Apple's August 2021: Tim Cook for a decade, App Store threats, CSAM debacle
Tim Cook completed ten years as CEO, South Korea ended the App Store as we knew it, and Kanye West did, didn't, did, didn't, did release "Donda" on Apple Music.
Tim Cook completed ten years as CEO, South Korea ended the App Store as we knew it, and Kanye West did, didn't, did, didn't, did release "Donda" on Apple Music.
Apple in a statement said Epic is welcome to return to the App Store when it agrees to "play by the same rules as everyone else," terms to which the developer has not yet agreed.
Following the passage of a law in South Korea that loosens Apple's hold on App Store payments, Epic Games on Thursday said it asked the tech giant to reinstate its developer account in hopes of re-releasing "Fortnite" in that country.
U.S. lawmakers who seek increased regulation of Big Tech applauded the passage of a South Korean law that will force Apple and Google to accept outside payments in their respective app stores.
South Korea's ending of App Store payment restrictions raises questions over how Apple can continue its claimed privacy-driven control over apps — and whether it will even comply with the new law.
The South Korean government has voted to force Apple and Google to accept alternative payment in the App Store, threatening the companies' exclusive commission.
The South Korean vote over Apple and Google's App Store payment exclusivity that was scheduled to be held on August 30, has now been postponed again, with no new date set.
Samsung is preparing to invest 240 trillion won ($205 billion) on its various businesses over the next three years, including enhancing its memory production lines.
Apple's iPhone will soon be available to purchase from the LG Best Shop in South Korea, a report claims, after the two companies reportedly agreed to a plan to sell the smartphones in the LG store chain from August onwards.
LG recently suspended plans to sell Apple products like iPhone devices at its Korean retail outlets, according to a new report.
Apple is reportedly discussing a potential partnership with South Korea-based SK Telecom to bolster distribution of Apple TV+ content in the country.
The Korea Fair Trade Commission is penalizing Apple for hampering its antitrust investigation, and is referring Apple Korea plus one executive for prosecution.
Apple is holding a Feb. 24 press event for its second South Korean Apple Store, as the company looks to boost iPhone sales in Samung's home country.
South Korea's Fair Trade Commission has approved Apple's proposal to pay around $90 million into assorted local support programs, in order to settle an antitrust investigation.
Samsung vice chairman and heir Lee Jae-yong has been sentenced to two and a half years in prison for his role in a national bribery scandal.
Apple is preparing to open its second store in South Korea by starting a promotion for its new retail location in Seoul by offering downloadable wallpapers.
Just days after Apple cut its App Store fees for most developers, a group of seven South Korean lawmakers is asking Google to do the same in the Google Play Store for in-app purchases.
The Apple Watch ECG health feature will be made available to users in South Korea, as Apple prepares to release an updated iOS 14.2 and watchOS 7.1
Apple may launch its "iPhone 12" lineup in South Korea earlier than in past years to take advantage of the country's existing 5G services and users.
Apple has proposed paying out 100 billion won ($84 million) to fund support programs to assist consumers and small businesses, in a bid to settle an antitrust investigation by South Korean regulators.
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