Apple changes App Store rules after criticism Facebook and Microsoft
After criticisms from other tech giants like Facebook and Google, Apple changes its App Store rules to allow more types of apps and in-app features into iOS. The management style of the App Store has also spawned a high-profile lawsuit and antitrust probe in the European Union.
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Apple messed up and proofs abuse of power with the App Store
Discussions about Apple's App Store and its policies take place more frequently. These include the 30 percent cute of revenue that Apple takes, but also whether or not to allow or block specific applications. Accusations that Apple is abusing its power are not uncommon but proving it and changing t...
Will Google, Apple and Amazon change after historic antitrust hearing?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos, Google CEO Sundar Pichai, Apple CEO Tim Cook and Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg testified before the House Judiciary Antirust Subcommittee as part of an antitrust probe. A historic hearing, as the CEOs faced questions about the power of the tech titans. Eventually the companie...
Antitrust investigation report involving big tech expected this fall
The highly anticipated investigation is expected to detail the antitrust allegations involving Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Also, the recommendations on how to enforce new rules to decrease their power within the market are expected. The report can be expected early fall or, if things work ...
European Commission launches two investigations into Apple
The European Commission launches two investigations into Apple. The first investigation focuses on the question if Apple is abusing its power through the App Store, and the second investigation focuses on Apple Pay.
The Commission is going to look at in-app purchases in particular. If applicatio...
Google is fined 150 million euros for obstructing competition
The investigation of Google by the French competition authorities revealed that the rules on the Google Ads platform were 'opaque and difficult to understand' and, moreover, that they were enforced 'unfairly and arbitrarily'. A fine of 150 million euros has therefore been imposed on the tech giant....
Continental and Valeo want European antitrust action against Nokia
The German car manufacturer Continental and the French company Valeo, together with Daimler and Bury Technologies, have filed an antitrust investigation with the European Union into Nokia's patent licensing practices for cars. That's what the Finnish company said to Reuters on Wednesday.
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Kaspersky Lab files a complaint against Apple
The Russian Kaspersky Lab today filed an antitrust complaint against Apple. The security firm will submit it to the Russian authorities. Central to the complaint is the fact that Apple has a tight grip on its App Store and forces developers of apps to make choices that they do not want to make.
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Trump hint to antitrust investigation Amazon, Facebook and Google
Silicon Valley is on the edge of his seat. President Donald Trump announced that his government is seriously considering an antitrust investigation into Amazon, Facebook and Google. According to Trump, the three tech companies have a monopoly position, which is why a study may be carried out.
At lea...