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Skype, Microsoft Corp's internet phone call and messaging service, has been unavailable for download from a number of app stores in China, including Apple Inc's, for almost a month, New York Times reported on Tuesday, quoted by Reuters. 

Apple on Aug. 1 reported stronger-than-expected results for the past quarter, with higher revenues and profits, delivering a boost to its share price.

Apple has removed software allowing internet users to skirt China's "Great Firewall" from its app store in the country, the company has confirmed, sparking criticism that it was bowing to Beijing's tightening web censorship.

Apple Inc says it is removing virtual private network (VPN) services from its app store in China, drawing criticism from VPN service providers, who accuse the U.S. tech giant of bowing to pressure from Beijing cyber regulators.

A journalist takes a picture of China's mobile company Xiaomi's new model Mi Max at its launching ceremony in Beijing, May 10, 2016. - Photo: Reuters

A new study by analyst firm App Annie suggests the global mobile app economy was worth $1.3 trillion last year and is poised to skyrocket to $6.3 trillion by 2021 as users spend more money on apps, in-app purchases, and mobile commerce.

Apple Inc has removed the New York Times Co's news apps from its app store in China following a request from the Chinese authorities, the companies said separately on Jan. 5.

Apple removed both the English-language and Chinese-language apps from the iTunes store in China on Dec. 23, 2016, according to the New York Times, which first reported the action. 

Apple is marking World AIDS Day by giving more than 400 of its stores a makeover in red.

Apple says that stores on five continents are turning their logos red or featuring red window decals on Dec 1 in an effort to raise visibility for World AIDS Day.

A keyboard application developed by a Turkish programmer living in New York has been listed among the best new apps in Apple's App Store.

Cem Kozino?lu, originally from the Turkish capital Ankara, developed an unconventional keyboard called the "Slash Keyboard," which acts as both a search engine and a multifaceted sharing tool.

The Ministry of Culture, in collaboration with Simon Fraser University’s Stavros Niarchos Foundation Center for Hellenic Studies in Canada are creating new applications for smartphones and tablets that can be used by visitors to Greek museums and other cultural venues.

By Debbie Papadakis

The European Consumer Centers (ECC-Net) has come up with a way of supporting the traveler at any given moment. Thanks to the Travel app, provides access to interpreter and legal assistance instantly for travelers on demand asserting their rights at any given ‘bump’ in travels.