Google sued for 'blatant lies' about user privacy

A new suit alleges that Android and potentially iOS users are secretly having their personal data harvested by "voyeur extraordinare" Google, even if they are not using Google's own apps.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 34

Google Chrome to gain MacBook battery-saving features soon

Google's Chrome browser will consume fewer resources on Macs in the coming months, the search giant has confirmed, with the browser set to introduce a number of updates that will improve battery consumption and overall performance.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 16

Ireland launches COVID-19 contact tracing app based on Apple-Google API

Ireland has launched a long-awaited COVID-19 contact tracing app after retooling the software to integrate elements of the Apple-Google Exposure Notification API.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 13

UK anti-competition regulators scrutinize Apple-Google search engine deal

Google's deal to remain the default search engine on Apple platforms is a "significant barrier" to rivals, U.K. regulators said Wednesday.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 11

Developer says Apple rejected update for not forcing auto-billing on users

Yoga app developer Down Dog reports that Apple has rejected an update because its free trial version doesn't automatically turn into a paid subscription.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 75

YouTube TV hikes monthly subscription price to $65

YouTube TV is undergoing yet another price hike as the company adds more channels to its existing lineup.

Amber Neely 5 years ago 54

Alphabet considering $180M buy of smart glasses producer North [u]

Alphabet is amping up its augmented reality effort, and it appears that the company is in the final stages of negotiations to acquire Canadian smart glasses producer North.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Apple uses WWDC to launch assaults on Google strongholds

Apple's upcoming stable of software updates will introduce a fiery onslaught of new features designed to lure consumers away from some of Google's legacy businesses and services.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 29

iPhones, iPads can now stream 4K YouTube videos in iOS 14

Apple's iOS 14 update introduces support for Google's VP9 codec, allowing users to watch YouTube videos at 4K resolution on newer models of the iPhone and iPad.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 4

Canada launching national contact tracing app built with Apple-Google API

Canada will launch a nationwide contact tracing app using the Apple-Google Exposure Notification framework, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said Thursday.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 17

UK switching to Apple/Google system for COVID-19 exposure notification

The United Kingdom has reportedly abandoned its controversial, and delayed, coronavirus app in favor of a new version that will be based on the technology developed by Apple and Google.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 27

State AGs urge Apple, Google to closely monitor unofficial contact tracing apps

The National Association of Attorneys General (NAAG) is urging Apple and Google to take steps to ensure unofficial COVID-19 contact tracing apps made available on their respective platforms serve a wider public good.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 15

Apple and Google pressured to block unofficial contact tracing apps

New York's Attorney General wants Apple and Google to limit all coronavirus contact tracing apps except those developed by public health agencies.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 11

Germany launches coronavirus tracing app using Apple/Google system

The German government has released its COVID-19 contact tracing app for iOS and Android, and is urging the local population to download it.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 8

Google countersues Sonos, claims infringement of five of its patents

Google has filed a counter-suit against speaker company Sonos for alleged patent infringement — months after Sonos sued the tech giant for the same reason.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

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