Apple Car, Facebook versus Apple privacy fight, and M1 malware - February 2021 in review

Apple was far too busy releasing new TV shows, launching initiatives, and fighting Facebook, to bring out any new Apple Silicon devices, yet February 2021 was packed with events.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 1

Apple's billions, Facebook whining, and MagSafe warnings - Apple's January 2021 in review

Apple revealed just how much money we've paid it, plus it got into a spat with Facebook, and it stepped up its fitness workouts.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 5

Government budget woes could delay DOJ lawsuit against Apple

A Justice Department decision to bring antitrust lawsuits against Apple and Google could be delayed until March 2022 or later because of continuing discussions and federal government budget concerns.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

YouTube TV loses Disney networks as Google fails to make a deal

YouTube TV subscribers are no longer able to watch Disney-owned networks on the streaming service, after Google failed to make a new deal with the media giant before Friday's deadline.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 24

Apple & Google have unfair 'vice-like grip' on smartphone markets, says UK regulator

Apple and Google are using their market power to create domineering self-contained ecosystems, according to a UK regulator, enabling the tech giants to have a "vice-like grip" over mobile devices that limits competition.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 33

Snap, Facebook using loopholes to bypass App Tracking Transparency

A new report is bringing to light additional details on how platforms like Facebook and Snap are working around Apple's App Tracking Transparency feature to collect data.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 13

Apple Music now available on Google Nest in five additional countries

Apple Music users are now able to stream content in five additional countries on Google Nest speakers, including Australia, Canada, India, Mexico, and South Korea.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

Compared: Google Pixel 6 vs iPhone 13 and iPhone 13 Pro

Google launched its new Pixel 6 lineup on Tuesday, with its smartphone range now sporting its own Tensor processor. Here's how the search giant's latest compares against Apple's iPhone 13 and the iPhone 13 Pro.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 13

Google really is evil, claims ex-employee lawsuit

Claiming that their treatment goes against the famous "don't be evil" clause in Google's employee code of conduct, three former employees are suing the company.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 42

Italy fines Apple, Google, $11 million over use of customer data

Italy claims that Apple and Google are together profiting from the use of user data, without telling those users what the purposes are. Its regulator has now fined the companies 10 million euros ($11.2 million).

William Gallagher 4 years ago 15

UK probes Apple, Google over concerns they're endangering children

Apple and Google are among dozens of technology companies that are being investigated by the UK data protection regulator following allegations that they were endangering children online.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 5

PSA: Google Cloud service outage impacting major social, media platforms [u]

Google Cloud, one of the major backbones of the internet, is currently experiencing problems — and it's affecting global services like Spotify, Snapchat, and Discord.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 0

Google Maps debuting new features to make the holidays less stressful

Google is issuing a number of updates and features to its Google Maps platform aimed at helping shoppers and travelers during the busy holiday shopping season.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 0

Apple called 'nonsensical' for claiming it complies with new South Korea laws

A leading South Korean politician involved in the country's decision to impose App Store legislation, says neither Apple nor Google are doing enough to comply.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 3

Epic says Google set up a 'Fortnite task force' over Play Store moves

Google was so concerned that other app developers would follow Epic Games' embrace of side-loading apps separate from the Play Store that it set up a "Fortnite task force" to maintain the status quo, an Epic court filing alleges.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 5

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