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 giant to revamp its app store Play. The San Francisco-based 9th U.
Google just got a minimum one-week emergency stay before it has to change Android app store policy.
Google LLC (“Google”) has filed an emergency motion for an administrative stay of the district court’s permanent injunction, entered October 7, 2024, pending Google’s forthcoming motion to stay the injunction pending further appellate proceedings.
Epic scores another win as court slams Google’s app store monopoly
It forces Google to allow competing app stores, like Epic’s, within the Google Play Store for at least three years.
Beware! 3 free VPNs are topping App Store charts right now – but they can actually pose a huge risk to your data
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Apple saw an ‘unusual buying pattern’ among US shoppers this year. Tim Cook explains what happened.
CEO Tim Cook told investors on Thursday that an “unusual buying pattern” for iPhones and Macs in the US that started in April led to an “incredible” quarter of sales for Apple. Consumers rushed to upgrade their devices ahead of potential price hikes they feared could come from tariffs.
Google must open Android to rival app stores: US court
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.