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Google Loses EU Antitrust Appeal

In another legal blow to the online giant, the EU General Court ruled against Google’s…

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Google to Allow Alternate Payment Systems in South Korea

In a stunning example of how regulatory action can drive major change in Big Tech,…

Google Lowers More Play Store Developer Fees

Unlike Apple, Google has seen the light: It is dramatically lowering the fees that it…

Google Counter-Sues Epic Games

With its eye on Apple’s appeal of a nearly-identical case, Google this week counter-sued Epic…

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Apple Appeals Epic Games Ruling

Apple appealed the ruling in the Apple v. Epic Games case in a bid to…

Apple In-App Payment System is Anti-Competitive, The Netherlands Says

The Netherlands antitrust authority has ruled that Apple’s in-app payment system requirements must be changed.

Japanese FTC is Investigating Apple and Google Smartphone Abuses

Japan's Fair Trade Commission announced that it is investigating Apple and Google for abusing their…

South Korea Fines Google $177 Million for Antitrust Abuses

The South Korea Fair Trade Commission today fined Google $177 million for abusing its dominant…

DOJ to Launch New Antitrust Case Against Google

Multiple reports state that the U.S. Department of Justice will announce a new antitrust lawsuit…

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Lying Liars Who Lie (Premium)

I appreciate many Apple and Google products and services, but their stance on mobile app…

South Korea Approves New IAP Law

South Korea has a new law that will require Apple and Google to offer third-party…

Google Delays IAP Requirement After Antitrust Suit

What a difference an antitrust lawsuit makes. Google on Friday said it would delay the…

U.S. Government Moves to Take on Big Tech

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives today introduced several bipartisan bills aimed at curbing…

EU, UK Launch New Antitrust Probes of Facebook

The European Union and the United Kingdom have launched separate investigations into whether Facebook illegally…

Tile Testifies Against Apple in Antitrust Case

Fresh off the AirTag announcement, Tile general counsel Kirsten Daru testified against Apple this week…

Apple Didn’t Bring iMessage to Android Because of its Lock-In Strategy

I’ve often said that Apple’s ecosystem is a one-way, dead-end street, and now that theory…

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