South Korean decision on App Store payment exclusivity delayed again [u]

The South Korean vote over Apple and Google's App Store payment exclusivity that was scheduled to be held on August 30, has now been postponed again, with no new date set.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Apple developers can't escape the 30% toll, because the lawyers took it

At least 30% of the $100 million developer fund that Apple will create to settle a class action lawsuit will go toward attorneys' fees, the settlement proposal indicates.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 35

Apple urges staff to get vaccinated, stops short of mandating shots

Apple is ramping up its efforts to encourage employees to get vaccinated against coronavirus, though it's stopping short of making shots mandatory.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Improved Apple News Partner program will financially support journalism

Apple has refined the News Partner Program to better support journalism organizations and media outlets that publish on the Apple News platform.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

Apple's legendary workplace secrecy threatened by Slack

Use of the Slack messaging service has become prevalent within Apple, bringing with it changes to how staff discuss projects — and air grievances.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 9

Apple's 'iPhone 13' expected to launch with much higher prices

Impending increases to the cost of component manufacturing may see Apple raising its "iPhone 13" prices to compensate.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 18

No, Nirvana's 'Nevermind' baby won't trigger Apple's CSAM detection

The man who appeared as a baby on the cover of Nirvana's "Nevermind" is now suing the band on allegations that it constituted child pornography, but even if he wins the case, the image won't trip Apple's CSAM detection system.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 31

South Korea App Store payment bill final vote delayed until further notice

A South Korean parliamentary committee has voted in favor of preventing big tech from forcing the use their in-app payment systems in App Stores, but it isn't clear when — or if — the final vote and presidential ratification will take place.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 11

Big Tech firms to announce new cybersecurity plans after Biden meeting

President Biden's cybersecurity summit with Big Tech firms, including Apple, will reportedly be followed by new security announcements concerning "technology and talent."

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

Apple, Intel join lawsuit against Trump-era tariffs on Chinese goods

Apple, Intel, and Pfizer have joined 3,700 other US firms in a lawsuit against tariffs imposed on $300 billion worth of Chinese goods during the Trump administration.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 21

Global chip supply constraints are affecting 'everybody but Apple'

Current component and chip shortages plaguing the smartphone industry are now affecting "everybody but Apple," according to new wireless industry research.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 26

How Tim Cook reshaped Apple in his first decade as CEO

Tim Cook is a very different Apple CEO than Steve Jobs was. but the company's astounding growth and evolution has its roots in all of Cook's previous experience.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 49

Informal Apple survey shows 6% wage gap between men, women

An informal Apple pay equity survey organized by one of the company's software engineers shows a 6% wage gap between the salaries of men and women.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 22

Apple's lobbying against Georgia app store bill included threats to pull investments

Apple used a variety of lobbying tactics to kill off a pair of bills introduced by state lawmakers in Georgia, including legislation that would force the company to allow third-party app stores.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 7

Institutional ownership of Apple surges in Q3, though still down year-over-year

Institutional ownership of Apple shares increased in the June quarter, though the percentage is still down year-over-year because of a massive sequential decline earlier in 2021, Morgan Stanley says.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

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