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 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 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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IOS 14.5 release Date, Features & More: Apple Adds Support For PS5 & Xbox Series X
OS 14.5 release date, new features and more revealed. The new iOS update adds support for PS5 & Xbox Series X and more interesting features. Read more.
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Australian Man Sues Apple As iPhone X Explodes in Pocket, Causing Second-Degree Burns
Smartphones and other gadgets can catch fire due to the presence of a lithium-ion battery that is used to power them.
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iPhone 13 Pro leak just revealed a big ultra wide camera upgrade
Apple is expected to introduce upgraded ultrawide-angle lenses for the iPhone 13, per a new report. The lenses would feature sensor-shift OIS (optical image stabilization) and automatic focus (AF).
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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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Hacker group unc0ver releases jailbreak utility for iOS 14.3
Phone hacker group unc0ver has released the latest version of its iOS jailbreak utility on February 28 that works for almost all iPhones. The tool exploits a vulnerability that Apple has fixed in the …
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iPhone 12 vs. iPhone 11: Every major difference between Apple’s phones — should you upgrade?
Here’s how the iPhone 12 compares to the iPhone 11 in terms of screen size, battery, cameras and price. Apple’s iPhone 12 is now one of the highest-rated phones CNET has ever reviewed. If you’re …
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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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iPhone 12 puts 5G smartphone rollout into high gear: Industry Voices — Baker
Apple shipped 56 million iPhone 12s in the fourth quarter of 2020, according to the IDC Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. This compares to 63 million Android 5G phones also shipped in Q4.
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