For years, BGR has reported on several controversies surrounding the iPhone App Store. While Apple has been fortunate enough to maintain control over the lucrative iPhone marketplace, it may not be able to hold everything together much longer.As the company resists third-party payment options and refuses to cooperate with governments like those of the US and the EU, the iPhone App Store is changing faster and in ways Apple cant control.Apples been under pressure on multiple fronts lately. In the US, it now has to let developers promote third-party payment options outside the App Store. Its also allowing Epic Games to resubmit Fortnite to the iPhone App Store, though Apple is still aggressively fighting to overturn the court ruling that forced this move. Over in the EU, the company got hit with a massive fine for violating the Digital Markets Act. In response, it now displays over-the-top warnings on apps offering alternative payment methods. Meanwhile, in Brazil, regulators are giving Apple three months to open up both the App Store and its NFC system.You don't need to be a genius to see that the company might soon face more fines and lose even more control over the iPhone App Store.Apple needs to play fair with developers and usersImage source: Jos Adorno for BGRJust as iOS 18 introduces a lot of customization that wasn't previously available on the iPhone, it's natural for the system to become more complex as users become more familiar with it. The iPhone will soon turn 20, and limiting its capabilities does everyone a disservice.I believe Apple has the right to collect a commission from apps in the iPhone App Store. Developers can choose to offer their apps there while also using different payment options outside the store. We already see this model working well with the Mac. The iPhone should operate similarly. Developers arent penalized for distributing their software outside the Mac App Store, so why should it be any different on iPhone?If Apple feels it isn't making enough money because developers are using its platform "for free," it could raise the current $99/year subscription fee for Apple Developers. It's not my place to offer Apple a solution, but they could introduce different tiers based on a developer's size, like Meta, Google, or Microsoft, compared to small teams or solo developers. This way, Apple could protect its investment and recoup some of the lost App Store revenue.Also, just because developers might offer third-party payment options doesnt mean they wont also offer in-app purchases, or that consumers wont want them. I usually prefer paying through Apples system. Still, if I subscribe to YouTube Premium, Im likely to pay Google directly since I dont rely solely on my iPhone for that service.Wrap upIf Apple keeps finding new ways to prevent users from enjoying the iPhone, the App Store, and its benefits, while also refusing to comply with regulators, it risks losing customer trust and facing even stricter legislation in the future.Apple has to accept that the iPhone has changed, the App Store has changed, and so have we. Its time for Apple to change, too.Don't Miss: Apple now allows external purchases in the US App StoreThe post The App Store is about to change dramatically, and Apples hands are tied appeared first on BGR.Today's Top DealsAmazon deals: 20% off gift cards from Amazon, $553 unlocked iPhone 15, $114 standing desk, moreBest Fire TV Stick deals for May 2025Todays deals: $150 AirPods 4 with ANC, $30 JBL speaker, $55 Ring Battery Doorbell, $279 Miele C1 vacuum, moreTodays deals: $720 Apple Watch Ultra 2, $6.50 Anker fast chargers, $35 2K camera drone, Fitbit sale, more

For years, big tech companies like Amazon and Google have been trying to make virtual try-ons engaging to encourage consumers to shop more online. Startups also tried to solve for inspiration and fit in fashion using AI. A new startup called Doji is now entering this space with an app designed to make apparel try-ons []

Savings and investing startup Acorns has acquired EarlyBird, an investment gifting platform for families, the company told TechCrunch exclusively. The financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. As part of the acquisition, EarlyBird will shut down, and all customer accounts will officially close on June 23. Customers funds will be returned to the bank []

Roblox announced on Thursday that creators can now sell physical merchandise directly within their experiences and games on the platform with the launch of new Commerce APIs. The offering provides creators with a new way to generate revenue beyond the purchases of virtual goods or one-time fees to access specific experiences. The company first began []

Chancellor Friedrich Merz pledges unwavering support for Ukraine and military buildup, but avoids addressing Germanys internal crises of migration, crime, and economic strain. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom

Planned Parenthoods leaders launch into its 2023-2024 annual report with a markedly sad tone: Its been over two years since the U.S. Supreme Court took away our constitutional right to abortion.

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Is this heaven? No, its hell. Now that you're dead, welcome back to the Big Leagues. Makes a guy want to disappear into an Iowa cornfield.

Zelensky questions legitimacy of Russian delegation as Kremlin sends aides instead of Putin to Turkish-hosted peace summit. By yourNEWS Media Newsroom Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky issued a sharp

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. said Wednesday that he has ordered a top-down review of the abortion drug mifepristone in light of alarming research showing the Food and