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Apple Reaches 95MillionSettlementinSiriPrivacyClassAction,CompensatingUpto20 Per Device
January 3, 2025 – Apple Inc. has agreed to pay $95 million in cash to settle a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging that its Siri voice assistant invaded users’ privacy, Reuters reported today. The tech giant submitted a preliminary settlement agreement to the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California on Tuesday, pending approval…
India Set to Release 142-Page Antitrust Report, Demanding Apple Open App Store Payment System
January 3, 2025 – The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is poised to unveil the findings of its antitrust investigation into Apple’s App Store, encapsulated in a comprehensive 142-page report. The tech giant has already been apprised of the inquiry’s outcomes. The CCI asserts that Apple’s mandate for developers to utilize its in-app payment system…
USB-C Takes Over Europe: Apple Joins the Standard, Simplifying Charging
December 31, 2024 – The European Commission has announced a new regulation effective immediately, mandating that all new mobile devices sold within the European Union must be equipped with a USB-C charging port. This measure aims to standardize charging methods, reduce electronic waste, and enhance consumer convenience. The new rule encompasses a wide range of…
Apple’s Bezel-less Dream: Samsung and LG Leading the Charge in OLED Panel Development
December 26, 2024 – Reports have emerged today confirming that Samsung Display and LG Display are currently developing bezel-less OLED panels that meet Apple’s stringent requirements, with an expected completion date of late 2025. Apple had originally planned to introduce bezel-less OLED iPhones in 2025 and 2026, but there have been whispers that this ambitious…
Apple Exec Reveals Reasons Behind Not Developing a Search Engine: High Costs, Enormous Risks, and Commitment to Privacy
December 25, 2024 – In a statement submitted to the Federal Court in Washington D.C., Eddy Cue, Apple’s Senior Vice President, elaborated on the reasons why Apple has no intention to develop a search engine similar to Google’s. Cue highlighted that developing a search engine would involve significant costs, pose immense risks, and contradict Apple’s…
Apple Joins Forces with Google, Aiming to Justify $1 Billion Search Payment
December 25, 2024 – According to a report by Reuters, Apple has requested to participate in Google’s antitrust trial regarding the U.S. online search case, aiming to defend the billion-dollar payment made by Google in this search case. In court documents submitted by Apple’s lawyers in Washington on Monday, they stated that Apple has no…
Apple to Launch iPad 11 with Preinstalled iPadOS 18.3 Next Spring
December 24, 2024 – According to sources cited by Macrumors, Apple is planning to unveil the iPad 11 in the spring of next year, with the new device coming pre-installed with iPadOS 18.3. The website reports that several indications over the past few months have pointed to Apple’s development of the 11th-generation iPad, which is…
Apple’s AirPods to Gain Heart Rate, Body Temperature Monitoring: AirPods Pro 3 Could Be First
December 23, 2024 – In his recent “Power On” newsletter, Mark Gurman from Bloomberg has unveiled the latest advancements in Apple’s AirPods health feature development. Gurman disclosed that Apple is currently exploring a range of health-monitoring capabilities for its AirPods, including a heart rate monitor, body temperature sensor, and novel sensors capable of tracking “numerous…
EU Pressures Apple to Open Up Core iOS Features
December 20, 2024 – The European Union (EU) has demanded that Apple make adjustments to its iOS operating system, aiming to enhance compatibility between iPhones and third-party devices such as smartwatches and wireless headphones. The EU is pushing for Apple to open up iOS features like notifications, AirPlay, and AirDrop to third-party manufacturers. This move…
Apple Scraps Plan for Monthly iPhone Rental Service
December 19, 2024 – Apple has scrapped its plans to introduce a hardware subscription service, according to a report by Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman. The proposed service was designed to allow customers to “subscribe” to a new iPhone every year through monthly payments. Gurman had previously revealed in 2022 that Apple was exploring a hardware subscription…