Apple has most of the elements it needs to create its own search engine

Apple could make its own search engine and end its reliance on Google, a report points out, with Apple already possessing most of the components it needs to go it alone.

Malcolm Owen 2 years ago 34

Microsoft entered negotiations to sell Bing to Apple in 2020

After losing default search status to Google in 2017, Microsoft discussed selling Bing to Apple in 2020, but talks fizzled out.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 22

Apple's Eddy Cue says Google is default search engine because it is the best option

Google and Apple may disagree on fundamental issues like user privacy, but SVP Eddy Cue sees Google Search as the only viable option.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 20

Eddy Cue is set to take the stand as a key witness at Google's antitrust bench trial

Eddy Cue,is set to testify on Tuesday as the Department of Justice pursues its antitrust lawsuit against Google for violating laws and trying to conceal its actions.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 0

Google continues to awkwardly push for iPhone RCS integration in new 'Meet iPager' video

Google has taken yet another awkward swipe at Apple's iPhone 15 and iMessage with another video designed to goad the company into adopting RCS.

Amber Neely 2 years ago 37

Google antitrust trial already getting formal protests from Apple

On the second day of Google's antitrust trial, Apple protested poor handling of secret data — presumably about how much Google pays the company to stay iPhone's default search engine.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 1

US accuses Google of 'knowingly' breaking antitrust laws

Government lawyers have begun their case against Google by saying the firm knowingly "crossed antitrust lines" and then worked to cover what it was doing.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 1

Three Apple executives to serve as key witnesses at Google's antitrust bench trial

Apple's executive staff may be missing three members during its iPhone 15 launch day, as they are required to act as witnesses during a Google antitrust bench trial.

Wesley Hilliard 2 years ago 4

Apple arguing iMessage isn't big enough to be EU gatekeeper service

With just days to go before the European Union's Digital Markets Act designates gatekeepers, Apple is allegedly arguing iMessage isn't popular enough to be classified as a gatekeeper service.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 40

In what has become tradition, Google has leaked the Pixel 8 Pro

Someone at Google either had a bad day or is just following tradition, as yet again an unannounced Pixel phone has been leaked by Google itself.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Copyright laws shouldn't apply to AI training, proposes Google

Google has told regulators in Australia that its AI systems should be able train on any data, unless the copyright owners expressly opt-out.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 28

Google says a joint Bluetooth tracker misuse standard is waiting on Apple

An interoperable Bluetooth tracker abuse prevention system was expected to roll out by the end of 2023, and a post from Google on Thursday seemingly points the finger at Apple as to why it hasn't arrived yet.

Mike Wuerthele 2 years ago 24

Apple, Meta, Google appeal against casino app ruling that calls them 'bookies'

A judge ruled that Big Tech firms such as Apple that allow casino apps in their App Store are arguably bookies profiting from gambling, but the line is so fine that even he invited the companies to appeal.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 2

Big Tech firms pledge to control AI, but Apple is not joining them

A consortium formed by OpenAI, Google, Microsoft, and artificial intelligence safety firm Anthropic, says the companies will establish best practices for the AI industry, although so far it will be doing so without Apple.

William Gallagher 2 years ago 18

Google proposes a new tracking superpower in Chrome

Google might not be completely ready to give up website cookies just yet, but the company is certainly investigating alternatives like a user-tracking ad platform built into one of the most popular web browsers available.

Evan Selleck 2 years ago 13

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