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, while the iPhone first appeared on the market in June 2007, the iOS App Store was not released until July 10, 2008. When launching it, there were 500 applications that included significant names, such as Bejewled and social networks, such as Facebook and Myspace Mobile.
Apple will later launch the MAC App Store, and at first it surfaced on January 6, 2011 as part of the free update Mac OS X 10.6.6.
In its peak in 2017, in the iOS application store there were impressive 2.2 million applications. However, Apple later began to cut off old, outdated or 32-bit applications. According to Apple, in total, he deleted 2.3 million applications for outdated or incompatible with more new operating systems.
Currently, the App Store has more than 1.8 million people in 175 different windows in more than 40 languages.
Application store and contradictions
In most countries, the owners of the iPhone and iPad cannot install applications that are not displayed on their APP Store devices without the use of the XCode, or if the device is not registered. Jailbrike is the practice of using a lack to remove restrictions imposed by the manufacturer of the device.
This means that if the developer wants to make his application available for iPhone or iPad, for the most part, they will need to spread it through the App Store. To distribute it through the App Store, they will need to pay 30% for each sale and any subsequent sales for purchases in the application (IAP).
30% is also not a tough rule. Smaller developers who earn less than $ 1 million a year can apply for a reduction of up to 15% for IAP.
The storage of applications is not without disputes.
In addition, if the application is based on a subscription, the developer pays a 30% commission commission during the first year, but in subsequent years decreases to 15%.
This fee applies only to digital goods and services. If you buy physical services or goods, such as buying something from Amazon or receiving a DOORDash supply or a trip to Uber, the developer should not pay 30%.
there are some digital goods that the fee does not apply to. “Reader” of the application & mdash; They were used to consume previously acquired content, such as news, books, music and video and MDash; Also exempted from the fee for the application store on this content.
many developers who are subjected to a 30 percent board feel that it is unfair. Many people want the fees to decrease greatly, if they are not removed at all. In addition, many developers want Apple to allow their users to install third -party resources.
Apple noted that the App Store and safety costs money. The 30% fee is designed to compensate for the cost of service App Store.
Apple also said that she did not want to allow her customers to install applications outside the application store. He claims that he represents the risk of security for users, since the company cannot see whether the application can have malicious code or prohibited content.
third-party applications
much that was generally, like an apple, while the apple was in the appearance. Receiving applications outside your own application store.
The deadline for compliance was March 6, 2024, and although Apple really made its discontent known in a long white document, he fulfilled compliance. Nevertheless, the changes were not as reliable as many developers and MDash; and owners of iPhone & mdash; hoped.
Apple still does not allow the owners of the iPhone to download application packages and MDash; or .ipas & mdash; From wherever. Applications should still be notarized and come from the sources that Apple trusts.
developers who want to place their applications outside the application store should apply for a mass credit line. The credit line must be obtained from a financial institution with rating A estimated at one million euros or more & mdash; Apple says it is to “guarantee support to your developers and users.”
and even if all the prerequisites are performed, the developers can provide their applications only to those who live in the European Union and MDash; Total 27 countries.
The first third-party application that performed on the iPhone was Altstore Pal, an alternative application store that promises to help distribute the “Indie” application for a cheap annual fee. It was launched on April 17, 2024 and showed several applications, including Delta emulator.
The iPad received its own third -party applications in September 2024. At first he looks a little stunning, but it's simple when you spend a few minutes with him.
Let's study the interface for a while to see what to expect from the application. When viewing the iOS and iPados, the application store is divided into various tabs that:
today
today is the excellent point of movement, if you are not sure that you are looking for. You may be bored and you want to see what is available.
the App today
This curatorial application page shows you that it is currently large or that it may be interesting for those who view the application store. For example, in October, Apple often selects basketball applications, such as NBA applications.
Games
Almost 14% of all applications in the App Store is the game, so it makes sense that Apple has a highlighted tab, especially for games. Here you will find offers for both free and paid games.
Applications
while your iPhone and iPad are great for games, they are also excellent tools in general. The “Applications” section is designed to select extremely noticeable applications, applications that are currently popular, and applications that fall under the apple selected by apple categories.
arcade
Apple Arcade is an Apple game subscription playing Wall You-Want. Apple Arcade was launched in 2019 and developed in order to give mobile gamers the opportunity to enjoy high -quality games, without worrying about internal advertisements or purchases in the application.
App Store Arcade, today the Games
Apple Arcade offers more than 200 games in dozens of categories. Many games work on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV, and some even work on Apple Vision Pro.
to play the Apple Arcade Games, you will need active subscription. Currently, subscriptions are 6.99 US dollars per month or $ 49.99 per year.
This arcade, where will you find which games offer Apple.
search
a lot of time, you may already know how you are looking for the application. If so, you can switch to the “Application Search” tab and the search.
This is also a great place to search for keywords. For example, if you are interested in journaling applications, dial Journal, diluting all applications that correspond to this description.
Application updates
, as soon as you receive them, keep them in update, is a good idea. Fortunately, your device will regularly check to see if you have any applications for updating and updating them for you.
Appendix on your iPhone
However, you can still check if you have any applications that need to be updated. Here's how to do it.
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