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App Store-supported jobs swelling by about 7% across Europe

The App Store is continuing to generate more jobs in the United Kingdom and other countries in Europe, with Apple claiming growing job growth across the region.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Apple launches new privacy webpage listing first-party data policies

Apple has launched a new section on its privacy webpage that lists all of the specific data collection practices and policies of the company's first-party apps.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 9

Sen. Amy Klobuchar plans to hold antitrust subcommittee hearings on App Store

Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), who was recently installed as chair of the Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Competition Policy, Antitrust, and Consumer Rights, on Wednesday said she plans to investigate tech-related topics including app stores.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 24

Antitrust scholar Lina Khan reportedly selected for FTC by Biden administration

President Joe Biden reportedly plans to nominate legal scholar Lina Khan, who specializes in antitrust and competition law, to the Federal Trade Commission.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

'Bark worse than the bite' in EU Apple antitrust probe, analysts believe

A European Commission investigation into whether Apple disadvantages Apple Music rivals is wrapping up and charges against Apple are expected. However, analysts believe the "bark is a lot worse than the bite."

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

Leading big tech critic Tim Wu tapped to help shape US competition policy

As Apple lobbies against App Store regulation and antitrust concerns, President Biden has appointed one of big tech's most vocal critics to help guide technology and competition policy.

Will Shanklin 5 years ago 3

UK launching investigation of Apple App Store after anti-competition complaints

The UK's anti-competition authority is opening up an investigation of continued allegations that Apple uses its App Store to restrict competition, and set "unfair terms" for developers.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 75

Scott Forstall told Pandora to jailbreak early iPhones to get a head start on development

Ahead of the official App Store SDK, Scott Forstall told Pandora to use jailbroken iPhones to develop their music app.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 16

Arizona bill that could force Apple App Store to allow third-party payments one step closer to law

Arizona lawmakers have narrowly advanced a bill that could force Apple and Google App Stores — but not video game console sellers — to allow third-party payment systems on their app stores.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 51

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