DOJ backs antitrust bill targeting Apple, Google, Amazon

The US Department of Justice has endorsed the proposed antitrust bill that is intended to curb anticompetitive Big Tech companies, but which Apple says will instead harm consumers.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 8

Google Chrome for macOS updated to fix high-severity zero-day bug

Google released an update to Chrome on Friday that includes a fix for a high-severity zero-day bug that made it into the browser, an update that is available now for macOS.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

Apple, Google attack EU's Big Tech regulatory proposals

The European Union's new Digital Markets Act has been responded to by both Apple and Google, with each company saying the regulation would impose limits on their ability to innovate.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 19

Spotify users will get to choose whether to pay directly, or via Google Play

As part of its campaign against Apple's "unfair" App Store, Spotify has now teamed up with Google to offer "User Choice Billing," where Android users can decide which firm to pay their subscription to.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 14

Apple's School & Business Manager platforms to support Google Workspace

Apple School Manager and Apple Business Manager will both receive integration support with Google Workspace identity services later in 2022, allowing for easy sign-in and directory sync features.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Google I/O developer conference is on May 11 and May 12

Google has announced the dates for its annual Google I/O developer conference and it will be totally virtual and free to watch online.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 0

Russian agents threatened Apple and Google employees over protest vote apps

Russia's attempts to manage the activities of tech giants before the Ukraine invasion involved more clandestine maneuvers, including threats to Apple and Google employees to remove apps.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 0

Tim Cook speaks out against 'don't say gay' laws

Apple CEO Tim Cook says he is "deeply concerned" about LGBTQ+ laws in the US, particularly how Florida has passed a bill prohibiting classroom discussion of gender and sexual identity.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 0

All Google Messages users will soon see reaction emoji sent from an iPhone

After several months of testing, Google Messages users on Android are now able to see emoji that iPhone users send.

Mike Wuerthele 4 years ago 3

Amazon announces 20 for 1 stock split, $10 billion buyback program

Amazon's board has approved a 20 for 1 stock split with it happening to shareholders of record on June 6 — and it is the first such move by the company in 23 years.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

South Korea finalizes rules forcing App Store to take third-party payments

Lawmakers in South Korea have agreed on rules for a law passed in 2021 that aims to change how the App Store and other digital storefronts are managed and payments handled, a law that will come into force by March 15.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 9

Google confirms $5.4 billion acquisition of Mandiant cybersecurity firm

Google has announced that it will buy Mandiant, the security firm known for discovering the SolarWinds hack, with the firm ultimately becoming part of Google Cloud.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Google in talks to purchase cybersecurity firm Mandiant

Google is reportedly in talks to purchase Mandiant, a $4.5 billion cybersecurity company notable for discovering the SolarWinds hack.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Chrome beats Safari in Apple's Speedometer browser test

Google Chrome has become the fastest web browser on Mac, with it managing to outpace Safari in Apple's Speedometer browser responsiveness tests.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 13

Apple teams up with Google, Mozilla, Microsoft to improve browser interoperability

Apple has partnered with Google, Microsoft, and Mozilla on a new endeavor to improve the interoperability and user experience of their web browsers.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 9

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