The EU commission is set to approve Apple’s previously-announced policy changes regarding access to the NFC chip on the iPhone, with the view of increasing competition in the contactless payments market. The commission’s decision will be officially announced in the coming weeks, via Reuters. With these changes, apps will be allowed to become the default wallet app that appears when users double-click the side button or hold their phone near a payment terminal. However, the relaxation of...
Apple launched its range of and Apple Watch bands last fall to much fanfare, as an environmentally-friendly alternative to the leather accessories. However, buyers quickly complained the material was prone to attracting dirt, scuffs and other durability issues. FineWoven also simply felt far less premium than the leather lineup it replaced, albeit Apple charging the same prices. According to Twitter leaker Kosutami, Apple is giving up on the effort and the production lines for FineWoven are...
Antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager still wants to favor the dominant music streaming service in the EU, and says that Apple must allow Spotify's latest iOS antisteering update immediately. The European Union suspects Big Tech firms are avoiding their responsibilities to the publc Central to Spotify's iOS app is the addition of a link to its website, and details showing EU users the different pricing there. Previously not allowed by Apple, this is now permitted under EU regulations, but...
The European Commission is set to approve Apple's opening up of Apple's NFC platform to third-party mobile wallets as soon as May, which could help save the iPhone maker from a $40 billion fine. NFC in the iPhone is chiefly used for Apple Pay In January, Apple agreed that it would open up its NFC hardware to any developer for the purposes of performing contactless payments. Months later, it appears that European antitrust regulators are close to determining if it's enough to get Apple...
The Dallas Police Department has issued an arrest warrant for Rashee Rice, according to Rebecca Lopez and Paul Livengood of WFAA.com, after the Kansas City
Today, representatives from the Ohio Attorney’s Office laid out new information before a Hocking County Grand Jury regarding former Chief Deputy Caleb Moritz. Moritz, who was initially indicted on August 11, 2023, on charges of two counts of Intimidation of a Witness (F-3) and one count of Theft in Office (F-3), now faces a slew […]
UPDATE (4/12): The Bibb County Sheriff’s Office says two men arrested in connection with an armed robbery and shooting earlier this week now face additional charges. According to a sheriff’s office news release, Travis Arnes Warren and Andre Willis III are now both charged with murder, aggravated assault and armed robbery. Both men are being held without bond. Macon-Bibb Coroner
Joseph Stevens, Jr., 22, of Warren, faces charges of felonious assault, strangulation and domestic violence. He was scheduled to appear in court Wednesday morning for his arraignment.
After the European Commission forced Apple to open up iOS for third-party app stores in the EU, it seems like other countries are investigating Apple over antitrust and monopolistic practices. Most recently, news broke that Japan is looking to significantly increase fines for big corporations that engage in monopolistic practices. The current law in Japan suggests a penalty of 6% of sales, but policy makers are looking to increase that to 20%. A subsequent future failure to comply with the law...
The Justice Department is preparing to file a federal antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation, the parent company of Ticketmaster, according to multiple reports. The Wall Street Journal first reported Monday that the Justice Department will be filing an antitrust lawsuit against Live Nation in the coming weeks, citing people familiar with the matter. Live Nation
Live Nation reportedly may be facing an antitrust lawsuit as early as May. The Justice Department is preparing to sue the concert promotion and ticketing company after investigating its size and negotiating power in its field, The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) reported Monday (April 15). The suit will allege that Live Nation, which is the parent company […]
A San Benito man is facing drug charges after a traffic stop led to his arrest.