Google versus the US Department of Justice's antitrust lawsuit — the story so far

The Department of Justice filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google in October, claiming the search giant abuses its position to keep competitors out. Here's what you need to know about the situation, including what started the probes and where we are now.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

Washington DC's COVID-19 tracking system doesn't need an app install on the iPhone

Washington DC has fired up its own coronavirus exposure and contact tracing system utilizing the Apple and Google exposure notification framework — and doesn't need an app on the iPhone.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 7

Google's search engine deal with Apple a centerpiece of DOJ lawsuit

Google's deal with Apple to maintain its standing as the default search engine for iOS devices is reportedly at the heart of a recent Justice Department lawsuit against the tech giant.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 20

DOJ files antitrust lawsuit against Google's search business

The U.S. Department of Justice has filed an antitrust lawsuit against Google on Tuesday, accusing the tech giant of abusing its position to become a "gatekeeper" to the Internet by working to ensure its search service is used instead of its competitors.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 47

Apple to reportedly remove app that enabled Google Stadia on iPhone [u]

Apple is removing an app that allowed iPhone users to play Google Stadia streaming games in a specially designed web browser, according to the software's developer.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 30

YouTube Music gets Apple Watch companion app

Google on Thursday released a new YouTube Music app for the Apple Watch that will let users control playback on their smartphones from their wrists.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple on EU 'hit list' of big tech companies that will face stricter rules

The European Union plans to impose new and stricter regulations on a "hit list" of 20 large internet companies — including Google, Facebook, Amazon, and Apple.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 9

Justice Department takes aim at Google Chrome for potential big-tech breakup

Google could be forced to split its Chrome browser from the core company by the US Department for Justice based on the results of an antitrust probem, as part of lawsuits expected to be launched in the coming weeks.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 11

Apple customers have the most emotional connection to the brand versus others, study shows

Apple has ranked first in a listing of the most intimate brands during the coronavirus pandemic, based on emotional factors such as fulfillment and ritual.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 24

House lawmakers call Big Tech's power monopolistic, recommend sweeping changes

The U.S. House Judiciary is recommending sweeping changes to antitrust law after it found that Apple, Amazon, Facebook and Google enjoy monopoly powers over their respective domains.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 21

US House of Representatives to recommend break up of Big Tech firms

The forthcoming antitrust proposal by the US House of Representatives is being called a "thinly veiled call to break up" large technology firms including Apple, Google, and Facebook.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 29

Your iPhone is not being secretly tracked by Apple's COVID-19 contact monitoring

If you're currently ignoring social distancing and whatever local lockdown recommendations you are under, your conscience, and your wireless carrier, are going to track you before your iPhone ever will.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Google Project Zero security researcher moves to Apple

A researcher who worked for Google's Project Zero is departing the security team and moving over to Apple, to help the iPhone maker improve the security of iOS and its other operating systems.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 14

Podcast

Google's new devices, Solo Loop exchanges, Apple TV competition on the AppleInsider podcast

Stephen Robles 5 years ago 0

New York, New Jersey exposure notification apps tap Apple-Google API

New York and New Jersey on Thursday announced the launch of new COVID-19 apps based on the Apple and Google Exposure Notification framework.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 3

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