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Apple Threatens UK Exit Over Patent Dispute
Patent trolling...Lawyers for American tech giant say Apple could quit UK market over patent dispute with Optis Cellular Technology
UK Introduces Right To Repair, Others To Follow
Last week the government introduced ‘right to repair’ legislation in the United Kingdom, to tackle the long standing e-waste issue
Apple Updates Magnet Warning For Pacemakers
Updated list of Apple devices that should be kept a safe distance away from pacemakers and other implanted medical equipment
Apple To Bank On Revised Retail Store Strategy
Doubling down on its retail stores, after Apple retail chief confirms post pandemic extension of its retail operations in US
US Takes Aim At Big Tech, Approves Breakup Antitrust Bill
Big tech firms face real breakup threat after one draft antitrust bill in US House of Representative gains official approval
Apple Halts Production Of iPhone Mini – Report
Farewell to Apple's ill-fated iPhone 12 Mini, as production has reportedly already stopped, due to poor sales of the handset
Russia Bill To Force US Tech Firms To Open Local Offices
First servers, now offices. Lawmakers in Russia pass legislation requiring US tech giants to open local offices in the country
Tim Cook Warns Sideloading Apps Will Hurt iPhone Security
During a rare interview, Apple's Tim Cook warns EU that allowing the sideloading of apps by avoiding the App Store will hurt iPhone security
Apple, Google Face Mobile Ecosystem Investigation By CMA
UK watchdog the CMA launches investigation of smartphone giants Apple and Google, over their respective mobile ecosystems
Trump ‘Subpoenaed Apple, Microsoft For Data On Rivals’
Apple changes rules for responding to government data requests after previous administration used subpoenas to gather data on rival Democratic lawmakers
US Bills Target Tech Giants’ Unchecked Power
Five draft bills in US House of Representative build on last years' antitrust hearings with measures that target tech giants' key business practices
Apple Staff Campaign Against Office Recall – Report
Internal letter by Apple staff reveal growing revolt after Tim Cook's memo tell staff to return to the office by early September
Apple FaceTime To Open Up To Android, Windows Users
Apple WWDC announcement reveals Android and Windows users will be able to join FaceTime calls in the Autumn, but only via a browser
Apple Updates AirTags Over Stalking Concerns
Apple issues software update to AirTag tracking devices after users find they can be used to secretly follow people's movements
Apple Developing New iPad Pro With Wireless Charging – Report
On the way in 2021/2022? New iPad Mini, as well as a new iPad Pro with wireless charging are reportedly being developed by Apple
Apple Seeks Staff Return To The Office
Remote working setback? CEO Tim Cook wants Apple staff to return to the office by September for at least three days a week
Tech Giants Paid $96 Billion Less Tax Than Stated, Campaigners Allege
Amazon has disputed calculations by the Fair Tax Foundation as “extremely misleading”, after report targets 'Silicon Six'
Apple Chief Tim Cook Takes Stand In Epic Games Trial
Apple chief executive Tim Cook takes stand in legal dispute with Epic Games over whether App Store constitutes an illegal monopoly
Apple Executive Admits Mac Malware Problem
Software boss Craig Federighi admits Apple Mac computers have an unacceptable amount of malware, unlike the iPhone platform
Most Users Opt Out Of iOS App Tracking – Flurry Analytics
Expected blow for advertising industry, as new figures show a clear majority of people refuse to allow iOS apps to gather tracking data
Apple Sued Over Excessive App Store Charges
More legal headaches. Landmark class action lawsuit filed in the UK against Apple, over its 'excessive and unlawful' fees for its App Store
Apple Vs Epic Games Court Battle Continues
Second day of courtroom showdown in the US reveals Epic Games management would have accepted a special commission deal with Apple
Apple Hires Google AI Scientist Samy Bengio
Apple hires another Google scientist, after Samy Bengio resigned from Google over its alleged 'firing' of Dr Timnit Gebru
Apple Developing Foldable iPhone For 2023 – Report
Noted Apple analyst predicts Apple will launch a foldable iPhone in 2023, as next innovation for high-end smartphones after 5G
EU Charges Apple Over App Store ‘Monopoly’
European Commission says Apple breaches EU competition law by levelling 'high' fees on music streaming services while promoting its own competing app
Apple Profits Double As Users Upgrade To 5G iPhones
Apple reaps reward from strong spending on Macs, apps and iPads during lockdown, coupled with people upgrading to 5G iPhones
Google Tracking Of Safari Users, Heads To UK Supreme Court
Ten years after it emerged Google had tracked Safari users browser history, the landmark case is to go before the Supreme Court
Apple To Build $1 Billion Campus In North Carolina
As part of a $430 billion investment over five years in the US, Apple is to build a new campus for AI research and software engineering
Apple iOS Update With Tracking Consent Prompts Mixed Reaction
Apple's release of its iOS 14.5 update this week requires app developers to ask user permission to track their activity online