Why Amy Klobuchar just wrote 600 pages on antitrust
"Monopolies tend to have a lot of control, not just over consumers, but also over politics." Enlarge / Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) (credit: Daniel Acker/Bloomberg via Getty Images) To promote her new book, Antitrust: Taking on Monopoly Power.....»»
US DOJ attacks nearly every aspect of Apple"s business in massive antitrust suit
After years of complaints by competitors, and an equally-long investigation, the long-rumored antitrust suit against Apple has finally been filed by the US Department of Justice — and it is going after nearly every part of the company.Apple has bee.....»»
US sues Apple, alleging it illegally monopolized the smartphone market
Justice Department files major antitrust lawsuit against iPhone maker. Enlarge / Apple CEO Tim Cook leaving the US Capitol building on Thursday, September 14, 2023, in Washington, DC. (credit: Getty Images | The Washington Post ).....»»
US DOJ will finally sue Apple after years of antitrust investigation
The United States Department of Justice will finally file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, probably.Governments put pressure on Apple as antitrust scrutiny increasesAn antitrust investigation against Apple by the DOJ has been underway.....»»
Apple to be sued by US Department of Justice for antitrust as soon as tomorrow
We’ve heard a lot recently about how the EU commission has been cracking down on big tech companies like Apple, with the Digital Markets Act causing sweeping changes to how the iPhone works, at least in the EU. But stateside, Apple is also faci.....»»
US DOJ to finally sue Apple after years of antitrust investigation
The United States Department of Justice will finally file an antitrust lawsuit against Apple on Thursday, probably.Governments put pressure on Apple as antitrust scrutiny increasesAn antitrust investigation against Apple by the DOJ has been underway.....»»
Apple could be in trouble over DMA security warnings, as well as Core Technology Fee
It was already clear that Apple’s Core Technology Fee would come in for close scrutiny by the EU, but an interview with the bloc’s antitrust chief has revealed that the company could also be headed for trouble with its security warnings about alt.....»»
EU antitrust chief ready to get on Apple"s case about fees and safety warnings
The Digital Markets Act forced companies like Apple to open up opportunities for more competition, but the legislation has resulted in new problems with monetization and security concerns.Apple's compliance with the DMA may not satisfy regulatorsAppl.....»»
Spotify upset over 9 day App Review, cries antitrust to EC
Ten years and a $2 billion fine later, Apple is still upsetting EU favorite Spotify but this time, because the company isn't making App Review for the company any faster than it is for other developers.Spotify preps its app on iPhone for new EU rules.....»»
‘Callsheet’ comes to Vision Pro for easy access to TV show and movie data
Last summer, I wrote about Callsheet, an app developed by Casey Liss and described as a “bespoke version of the IMDB.” Callsheet has been a staple on my iPhone’s Home Screen since it launched, making it quick and easy to find details on whateve.....»»
Archeoastronomy uses the rare times and places of previous total solar eclipses to help us measure history
In 648 BCE, the Greek poet Archilochus wrote that "nothing can be surprising any more or impossible or miraculous, now that Zeus, father of the Olympians has made night out of noonday, hiding the light of the gleaming sun.".....»»
EU antitrust chief remarks about $2 billion Apple Music fine ignores Spotify dominance
In an interview on Monday, the European Union antitrust chief said that its $2 billion fine on Apple Music was over obvious consumer harms leading to discovery issues — despite Spotify holding more than twice the market share.Spotify's App Store ic.....»»
Apple’s Epic ban is questioned by EU regulators, as more details emerge
Apple’s Epic ban – which saw the iPhone maker again terminate a developer account used by the games company – is being questioned by EU antitrust regulators. More details also emerged of follow-ups to Phil Schiller’s demand for written ass.....»»
Apple’s DMA response could render the law toothless, say campaign groups
Campaign groups say that if the EU lets Apple get away with its response to the Digital Markets Act (DMA), then the law will be rendered toothless. Apple, Amazon, Google, and Meta have all taken the same approach to the antitrust law, say the grou.....»»
Spotify comment on Apple’s $2B antitrust fine hints at possible malicious compliance
We noted yesterday that Spotify welcomed Apple being fined $2B for antitrust offences relating to streaming music services. The tone of the company’s response, however, strongly suggests that it believes the iPhone maker will repeat what some ha.....»»
Phishers target FCC, crypto holders via fake Okta SSO pages
A new phishing campaign is using fake Okta single sign-on (SSO) pages for the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and for various cryptocurrency platforms to target users and employees, Lookout researchers have discovered. The phishing campaign B.....»»
Nissan pays back suppliers after Japan antitrust probe
Nissan has repaid suppliers after Japan’s Fair-Trade Commission probed it for allegedly shortchanging them about $20 million in an illegal cost-cutting scheme that could date back decades......»»
New class-action lawsuit says you pay too much for iCloud
A class action complaint has been filed against Apple, claiming that users of iCloud are paying inflated prices for cloud storage by violating antitrust laws.iCloud logoFiled on March 1, the class action complaint handed to the U.S. District Court fo.....»»
Spotify and other companies criticize Apple in letter to EU commission
Apple will soon roll out major changes to iOS users in the EU as part of the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation. However, many developers have been unhappy with Apple’s proposals to comply with the DMA. Because of this, Spotify and doz.....»»
Apple makes last-minute plea to DOJ not to file US antitrust suit
Apple lawyers reportedly met with the Department of Justice last week, to make a last-minute plea for the agency not to file a US antitrust suit against the company. Neither Apple nor the DOJ commented on the meeting, which follows the iPhone make.....»»
Imminent DOJ antitrust case against Apple is in final pre-filing phase -- probably
The United States Department of Justice seems to be in its final stages before filing an antitrust suit against Apple.United States Department of JusticeIt has been a long and winding road if you've been following the DOJ's probe into Apple's busines.....»»