google Federal Judge Orders Google to Rival Access on Google Play Store A US judge rules that Google must allow third-party app stores to access its catalog and stop forcing developers to use its billing system. Google plans to appeal the decision, arguing it harms Android's ability to compete with Apple.
apple Judge Denies Apple's Document Deadline Extension in Epic Games Dispute A federal judge rejects Apple's request for more time to produce over 1.3 million App Store documents, calling the last-minute delay attempt "bad behavior." Apple still faces a Monday deadline to hand over the files as part of Epic Games' bad-faith compliance challenge.
sony Sony Honda Mobility Unveils AFEELA Prototype Equipped With 45 Sensors Sony Honda Mobility introduces its new AFEELA brand at CES 2023, showcasing a prototype vehicle packed with advanced safety sensors and Qualcomm Snapdragon chips. The company plans to begin North American pre-orders in 2025 and start deliveries by spring 2026.
google Epic and Match Expand Google Antitrust Battle Over App Store Monopoly Epic Games and Match Group are adding new allegations to their antitrust lawsuits against Google, claiming the tech giant paid rivals to avoid competing with the Google Play Store. The updates emerge as global app spending growth slows following a pandemic-fueled surge.
netflix Major Tech and Payment Firms Suspend Russian Operations Over Ukraine Invasion Netflix, PayPal, Adobe, Visa, and Mastercard are among the latest tech giants to halt services in Russia in response to the ongoing war in Ukraine.
apple Federal Court Issues Mixed Verdict in Epic Games Antitrust Suit Against Apple A California federal judge rules that Apple is not an illegal monopolist but blocks its anti-steering rules, allowing developers to point users to outside payment methods. Epic Games immediately files an appeal to challenge the decision.
epic games Judge Rules Against Apple's Anti-Steering Policies in Epic Games Lawsuit A federal court decides Apple is not a monopoly but finds its anti-steering App Store rules anticompetitive. The ruling prevents Apple from blocking developers who inform users about alternative payment methods.
apple Epic Games Challenges Apple's App Store Monopoly in Landmark Trial Epic Games and Apple face off in a high-stakes trial over App Store fees and developer restrictions, a case with major implications for the future of mobile software distribution.
neuralink Neuralink Monkey Plays Pong, Amazon Wins Union Vote, Box Secures $500M Today's top tech news features a Neuralink monkey playing Pong with its mind, a decisive union vote loss in Alabama, and a massive $500 million investment into Box by KKR. App usage also hits record highs as users spend an average of 4.2 hours daily on mobile applications.
fortnite Fortnite Launches as Native Next-Gen Title for PS5 and Xbox Series Consoles Epic Games confirms that Fortnite will be available on both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S at launch with native builds. The upgraded versions feature 4K resolution at 60 frames per second and significantly faster loading times.
epic games Epic Games Pushes Antitrust Claims in Ongoing Apple Legal Battle Epic Games openly admits to breaching its Apple contract but argues the restrictions themselves are illegal, leveraging a growing political appetite for antitrust action.
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.
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.
unity Unity Raises $1.3 Billion in Strong IPO Debut Game development toolkit provider Unity raises $1.3 billion after pricing its IPO at $52 per share. The offering values the company at approximately $13.7 billion.
apple Apple Updates App Store Rules to Allow Game Streaming Services Apple revises its App Store guidelines to permit game streaming apps and clarify rules for iOS 14 features like App Clips. The update arrives as the company faces ongoing legal battles and regulatory scrutiny over its in-app purchase policies.