Epic sues Apple and Google, claiming app monopoly abuse
After both Apple and Google removed Epic from the App Store and Play Store, the online game developer has filed lawsuits against both, claiming they operate monopolies.
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Apple finds itself on wrong side of Russia’s competition rules
The Federal Antimonopoly Service of the Russian Federation (FAS) has found Apple’s App Store is on the wrong side of antitrust rules, following a complaint from Kaspersky Lab.
India has become the new China for Silicon Valley
It wasn’t long ago that pretty much every US firm was attempting to crack the lucrative Chinese market, but now India is drawing the attention.
How has COVID-19 influenced the telecoms industry so far?
The coronavirus pandemic forced the world into some very dramatic changes, with connectivity critical for continuity; but what are the trends worth keeping an eye on now?
Size means little in the app economy
Tear up the rulebook, forget about what you learnt in Economics 101 and don’t bet on the market leader; the app economy is one segment which is supercharging start-ups like few others could dream of.
MediaTek defends itself after benchmark cheating accusations
After reports emerged suggesting MediaTek has been cheating the benchmarking system, the chipset manufacturer has vehemently defending its position.
Vodafone asks customers to help fight COVID-19 in their sleep
In repurposing its DreamLab application, Vodafone is hoping the collective power of idle smartphones can assist virologists in combatting the coronavirus pandemic.
EU data watchdog asks for single, pan-European COVID-19 app
European Data Protection Supervisor (EDPS) Wojciech Wiewiorowski has requested nations work together through a single app to track the spread of COVID-19.
Twitter surges back after positive financial results
Three months ago the Twitter share price fell off a cliff thanks to a worrisome earnings call, but bad performance does not necessarily mean a bad company.
Tinder comes under the scope of Irish GDPR watchdog
Dating apps have forever changed the way millennials find relationships (for however long they last…) but Tinder has found itself under the scrutiny of the Irish regulator.
2019 app economy: TikTok ran riot as Disney got off to a flier
The older characters in the room might not get the appeal of small(est) screen entertainment, but the app economy is real and generating some serious revenues today.
App economy hauls in $277mn on Christmas Day
Some are preoccupied by presents, others by the mountains of food, and a few are even napping on the comfy sofa, but more of us are spending money on in-app purchases on Christmas Day.
Big Tech sign-up to make smart home standards
Apple, Amazon and Google are joining forces with the Zigbee Alliance to form the Connected Home over IP project to create universal standards for the smart home ecosystem.
Facebook admits to tracking users even after opt-out
Two US Senators have gained the upper-hand over Facebook in a patient game of chess which could see further action from authorities.
MyData signs on first Finnish operator as battle for consumer data rights rages
MyData is not a company which many would have heard of, but it is one everyone should start to take notice of.
Uber fails to meet London’s standards once again
Uber is a firm which is never too far away from controversy, and it has opened a new chapter in the UK as Transport for London (TfL) has refused to grant the firm a new private hire operator’s licence.
US Senators suspect TikTok could be a national security threat
Republican Senator Tom Cotton and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer have written to the Intelligence Community to request a national security investigation into social media video app TikTok.
Investors learn Silicon Valley can still be volatile as Twitter tanks
Twitter’s share price was slashed by 18% as the market opened this morning, with the social media giant failing to find enough consistency to impress investors.
California proposes strictest privacy rules in the US
California Attorney General Xavier Becerra has unveiled new privacy proposals which have the potential to rival the impact of Europe’s GDPR on the digital economy.
Google pulls back the curtain on Play Pass
The idea of aggregating entertainment services behind a single bill is not new, but Google has finally entered the fray with its Play Pass.
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