Month: March 2022

Apple is facing a new multi-billion euro lawsuit out of The Netherlands that alleges the company overcharges users who purchase apps and in-app subscriptions through the App Store and accuses Apple of partaking in “market dominance” and “anti-competitive practices.” The foundation spearheading the lawsuit is the Consumer Competition Claims Foundation, which describes itself as “an…

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When it comes to downloading iOS software updates, Apple users can be reasonably divided into two camps: Those who manually seek out updates the moment Apple releases them, and those who are happy to let their device’s Automatic Updates feature take care of everything in the background with minimal input on their part. While it’s…

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The USITC has agreed to conduct a widespread investigation of Apple and a dozen more technology firms, following a filing from a patent troll based in Ireland.USITC building in Washington, DC (Source: Wiki Commons)Apple is one of 13 companies, including multiple divisions of Samsung and Lenovo, which are collectively to be investigated in response to…

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Apple TV+ has debuted a trailer for the metaphysical thriller “Shining Girls,” starring Elisabeth Moss and due to begin streaming from April 29.Following a short teaser released in February, Apple TV+ has now shared a 2 minute and 25 second full trailer for the series. Based on Lauren Beukes’s novel, “Shining Girls” follows award-winner Elisabeth…

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Apple TV+ shows “Foundation” and “9/11: Inside the President’s War Room,” and more, have been nominated for the BAFTA television awards, although the UK organization is not recognizing Apple for all of them.Leah Harvey in “Foundation”Following its wins for “Ted Lasso” and “CODA” at the BAFTA film event, Apple TV+ is now in the running…

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An NFL mobile streaming app is reportedly under development, with the provisional branding NFL+ or NFL Plus. Teams were apparently briefed on the plans over the weekend. It’s as yet unclear how this might tie in to a long-rumored deal between Apple and NFL Media … more… The post NFL mobile streaming app reportedly on…

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Apple has already been fined $55M by Dutch antitrust regulators, but a new Dutch class action lawsuit is going after the Cupertino company for billions rather than millions. The lawsuit alleges that the 15% or 30% commission Apple charges makes app prices higher than they should be, and that the total cost to consumers is…

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By default, Apple’s Automatic Updates feature lets iOS users get automatic updates overnight when their device is connected to a power source and a Wi-Fi network. However, the updates only tend to get installed days or even weeks after the initial rollout. A curious iPhone user emailed Craig Federighi, Apple’s senior VP of software engineering,…

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Apple on Wednesday revealed a new Supplier Employee Development Fund that will offer $50 million to expand access to learning and skills development. The fund includes new partnerships with leading right advocates, universities, and nonprofits, Apple said. Cupertino will also focus on working alongside supply chain partners to “amplify worker voice” and support rights programs….

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If you want to ensure your iOS devices are updated as soon as new releases are available, you should do manual iOS updates. The advice comes from no less a source than Apple SVP of software engineering, Craig Federighi. If you instead rely on automatic updates, you could be waiting days or weeks … more……

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Apple has announced a new $50 million “Supplier Employee Development Fund,” which it says will help “support expanded initiatives for people across its supply chain. As part of this announcement, Apple says it is teaming up with the International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration, and education experts. more… The post Apple announces $50…

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Apple is launching a Supplier Employee Development Fund in partnership with labor and education organizations, spending $50 million to empower suppliers’ employees through training.The new project is being made in collaboration with the International Labor Organization, the International Organization for Migration, plus what Apple describes as new and expanded partnerships with other groups. Those include…

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Apple today released its 16th annual People and Environment in Our Supply Chain report. Previously known as the Supplier Responsibility report, the document details how Apple and its suppliers are supporting people across the company’s supply chain, transitioning to clean energy, and investing in innovative technologies. Apple also announced a new $50 million Supplier Employee…

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Apple faces an incredibly pricey lawsuit in the Netherlands, where the company is accused of “market dominance,” “anti-competitive practices,” and overcharging App Store users for apps and in-app subscriptions. The Consumer Competition Claims Foundation believes Apple has been able to charge “excessively high prices” by excluding all competition and then abusing its “monopoly position.” It…

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Apple’s Craig Federighi has outlined how the company handles rolling out of automatic updates to iOS, including why it can take weeks to work.Reddit user Mateusz Buda reports emailing Apple’s senior vice president of software engineering, Craig Federighi. He was asked about iOS auto-updates since Buda’s iPhone had not updated itself two weeks after the…

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