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Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

1 week ago

Developers rail against Apple App Store policy in wake of House antitrust hearing

Major developers continue to deride Apple's App Store policies and call into question CEO Tim Cook's testimony at a U.S. House hearing this week, where he said the company treats all developers on the platform equally.

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Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

1 week ago

Apple buys startup that turns smartphones into mobile payments terminals

Apple recently purchased Mobeewave, a payments technology startup that developed a method by which smartphones like iPhone can be used as mobile payments terminals.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

1 week ago

Apple spent $7.4M to lobby coronavirus, education, other issues in first half of 2020

According to new data from the Center for Responsive Politics, Apple spent some $7.4 million in the first half of 2020 to lobby lawmakers on issues ranging from the coronavirus pandemic to remote learning.

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Twitter breach that impacted Apple was result of spear phishing attack

1 week ago

Twitter breach that impacted Apple was result of spear phishing attack

Twitter continues to release information about its investigation into a massive security breach that roped a number of high-profile accounts into spamming messages in a bitcoin scam campaign.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple halved Amazon's App Store fee to get Prime Video on iOS and Apple TV

1 week ago

Apple halved Amazon's App Store fee to get Prime Video on iOS and Apple TV

Apple offered Amazon a reduced rate revenue sharing model in a bid to bring Prime Video to the App Store, a move that seemingly contradicts the tech giant's claims that it treats all apps and app makers equally.

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Apple mulled 40% take of subscription fees in 2011

1 week ago

Apple mulled 40% take of subscription fees in 2011

Documents made public as part of a U.S. House probe into Apple's business practices reveal the company discussed taking a 40% cut of third-party services subscription revenue.

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Apple's 'iPhone 12' and new iPads rumored to debut in October, 5G iPhone potentially delayed

1 week ago

Apple's 'iPhone 12' and new iPads rumored to debut in October, 5G iPhone potentially delayed

Prolific leaker Jon Prosser in a terse tweet on Wednesday said Apple's upcoming "iPhone 12" lineup and a slate of new iPads will debut in October, a timeline seemingly backed up by statements from Qualcomm CFO Akash Palkhiwala.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 week ago

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Apple CEO Tim Cook to refute App Store criticism in House testimony

2 weeks ago

Apple CEO Tim Cook to refute App Store criticism in House testimony

Apple CEO Tim Cook in a prepared opening statement to be read at a U.S. House antitrust hearing on Wednesday denies that his company participates in anticompetitive behavior, adding that it does "not have a dominant market share in any market where we do business."

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Chinese iPhone sales leap 225% in Q2, Apple fastest-growing manufacturer

2 weeks ago

Chinese iPhone sales leap 225% in Q2, Apple fastest-growing manufacturer

New metrics from Counterpoint Research and CINNO Research show Apple on the road to recovery in China, with iPhone sales posting solid year-over-year gains in the important smartphone market.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple AirPods and Beats charging case technology targeted in patent suit

2 weeks ago

Apple AirPods and Beats charging case technology targeted in patent suit

A lawsuit leveled against Apple on Tuesday claims the company's latest designs, including AirPods and Powerbeats Pro products, infringe on patents covering magnetic earbud cases.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Evidence of 'copy-acquire-kill' strategy could play role in big tech antitrust hearing

2 weeks ago

Evidence of 'copy-acquire-kill' strategy could play role in big tech antitrust hearing

House Judiciary Committee members might question the chief executives of Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google about so-called "copy-acquire-kill" strategies during a hearing on Wednesday, according to a new report.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Epic Games CEO criticizes Apple's App Store policies in interview

2 weeks ago

Epic Games CEO criticizes Apple's App Store policies in interview

Epic Games CEO Tim Sweeney in an interview Friday censured both Apple and Google for their respective app store policies, claiming the companies' tactics stunt innovation.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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House antitrust hearing involving Apple's Cook, tech CEOs reportedly postponed

2 weeks ago

House antitrust hearing involving Apple's Cook, tech CEOs reportedly postponed

A U.S. House Judiciary Committee hearing at which big tech CEOs, including Apple chief Tim Cook, are scheduled to offer testimony on antitrust matters will likely be postponed, according to a report on Thursday.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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DMs of 36 high-profile Twitter accounts accessed in breach

2 weeks ago

DMs of 36 high-profile Twitter accounts accessed in breach

Twitter on Wednesday revealed hackers accessed the direct message inboxes of 36 high-profile accounts in an unprecedented security breach last week.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Graphical assets in iOS 14 beta seemingly confirm 5.4-inch 'iPhone 12'

2 weeks ago

Graphical assets in iOS 14 beta seemingly confirm 5.4-inch 'iPhone 12'

Newly discovered graphical assets in Apple's latest iOS 14 beta suggest the company is preparing a new iPhone format with a 5.4-inch display.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Apple readies iPhone periscope lens supply chain for 2022, Kuo says

2 weeks ago

Apple readies iPhone periscope lens supply chain for 2022, Kuo says

Development of Apple's "periscope" lens is on track for 2022, with a new supplier expected to fulfill orders for lens and corresponding voice coil motor parts, according to TF Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo.

By Mikey Campbell | 2 weeks ago

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Lawsuit claims Apple 'perpetuates' iTunes gift card scams

3 weeks ago

Lawsuit claims Apple 'perpetuates' iTunes gift card scams

A class-action complaint lodged on Friday claims Apple not only enables iTunes gift card scams, which have become increasingly widespread over the past few years, but also profits from the activity.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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APHL partners with Apple, Google and Microsoft on national COVID-19 Exposure Notification server

3 weeks ago

APHL partners with Apple, Google and Microsoft on national COVID-19 Exposure Notification server

The Association of Public Health Laboratories is working with Apple, Google and Microsoft to build a national server that will securely store COVID-19 Exposure Notification data, a system that promises to bolster state and regional efforts to contain the virus.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Patent lawsuit targets Apple, Beats wireless headphones and speakers

3 weeks ago

Patent lawsuit targets Apple, Beats wireless headphones and speakers

A lawsuit filed by hardware vendor One-E-Way claims multiple Apple and Beats devices infringe on a family of patents covering wireless audio systems.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Twitter says no evidence passwords were stolen in hack of high profile accounts

3 weeks ago

Twitter says no evidence passwords were stolen in hack of high profile accounts

Twitter on Thursday said it found no evidence that passwords were accessed in an unprecedented breach that saw a Bitcoin scam posted to numerous high-profile accounts.

By Mikey Campbell | 3 weeks ago

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Congress urges Apple and Google to police foreign apps, app makers

4 weeks ago

Congress urges Apple and Google to police foreign apps, app makers

A congressional committee on Tuesday sent letters to Apple and Google urging both companies to closely monitor the collection and possible exploitation of user data by third-party apps affiliated with foreign entities.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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'Greyhound' viewer numbers equal summer box office smash, report says

4 weeks ago

'Greyhound' viewer numbers equal summer box office smash, report says

Apple's multimillion dollar investment in Tom Hanks vehicle "Greyhound" appears to have paid off, as opening Apple TV+ viewer numbers rivaled those of a traditional summer box office hit.

By Mikey Campbell | 4 weeks ago

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Apple reportedly pushes Foxconn to invest $1B to expand iPhone manufacturing in India

1 month ago

Apple reportedly pushes Foxconn to invest $1B to expand iPhone manufacturing in India

Taiwanese contract manufacturer Foxconn is reportedly preparing to infuse up to $1 billion into a production facility in India, an investment supposedly made at the behest of Apple.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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'iPhone 12 Pro' again rumored to boast 6GB of RAM, 'iPhone 12' stuck with 4GB [u]

1 month ago

'iPhone 12 Pro' again rumored to boast 6GB of RAM, 'iPhone 12' stuck with 4GB [u]

A prolific leaker shared additional details about Apple's next-generation iPhone series on Thursday, claiming the top-tier "iPhone 12 Pro" will sport 6GB of system memory.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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Apple silicon Macs to support Thunderbolt despite shift to ARM

1 month ago

Apple silicon Macs to support Thunderbolt despite shift to ARM

Apple on Wednesday clarified its stance on future integration of Intel's Thunderbolt protocol, saying Macs powered by custom-designed Apple silicon ARM chips will continue to support the connectivity technology.

By Mikey Campbell | 1 month ago

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