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.....»»
iOS 17.4 RC reportedly coming tomorrow as DMA deadline approaches
iOS 17.4 beta has been available to developers and beta testers since last month, and it brings a lot of significant changes such as App Marketplaces for installing apps outside the App Store in the EU. As the Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legi.....»»
Apple blocking web apps in Europe looks set to lead to antitrust investigation
We first spotted signs of Apple blocking web apps in iOS 17.4 within Europe, a move which was later confirmed and explained by the company. But while Apple argues that it made the move in order to comply with antitrust legislation, it may instead.....»»
Apple could have started the search wars with Google in 2018
Apple could have owned Bing in 2018, with a court filing revealing that Microsoft offered to sell the search engine to the iPhone maker.Bing, a Microsoft search engine. The unsealing of documents from Google's antitrust lawsuit against the U.S. Justi.....»»
Does Fubo’s antitrust lawsuit against ESPN, Fox, and WBD stand a chance?
Fubo: Media giants' anticompetitive tactics already killed PS Vue, other streamers. Enlarge (credit: Rafael Henrique/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images) Fubo is suing Fox Corporation, The Walt Disney Company, and W.....»»
Antitrust lawsuit ACV Auctions brought against competitors is settled, parties say
ACV Auctions said Wednesday that an antitrust lawsuit it filed against its vehicle auction competitors Manheim, ADESA and others in 2022 has been resolved......»»
Sports streamer Fubo is suing Disney, FOX, and Warner Bros.
Fubo files an antitrust lawsuit against major Disney, FOX, Warner Bros over anti-competitive practices in joint sports streaming. Some streaming services are slowly consolidating, creating packages, and, inevitably, turning into cable televisio.....»»
Apple faces €500m fine from EU over Spotify complaint
Apple Music is facing a whopping €500m fine after an antitrust probe. Apple is facing a first-ever fine, which Brussels is set to announce next month. The company will reportedly be fined around €500 million ($539m) for allegedly breakin.....»»
Meta and Microsoft ask EU to reject Apple’s new app store terms
Apple’s new app store terms have come under fire for what many are describing as ‘malicious compliance’ with the EU’s Digital Markets Act – that is, technically complying with the antitrust law while completely negating its intent. A new.....»»
Developers are still working on emulating old iOS games, this time on newer iPhones
We wrote last year about touchHLE, an open-source tool created by developer Hikari no Yume to emulate old iOS apps on macOS and Windows. Based on this project, another developer managed to emulate these old iOS apps on Android – and now “ciciplus.....»»
How to create a PDF from images & web pages in macOS Sonoma
Whether you need to save a document for sharing, preserve a webpage, or compile images in a single file, creating a PDF in macOS Sonoma is a breeze. Here's how you can do it.How to create a PDF using macOS SonomaWith its intuitive design and enhanced.....»»
Apple safe for now from antitrust legislation in Korea – as local companies fight back
Apple has had to make some big changes to accommodate Europe’s Digital Markets Act – even if those changes seem exceedingly unlikely to have gone far enough. But for now, at least, the company is safe from similar antitrust legislation in South K.....»»
How to change your language in Google Chrome on desktop
Chrome's interface supports many languages and can help you translate web pages into common languages. Here's how to change your language in Google Chrome......»»
9to5Mac Daily: February 13, 2024 – iMessage antitrust news, the latest on new AirPods
Listen to a recap of the top stories of the day from 9to5Mac. 9to5Mac Daily is available on iTunes and Apple’s Podcasts app, Stitcher, TuneIn, Google Play, or through our dedicated RSS feed for Overcast and other podcast players. Sponsored by Da.....»»
New Xiaomi Watch 2 Model Pops up Online
Online retailer pages in markets including Germany and the Netherlands have posted the watch's design, specs, and price. The post New Xiaomi Watch 2 Model Pops up Online appeared first on Phandroid. Remember the Xiaomi Watch 2 Pro, Xiaomi&.....»»
iMessage antitrust threat removed, as EU says it’s not a dominant service
The iMessage antitrust threat hanging over Apple has now been removed, as the EU decides that the messaging service does not have enough European users to qualify as a dominant service. That means that Apple will not be required to support messagi.....»»
FCC commissioner cries antitrust again after Beeper Mini debacle
It's not completely clear if a FCC commissioner understands what he's taking about, as he calls for antitrust action against Apple for its systematic shutdown of the iMessage-on-Android Beeper Mini app.iMessage is an Apple technologyThe United States.....»»
There’s a software update available for Ray-Ban Meta glasses – here’s how to install it
I recently wrote about my experience using the Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, which basically look like regular glasses but have built-in cameras, speakers and microphones. And since this thing is smart, Meta has now released a software update for its g.....»»
iOS 17.4 seems to remove web app support for iPhone users in the EU
Apple recently released iOS 17.4 beta to comply with the European Union’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) antitrust legislation, which forced the company to allow alternative app stores on the iPhone. The update also brings some changes related to web br.....»»
Researchers call for antitrust measures to safeguard innovation in spatial biology
Recent breakthroughs in spatial biology technology have transformed biomedical research; however, legal disputes are preventing small, innovative companies from advancing new technologies and ideas......»»
Spain puts $209 million fine on hold while Apple and Amazon appeal
The Spanish High Court says it will suspend its fines against Apple and Amazon while the firms appeal against its antitrust regulator's ruling.Apple Passeig de Gracia store in SpainSpain's Comision Nacional De Los Mercados Y La Competencia (CNMC) fir.....»»