Korean developers want Apple & Google investigated over in-app purchase cost

A consortium of Korean companies are petitioning the Korean Communications Commission, saying that Apple and Google's App Store in-app purchase rules are illegal.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 18

Google hit with class-action lawsuit claiming Play Store monopolizes Android app market

An antitrust lawsuit lodged against Google this week alleges the search giant participates in anticompetitive practices including exclusionary behavior associated with a 30% fee on Play Store transactions.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 22

Pennsylvania gears up to launch COVID app based on Apple-Google framework

Pennsylvania will launch its own coronavirus exposure notification app in September using the Apple-Google framework.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 8

White House set to entirely ban TikTok from App Store

A new document clarifying the Administration's plans says that companies such as Apple and Google may be required to remove TikTok even from their App Stores in China.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 77

Google 'working hard' to fix YouTube Music criticisms

Google Play Music users being moved over to its replacement, YouTube Music, are finding familiar features are missing or require payment.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Google Maps updated for CarPlay, revived on Apple Watch

Google has made some changes to how Google Maps works on Apple devices, with updates made to the interface when used in CarPlay, as well as a new Google Maps app for Apple Watch providing navigation on the wrist.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 14

Fourth macOS Big Sur beta adds support for 4K YouTube playback in Safari

In the latest macOS Big Sur beta, Apple has officially added support for viewing 4K YouTube videos in Safari.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Compared: Google Pixel 4a vs iPhone SE

Announced on Monday, Google's Pixel 4a is an aggressively priced Android smartphone with a suite of competitive features. Here's how it stacks up against Apple's 2020 iPhone SE.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 26

Google announces the Pixel 4A, Pixel 4A 5G, Pixel 5 coming in fall

After months of speculation and rumored delays, Google has opened preorders for the Pixel 4A, with the Pixel 4A 5G and the Pixel 5 slated for release this fall.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 0

Google to buy stake in ADT in $450M Google Nest security deal

Announced on Monday morning, the deal, worth $450 million, will establish a long-term commitment to partnership with ADT and will give Google a 6.6% share of the company.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 16

Google Pixel 4a launch expected on Monday

Google's rumored Pixel 4a could be made public on Monday, with the search giant preparing to unveil a new smartphone on Monday in the Pixel family, one that could be accompanied by a 5G model.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 17

Google updates Exposure Notification system, first US app coming in 'weeks'

Google on Friday announced updates to the Exposure Notification System that it created in partnership with Apple, and said that the first U.S. app to use the framework will debut soon.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Google One app gains new storage manager, iOS version on the way

Google announced the launch of a new Google One app for iOS, which is set to hit the App Store sometime in the near future.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 3

How to watch Apple CEO Tim Cook's Congressional antitrust testimony

Apple CEO Tim Cook and other big tech CEOs will testify before Congress on antitrust concerns, with the event starting at noon Eastern Time on Wednesday. Here's how to see the highlights and full coverage of the House of Judiciary's session investigating Apple, Google, Amazon, and Facebook.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 0

Australian regulator accuses Google of data privacy deceit

The Australian competition regular has accused Google of failing to get adequate permission from consumers to use personal data for targeted advertising, an affair the regulator plans to fine the search company millions of dollars over.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 5

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