A US federal court ruled Thursday that Google must open its Android operating system to rival app stores, after the internet giant lost an appeal in an antitrust case filed by Fortnite maker Epic Games.
Google loses appeal in Epic case, must revamp app store
Google’s appeal against a court order to overhaul its app store, stemming from an antitrust case filed by Fortnite creator Epic Games, has been rejected.
‘Only a Monopoly Can Pull That Off’: Billionaire Grant Cardone Calls Apple’s 30% App Store Fee “Insane”
Grant Cardone, a prominent real estate investor, entrepreneur, and business educator, has publicly questioned the legitimacy of Apple’s (AAPL) long-standing 30% commission on in-app purchases, describing it as “insane” and suggesting it is only possible for companies with monopolistic power.
Apple Surprises Investors Worried That It Had Lost Its Touch
Despite recent criticism about its product outlook, the company reported strong sales of iPhones, Macs and services.
How to change your default browser, messaging apps on iPhone, Android phones
Here’s how to change some of the default apps on your phone to the ones you prefer to use.
Framework set in Japan to force Apple to allow third-party app stores
Antitrust regulators in Japan are continuing the march to bring European App Store regulations into force, and are going to force Apple to open Face ID, Touch ID, and other biometrics to developers.
Google must open Play Store to Epic Games and others after appeal loss
Be on the lookout for the Epic Games Store, as it should appear on the Google Play Store soon. After losing its appeal of a judge’s order, Google will now have to overhaul its app store policies. This includes letting third-party app stores onto its platform.
Apple overcomes Trump’s trade war, slow start in AI to deliver surprisingly strong quarter
Apple shook off a thicket of tariffs and a botched entry into artificial intelligence to accelerate its revenue growth during its springtime quarter, but the trendsetting company still faces a bumpy road ahead that could lead to higher iPhone prices.
Apple is asked about the Epic ruling but doesn’t say much
Apple CFO Kevan Parekh didn’t have too much to say when asked about the impact of the Epic court ruling on its latest results and the appeals process in that case. A judge said several months back that Apple violated an order to offer alternate App Store payment options,
Google loses US appeal over app store reforms in Epic Games case
Alphabet’s Google on Thursday failed to persuade a U.S. appeals panel to overturn a jury verdict and federal court order requiring the technology company to revamp its app store Play. The San …
Google loses app store antitrust appeal, must make sweeping changes to Play Store
Google is running out of legal maneuvers to avoid rewriting the rules for Android apps. Having lost the appeal, Google appears poised to take the case to the US Supreme Court. However, there is no …
Apple Is Making It Borderline Ridiculous to Fix an iPad
If you break your iPad, it’s possible to fix it, even on your own. However, doing so many cost you more than it’s worth.
Apple Services Revenue Jumps to Record Level
Apple services revenue was another segment that beat Wall Street estimates in the quarter. Apple services revenue—which includes Apple Music, Apple’s App Store, and other digital offerings—climbed 13% to $27.
Google loses appeal over app store overhaul in Epic Games case
The court rejected Google’s argument that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that unfairly favored Epic Games.
Google Loses Appeal in App Store Fight With Fortnite Maker Epic
Alphabet Inc.’s Google lost its appeal of a judge’s order requiring an overhaul of the technology giant’s app store policies in an antitrust case filed by Fortnite-maker Epic Games Inc.The ruling by …
Google fails to win appeal against ‘Fortnite’ parent Epic in the app store case ruling
Google (GOOG) (GOOGL) has lost its appeal in a suit filed by Epic Games, the owner of the popular game Fortnite, upholding a judge’s previous ruling that required the tech giant to overhaul its app …
Epic’s Game Store is bringing Fortnite back to Google Play
The Epic Games Store on Android maintains your persistent status in games across platforms, and earlier this year, the company brought its weekly free games program to the mobile stores, too. It also …