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OFT publishes final principles for kids’ apps

The UK Office of Fair Trading (OFT) published its final principles for the mobile app …

Australia backs tighter regulation for kids games

Freemium mobile games aimed at children need to be subject to stronger guidelines, the Australian …

Google-Waze deal passes US regulatory scrutiny – report

Google’s acquisition of mapping app maker Waze, reportedly worth $1.1 billion, will not be challenged …

UK OFT proposes kids’ app guidelines

Makers of mobile games that pressure children to purchase in-app items, or which allow them …

Apple introduces Kids category to App Store

Apple added a Kids section to its App Store, as it looks to better cater …

Google/Waze deal in UK OFT spotlight

The UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) confirmed to Mobile World Live that it is …

Tiga calls for “best practice” for freemium games

UK games industry association Tiga said it intends to “discuss” the potential for a set …

UK OFT launches in-app purchase probe

The UK’s Office of Fair Trading (OFT) is investigating whether freemium apps are pressuring or …

Vodafone, Telefonica UK network sharing deal approved

The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) has given Telefonica’s O2 and Vodafone the go-ahead to …