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People are discussing a mix of App Store controversy and policy changes: a disguised Russian banking app briefly rose to the top three in the US App Store, while Apple and Epic continue their Supreme Court fight over the App Store case. At the same time, Apple is promoting a new study claiming the App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025 and is rolling out Texas age-assurance rules.

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Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store ·
Key Takeaway The App Store is under pressure from both sides right now: Apple is defending its business model while also dealing with a deceptive app incident and new Texas compliance rules.
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Apple Vision Pro gets a free Cirrus flight app as App Store pressure rises

Apple Vision Pro now has a free native App Store app from Cirrus Aircraft called “Let’s Go Fly!” It unlocks a seven-minute immersive demonstration flight in an SR22T over the American Southwest, using 180-degree 3D video and Spatial Audio. The app also includes full-scale 3D models of Cirrus SR Series and Vision Jet aircraft for close inspection. 9to5mac.com

The new release adds another notable App Store title for Vision Pro users, arriving as Apple continues to face broader scrutiny over how it runs the iPhone app market. In India, Apple agreed to reveal revenue data so regulators can calculate a potential antitrust fine tied to its App Store position. 9to5mac.com 9to5mac.com

Apple is also expanding its developer footprint in Europe with a new Developer Center in Berlin later this year. The center will offer workshops, in-person sessions, one-on-one appointments, and dedicated labs for developers working across Apple’s platforms, including visionOS. macrumors.com

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Top 5 signals · The App Store is under pressure from both sides right now:
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Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case
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Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store
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App Store ecosystem generated $1.4 trillion in 2025, 90% commission-free
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App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view
MacRumors · 1d ago
Apple Highlights App Store Study: $1.4 Trillion in Sales Last Year, More Than 90% Commission-Free

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Supreme Court filing Epic Games asked the U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition
Commission-free share Apple says more than 90% of sales were commission-free
Texas rollout Texas App Store age assurance rules start tomorrow

What to Watch

  • Watch for the Texas age-verification rollout to go live tomorrow. 9to5Mac
  • Track the Supreme Court docket for Apple’s App Store petition and Epic’s response. 9to5Mac

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  • Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store 9to5mac.com
  • Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store [U: Pulled] 9to5Mac
  • Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case 9to5Mac
  • App Store ecosystem surges to $1.4 trillion globally in 2025, from a certain point of view AppleInsider
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Epic Games asks Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case - 9to5Mac

Epic Games is asking the U.S. Supreme Court to reject Apple’s latest attempt to challenge two rulings in its long-running legal fight over off-App-Store purchases.

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Tracking: Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store [U: Pulled] / Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case

Disguised Russian banking app surges to top three on the US App Store [U: Pulled] Epic Games asks U.S. Supreme Court to deny Apple’s petition in App Store case
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