Developers have long complained that Apple’s restrictive policies and 30% levy on in-app purchases are unfair and hinder competition.
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Britain Launches Competition Probe Into Apple’s App Store
Britain’s competition regulator on Thursday launched an investigation into Apple that will focus on the US technology giant’s use of its App Store. The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) …
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UK competition watchdog investigates Apple’s App Store
The U.K. competition watchdog has launched an investigation into Apple’s App Store over concerns it has a dominant role that stifles competition and hurts consumers …
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UK regulator to investigate Apple over ‘unfair’ App Store terms
UK watchdog opens inquiry over claims US firm is imposing ‘anti-competitive’ terms on app developers …
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Apple investigated in UK over ‘unfair’ App Store claims
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Apple’s terms for app developers are anti-competitive. It follows a series of complaints, including a high-profile …
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Apple’s App Store is now also under antitrust scrutiny in the UK
Apple is facing another antitrust investigation in Europe into how it operates the iOS App Store. The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) announced today that it’s opened an investigation …
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Apple Faces U.K. Antitrust Investigation Into App Store
U.K. antitrust authorities said they plan to investigate Apple Inc.’s App Store to probe whether it is abusing its market power to restrict competition.
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UK starts probe on Apple over alleged App Store monopoly
The probe will consider if Apple has a dominant position in the distribution of apps on its devices in the UK, the Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) said. Payment policies related to Apple’s App …
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Apple investigated over ‘unfair’ App Store claims
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority has launched an investigation into whether Apple’s terms for app developers are anti-competitive. It follows a series of complaints, including a high-profile …
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UK opens antitrust investigation into Apple App Store over developer terms
The Competition and Markets Authority will be looking to see if the terms Apple forces app developers to sign are anti-competitive.
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Best Buy’s Lively app now available on Apple Watch as part of retailer’s healthcare push
The retailer is in the midst of a five-year plan to move from selling wearables and devices to adding the analytics and services needed to help senior citizens age in place.
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New Best Buy Health services for Apple Watch aim to keep older adults safe and independent
Best Buy Health is now available for the Apple Watch, making it easier for older adults to request assistance in case of an emergency.
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Apple may be the undisputed privacy leader, but it’s not doing enough
Apple trumpets its commitment to customer privacy, but it has failed to take advantage of its unique position. Apple needs to doule-down on privacy to widen its lead over the competition.
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Microsoft just launched a cool new iPhone app you need to check out
Microsoft earlier this week announced its own smart speakers, which feature a couple of tricks that are unavailable on similar devices. The Intelligent Speakers support transcription and can translate …
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Your Netflix iPhone app is getting a new tab for joke videos
Netflix is rolling out a new tab at the bottom of its mobile app for iPhones and iPads, a section called Fast Laughs that will play full-screen (read: vertical) short videos of jokes from Netflix …
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Secret way to rearrange multiple iPhone apps at once
If your iPhone apps seem to be in disarray, try this nifty trick to rearrange them quickly and bring some stability to your Home screen.
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Arizona’s Anti-Monopoly Bill Could Help Put Fortnite Back in the iOS App Store
Arizona legislators just passed an anti-monopoly bill in a 31-29 vote, which could have big implications for Apple, Google, and, weirdly enough, Fortnite. Arizona House Bill HB2005 “restricts the …
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