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Apple’s App Store Policies Under Fire by Another Dutch Group
According to a Dutch foundations, Apple’s and Google’s app store policies have cost residents more than a billion euros in excess payments.
iPhone Maker Foxconn Partners With India's Vedanta to Make Semiconductors
Foxconn, who manufacture iPhones, has announced a new partnership with Vedanta to make semiconductors in India.
Apple Registers New Mac Model Numbers Ahead of Spring Event
A recent filing with a Eurasian regulatory agency reveals three new Mac model numbers ahead of Apple’s first major event of 2022.
Security Friday: NDAs and Special Guests – TMO Daily Observations 2022-02-11
Andrew Orr and host Kelly Guimont discuss security news and sit down with John Kheit to talk about NDAs and using them for good or…less good.
Xiaomi CEO Pledges to "Fully Benchmark Against Apple"
Xiaomi plans to up its challenge to Apple according to its CEO Lei Jun, who said it will “fully benchmark” against the iPhone.
App Store Sessions for Developers Start February 15
App Store Sessions will be held from February 15 to March 29. If you’re a member of the Apple Developer Program you can sign up.
Apple Gets Third Dutch Antitrust Fine
The Dutch antitrust authority Authority for Consumers and Markets has issued a third fine against Apple, totalling US$5.72 million.
Apple Gets 'Moderate' Rating of its Environmental Efforts in New Report
A report analyzing the attempts of companies, including Apple, to offset their impact on the environment called for more substantive progress.
Officials Accuse Apple of Lying About NDA Concealment Clauses
Eight state treasurers have accused Apple of lying about concealment clauses, in a letter to SEC Chairman Gary Gensler.
Apple, Broadcom Win Trial Against Caltech in $1.1B Patent Case
A U.S. appeals court threw out a jury verdict that ordered Apple and Broadcom to pay Caltech US$1.1 billion in damages.
Open App Markets Act Progresses as Industry Debate Rages
The Open App Markets Act passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, but debate around the legislation still rages.
Judge Throws Out Misrepresentation Case Against Apple
A US judge dismissed a misrepresentation case claiming Apple deliberately overstated the iPhone’s water resistance, misleading customers.
"CODA", "Swan Song", "The Tragedy of Macbeth" Earn BAFTA Nominations
Those involved in Apple films “CODA”, “Swan Song”, and “The Tragedy of Macbeth” have received BAFTA nominations.
Apple Opens Revamped Yas Mall Store in Abu Dhabi
Apple has reopened its store at Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi and it is almost double the size of the original location, which first opened in 2015.
Microsoft Gives Antitrust Warning and Backs Epic in Apple Legal Row
Microsoft has claimed that Apple’s “potential antitrust issues stretch far beyond gaming” as it came out in support of Epic Games.
Google and Apple Maps Blur Tim Cook’s Home After Stalker Fears
Both Apple and Google Maps have now pixelated out Tim Cook’s US$3.5 million California home in response to stalking fears.
Chinese National Who Helped Defraud Apple Sentenced to Prison
A Chinese national who purchased fake iPhones and used them to defraud Apple was sentenced to 26 months in prison plus restitution costs.
Tripp Mickle's Book 'After Steve' Covers Apple's Rise to Trillions
Wall Street Journal correspondent Tripp Mickle has a book coming out called After Steve with an eye-catching subtitle, “How Apple Became a Trillion-Dollar Company and Lost Its Soul.” It goes on sale May 3, 2022 and is available to preorder today. From the website: “His research shows the company’s success came at a cost. Apple lost its innovative spirit and has not designed a new category of device in years. Ive’s departure in 2019 marked a culmination in Apple’s shift from a company of innovation to one of operational excellence, and the price is a company that has lost its soul.”
Apple Heart and Movement Study Shares Preliminary, Not Very Surprising, Findings
Walking, cycling and running were how most filled up the Activity minutes on an Apple Watch, according to the Apple Heart and Movement Study.
35 US States Want Epic v. Apple Ruling Overturned
As the iPhone maker reported record sales in products and services, 35 US states voiced their support in appealing the Epic v. Apple ruling.
Apple Posts Another $100 Billion Plus Quarter
Apple had a historic first quarter of 2022, beating Wall Street estimates with an EPS of $2.10 on $123.95 billion in revenues.
Apple Patent Suggest Biometrics Could Come to AirPods
An Apple patent application indicates it may introduce biometrics to futures models of the AirPods for users authentication purposes.
Apple's GDP Makes it 8th Richest Country in the World
If Apple was a country it would be the eighth richest in the world, according to analysis. Apple GDP would be just over US$900 billion.