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Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed
24Mar By adminNo Comments
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Apple antitrust suit mirrors strategy that beat Microsoft, but tech industry has changed

[ad_1] The U.S. government's antitrust lawsuit against Apple draws on the watershed 1998 case that broke Microsoft's stranglehold on desktop software, but that may prove to be an imperfect blueprint for addressing smartphone competition.The market for the iPhone today looks very different from the near-monopoly enjoyed by Microsoft's Windows operating system two decades ago, and the government as a result may face a tougher time in taking on Apple, legal experts said. The Department of Justice, along with 15 state governments, accused Apple of unlawfully monopolizing the smartphone market through restrictions on app developers that curb choice and innovation, which it said forces consumers to pay higher prices. Apple said the government is wrong on the facts and law.The government has t...
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New rule or special treatment? Apple App Store allows Twitter to be ‘X’
1Aug By adminNo Comments
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New rule or special treatment? Apple App Store allows Twitter to be ‘X’

[ad_1] Elon Musk's social media platform X (formerly known as Twitter) recently underwent rebranding and the app is still making new changes with each day passing. The changes created problems for other companies like Apple about how exactly to treat these changes. Earlier, it was reported that Apple might remove the Twitter app from the App Store, but now it seems like misunderstandings have been cleared. Apple has, in fact, given Musk special treatment by allowing him to change Twitter's name to the single character “X” and these changes can be seen on iPhones and iPads now.More about X name on app storeOver the last few weeks, X is slowly transitioning to logo change and small tweaks in the app to fully discard the bluebird interface of the app. With the change, X is now listed in Ap...
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Apple WWDC 2023: iOS 17 to bring some special features
19May By adminNo Comments
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Apple WWDC 2023: iOS 17 to bring some special features

[ad_1] Apple is expected to unveil iOS 17 and a range of new accessibility features for its iPhone, iPad, and Mac devices at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in June 2023.Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, took to Twitter to share the news, stating, "At Apple, we believe technology should empower everyone to pursue their passions. We're thrilled to offer a preview of new accessibility features that will enable even more people to follow their dreams." Here are the key accessibility features introduced by Apple:Assistive AccessThis feature likely to support individuals with cognitive disabilities, Assistive Access streamlines Apple applications and experiences to their core functions. Additionally, it merges the iPhone and FaceTime apps into a single interface. The feature employs ...
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Waiting for iOS 16.4 update? Know when Apple will release it to you
27Mar By adminNo Comments
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Waiting for iOS 16.4 update? Know when Apple will release it to you

[ad_1] Apple has already released iOS 16.4 candidate version for testing to developers and now the company is all set for the final roll out of this next operating system update. Want to know when? Apple has not yet disclosed the exact date for rolling out the iOS 16.4 update. However, it is expected to be released to the public as soon as this week. This software update will bring several new features and changes to various iPhones, starting with iPhone 8 and all the newer models, including iPhone SE.Wondering how will you be able to download the iOS 16.4 update once released? In order to install the iOS 16.4 update, after it is released, you will have to go to your iPhone's Settings and then click on General. After this click on Software Update and do as directed on the screen of your...
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Apple should face 6 million euro fine, adviser to French privacy watchdog says
13Dec By adminNo Comments
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Apple should face 6 million euro fine, adviser to French privacy watchdog says

[ad_1] Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy rules. Apple should face a 6 million euro ($6.3 million) fine for breach of privacy rules, the top adviser to French data protection authority's sanction body recommended on Monday. CNIL's sanction body is free to ignore the rapporteur's recommendations, but these typically carry a lot of weight regarding the watchdog's final decision. The rapporteur, Francois Pellegrini, made his recommendation after an investigation by the authority, itself triggered by a complaint filed last year by lobby group France Digitale. In the complaint, the lobby, which represents the bulk of France's digital entrepreneurs and venture capitalists, alleged that iPhone maker Apple's former operating software, iOS 14, d...
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