Custom Product Pages took the place of Creative Sets in Apple Search Ads. Plus, copycat apps and unlisted apps on the App Store, and more from this week.
Fortnite publisher Epic Games has once again appealed the decision set forth by the District Court of the Northern District of California.
Apple's App Store Connect will automatically update to the new submission experience for all developers on January 25th. Plus, check out the new smartphone technology announced this year at CES 2022.
This week, game publisher Take-Two announced their plans to purchase Zynga for $12.7 billion USD. Zynga has 45 days to search for a better offer, after which we may see some of the biggest names in gaming be released for Apple and Android devices.
Apple's Custom Product Pages are here, and they will allow developer's to grow their top of the funnel to reach more interested users.
Apple released Product Page Optimization and Custom Product Pages, providing an elegant and streamlined testing process for organic and paid traffic directly in the iOS App Store.
Apple removed 420,000 apps from the iOS App Store. Is your app at risk?
Apple and Google announced the top apps of the year for 2021. Apple’s “App Store Award” and Google Play’s “Best of 2021”. Learn more about what makes these apps successful.
Epic Games proposes a new cross-platform app store and Apple has relented to allowing developers a way to circumvent their notorious App Store Tax.
After its announcement at WWDC 21, Apple will start rolling out In-App Events later this week.