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On Monday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified in a Washington, D.C., courtroom. What Happened: The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Meta opened arguments in a trial that could lead to the forced divestiture of Instagram and WhatsApp, reported CBS News. "There's...

The past week was a busy one for Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), with a flurry of announcements and updates that have left tech enthusiasts buzzing. From the unveiling of a new head strap for the Vision Pro to the transformation of Dynamic Island for election tracking, Apple has been making waves. Let...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has updated its messaging system to accurately display Android user reactions on iOS, marking a major step forward in iPhone–Android messaging. What Happened: Apple has addressed the long-standing issue of Android, the operating system by Alphabet Inc.’s (...

Former Windows head Steven Sinofsky slammed Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) for claiming Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has a "smartphone monopoly." What Happened: Sinofsky took to X, formerly Twitter, on Friday to voice his concerns about Warren's criticism of Apple. Sinofsky's issue with Warren's...

In a move to bolster record-keeping and address security vulnerabilities, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has banned the use of third-party messaging apps and texting on its employees’ work phones. This decision aligns the SEC’s internal practices with the standards it...

Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) CEO Tim Cook's 2022 conversation with a journalist has come back to bite him, with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) citing it in its antitrust lawsuit against Cupertino. What Happened: Amongst 232 citations in its "dangerous" antitrust lawsuit against Apple, the DOJ...

In a bid to fortify its messaging platform against potential quantum computing decryption, Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) has introduced a new security upgrade for iMessage. What Happened: The new security protocol, dubbed PQ3, is a significant overhaul of the iMessage cryptographic protocol....

Apple 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...

European 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...

Amidst strict EU antitrust laws, Meta Platforms Inc.'s (NASDAQ:META) WhatsApp seems to have decided to allow third-party chats, sparking speculations about a possible similar move from Apple Inc.’s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iMessage. What Happened: The EU's Digital Markets Act or DMA, an antitrust...

Alphabet Inc.'s (NASDAQ:GOOG) (NASDAQ:GOOGL) Google Maps lets you share your live location with anyone on iMessage, WhatsApp, Messenger and other apps. What Happened: Google Maps has a feature that allows you to share your live location with anyone, even if the receiver does not have a Google...

Apple Inc.'s (NASDAQ:AAPL) iPhones were targeted by malicious parties for four years using the "most sophisticated attack chain" ever seen by cybersecurity researchers at Kaspersky. What Happened: Hackers exploited an advanced iMessage vulnerability using four zero-day exploits over the course of...

The Department of Justice's (DOJ) antitrust lawyers are reportedly scrutinizing Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) over its actions to block Beeper, an app that provided Android users access to iMessage. What Happened: The DOJ scrutiny follows a bipartisan call for an investigation and Beeper’s...

In a recent turn of events, US senators and representatives are calling for a Department of Justice (DOJ) probe into alleged anticompetitive conduct by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) against messaging app Beeper Mini. What Happened: Senators Amy Klobuchar and Mike Lee, along with Representatives Jerry...

Beeper Mini has been working on and off since Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) caught wind of it and blocked it for the first time on Dec. 9. However, the app's developers have quickly moved to bring it back to life multiple times since then. What Happened: On Dec. 13, Beeper developers revealed that some...