Senate lawmakers introduce bill targeting Apple App Store, Google Play

A bipartisan group of US senators has introduced a bill meant to curb the market power of online app stores like the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 62

Samsung debuts new Galaxy Watches made with Google, Galaxy Buds 2

Samsung has announced a new slate of wearable devices, including two Galaxy Watch models made in collaboration with Google and Galaxy Buds 2.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 4

Apple adds WebM Web Audio support to Safari in latest iOS 15 beta

Apple's latest iOS 15 beta includes options to enable the WebM audio codec in Safari, hinting at full integration when the operating system launches this fall.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 10

Apple's HomePod, HomePod mini 'largely absent' in smart speaker market

New research claims that Apple's HomePod and HomePod mini come a distant third to Amazon and Google smart speakers, both of which have far more homes with multiple devices.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 29

Google teases Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro with new Tensor AI chip

Google has teased its Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro smartphones ahead of a launch later in 2021, smartphones using a new custom-designed Tensor chip.

Malcolm Owen 4 years ago 28

YouTube testing cheaper ad-free 'Premium Lite' tier in Europe

YouTube is testing a cheaper subscription tier that offers ad-free viewing on iOS and other platforms, but doesn't include any of the other features of its YouTube Premium plan.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 8

Google given two months to reform flight and hotel search results in EU

The European Union has given Google two months to change the way it presents search results for hotels and flights and to explain to authorities how it ranks them.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 10

Australia considers requiring Apple to support Apple Pay rivals

An Australian committee has heard arguments from Apple, Google, and others regarding the opening up of iPhone NFC payment systems to more than just Apple Pay.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 21

Apple holds out in adopting next-generation RCS texting standard

As Android and mobile carriers plan to adopt the next-generation RCS standard for texting, Apple appears to be one of the sole remaining holdouts.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 30

Verizon bringing RCS-based Google Messages to Android users in 2022

The last holdout to implement Rich Communications Service (RCS) messages — Verizon — has announced that it's bringing enhanced messaging support to Android users starting in 2022.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 3

UK slowly ratcheting up power of newly formed big tech antitrust regulator

After more than a year being powerless, the UK Digital Markets Unit will be granted the authority to reverse anti-competitive actions by big tech firms — in 2022.

William Gallagher 4 years ago 7

Google introduces new tools to protect search histories on iOS

Google on Thursday announced a pair of new tools for its flagship iOS app that adds an extra layer of protection to saved search histories and allows users to quickly delete recent search data with the tap of a button.

AppleInsider Staff 4 years ago 4

SolarWinds hackers used iOS zero-day to penetrate iPhones used by government officials

A newly uncovered zero-day exploit impacting older versions of iOS was leveraged by Russia-backed hackers in a campaign that targeted officials of Western European governments.

Mikey Campbell 4 years ago 14

Google fined $592 million for non-compliance by French antitrust regulators

French antitrust regulators have given Google two months to pay a $592 million fine for disregarding injunctions related to French news publication negotiations.

Wesley Hilliard 4 years ago 5

IAC CEO says Apple is 'worse' than Google, likely the next antitrust target

In the wake of a massive antitrust lawsuit against Google, IAC CEO Joey Levin says that Apple is "worse" than the search giant and will likely be the next major target for competition regulators.

Mike Peterson 4 years ago 56

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