Instagram Testifies on Threads Integration in Meta Antitrust Trial
Thursday, May 8, 2025, 2:20 pm more...
In a dramatic turn during Meta’s antitrust trial, an Instagram executive revealed that the popular Threads app was initially conceived as an integrated feature within Instagram. This courtroom testimony highlights Meta’s complex strategy amid mounting scrutiny over its market practices and reinforces the heated debate around tech monopolies.
theverge.com / Instagram CEO testifies about competing with TikTok: ‘You’re either growing, or you’re slowly dying’
theinformation.com / Instagram Head Testifies in Meta Antitrust Case - The Information
theverge.com / Threads was originally going to live inside the Instagram app
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 42 hours ago #techpolicy #meta #antitrust #apps +
Apple Battles Epic in Legal Tussle Over App Store Practices
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 11:20 pm more...
Apple is currently locked in a high-stakes legal dispute stemming from its contentious relationship with Epic Games. A recent contempt ruling threatens to impose hefty penalties, while Apple scrambles for a court stay on its injunction’s lift on external purchase links. Clearly, the drama over app store policies continues to heat up.
arstechnica.com / Apple motion says external payments “fundamentally change” its App Store
theverge.com / Apple asks court to halt App Store rule changes while it appeals
theverge.com / The Delta emulator’s new update makes it easier to join its Patreon
bgr.com / Here’s everything Fortnite added since it was banned from the iPhone
appleinsider.com / Apple appeals $570 million antitrust fine, says EU blew off compliance collaboration
engadget.com / Apple files emergency hold to challenge App Store payment injunction
techcrunch.com / Apple tries to delay ruling that bars it from taking a cut on external app payments
macrumors.com / Apple Seeks to Pause 'Extraordinary' App Store Ruling in Epic Games Battle
cnbc.com / Apple says Epic Games contempt ruling could cost 'substantial sums'
appleinsider.com / Apple seeks stay on allowing external links & purchases during injunction violation appeal
permalink / 10 stories from sources in 2 days ago #apple #antitrust #law +
Microsoft wins big as FTC appeal fails in Activision deal
Wednesday, May 7, 2025, 4:20 pm more...
In a significant legal win, a US appeals court denied the FTC’s bid to block Microsoft’s massive Activision Blizzard acquisition. The ruling effectively clears the final hurdle for the tech giant, marking a decisive victory over regulatory challenges and a robust push through mega-tech consolidation.
siliconrepublic.com / FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft-Activision Blizzard deal
engadget.com / Appeals court once again upholds Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard
theverge.com / FTC loses appeal to stop Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard deal that already happened
gamespot.com / Microsoft Scores Key Victory In Activision Acquisition, With FTC Appeal Denied
permalink / 4 stories from sources in 2 days ago #microsoft #antitrust #acquisitions +
US Demands Google Sell Ad Tools to Restore Competition
Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 5:20 am more...
U.S. authorities are ramping up pressure on Google by insisting that the tech giant divest specific advertising products to revive a competitive market. Following a federal judge’s ruling on monopoly practices, the government argues that shedding these assets is essential, though Google claims the move is both unwarranted and technically unfeasible.
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macrumors.com / Google Facing Breakup of Ad Business as DOJ Recommends Divestiture After Antitrust Ruling
theverge.com / DOJ’s proposed Google changes would ‘deeply undermine user trust,’ search chief says
theinformation.com / The Department of Justice Argues for Breakup in Adtech Case - The Information
theverge.com / DOJ asks court to split up Google’s ad tech empire
engadget.com / DOJ pushes for Google to sell its advertising platforms
permalink / 10 stories from sources in 4 days ago #techpolicy #google #antitrust #doj +
Apple Appeals Over App Store Ruling Amid Epic Fallout
Monday, May 5, 2025, 11:20 am more...
Apple is challenging a court mandate forcing changes to its App Store, a ruling linked to the longstanding Epic lawsuit. The tech giant is now appealing the ruling that aims to curb its control over payment systems, sparking yet another dramatic chapter in its battle with developer fees.
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techinasia.com / Apple appeals contempt ruling in Epic Games App Store case
macrumors.com / Apple Faces Developer Lawsuit After Defying App Store Injunction
appleinsider.com / Lawsuit hopes to return 15 months of commissions to developers after App Store ruling
winbuzzer.com / Apple Appeals Scathing Ruling That Blocks Fees for Third Party App Stores
macrumors.com / Apple Appeals Court-Mandated App Store Payment Rule Changes
techcrunch.com / Apple appeals decision that forced it to allow links to external payments in apps
appleinsider.com / Apple files appeal against court ruling that mandated App Store changes
theverge.com / Apple files appeal to wrest back control of its App Store
permalink / 8 stories from sources in 4 days ago #apple #antitrust #apps #law +
Google Ad Tech Antitrust Trial Set to Begin This September
Friday, May 2, 2025, 1:20 pm more...
Google is bracing for a high-stakes antitrust trial over its ad tech practices, with proceedings scheduled to start in mid-September. The case could have major repercussions for the company’s advertising model, as regulators dig deep into its market behavior and potentially reshape the digital ad landscape.
techinasia.com / US Court sets trial over Google’s ad tech case on September
arstechnica.com / DOJ confirms it wants to break up Google’s ad business
winbuzzer.com / DOJ Signals Intent to Dismantle Google’s Ad Tech Empire; Schedules September Trial
www.ft.com/ / US to demand Google break up its online advertising business - Financial Times
bloomberg.com/technology / DOJ Asks Federal Judge to Break Up Google’s Ad-Tech Operations - Bloomberg.com
cnbc.com / Google advertising antitrust remedies trial set for Sept. 22, judge says
reuters.com/business / Google faces September trial on ad tech antitrust remedies - Reuters
permalink / 7 stories from sources in 7 days ago #google #antitrust #doj #law +
Apple Adjusts App Store Rules, Sparking Spotify’s Rapid Update
Friday, May 2, 2025, 11:38 am more...
Under pressure from a federal court injunction, Apple has revamped its App Store policy to permit external payment options, prompting Spotify to quickly roll out an update in response. This legal twist is shaking up longstanding mobile commerce practices and developer revenue models.
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cnet.com / Spotify's App Is Getting Subtle but Significant Changes. Here's Why
techspot.com / Apple revises App Store policy, allows third-party payments 'without tax' after losing in court
mobilesyrup.com / Apple is making big App Store changes, but only in the U.S.
winbuzzer.com / Apple Relaxes US App Store Rules on External Payments Following Court Order, Spotify Updates App Immediately
arstechnica.com / Spotify seizes the day after Apple is forced to allow external payments
permalink / 5 stories from sources in 7 days ago #apple #antitrust #ios #apps +
Apple updates App Store rules after court order shakeup
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:20 pm more...
Apple's App Store guidelines now include provisions for external purchase links as mandated by a recent court order. In a curious twist of legal and developer ingenuity, Spotify swiftly adapted its app to integrate these external links—an unexpected yet practical consequence of the ruling amid a broader reexamination of digital commerce norms.
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macrumors.com / Spotify Updates iPhone App With Out-of-App Payment Options in U.S.
techcrunch.com / Apple approves Spotify app update that allows U.S. users to access pricing info, external payment links
theverge.com / Stripe already has a way for iOS developers to dodge Apple’s payment system
cnbc.com / Apple clears Spotify update under new rules allowing purchases within apps
theverge.com / How Apple lost control of the App Store
theverge.com / Apple approves Spotify app update with external payments
bgr.com / Apple now allows external purchases in the US App Store
medianama.com / US Court Imposes Permanent Injunction on Apple App Store Commissions for External Purchases
theverge.com / Apple changes App Store rules to allow external purchases
techcrunch.com / Apple changes US App Store rules to let apps redirect users to their own websites for payments
techinasia.com / Spotify submits update to Apple following US court rules
macrumors.com / Apple Updates U.S. App Review Guidelines Following Epic Games Ruling
appleinsider.com / Apple's App Store Guidelines updated to reflect court order over external purchases
techinasia.com / Epic Games wins major case against Apple
reuters.com/business / Spotify submits app update to Apple with external link for purchases in US - Reuters
permalink / 15 stories from sources in 8 days ago #apple #antitrust #law +
AI benchmark tool seen as biased toward tech giants
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 10:20 am more...
A new study claims that a prominent AI benchmarking system is skewed in favor of heavyweights like OpenAI, Google, and Meta—raising eyebrows over the integrity of its ratings. The system’s defenders, however, dismiss these allegations with a shrug.
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arstechnica.com / New study accuses LM Arena of gaming its popular AI benchmark
the-decoder.com / Popular AI benchmark LMArena allegedly favors large providers, study claims
404media.co / Researchers Say the Most Popular Tool for Grading AIs Unfairly Favors Meta, Google, OpenAI
permalink / 3 stories from sources in 8 days ago #ai #techpolicy #antitrust #aiethics +
Apple Under Fire: Epic Trial Exposes App Store Noncompliance
Thursday, May 1, 2025, 8:20 am more...
The legal battle between Apple and Epic Games heats up as a federal judge lambasts Apple for failing to comply with mandated App Store reforms. In separate rulings, the court highlighted deliberate falsehoods about its 27% commission fee, setting the stage for potential further legal and regulatory backlash.
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techdirt.com / Judge In Apple / Epic Case Is Spitting Mad At Apple’s Willful Contempt
gizmodo.com / Federal Judge Hits Apple Exec With Criminal Referral Over ‘Obvious Lies’
techcrunch.com / Read the juiciest bits from the court ruling against Apple over its anticompetitive App Store practices
appleinsider.com / Epic Games Store Webshops launches to help iOS developers offer out-of-app purchases
theverge.com / Epic is offering developers an alternative to Apple’s in-app purchases
techcrunch.com / Epic Games is launching webshops to allow developers to circumvent app store fees after new ruling
techcrunch.com / Fortnite plans return to the US iOS App Store next week
gamespot.com / Fortnite Returning To US iOS Soon After Judge Slams Apple For "Insubordination"
theverge.com / Meta and Spotify are teaming up to lobby against Apple and Google
macrumors.com / Spotify Submits iOS App Update With Out-of-App Purchase Options
theverge.com / Spotify already has an app ready to test Apple’s new rules
androidheadlines.com / Epic Games announces 0% revenue share model & app store workarounds for developers
techcrunch.com / Stripe shows iOS developers how to avoid Apple’s App Store commission
androidheadlines.com / Apple Claimed To Be Unaware Of Its App Store's Profit Margins
macrumors.com / Patreon Planning iOS App Update to Skirt In-App Purchases
theverge.com / Patreon will update its iPhone app to sidestep Apple’s payment system
siliconangle.com / Court finds that Apple breached 2021 injunction with App Store rules
kotaku.com / Judge Says Apple Exec Lied In Big Fortnite Case And Just Blew The App Store Wide Open
winbuzzer.com / Epic Games Store Rolls Out 0% Fee Tier, Webshops Following Apple’s Court Defeat
permalink / 10 stories from sources in 9 days ago #apple #antitrust #ios #apps +
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