Google’s power in the digital economy is facing another major legal test starting Monday in a case targeting its role as a gatekeeper on billions of mobile devices.A group of jurors heard opening arguments from Fortnite-maker Epic Games that Google used its dominant position to squeeze excess profits from app developers,
Epic Games goes to court to challenge Google’s app store practices
Epic games, the maker of the popular game “Fortnite,” launches a battle against Google in federal court today in a closely watched antitrust showdown that could reshape how smartphone users get Android apps and pay for in-app content.
Google slammed for ‘bribe and block’ tactics as app store antitrust trial kicks off
“Fortnite” maker Epic Games accused Google of using a two-pronged “bribe and block” scheme to stifle competition to its Play Store at the start of a federal antitrust trial – adding another headache for the tech giant that’s facing a landmark battle over its alleged monopoly over search.
Apple Store sacked as crash-and-grab trend continues in Chicago area
A Chicago-area Apple Store was sacked Monday as the nationwide crash-and-grab trend continues to wreak havoc on retailers.
Smash-and-grab: Thieves crash car into Naperville Apple Store before stealing products, police say
NAPERVILLE, Ill. (WLS) — Naperville police are investigating after a vehicle crashed into the Apple Store downtown early Monday. Police responded just after 6 a.m. to the 100-block of West Jefferson Avenue for a report of a vehicle into the building.
Apple Invites Developers to Labs, Workshops and Vision Pro Sessions Held in November
Apple today informed developers about a number of new developer activities that are taking place in November, including App Store
Driver Tries to Turn Illinois Apple Store Into After-Hours Drive-Thru
Police in Naperville, Illinois are investigating a possible burglary at their local Apple Retail Store after a car smashed through the location’s front
‘Fortnite’ maker Epic Games is battling Google in court over app-store fees 2 years after largely losing a similar case against Apple
Epic Games is taking aim at the commissions that Google charges on digital purchases made within a mobile app.
Apple’s return program just got even more generous for the holidays
Apple has long had one of the best return programs around, and now it’s even better as the company and its customers get ready for the holidays.
WhatsApp’s new Mac app is now available in the App Store
Now, the new WhatsApp for Mac has finally been launched on the App Store as well. According to WhatsApp, the new app is available “globally,” and you can get it here.
Car smashes into Illinois Apple Store, driver flees the scene
As reported by the Chicago Tribune, the incident occurred just after 6 a.m. on Monday morning. The car is said to have driven “straight through the parking lot” and smashed into the front glass windows of the Apple Store. An image posted on Twitter by @SafeSuburbsUSA shows the aftermath of the crash, which you can see above.
How the sneaky CEO Apple gift card scam almost got me
Apple gift cards can potentially be used as a scam to dupe employees by impersonating a company’s CEO by sending emails or texts to buy gift cards for many reasons.
Video game giant Epic targets Google app store after losing to Apple
Epic Games failed to get a court to rule that the Apple App Store is an illegal monopoly earlier this year. It is trying again with Google Play. A jury in San Francisco on Monday will begin hearing the antitrust case against Google lodged by Epic Games, the maker of the popular Fortnite video game.
Epic Games accuses Google of bullying, bribery to block competition to its Android app store
The trial that opened in a San Francisco federal court targets the Google Play Store that distributes apps for the company’s Android software that powers virtually all the world’s smartphones that aren’t made by Apple.
News Explorer — A Fake Ledger App on the Microsoft App Store Resulted in Over $767,000 In Stolen Crypto
A Fake Ledger App on the Microsoft App Store Resulted in Over $767,000 In Stolen Crypto. Over $767,000 worth of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and BNB Smart Chain has been stolen after unsusp
Google’s antitrust headaches compound with another trial, this one targeting its Play Store
At issue is whether Google’s digital payment processing system in the Play Store that distributes apps for phones running on its Android software has been illegally driving up prices for consumers and developers.
OpenAI will now let you create your own version of ChatGPT
Have you always wanted your own personal assistant that was designed by you instead of Apple, Google, or Amazon? OpenAI wants to give you just