Month: December 2023

Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and antitrust issues

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Japan plans to fine Apple over app stores and antitrust issues

Japan is preparing regulations that will force Apple and Google to allow alternative App Store, and impose fines for antitrust issues regarding OS market share and preferential search results.An Apple Store in JapanThe planned laws follow Japan’s previous moves to require Apple to allow third-party app stores — and Apple’s attempts to argue against the…

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Customers can now pay for goods with Apple Pay in Lowe’s home improvement stores

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Customers can now pay for goods with Apple Pay in Lowe’s home improvement stores

Home improvement retail giant Lowe’s now accepts Apple Pay in its U.S.-based locations, beating its main competitor — Home Depot — to the punch.If you’re planning to visit Lowe’s soon, you can now pay with your iPhone or Apple Watch. After years of holding out, the hardware store accepts contactless payments, including Apple Pay.Recently, Lowe’s…

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Apple offers free AirTag for Japanese New Year festival

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Apple offers free AirTag for Japanese New Year festival

Alongside a regular gift card promotion, for a limited time, Apple Japan customers can get a specially-engraved AirTag marking the Year of the Dragon.Source: Apple JapanIn Japan, the annual New Year festival is a key event in the year, marked by businesses closing for several days, and now also sales promotions such as Apple’s. As…

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B&H Photo’s year-end Mega Deal Zone knocks up to $2,000 off Apple

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B&H Photo’s year-end Mega Deal Zone knocks up to $2,000 off Apple

Despite the holidays winding down, B&H Photo is still offering gear with deep price cuts as part of its year-end Mega Deal Zone that includes popular Apple products.Save up to $2,000 this week at B&H.Shoppers looking to spend their holiday cash can find the latest M3 MacBook Pro on sale with $250 in savings. Likewise,…

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AliveCor praises ITC for Apple Watch ban in the US as it still disputes with Apple

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What seemed impossible a few weeks ago has come to pass: Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales have been banned in the US after the International Trade Commission (ITC) ruled that the devices infringed patents owned by health company Masimo. While Apple is certainly not happy about this, AliveCor – another…

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Apple appeals Apple Watch ban, citing ‘irreparable harm’ to its business

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Apple appeals Apple Watch ban, citing ‘irreparable harm’ to its business

Apple has filed an “emergency motion” for an appeal against the US import ban on the Apple Watch, and pressed for an interim stay on the ruling.Apple Watch UltraFollowing the White House’s decision not to veto the United States International Trade Commission’s (USITC) ban on importing Apple Watch to the US, Apple has now filed…

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OG Apple Watch Ultra $104 off, Anker iPhone charging gear from $16, more

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If Santa didn’t bring you the Apple Watch you were hoping for, today we’re tracking a $104 discount on the original Apple Watch Ultra. It drops down to $695 with your choice of band and comes joined by one of the final chances to save $70 Apple Watch Series 9 before stock runs out, as…

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Apple’s February 2023 in review: Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive’s red nose

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Apple’s February 2023 in review: Apple Watch ban threat, layoffs, and Jony Ive’s red nose

Despite not launching any devices, Apple had a surprisingly packed month fighting for the Apple Watch, while Jony Ive helped out with charity, and Rihanna played the Super Bowl for Apple Music.Honestly, you’re lucky to still be wearing an Apple Watch. Wild claims in February 2023 did not quite reach the stage of saying you…

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Apple Watch ban news hub: Everything we know right now

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The Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 are officially banned from being sold in the United States. This comes after the ITC ruled that the Apple Watch’s blood oxygen sensor infringes on two patents held by medical device company Masimo. On Christmas Day, President Biden declined to veto the ITC’s decision, officially…

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Apple says it ‘strongly’ disagrees with Apple Watch ban, working on technical and legal solutions to bring the devices back to market

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Earlier today, the Biden administration formally announced its decision not to overturn the Apple Watch Ultra 2 and Apple Watch Series 9 sales ban in the United States. In a statement to 9to5Mac, an Apple spokesperson said that it strongly disagrees with the ITC’s decision and will be “taking all measures to return Apple Watch…

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