Schiller reportedly didn’t dispute the figures, but claimed that Apple had never calculated App Store profits separately. If there’s ever a problem with an app, Apple can quickly stop new installations and even block the app from launching again.” Court battleįederighi is the latest senior Apple executive to take the stand in the trial with Epic Games, which is taking place in Oakland, California.Įarlier this week, Apple fellow Phil Schiller was asked questions about the App Store’s profitability, facing allegations that the company makes a 70% to 80% operating margin on the store.

And Gatekeeper on your Mac ensures that all apps from the internet have already been checked by Apple for known malicious code - before you run them the first time. App Review makes sure each app in the Store is reviewed before it’s accepted. “Now apps from both the App Store and the internet can be installed worry-free. Free Antivirus scanner checks if your computer is infected.

In particular, Federighi’s claims that third-party app stores present a greater risk to iOS are flatly contradicted by the following statement on the company’s website: Combo Cleaner is equipped with award winning virus, malware, and adware scan engines. “This starts with industry-standard antivirus software built in to block and remove malware.” “The technically sophisticated runtime protections in macOS work at the very core of your Mac to keep your system safe from malware,” the website claims.