Big tech antitrust bill in danger after lobbyist spending spree

Apple, Google, and others have spent $95 million lobbying against a bill that would prevent them from favoring their own services, and between that and the schedule, a vote seems unlikely.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

Google tracks 39 types of personal data, Apple tracks 12

New research claims that of five major Big Tech firms, Google tracks more private data about users than any other — and Apple tracks the least.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 8

Compared: Pixel Buds Pro versus AirPods 3 & AirPods Pro

Google is gunning for the AirPods Pro by adding active noise cancellation to the Pixel Buds Pro. Here's how those Pixel Buds Pro fare compared to Apple's current generation AirPods lineup.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 14

Compared: Apple 2022 iPhone SE vs Google Pixel 6a

Google's introduction of the Pixel 6a pits its latest Android smartphone squarely against Apple's iPhone SE, but is it enough to pull away potential iPhone buyers over to the other side?

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 30

DOJ gearing up to sue Google over digital ad market dominance

The Department of Justice is reportedly preparing to sue Google over concerns that the company illegally controls the online advertising market.

Amber Neely 3 years ago 11

Android amps up campaign to push Apple into adopting RCS

Android has launched a new website highlighting some of the challenges in interoperability between Android and iOS — and has urged Apple to adopt RCS to address it.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 35

If you're having problems with Google search, you're not alone

A fire at a Google data center in Iowa may have caused issues for Google and the Internet as a whole, with the tech giant encountering longer than usual search times and other issues starting late on Monday night, and carrying forward to Tuesday morning.

Malcolm Owen 3 years ago 6

South Korea suspects Apple, Google of violating in-app payment law

App Store operators Apple, Google, and One Store, will be probed by South Korea regulators following suspicions of all three breaking the law.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 0

Apple radically cuts down on acquiring firms for technology and talent

Apple bought seven times more firms in 2020 than it now has across both 2021 and 2022 so far, according to new regulatory filings.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 20

Congress running out of time on its Big Tech antitrust bill

The bipartisan antitrust bill that aims to prevent Big Tech firms favoring their own services, faces a setback as Congress heads for its August recess without a vote.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 11

What to expect from Samsung & Google flagship smartphones later in 2022

Apple isn't the only smartphone maker that will debut new models in the second half of 2022. Here's what to expect from Google's and Samsung's upcoming devices.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 5

Apple pulled a record 439K apps in Q2, including abandonware

Apple and Google delisted almost 600,000 apps combined from their respective app stores, amidst a wide crackdown by Apple on abandoned applications.

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 8

Apple & Google facing new class action lawsuit in Portugal over 30% app store fees

Apple and Google have been hit by class action complaints in Portugal alleging that their 30% app marketplace commission rates are "anticompetitive and excessive."

Mike Peterson 3 years ago 10

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

UK pushing for on-device scanning for child abuse materials

Britain's government is proposing legislation that would require WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, and Apple's Messages to adopt automatic scanning for child sexual abuse material.

William Gallagher 3 years ago 15

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