Apple loses its EU court challenge over gatekeeper status under the DMA

Expanded billing choice and lower fees on Google Play

Google Play sẽ mở rộng lựa chọn thanh toán bằng cách cho phép sử dụng hệ thống thanh toán bên ngoài hoặc liên kết người dùng đến trang web từ ngày 30/6/2026, đồng thời giảm phí dịch vụ xuống 10% cho doanh thu dưới 1 triệu USD/năm và tất cả đăng ký tự động gia hạn. Ngoài ra, phí thanh toán 5% chỉ áp dụng khi sử dụng Google Play Billing tại Mỹ, Anh và EEA. Các chương trình ưu đãi mới dành cho ứng dụng/game chất lượng cao cũng sẽ được triển khai từ tháng 9/2026.

Lập trình viên nên đọc để cập nhật các chính sách mới về chi phí và tính năng thanh toán linh hoạt trên Google Play, giúp tối ưu hóa chi phí phát triển và tăng khả năng cạnh tranh cho ứng dụng của mình.

Apple is reportedly planning new iPad Pro and MacBook Pro releases early next year

Apple dự kiến sẽ ra mắt nhiều mẫu iPad Pro mới cùng MacBook Pro cấp thấp trong nửa đầu năm sau, tích hợp chip nhanh hơn và có thể ra mắt chip M7 đầu tiên. Điều này diễn ra khi Apple liên tục tăng giá sản phẩm hiện có, khiến nhu cầu về các tùy chọn giá rẻ càng trở nên cấp thiết. Ngoài ra, hãng cũng đang thử nghiệm iPhone gập trong giai đoạn chuyển giao lãnh đạo sau thời Tim Cook.

Lập trình viên nên theo dõi thông tin này vì những chip mới như M7 của Apple có thể mang đến những cải tiến hiệu năng và hiệu suất cho các ứng dụng phát triển trên iOS và macOS, đặc biệt là trong việc tối ưu hóa công cụ lập trình và hệ thống chạy ứng dụng.

I was wrong about game development

After releasing a mobile game called Burst, the author reflects on an underestimated challenge in game development: getting difficulty balance just right. The initial release was too easy, a subsequent update made it too hard, and player feedback drove the creation of a new Zen mode that restores the relaxed feel without leaderboard pressure. The post also touches on the unintended consequences of adding a tip jar, which triggered an 'in-app purchases' label on the App Store listing that felt misleading to users.

Broadcom extends its Apple chip work through 2031 in a fresh custom-silicon deal

Broadcom and Apple have signed new multi-year agreements extending their chip partnership through 2031. Broadcom supplies Apple with radio-frequency, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and custom ASIC components. Apple accounts for roughly 20% of Broadcom's annual revenue, making this extension significant for earnings visibility. The deal signals that Apple's efforts to develop its own in-house connectivity chips are progressing slower than expected, as the 2031 timeline suggests several more years of reliance on Broadcom. The agreement also reflects a broader industry trend of large tech companies locking in long-term custom silicon partnerships to hedge against supply chain disruptions.

Apple suppliers race to Hong Kong: $4bn in a week

Two of Apple's largest Chinese suppliers, Luxshare Precision and Lingyi iTech, are racing to list on the Hong Kong stock exchange in the same week, together raising roughly $4bn. Both companies are using the capital to pivot from smartphone component manufacturing toward AI hardware and humanoid robotics. Lingyi raised $1.1bn at the top of its price range and is targeting 500,000 humanoid robots annually by 2030, while Luxshare is gauging interest for a ~$3bn listing. The rush is partly driven by a June filing deadline that lets companies avoid refiling financials. Hong Kong IPO proceeds are on track for a six-year high of $43bn in 2026. Analysts note caution: Hong Kong shares priced at steep discounts to mainland listings, China's humanoid robot sector is crowded with over 150 competitors, and demand at scale remains unproven.

Apple commits $30bn to Broadcom for US-made chips

Apple has committed over $30 billion to Broadcom in a multi-year deal to produce more than 15 billion US-made chips, marking its largest American manufacturing pledge to date. The deal funds a $1.5 billion expansion of Broadcom's Fort Collins, Colorado plant, which will produce advanced radio-frequency components including FBAR filters and wireless chips for cellular, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth. The agreement is part of Apple's broader $600 billion US investment plan and builds on an existing custom-silicon ASIC deal running through 2031. The move is framed as building an end-to-end silicon supply chain in America, though Apple simultaneously lobbies to use Chinese memory chips in China-sold devices and continues efforts to design its own connectivity silicon.

Updated App Store Requirements: 1.3 Always Use Honest and Transparent Review Practices

Shopify is updating its App Store policy 1.3 on honest and transparent review practices. The changes clarify enforcement around incentivized reviews, with consequences including review removal, app demotion or delisting, and Partner account termination. Additionally, Shopify is adjusting its logic to filter out fake and untrusted reviews, so only reviews meeting trust standards will be publicly visible. Developers should use the Reviews API to collect authentic reviews and request reviews only in neutral language without offering any incentives.