Lawmakers urge the Senate to hold a vote on Big Tech antitrust legislation

Progressive members of the U.S. House of Representatives are urging the Senate Majority Leader to take action on a pair of antitrust bills aimed at reining in the power of tech giants.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 12

Apple's turf war over Chicago's 'Netflix tax' ends in settlement

After years of legal back-and-forth, Apple and the city of Chicago have reached an agreement on the so-called "Netflix tax" applied to streaming services.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 6

Apple has become a lobbying powerhouse amid growing antitrust scrutiny

Apple is now spending more than it has ever on political lobbying in the era of antitrust scrutiny from all directions, including in the U.S.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 12

Apple & Microsoft agree to 'rubbery' new content law in Indonesia

Big Tech companies, including Apple, have registered for licences in Indonesia, which gives local authorities "flexible" and "rubbery" powers to censor platforms.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

EU considering new evidence to speed up antitrust case against Apple

Antitrust regulators in the European Union are reportedly planning to bolster their investigation of Apple with new evidence, though no new charges will be brought.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 26

Morgan Stanley trims AAPL target to $180 on weaker than expected quarter

Investment bank Morgan Stanley has cut its Apple price target to $180 from $185 and is expecting June quarter results slightly below Wall Street expectations.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 3

China iPhone shipments up 227% year-over-year in June 2022

Apple iPhone shipments in China are up more than 200% year-over-year, according to UBS estimates that hint at solid June quarter results for the company.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 1

Apple trumpets eight years of health technology with new report

Apple has released a report into its use of health technology such as Apple Watch, and how it continues to work with medical organizations to achieve this.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 3

How the EU's new big tech antitrust laws will hit Apple

The Digital Markets Act and Digital Services Act focused on Big Tech will be enforced in the European Union in early 2023. Here's how they will affect Apple and other Silicon Valley tech giants.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 25

Apple plans to slow hiring, spending in some teams in 2023

Apple is planning on slowing spending and hiring growth across some teams in 2023 to prepare itself for a potential economic downturn that year.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 11

Apple challenges injunction against self-preferencing services

Apple on Friday submitted a final filing in its ongoing legal battle with Epic Games, arguing that an injunction targeting anti-steering on the App Store should get tossed out.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 3

Apple lead runner for $3 billion NFL streaming deal

Apple TV+ may soon add NFL Sunday games to its ever-expanding catalog of series, movies, documentaries, and live TV offerings.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 0

Jony Ive is no longer consulting for Apple

Apple and Ive's design firm, LoveFrom, are no longer working together, with both parties choosing not to extend the existing contract.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 75

Apple working on folding iPhone display with more robust bend radius

Apple is continuing to look into the possibility of creating a foldable iPhone, one equipped with a hinge that allows a flexible display to be bent enough for the smartphone to fold, but preventing the display from developing a crease.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 43

Apple tied with fifth-place Asus in Q2 global PC market

Apple slipped to fifth place in total PC shipments during the second quarter of 2022 amid a broader decline in the entire market.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 11

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