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Snapchat Owner ‘Explored Ways’ Of Violating Apple’s Privacy Rules
Snap, owner of Snapchat, admits it conducted tests into tech that could bypass Apple's privacy controls to track iPhone users
Apple Details Carbon Neutral Progress, Announces Energy Storage Project
New energy storage project for Apple, as it aims to achieve totally carbon neutral supply chain and products by 2030 deadline
Apple Fined $2 Million For Selling iPhone 12 With No Charger
Fined for breaking consumer law as Brazilian agency rejects Apple green claim for not including charger, as well as 'misleading' water resist claims
Google Cuts Play Store Fee For Developer’s First $1 Million
App developers will only pay 15 percent on Play app store fees from 1 July on their first $1 million made, Google confirms
Apple Discontinues iMac Pro All-In-One Computer
It was once the most powerful computer Apple offered, but now Cupertino confirms the iMac Pro is being discontinued
Apple Chooses Munich For Chip Design Centre
Apple to open 30,000-square-meter chip design lab in central Munich and hire hundreds of staff, as part of 1 billion euro investment
Apple Cuts iPhone Orders By 20 Percent – Report
Production of the iPhone 12 is being lowered by 20 percen in the first half of 2021, with production of the iPhone 12 mini being dramatically reduced
Analyst: Apple AR Headset Could Arrive ‘Next Year’
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees Apple AR + VR headset arriving next year, with a lightweight design and a price around that of a high-end iPhone
CMA Launches Probe Of Apple’s App Store Policies
Competition and Markets Authority launches investigation of Apple for suspected anti-competitive behaviour with app developers
Consumer Group Which? Targets Qualcomm In Legal Action
Legal action against Qualcomm could result in 29 million UK 4G smartphone owners being entitled to possible £30 compensation
30,000 Apple Macs Infected With ‘Silver Sparrow’ Malware
Red Canary security researchers warn up to 30,000 Apple Mac computers are infected with 'Silver Sparrow' malware, that has no known goal
Epic Games Refused Permission To Sue Apple In London
Fornite maker Epic Games refused permission to sue Apple in London over App Store commission charges, but Google can be sued in the UK, ruling states
Malware Now Targets Apple’s M1 Processors
Apple security warning. Researcher discovers malware is now being rewritten to target Apple's inhouse designed M1 processors
Epic Games Files Apple Antitrust Complaint With EU
Epic Games presses nuclear option and files an antitrust complaint against Apple with the European Commission
Google Has Not Updated Its iOS Apps For Two Months
No update for Google's iOS apps including Chrome, Photos, YouTube etc, after Apple insists on privacy 'nutrient label' requirement
Apple Partners TSMC For AR Display Screens – Report
Long rumoured augmented reality push by Apple, reportedly sees it partner TSMC to develop ultra-advanced display technology
Hyundai, Kia Deny Talks With Apple For Self-Driving Cars
Shares in South Korean car makers plunged on Monday after they denied reports of holding talks to develop long rumoured Apple car
Parler CEO Fired By Board Of Directors
Parler founder and CEO John Matze confirms he has been fired by board of directors, as far right social platform faces uncertain future
Update To Unlock FaceID For Watch Users Wearing Masks
No need for Apple Watch users to remove their facemask, in order to unlock their iPhone, with the iOS 14.5 update currently in beta
Facebook App Pop-up To Explain Benefits Of Data Collection
Response to Apple privacy rule. Facebook testing new pop-up alert for iPhone apps, explaining benefits of data collection
MEPs Delay Hearing With Tech CEOs ‘By Two Months’
European Parliament suggests new dates for hearing with chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google as it prepares major regulatory overhaul
Apple Reaps Benefit From Soaring Pandemic Sales
Firm finishes 2020 with its most profitable ever quarter, thanks to soaring pandemic sales of iPhones, iPads and Macbooks
Cyclist Swept Into River Calls 999 From Apple Watch
Lucky escape. Man uses Apple Watch to alert emergency services, after he was swept off his bike in Herefordshire and into flooded river
EU Pressures Tech Giants’ CEOs Over Hearings
European Parliament invites chief executives of Amazon, Apple, Facebook and Google to appear before virtual session as major regulatory overhaul looms
Fortnite Maker Expands Apple Dispute To UK
Fortnite developer Epic Games launches legal action against Apple and Google in the UK, as it seeks changes to 'unfair' app store rules
Parler Sues Amazon Web Services After Hosting Takedown
Consequences from President Trump's attempted coup last week continues, with Google and Apple removing Parler from app stores
Google To Add Privacy Labels To Its iOS App Portfolio
Bad news for advertisers. Search giant is to update all its iOS apps to carry Apple's privacy labels that will disclose how data is used
Apple Deletes 39,000 Games From Chinese App Store
Mass purge of unlicensed gaming apps on Apple's Chinese app store, ahead of local law requiring publishers to obtain licence
Apple Removes App Promoting Parties During Pandemic
American app Vybe Together has been removed from the Apple app store, after it allegedly promoted parties during Coronavirus pandemic