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Apple's child protection features get delayed after privacy outcry
Apple's child protection features, which the company had announced last month, has now been delayed by the tech giant owing to criticism that the changes could diminish user privacy.
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Explained: Why does Apple run its App Store with an iron hand?
Apple is facing some significant pressure to open up the App Store further
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Apple delays plan to scan US iPhones for child sexual abuse images
Apple said Friday it's delaying its plan to scan US iPhones for images of child sexual abuse, saying it needs more time to refine the system before releasing it
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Apple in talks with Toyota about Apple Car production: Report
Apple is reportedly meeting with Toyota executives about producing its long-rumoured Apple Car by 2024.
Apple's concessions fail to address top concerns of regulators, lawmakers
Lawmakers and regulators are considering dismantling the App Store business model, an outcome that could cost Apple about 6% of its sales
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WhatsApp fined $266 mn by Irish regulator over data transparency breaches
The fine comes weeks after Amazon.com Inc. was hit with a record 746 million-euro penalty in Luxembourg, where it has its European base
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Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee after global scrutiny
The announcement comes at a time of rising regulatory scrutiny and criticism of the market dominance of Apple and Alphabet's Google on mobile platforms
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Apple eases App Store rules again, to allow outside links for signups
Apple is relaxing rules to allow some app developers such as Spotify, Netflix and digital publishers to include an outside link so users can sign up for paid subscription accounts
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Apple faces antitrust complaint in India for misusing dominant play in apps
Firm accused of forcing developers to use its proprietary in-app purchase system
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Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee after global scrutiny
To date, Apple has forced such applications to use its in-app purchase system, which gives Apple up to a 30% commission on downloads and in-app subscriptions
Apple to let media apps avoid 30% fee from next year after global scrutiny
Companies like Netflix and Spotify Technology have long complained that Apple doesn't allow them to link to their web portals for users to sign up for their services
Apple Watch Series 7 may get delayed due to production issues
Apple is expected to launch iPhone 13 series along with Watch Series 7, AirPods 3 as well as a new iPad Mini this month
Apple plans to add satellite features to iPhones for emergencies
The company is developing at least two related emergency features that will rely on satellite networks, aiming to release them in future iPhones, according to a person with knowledge of the situation
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Android users less interested in Apple's iPhone 13 models: Report
Android users are significantly less interested in the iPhone 13 models than they were for the iPhone 12 models, having been put off by the continued lack of a fingerprint scanner
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S. Korea passes bill to curb Google, Apple's in-app fee monopolies
The South Korean parliament on Tuesday passed a bill that would rein in the dominance Google and Apple exert over payments on their respective app stores
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Apple announces huge push into classical music; standalone app in 2022
In a bid to expand its classical music offering, Apple recently announced that it has acquired classical music streaming service Primephonic and will launch an app dedicated to the genre in 2022.
Apple iPhone 13 to feature satellite connectivity, says report
Apple is reportedly planning to launch iPhone 13 lineup next month and now a new report has claimed that the upcoming models will feature low earth orbit (LEO) satellite communication connectivity
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MapMyIndia, Indian firm that powers Apple Maps and Alexa, heads for IPO
The firm, backed by Qualcomm Inc. and Walmart Inc.-owned payments startup PhonePe, is targeting an IPO size around $175 million at a valuation of about $825 million
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Apple launches iPhone 12, 12 Pro service programme for 'no sound' issue
Apple has announced a new service programme for iPhone 12 and iPhone 12 Pro models that suffer from sound issues when placing or receiving calls
Apple chief executive Tim Cook collects $750 million in final payout
The award depended on how well Apple's shares performed compared to other firms on the S&P 500 stock index
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