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The European Commission has charged Google with two violations of landmark EU regulations while ordering Apple to open its ecosystem to competitors
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Apple, Google remove 20 malware-infested apps from App Stores

Apple and Google removed 20 apps from their respective app stores after security researchers discovered that they contained data-stealing malware that had been active for nearly a year. Cybersecurity firm Kaspersky identified the malware, named SparkCat, which has been operational since March 2024. Initially, researchers detected the malicious framework within a food delivery app used […]

UK reportedly demands backdoor access to Apple user data
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UK reportedly demands backdoor access to Apple user data

British security officials have reportedly ordered Apple to create a so-called “backdoor” that would grant authorities access to all content uploaded by Apple users worldwide, according to The Washington Post on Friday. The report, citing sources familiar with the matter, suggests that Apple is likely to discontinue its encrypted cloud storage services in the UK […]

China launches antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store fees
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China launches antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store fees

China’s antitrust regulator is reportedly preparing for a potential investigation into Apple’s App Store policies and commission fees, Bloomberg News reported on Wednesday, Reuters reported. The development comes just a day after China announced measures targeting U.S. companies, including Google, farm equipment manufacturers, and the owner of fashion brand Calvin Klein. The move followed the […]

Apple to evade EU fine with changes to browser options
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Apple knocks EU laws as first porn app arrives

Apple Inc. criticized the EU’s Digital Markets Act following the arrival of the first known adult content app on iPhones in the region. The app, called Hot Tub, is accessible via AltStore PAL, a third-party app marketplace introduced in compliance with local regulations. Hot Tub allows users to search for and view pornographic videos from […]

China launches antitrust probe into Apple’s App Store fees
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Native porn app launches on Apple devices

A native pornography app for iOS has debuted in the European Union through the alternative app store AltStore PAL, enabled by the Digital Markets Act. AltStore announced the launch of Hot Tub on Monday, an adult content aggregator that allows iOS users to search and stream videos from websites such as Pornhub, Xvideos, XNXX, and […]

Apple shares rise amid AI-driven sales growth forecast
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Apple shares rise amid AI-driven sales growth forecast

Apple shares rose by over 3% in premarket trading on Friday following a forecast of strong sales growth, signaling a potential recovery from declining iPhone sales as the company introduced artificial intelligence features. “With investors highly tuned into how AI spend will represent real revenue for big tech, Apple’s results have provided reassurance,” said Susannah […]

UK reportedly demands backdoor access to Apple user data
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Indonesia, Apple near deal to lift iPhone 16 sales ban

Indonesia is reportedly close to finalizing a deal with Apple Inc. to resolve the ongoing ban on iPhone 16 sales in the country, Investment Minister Rosan Roeslani revealed in an interview with Bloomberg News on Tuesday. Speaking at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, Roeslani stated, “Hopefully within one or two weeks, this issue […]

As TikTok’s future in the United States remains uncertain, the company has begun testing a new platform aimed at supporting artists in their careers.
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Apple, Google remove TikTok from app stores following US ban

Apple and Google have removed TikTok from their respective app stores, complying with a U.S. law requiring ByteDance, the app’s Chinese parent company, to divest its U.S. operations or face a nationwide ban. The action comes after the Supreme Court upheld the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act, a bipartisan law signed by […]

Apple to allow users repair iPhones with used parts
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Apple disables AI news notifications in beta iPhone software

Apple has paused its AI-generated summaries for news apps on beta software users, reflecting challenges with its AI technology. This move follows concerns raised by the BBC about inaccuracies in Apple’s AI-driven news notifications. The pause is limited to beta users and does not affect those using the stable versions of Apple’s operating systems. News […]

Apple loses smartphone sales lead in China
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Apple loses smartphone sales lead in China

Apple has been overtaken by local rivals Vivo and Huawei, falling to third place in China’s smartphone market in 2024, according to data from research firm Canalys. This marks Apple’s largest-ever annual sales decline in China, with shipments dropping by 17% year-over-year. In the highly competitive Chinese market, Vivo captured 17% of the market share, […]

Apple to evade EU fine with changes to browser options
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Apple’s $1.8bn UK class action trial set to begin

Apple is facing a £1.5bn ($1.8bn) class action lawsuit in the UK, accusing the company of imposing “excessive and unfair” charges on software downloaded from its App Store, according to the Financial Times. Unless a settlement is reached, the trial is scheduled to begin on Monday, 13 January 2025, at the Competition Appeal Tribunal. The […]

Apple sued for 'false advert' over AI features delay
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Apple clarifies Siri privacy policy after $95m settlement

Apple Inc. has updated its privacy policies regarding Siri after a $95 million settlement over claims of unauthorized recordings. The company clarified that it has never sold or used Siri data for marketing purposes. According to Reuters, Apple clarified its privacy stance on Wednesday, stating, “Apple has never used Siri data to build marketing profiles, […]