antitrust House Democrats Declare Apple, Amazon, Facebook, and Google Monopolies A sweeping 449-page House report accuses four major tech companies of acting as monopolies and recommends structural separations to curb their power.
apple Apple Sets October 13 Date for Virtual iPhone 12 Event Apple officially announces a virtual "Hi, Speed" event for October 13, strongly hinting at the 5G-capable iPhone 12 lineup. The presentation follows last month's Apple Watch and iPad showcase.
apple Apple Sets October 13 Event for Anticipated 5G iPhone 12 Launch Apple schedules a virtual event for October 13 where it reveals its next-generation iPhones featuring 5G connectivity. The announcement follows a typical September delay caused by pandemic-related production issues.
apple Judge Skeptical of Epic Games in Apple App Store Monopoly Claim Epic Games faces an uphill battle in its attempt to force Apple to reinstate Fortnite on the App Store. The presiding judge expresses strong skepticism regarding Epic's monopoly arguments and suggests a future jury trial.
epic games Epic Games Parodies Apple's 1984 Ad in Fight Over Fortnite Epic Games releases a parody video of Apple's famous 1984 commercial to protest the removal of Fortnite from the App Store. The short film features a Fortnite avatar destroying a monitor displaying a Big Brother-like figure.
covid-19 US State Rollout of COVID-19 Exposure Notification Apps Remains Fragmented A new review explores the development and fragmented state-level deployment of Google and Apple's Exposure Notification system during the COVID-19 pandemic. The technology offers privacy-preserving contact tracing, but faces significant adoption hurdles across the United States.
apple Apple Blocks Cloud Gaming Services Like xCloud From iOS Devices Apple confirms it prohibits game streaming platforms like xCloud and Stadia from the App Store due to its requirement for individual game reviews. The company suggests developers can bypass the restriction by offering these services through web browsers instead.
apple Apple and Google Build Privacy-Focused Contact Tracing Framework Apple and Google develop a decentralized system using Bluetooth to help health authorities track COVID-19 exposure without compromising user privacy. The protocol operates at the operating system level for better background performance.
homepod mini Why Waiting Is the Best Strategy for Apple's HomePod Mini The HomePod mini offers excellent smart speaker features for Apple users at $99, but a new model is reportedly on the horizon for 2026, making now a poor time to purchase.
apple Apple Blocks Game Streaming Apps in Move Deemed Consumer Hostile Apple effectively bans Microsoft xCloud and Google Stadia by forcing each streaming game to submit individually for App Store review, sparking intense industry backlash.
apple Apple Unveils Four 5G iPhones and HomePod Mini Apple introduces its first 5G smartphone lineup, featuring four new iPhone 12 models. The tech giant also reveals a compact HomePod Mini speaker.
apple Apple Unveils 5G iPhone 12 Lineup and Affordable HomePod Mini Apple officially introduces the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Pro, and HomePod Mini at its "Hi, Speed" event, bringing 5G connectivity and a fresh design to its smartphones.
apple Apple Unveils 5G-Enabled iPhone 12 Lineup Alongside HomePod Mini Apple introduces four new iPhone 12 models featuring 5G connectivity, the A14 Bionic chip, and the return of MagSafe technology. The event also includes the reveal of the $99 HomePod mini smart speaker.
iphone 12 iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 Offer Differing Visions of Smartphone Supremacy Apple and Google pit their flagship smartphones against each other, with the iPhone 12 and Pixel 5 representing distinct approaches to mobile design and pricing. The comparison highlights key differences in cost and hardware philosophy.
apple Apple Unveils Four iPhone 12 Models With 5G and OLED Screens Apple expands its smartphone lineup to four models, bringing 5G and OLED displays to all new devices including the compact iPhone 12 mini. The Pro models feature advanced camera systems and a new magnetic MagSafe charging standard.