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Apple Terminates Epic Games' Developer Account In Ongoing Feud Over App Store Fees
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 4:43pm | 444In the latest twist of the ongoing feud between Epic Games and Apple over app store fees, Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) has terminated Epic Games Inc's developer account, preventing the introduction of the Epic Games Store and Fortnite on iOS devices in Europe. In a statement, Epic Games condemned...
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Apple Rolls Out iOS 17.4 Update — Here's What's New On Your iPhone
Wednesday, March 6, 2024 - 8:37am | 840Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has launched its iOS 17.4 update, bringing about a few major iPhone changes, especially for European Union users. What Happened: The iOS 17.4 update introduces several modifications to the App Store and apps in the EU to align with the Digital Markets Act. Apple has added a...
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Famous iPhone Hacker Says He Is Not Switching Back To Apple's Device Over Its App Store 'Tantrum'
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 9:17am | 723Famous iPhone hacker George Hotz has sworn off Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) smartphone following the Tim Cook-led company's recent changes in its App Store policies in the European Union. What Happened: Hotz, also known as "geohot" has announced that he has switched to rival Samsung Electronics Co...
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Xi Jinping Government Has More Control On Apple Than Earlier Thought, Report Suggests
Monday, February 19, 2024 - 10:13am | 594Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) decision to introduce RCS support to iMessage in 2024 is a move that appears to be influenced more by China than Europe, challenging previous assumptions. What Happened: A new report by John Gruber's Daring Fireball suggests that Apple’s decision to support the RCS...
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Apple's iMessage Escapes Antitrust Threat, EU Says It Does Not Qualify As A 'Gatekeeper Service'
Tuesday, February 13, 2024 - 9:42am | 511European Union's antitrust threat over Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage has blown over, with the commission concluding that it does not qualify as a "gatekeeper service" under the Digital Markets Act (DMA). What Happened: The Commission’s decisions mark the end of investigations that...
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Apple's Phil Schiller Warns Of Privacy Threats From New EU App Stores: 'There's No Getting Around That'
Monday, February 5, 2024 - 7:46am | 606Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) veteran Phil Schiller has echoed the sentiments of CEO Tim Cook, saying that the "Alternative App Store" proposal in the European Union will compromise the security of iPhones and their users. What Happened: While the European Union's Digital Markets Act is aimed at...
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Tim Cook Claims Apple Has 'Majored In Security,' But It Will 'Fall Short' On Maximizing It Due To EU's App Store Regulations
Friday, February 2, 2024 - 7:55am | 662Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook underscored that its Alternative App Store proposal in response to the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA) would compromise the iPhone maker's privacy, security, and usability. What Happened: Apple’s CEO, Tim Cook, confirmed on Friday that the...
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Vision Pro Exceeds Expectations, Banned Apple Watch Feature Saves Teen And More: Top News In Appleverse This Week
Sunday, January 28, 2024 - 8:30am | 775The past week was a whirlwind of activity for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) as it made significant strides in the tech industry. From booking a majority of TSMC’s initial 2nm chips capacity to rolling out an “Alternative App Store” model in the EU, Apple’s moves were far-reaching...
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Apple's Alternative App Store Model In The EU Could Potentially Cost Meta, Others 'Millions' Of Dollars In Yearly Payments To The iPhone-Maker
Friday, January 26, 2024 - 1:01pm | 566Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) proposed "Alternative App Store" model for its users in the European Union could potentially cost Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) and other developers "millions" of dollars in yearly payments. What Happened: Apple announced that developers who want to use third-party...
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Spotify Sees Silver Lining In EU Competition Law, Anticipates Rise Of 'Superfan Clubs'
Thursday, January 25, 2024 - 3:44pm | 486Spotify Technology SA (NYSE: SPOT) anticipates positive changes with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), set to roll out on March 7. The DMA is expected to enforce new rules for iOS app developers, allowing Spotify to share details about deals, promotions, and payment options within...
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Apple's Walled Garden Might Soon Open Gates For European iPhone And iPad Users To Sideload Apps
Tuesday, January 16, 2024 - 4:49am | 710Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) is inching closer to comply with the European Union's Digital Markets Act (DMA), working on a way to let users sideload apps and games from third-party application stories. What Happened: Sideloading apps on iPhones and iPads could become a reality "in the coming weeks" at...
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Should Microsoft Bing, Apple's iMessage Play By New Rules? EU Asks Users And Rivals
Tuesday, October 10, 2023 - 1:43am | 544The European Union has been assessing whether Microsoft Corporation’s (NASDAQ:MSFT) Bing and Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage should be subjected to new tech regulations under the Digital Markets Act. The union has reportedly started seeking input from users and competitors in their...
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Elon Musk Is Working On Integrating iMessage, WhatsApp And Signal In One 'Magical Kayak'
Monday, September 18, 2023 - 3:06am | 582In response to a user’s request for an integrated messaging platform, Elon Musk took to X, formerly Twitter, to announce his commitment to the project. What Happened: Over the weekend, the tech billionaire confirmed his ongoing efforts to integrate iMessage, WhatsApp...
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Apple, Microsoft Hustle To Keep iMessage, Bing Off EU's Tech 'Gatekeepers' List: Report
Tuesday, September 5, 2023 - 12:40am | 631Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Microsoft Corporation (NASDAQ:MSFT) are reportedly waging a battle to exempt their services, iMessage and Bing, from being designated as “gatekeepers” under the EU’s forthcoming Digital Markets Act. What...
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Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Moves To Disrupt Apple, Google App Store Monopoly
Thursday, June 29, 2023 - 10:18pm | 520Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META), the parent company of Facebook, reportedly intends to disrupt the app distribution landscape by taking on industry giants Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) and Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) through a strategic move involving Facebook ads. What Happened:...