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Apple Seeks Samsung South Korea’s Internal Records as App Store Practices Face DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny: Report
Apple has reportedly approached a US court to secure internal documents from Samsung Electronics in South Korea. The move is said to be linked to the ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The Cupertino-based tech giant seeks access to market data and internal business records, which it maintains are vital for its ...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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Ban On Storing Aadhaar Photocopy: UIDAI Set To Enhance Security By Offline QR Verification
The new rule is expected to be notified soon, and entities will need to register with UIDAI to conduct Aadhaar-based verification.
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Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Law That Could Cost It $38 Billion: Report
Apple has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge an amended CCI penalty rule that lets regulators impose fines based on a company’s global turnover. The company argues the formula is arbitrary and disproportionate, noting it could face penalties of up to $38 billion if found guilty in an ongoing App Store investigation. The case is schedule...
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Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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FASTag Annual Pass Crosses 5 Lakh Registrations In Four Days
Tamil Nadu led the largest number of annual passes purchased over the last four days, followed by Karnataka and Haryana.
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Google Loses US Appeal Over App Store Reforms in Epic Games Case
The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, rejected claims from Google that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that unfairly benefited "Fortnite" maker Epic Games, which filed the lawsuit in 2020.
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Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
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Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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Apple Loses Bid to Pause App Store Reform Order in Epic Games Case
Apple was unable to convince a US appeals court to halt significant portions of a federal judge's ruling that mandates it to swiftly introduce more competition within its highly profitable App Store. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Apple's request.
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Apple Asks US Appeals Court to Pause Ruling in Epic Games Case
Apple told the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Wednesday that it will be irreparably harmed if the April 30 order is not put on hold while the iPhone maker’s legal challenge is pending.
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Apple Will Appeal Contempt Ruling in Epic Games Case Over App Store
Apple in a court notice said it will ask the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals to review the April 30 ruling, which found the company in contempt of an earlier order in a 2020 antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games. Apple's appeal notice did include its planned legal arguments.
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Google's 'Monopoly' Ends For Android TVs In India. Consumers Now Have To...
Google will no longer power the Operating System on Android TVs in India as a default and neither will it be the default App store on such smart TVs. This comes after a significant ruling passed by India's competition regulator.
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Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links
Google Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions involving affiliate marketing links and codes have been revised. Affiliate links are an important income source for content creators, and the updated policy aims to stop extensions from injecting affiliate links that override those shared by creators. This change follows recent accusations aga...
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Apple Seeks Samsung South Korea’s Internal Records as App Store Practices Face DOJ Antitrust Scrutiny: Report
Apple has reportedly approached a US court to secure internal documents from Samsung Electronics in South Korea. The move is said to be linked to the ongoing antitrust lawsuit brought by the US Department of Justice (DOJ). The Cupertino-based tech giant seeks access to market data and internal business records, which it maintains are vital for its ...
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Google Announces New Sideloading Rules for Android With Developer Verification, Security Delay
Google on Thursday announced its new sideloading flow for Android devices, aimed at curbing malware across its ecosystem. As per the Mountain View-based tech giant, the changes include stricter controls on app sideloading, requiring developers to verify their identity before distributing apps outside the Play Store. In addition, Google is adding an...
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Apple Allows Third-Party App Stores, Relaxes Payment Restrictions in Japan to Comply With MSCA Act
Apple has introduced major changes to iOS and the App Store in Japan under the Mobile Software Competition Act, effective December 18. Rolled out with iOS 26.2, the update allows alternative app marketplaces, new payment options, and user choice for default apps. Apple has also updated fees, introduced safeguards for security and child safety, and ...
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Ban On Storing Aadhaar Photocopy: UIDAI Set To Enhance Security By Offline QR Verification
The new rule is expected to be notified soon, and entities will need to register with UIDAI to conduct Aadhaar-based verification.
-
Apple Challenges India’s Antitrust Penalty Law That Could Cost It $38 Billion: Report
Apple has approached the Delhi High Court to challenge an amended CCI penalty rule that lets regulators impose fines based on a company’s global turnover. The company argues the formula is arbitrary and disproportionate, noting it could face penalties of up to $38 billion if found guilty in an ongoing App Store investigation. The case is schedule...
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Google Brings Major Changes to Play Store Operations in the US After Epic Games Ruling
Starting October 29, Google can no longer restrict the use of alternative payment systems in the US Play Store. Also, the tech giant can not force the developers to use Google Play Billing for payments. The latest update is in line with an injunction resulting from the Epic vs. Google case. Google has listed out the changes being made today on this...
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FASTag Annual Pass Crosses 5 Lakh Registrations In Four Days
Tamil Nadu led the largest number of annual passes purchased over the last four days, followed by Karnataka and Haryana.
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Google Loses US Appeal Over App Store Reforms in Epic Games Case
The San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals, in a unanimous ruling, rejected claims from Google that the trial judge made legal errors in the antitrust case that unfairly benefited "Fortnite" maker Epic Games, which filed the lawsuit in 2020.
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Apple Takes Fight Against $587 Million EU Antitrust Fine to Court
Apple took a challenge against EU regulators to Europe's second highest court on Monday after they fined it 500 million euros ($587 million) earlier this year for breaching landmark rules aimed at curbing the power of Big Tech.
-
Apple Changes App Store Rules in EU to Comply with Antitrust Order
Apple has changed rules and fees in its App Store in the EU after the bloc's antitrust regulators ordered it to remove commercial barriers to sending customers outside the store. Apple said developers will pay a 20 percent processing fee for purchases made via the App Store, though the fees could go as low as 13 percent for Apple's small-business p...
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Apple Loses Bid to Pause App Store Reform Order in Epic Games Case
Apple was unable to convince a US appeals court to halt significant portions of a federal judge's ruling that mandates it to swiftly introduce more competition within its highly profitable App Store. The 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals rejected Apple's request.
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Apple Asks US Appeals Court to Pause Ruling in Epic Games Case
Apple told the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals in a filing on Wednesday that it will be irreparably harmed if the April 30 order is not put on hold while the iPhone maker’s legal challenge is pending.
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Apple Will Appeal Contempt Ruling in Epic Games Case Over App Store
Apple in a court notice said it will ask the San Francisco-based 9th US Circuit Court of Appeals to review the April 30 ruling, which found the company in contempt of an earlier order in a 2020 antitrust lawsuit brought by Epic Games. Apple's appeal notice did include its planned legal arguments.
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Google's 'Monopoly' Ends For Android TVs In India. Consumers Now Have To...
Google will no longer power the Operating System on Android TVs in India as a default and neither will it be the default App store on such smart TVs. This comes after a significant ruling passed by India's competition regulator.
-
Google Updates Chrome Extensions Policy to Tighten Rules Governing Affiliate Links
Google Chrome Web Store policies that govern extensions involving affiliate marketing links and codes have been revised. Affiliate links are an important income source for content creators, and the updated policy aims to stop extensions from injecting affiliate links that override those shared by creators. This change follows recent accusations aga...
