Tag Archives: Apple

Department of Justice Sues Apple Alleging Illegal Monopoly in the Smartphone Market

The Justice Department and more than a dozen state attorneys general have filed a lawsuit against Apple, claiming the tech giant has an illegal monopoly on the smartphone market. Attorney General Merrick Garland told reporters this morning that Apple “maintained its monopoly power in the smartphone market not only by staying ahead of the competition… Read More »

I tried Apple’s powerful and portable M3 MacBook Air, and it’s a huge upgrade

Review: Apple M3 MacBook AirSimon Taps Looking at Apple’s latest refresh of the MacBook Air lineup and wondering what’s changed? I don’t blame you, there aren’t any brand new designs or new colors we’ve all seen in 2022. Although it is the same as its predecessor, Apple has powered its most popular and portable laptop… Read More »

Apple has made major App Store changes over new EU rules. Could iPhones now be more vulnerable to hacking?

Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of regulatory crackdowns in Europe that seek to give consumers more choice; This risks creating new ways for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on devices. The overhaul, which took place in the European Union on Thursday last week, represents the… Read More »

The best keep getting better

Apple’s (AAPL) MacBook Air is one of the best laptops on the market. From its sleek design to its powerful performance and long-lasting battery, it’s hard to top what Apple has to offer. Of course, if you’re looking for a Windows laptop. But if you’re an Apple fan or curious about going the other way,… Read More »

How do tech giants need to change to comply with Europe’s new regulations?

Six of the biggest tech companies will be forced to make changes to their products and services this week as Europe’s new sweeping technology regulation largely comes into effect. The European Union’s Digital Markets Act determines how platforms minimize self-selection and allow for interoperability, that is, how their services are prioritized over competitors and how… Read More »

Apple is making major changes to the App Store in Europe through new rules. Could this mean more iPhone hacks?

Apple is opening small cracks in the iPhone’s digital fortress as part of regulatory crackdowns in Europe that seek to give consumers more choice; This risks creating new ways for hackers to steal personal and financial information stored on devices. The overhaul, available Thursday only in the European Union, represents the biggest changes to the… Read More »

How tech companies are subverting the EU’s new digital laws

As the EU’s new flagship technology laws, the Digital Services Act and the Digital Markets Act, come into full force, Big Tech is working hard to dismantle them. As of today, the Digital Markets Act (DMA) becomes fully applicable, following its counterpart, the Digital Services Act (DSA), on 17 February. However, while the EU’s new… Read More »

Europe’s Digital Markets Act is forcing tech giants to make changes. Here’s what it will look like

LONDON (AP) — Europeans swiping away at their phones and computers this week will have new options for default browsers and search engines, where to download iPhone apps and how to use their personal online data. They are part of the changes required under the Digital Markets Act, a set of European Union regulations that… Read More »

Analyst: Why optimism about Apple should be postponed

Apple shares (AAPL) are trading lower after a report by Counterpoint Research showed that iPhone sales in China fell in the first 6 weeks of the year. The company was also recently fined $2 billion from the European Commission for violating antitrust rules. Creative Strategies CEO and Principal Analyst Ben Bajarin joins Yahoo Finance to… Read More »