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Australian Court Rules Against Apple and Google for Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
An Australian court ruled against Apple and Google for anti-competitive practices in their app stores, specifically regarding restrictions on alternative payment methods and app side-loading, impacting developers and consumers, though implementation of changes will likely be delayed.
Australian Court Rules Against Apple and Google for Anti-Competitive App Store Practices
An Australian court ruled against Apple and Google for anti-competitive practices in their app stores, specifically regarding restrictions on alternative payment methods and app side-loading, impacting developers and consumers, though implementation of changes will likely be delayed.
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40% Bias Score
Apple Appeals \$586 Million EU Fine for App Store Abuses
Apple is appealing a \$586 million EU fine for alleged app store abuses under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing the Commission exceeded legal requirements and imposed confusing business terms that harm users. The EU is defending its decision.
Apple Appeals \$586 Million EU Fine for App Store Abuses
Apple is appealing a \$586 million EU fine for alleged app store abuses under the Digital Markets Act (DMA), arguing the Commission exceeded legal requirements and imposed confusing business terms that harm users. The EU is defending its decision.
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48% Bias Score
Utah Passes Law Requiring App Stores to Verify Users' Ages
Utah passed a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors download apps, effective May 7th if signed by the governor, despite opposition from Apple and Google, who argue it compromises user privacy; similar bills are pending in eight other states.
Utah Passes Law Requiring App Stores to Verify Users' Ages
Utah passed a law requiring app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent before minors download apps, effective May 7th if signed by the governor, despite opposition from Apple and Google, who argue it compromises user privacy; similar bills are pending in eight other states.
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48% Bias Score
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Temporary Ban
Following a temporary US ban, TikTok is available again on Apple and Google app stores after the Justice Department assured Apple and Google that there would be no penalties for offering the app, despite a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to sell its US operations or face an outright ban.
TikTok Returns to US App Stores After Temporary Ban
Following a temporary US ban, TikTok is available again on Apple and Google app stores after the Justice Department assured Apple and Google that there would be no penalties for offering the app, despite a 2024 law requiring ByteDance to sell its US operations or face an outright ban.
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Returns to App Stores After Brief Removal
TikTok was removed from U.S. app stores due to a law requiring divestment from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, but was reinstated after Attorney General Pam Bondi notified Apple and Google that enforcement was delayed, following President Trump's executive order delaying enforcement for 75 days.
TikTok Returns to App Stores After Brief Removal
TikTok was removed from U.S. app stores due to a law requiring divestment from its Chinese owner, ByteDance, but was reinstated after Attorney General Pam Bondi notified Apple and Google that enforcement was delayed, following President Trump's executive order delaying enforcement for 75 days.
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36% Bias Score
Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling on App Store Practices
A US appeals court is hearing Google's appeal against a ruling that found it illegally stifled competition in its app store, requiring changes to how it operates and opens up its app store to competitors, a decision impacting app developers and consumers nationwide.
Google Appeals Antitrust Ruling on App Store Practices
A US appeals court is hearing Google's appeal against a ruling that found it illegally stifled competition in its app store, requiring changes to how it operates and opens up its app store to competitors, a decision impacting app developers and consumers nationwide.
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36% Bias Score
CMA Proposes to Designate Apple and Google as Having "Strategic Market Status
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Apple and Google as having "strategic market status", potentially forcing changes to their app stores and operating systems to increase competition and consumer choice; the companies contest the decision, citing concerns abou...
CMA Proposes to Designate Apple and Google as Having "Strategic Market Status
The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is proposing to designate Apple and Google as having "strategic market status", potentially forcing changes to their app stores and operating systems to increase competition and consumer choice; the companies contest the decision, citing concerns abou...
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Judge Holds Apple in Contempt for Failing to Open App Store
A US federal judge held Apple in contempt of court for failing to comply with a 2021 order to open its iPhone app ecosystem, ordering Apple to stop collecting commissions on transactions outside its App Store and to cease using tactics to dissuade users from third-party app stores; the decision foll...
Judge Holds Apple in Contempt for Failing to Open App Store
A US federal judge held Apple in contempt of court for failing to comply with a 2021 order to open its iPhone app ecosystem, ordering Apple to stop collecting commissions on transactions outside its App Store and to cease using tactics to dissuade users from third-party app stores; the decision foll...
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56% Bias Score
Apple and Google Reinstate TikTok After Trump Administration Assurance
Apple and Google restored TikTok to their app stores after receiving assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Trump administration would not prosecute them for supporting the app, despite a law banning the app due to its Chinese ownership; however, legal experts say this doesn't eliminate ...
Apple and Google Reinstate TikTok After Trump Administration Assurance
Apple and Google restored TikTok to their app stores after receiving assurance from Attorney General Pam Bondi that the Trump administration would not prosecute them for supporting the app, despite a law banning the app due to its Chinese ownership; however, legal experts say this doesn't eliminate ...
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36% Bias Score
TikTok Restored to App Stores Following Trump's Executive Order
Google and Apple restored TikTok to their app stores following President Trump's executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban based on US national security concerns, giving the company 75 additional days to find a US buyer.
TikTok Restored to App Stores Following Trump's Executive Order
Google and Apple restored TikTok to their app stores following President Trump's executive order delaying the enforcement of a ban based on US national security concerns, giving the company 75 additional days to find a US buyer.
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44% Bias Score
Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
Apple Criticizes EU's DMA Following Launch of Adult Content App on iPhones
The EU's Digital Markets Act forced Apple to allow the distribution of "Hot Tub," an adult content browser app available on Apple devices through the third-party app marketplace AltStore PAL; Apple objects, citing concerns about user safety, especially children, while AltStore PAL claims it's the "w...
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56% Bias Score
TikTok Traffic Rebounds After U.S. Shutdown, But Future Remains Uncertain
Following a temporary U.S. shutdown due to a legal challenge, TikTok's traffic has almost completely recovered to pre-shutdown levels within days, although its long-term future remains uncertain, forcing creators and brands to diversify.
TikTok Traffic Rebounds After U.S. Shutdown, But Future Remains Uncertain
Following a temporary U.S. shutdown due to a legal challenge, TikTok's traffic has almost completely recovered to pre-shutdown levels within days, although its long-term future remains uncertain, forcing creators and brands to diversify.
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36% Bias Score
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