Following a week of controversy about App Store pricing and policies, Microsoft President Brad Smith has chimed in and says that it is past time for antitrust regulators to turn their eyes to Apple.
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Apple’s Phil Schiller says no App Store rule changes coming after ‘Hey controversy
Apple SVP of Worldwide Marketing Phil Schiller in an interview this week said the company has no plans to walk back scrutiny of Basecamp’s Hey email app, noting the software must comply with all App …
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Microsoft isn’t happy with Apple’s App Store bullying either
Microsoft believes it’s time for antitrust regulators to fully investigate Apple’s App Store. Speaking during a Politico interview this week, Microsoft’s chief legal officer Brad Smith outlined …
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Is It Finally Hammer Time for Apple and Its App Store?
The outcome of the company’s latest scuffle could have a lasting impact on the power dynamic between Big Tech and the rest of us.
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Apple now accepts Mac trade-ins in its US stores
You can now trade-in your old Mac at Apple Stores in the US and Canada. Bloomberg ’s Mark Gurman notes that Apple’s site has been edited to remove a disclaimer that says Mac trade-ins are online-only, …
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Apple is having to defend its App Store practices once again
Ahead of WWDC 2020 next week, the Apple App Store is taking fire from a number of opponents at the moment who are critical of long-standing practices the iPhone maker subjects app developers to.
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Apple just doubled down on its contentious commissions policy by telling Hey’s email creators to make payment changes to get back in the App Store
Apple’s app store has drawn scrutiny from regulators and lawmakers, who have criticized it as a monopoly.
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Why Apple’s App Store is under fire
The App Store is one of Apple’s most important services, a fast-growing unit that brought in over $46 billion in 2019, accounting for nearly 18% of the company’s revenue. Investors see the services …
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Microsoft took a subtle dig at Apple’s controversial App Store rules as the iPhone maker is getting hit with 2 antitrust probes
Microsoft’s Brad Smith is calling for more regulation of app stores as Apple is under scrutiny regarding its App Store policies.
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Apple refuses Facebook’s Gaming platform on the iOS App Store
Apple has once again rejected the Facebook Gaming app on the iOS App Store, reinforcing that the company is not as open to competition. The app was being reviewed by Apple for the past few weeks, but …
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Phil Schiller: Apple Will Not Change Decision on ‘Hey’ Email App, No App Store Rule Updates Imminent
Apple is not planning to change its App Store rules to accommodate the “Hey” email app that’s at the center of a major discussion …
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Apple’s app store is suddenly a flashpoint in the Big Tech debate
Apple has been here before, but the circumstances have changed. Government regulators could take action on year-long complaints about how the companies runs its app store.
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Apple Rejects Appeal of Email App That Criticized App Store Rule
Apple Inc. said it has rejected an appeal from the email app Hey, saying the software violated App Store rules related to in-app purchases.
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‘Hey’ creator on fighting Apple’s App Store policies
David Hansson, creator of Ruby on Rails and co-creator of Hey.com, joins “Squawk Alley” to discuss what he says are ‘abusive’ policies in Apple’s App Store.
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Apple’s App Store Is Due a Reckoning
The long-standing controversy over the so-called “Apple tax” the company imposes on apps in its App store has resurfaced in a new standoff with recently launched email management app Hey, a dispute …
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Apple Now Supports In-Store Mac Trade-Ins
Apple users will now be able to trade-in their old Macs in physical Apple Stores rather than having to use the company’s online system for these devices.
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Apple launches its in-store trade-in program for Macs
Like other retailers that offer trade-in programs, the company puts a relatively low value on used hardware. The latest MacBook Air in good condition can bring in $690 at the most, which is probably …
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